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Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza watches her body camera footage Monday during closing arguments in her misdemeanor assault trial in Clark County District Court. Mendoza faced the assault charge after threatening to use her Taser on the genitals of a suspected shoplifter in May.

Jury acquits Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza in misdemeanor assault trial

Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza watches her body camera footage Monday during closing arguments in her misdemeanor assault trial in Clark County District Court. Mendoza faced the assault charge after threatening to use her Taser on the genitals of a suspected shoplifter in May.

April 22, 2024, 3:41pm Clark County News

Jurors found Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza not guilty Monday in her misdemeanor assault trial. Mendoza was accused of pulling down the pants of a shoplifting suspect and threatening to use her Taser on his genitals. Read story

Battle Ground man killed in Interstate 205 crash

April 22, 2024, 12:55pm Clark County News

A Battle Ground man was killed Saturday when his car left the road and crashed into a tree while exiting westbound state Highway 14 to southbound Interstate 205. Read story

The Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County Mothers&rsquo; Day Plant Sale returns May 10-12.

Plant party: Clark County plant sales have all the green you need

The Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County Mothers&rsquo; Day Plant Sale returns May 10-12.

April 22, 2024, 12:53pm Clark County Life

If your yard is looking a little bare and colorless, or if your vegetable patch is forlornly plant-free, look no further than Clark County’s local plant sales. Read story

Battle Ground High School teacher Kevin Weeks was arrested in Oregon on charges of online sexual corruption of a minor.

Battle Ground High School teacher arrested on child sex abuse charges in Oregon

Battle Ground High School teacher Kevin Weeks was arrested in Oregon on charges of online sexual corruption of a minor.

April 22, 2024, 10:50am Clark County News

Battle Ground High School teacher Kevin Weeks was arrested Saturday in Oregon on a charge of first-degree online sexual corruption of a minor. Read story

A voter heads to a ballot drop box Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Seattle. Voters in Washington state have a crowded ballot to fill out for this week&rsquo;s election, with a referendum on affirmative action and an initiative on the price of car tabs among the things they are being asked to decide.

WA ballot initiatives: Pro and con campaigns gear up to woo WA voters

A voter heads to a ballot drop box Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Seattle. Voters in Washington state have a crowded ballot to fill out for this week&rsquo;s election, with a referendum on affirmative action and an initiative on the price of car tabs among the things they are being asked to decide.

April 21, 2024, 6:05am Editor's Choice

How much should Washington tax the rich? Read story

Members of the Vancouver Police Department respond to a call of a dead person suspected to have overdosed at a homeless encampment near Hazel Dell on April 4. At top, Officer Cole Larson of the Vancouver Police Department confiscates a device for smoking fentanyl from a motorist while on patrol April 4.

People are staying homeless for longer than ever before in Clark County — experts say fentanyl is a factor

Members of the Vancouver Police Department respond to a call of a dead person suspected to have overdosed at a homeless encampment near Hazel Dell on April 4. At top, Officer Cole Larson of the Vancouver Police Department confiscates a device for smoking fentanyl from a motorist while on patrol April 4.

April 20, 2024, 6:14am Clark County Health

It was during cleanup of an encampment in east Vancouver two years ago that the city’s homeless response manager realized a dangerous shift had occurred. Read story

Debbie Kogan of Portland takes in the beauty at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens while soaking up the sunshine.

Lilac Days are in bloom: Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland opens for the season

Debbie Kogan of Portland takes in the beauty at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens while soaking up the sunshine.

April 20, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

The historic Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens opens for the season today and will welcome visitors through Mother’s Day. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

States delay decision on spring chinook reopening

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

April 20, 2024, 5:57am Editor's Choice

Washington and Oregon officials say they will wait to decide whether to reopen spring chinook salmon fishing in the lower Columbia River despite anglers having about 40 percent of their early-season allowance remaining. Read story

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Battle Ground boy accused of assaulting mother with knife, kitchen pan

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April 19, 2024, 4:19pm Clark County News

A Battle Ground mother was briefly knocked unconscious Thursday morning after her juvenile son allegedly assaulted her with a knife and a kitchen pan. Read story

Footage from two body-worn cameras shows the suspect pointing a handgun at Clark County sheriff’s deputies before being shot.

Bodycam footage shows carjacking suspect point gun at Clark County sheriff’s deputies before they shot him

Footage from two body-worn cameras shows the suspect pointing a handgun at Clark County sheriff’s deputies before being shot.

April 19, 2024, 3:01pm Clark County News

Investigators on Friday released body-worn camera footage from Clark County sheriff’s deputies that shed light on the fatal shooting of a suspect April 13 in Salmon Creek. Read story