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Ryan M. Burge, right, who stood accused of killing his then-girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter, Hartley Anderson, enters the courtroom for the verdict at Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver on Thursday. The jury convicted Burge of second-degree murder but was undecided on a charge of first-degree murder.

Man found guilty in death of Vancouver 5-year-old

Ryan M. Burge, right, who stood accused of killing his then-girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter, Hartley Anderson, enters the courtroom for the verdict at Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver on Thursday. The jury convicted Burge of second-degree murder but was undecided on a charge of first-degree murder.

February 13, 2020, 1:37pm Clark County News

A Clark County Superior Court jury convicted Ryan M. Burge on Thursday of second-degree murder, finding that he killed 5-year-old Hartley Anderson while babysitting the girl. Read story

Rima L. McQuestion, 44, leaves the courtroom after appearing Thursday in Clark County Superior on suspicion of first-degree assault, a potential charge stemming from an alleged knife attack that left her sister hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

Allegations: Camas woman slashed sister with knife

Rima L. McQuestion, 44, leaves the courtroom after appearing Thursday in Clark County Superior on suspicion of first-degree assault, a potential charge stemming from an alleged knife attack that left her sister hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

February 13, 2020, 10:12am Clark County News

A 44-year-old Camas woman appeared Thursday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree assault, but a deputy prosecutor said his office will likely add an attempted murder charge to the case. Read story

In September, Hamilton Construction Co. of Springfield, Ore., will replace several components of the Interstate 5 Bridge&#039;s lifting mechanism for the northbound span, which can be seen to the left in this photo looking south toward Oregon.

Region braces for trunnion trauma

In September, Hamilton Construction Co. of Springfield, Ore., will replace several components of the Interstate 5 Bridge&#039;s lifting mechanism for the northbound span, which can be seen to the left in this photo looking south toward Oregon.

February 13, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

For anyone obsessed with the upcoming closure of the Interstate 5 Bridge’s northbound span, set your countdown clock for 212 days. Read story

Event to encourage girls in STEM

February 13, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

The Pearson Field Education Center will host a special Open Saturday event to celebrate girls and young women interested in technology and engineering. Read story

Bonaventure of Vancouver resident Patricia Hulslander tries out a photographic tour of Paris&#039;s Notre-Dame Cathedral with a virtual reality headset at the retirement community in Vancouver. Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries worked with Bonaventure of Vancouver to provide residents with the virtual vacation activity.

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries system helps those who can’t travel still venture afar

Bonaventure of Vancouver resident Patricia Hulslander tries out a photographic tour of Paris&#039;s Notre-Dame Cathedral with a virtual reality headset at the retirement community in Vancouver. Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries worked with Bonaventure of Vancouver to provide residents with the virtual vacation activity.

February 13, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Health

Six women gather around a circular table Tuesday at a retirement community in Five Corners, ready to travel. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: We keep gaining minutes of daylight as we move toward March

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

February 13, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

A wee little sunshine Wednesday lifted our spirits, and smiling faces invite plenty more. It was nice, yes, but the clouds and rain are back today as another winter-weather system drops in for a visit. Read story

A photo of Tiffany Hill is seen on display at the candlelight vigil at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Dec. 1.

Constitutional amendment for denying bail dies in Legislature

A photo of Tiffany Hill is seen on display at the candlelight vigil at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Dec. 1.

February 12, 2020, 7:13pm Clark County News

A second proposal to change state law following the shooting death of Tiffany Hill appears to have died in this year’s Legislature. Read story

Ryan M. Burge, right, who stands accused of killing his then-girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter, Hartley Anderson, listens to opening statements in his trial in Clark County Superior Court on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2020.

Closing arguments heard in death of 5-year-old Vancouver girl

Ryan M. Burge, right, who stands accused of killing his then-girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter, Hartley Anderson, listens to opening statements in his trial in Clark County Superior Court on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2020.

February 12, 2020, 7:06pm Clark County News

Attorneys delivered their closing arguments in Ryan M. Burge’s murder trial Wednesday in front of a courtroom filled to capacity with 5-year-old Hartley Anderson’s family and supporters, many of whom had sat through more than a week of testimony. Read story

Ridgefield bond still behind in returns

February 12, 2020, 6:16pm Clark County News

A bond measure that would generate $107 million for school construction in the Ridgefield School District continued to trail in updated special election returns released Wednesday. Read story

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One hospitalized, one arrested after stabbing northeast of Camas

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February 12, 2020, 2:25pm Clark County News

Clark County Sheriff's Office arrested 44-year-old Rima McQuestion on suspicion of stabbing the victim. Read story