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Ophelia Noble, executive director of The Noble Foundation, speaks with Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain about the recent officer-involved shootings and the amount of shootings involving people of color during a Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance meeting Wednesday night at Fisher’s Landing Fire Station 9 in Vancouver.

Vancouver police chief faces heat at neighborhood alliance meeting

Ophelia Noble, executive director of The Noble Foundation, speaks with Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain about the recent officer-involved shootings and the amount of shootings involving people of color during a Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance meeting Wednesday night at Fisher’s Landing Fire Station 9 in Vancouver.

March 13, 2019, 11:02pm Clark County News

After offering department staffing updates, Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain asked if anyone had staffing-related questions. Mark Moors, however, asked what the typical timeline is for officers involved in a shooting to return to work. Read story

Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain speaks about recent officer-involved shootings during a Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance meeting Wednesday night at Fisher's Landing Fire Station 9.

No review of VPD use-of-force policies planned

Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain speaks about recent officer-involved shootings during a Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance meeting Wednesday night at Fisher's Landing Fire Station 9.

March 13, 2019, 9:32pm Clark County News

Despite a spate of officer-involved shootings over the last month, Vancouver’s police chief says he’s confident the department’s policies are in line with statewide public safety standards and that his officers are following best practices. Read story

Vancouver man gets 3 years for pointing gun at neighbor

March 13, 2019, 9:13pm Clark County News

A 39-year-old Vancouver man was sentenced Wednesday to more than three years in prison for pointing a loaded shotgun at a neighbor whose moving truck blocked traffic at their apartment complex. Read story

WSP settles 2017 lawsuit with former employee

March 13, 2019, 9:02pm Clark County News

A former Washington State Patrol employee has reached a $400,000 settlement in a gender discrimination lawsuit against the agency. Read story

The planned Caples Terrace building at Skyline Crest will include highly sought studio and single-bedroom units as well as larger apartments.

Trump’s budget would cut social safety nets in Clark County

The planned Caples Terrace building at Skyline Crest will include highly sought studio and single-bedroom units as well as larger apartments.

March 13, 2019, 8:22pm Clark County News

The Trump administration’s proposed 2020 budget eliminates or makes cuts to some safety net programs, which local social service providers say would trickle down to Clark County. Read story

Law enforcement officials work at the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 11518 Northeast 126th Avenue in Brush Prairie on Wednesday afternoon, June 13, 2018.

Prosecutors: Shooting by Clark County deputy justified in June incidentvideo icon

Law enforcement officials work at the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 11518 Northeast 126th Avenue in Brush Prairie on Wednesday afternoon, June 13, 2018.

March 13, 2019, 8:16pm Clark County News

A Clark County sheriff’s deputy who fought and then shot a man during a disturbance call at a Brush Prairie home June 13 acted appropriately in using deadly force, according to a review by county prosecutors. Read story

Crash on Highway 14 near Camas blocking westbound traffic

March 13, 2019, 9:00am Clark County News

Emergency responders were dispatched around 8:45 a.m. to 24200 Highway 14. A firefighter on scene told dispatchers that the crash was mid-span on a bridge, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian. Read story

Vancouver Bicycle Club speaker record-setter Jeff Hawkins

March 13, 2019, 6:08am Clark County News

Record-setting cyclist Jeff Hawkins will talk tonight about his experience riding The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, a 2,800-mile journey from Canada to Mexico on mostly gravel roads. Read story

Noxious Weed Control Board looking for new member

March 13, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County is seeking to fill a vacancy on a five-person panel that advises the county council on controlling noxious weeds. Read story

Claudia Franson gazes out of the window of her home in Hazel Dell while her son, Maximus Orellana, plays with a collection of toy cars. Franson is a stay-at-home mom for her nine children but will soon be entering the workforce. Legislators in Olympia are considering a bill intended to help families like hers.

Bill may pave way to help with rising cost of living

Claudia Franson gazes out of the window of her home in Hazel Dell while her son, Maximus Orellana, plays with a collection of toy cars. Franson is a stay-at-home mom for her nine children but will soon be entering the workforce. Legislators in Olympia are considering a bill intended to help families like hers.

March 13, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

An extra $200 or $300 would go a long way in Claudia Ruth Franson's household. Read story