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Katherine Richards, 38, right, appears alongside her defense attorney, Michele Michalek, on Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court on a warrant for first-degree manslaughter. She's accused of causing her nearly 2-year-old daughter to suffer a fatal fentanyl overdose.

Vancouver mother pleads not guilty in fentanyl death of 21-month-old baby

September 11, 2024, 3:21pm Clark County News

A Vancouver mother pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge of first-degree manslaughter in the fentanyl overdose death of her 21-month-old baby in March. Read story

Trees and pastureland stand near near Hockinson Meadows Community Park. Hockinson School District bought a 40-acre parcel at the park’s northeast corner last year.

Hockinson School District gauging possibility of new elementary school

September 11, 2024, 2:55pm Clark County News

The Hockinson School District is one of Clark County’s smallest districts. But it’s home to the region’s largest elementary school: Hockinson Heights. Read story

Portland man killed in crash on Interstate 205 in Salmon Creek

September 11, 2024, 11:25am Clark County News

A Portland man died in a crash early Wednesday morning on Interstate 205 in Salmon Creek, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read story

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race.

Ferguson, Reichert clash on public safety, Trump in Washington governor debate

September 11, 2024, 10:36am Latest News

Donald Trump isn't running for governor of Washington, but he loomed large in the first debate matchup Tuesday night between Democrat Bob Ferguson and Republican Dave Reichert. Read story

Phillip Douglas Harris has been missing since April 2023.

Search continues for Clark County man Phil Harris, missing since April 2023

September 11, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County resident Phil Harris disappeared in April 2023. Read story

Union members and supporters gather for a barbecue at Mill Plain Park during a walkout Tuesday afternoon. Clark College classified union members walked out to raise awareness of stalled bargaining with the state.

Clark College classified staff walk out to protest low wage offers from state

September 10, 2024, 5:35pm Business

Dozens of Clark College employees staged a walkout at noon Tuesday in protest of low wages offered in recent contract proposals from the state. Employees met at Mill Plain Community Park to learn about the ongoing bargaining and vent frustrations with the state. Read story