WA crime lab on track to clear backlog of rape kits
The crime lab has been using a two-pronged approach to get this done, including outsourcing older kits to out-of-state labs for testing. However, it's the addition of three new machines that has drastically sped up the testing process for new kits coming in.
The crime lab has been using a two-pronged approach to get this done, including outsourcing older kits to out-of-state labs for testing. However, it's the addition of three new machines that has drastically sped up the testing process for new kits coming in.
DOJ awards $1.3M to Washington programs to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington is delighted to announce that the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has granted $1.3 million to support two critical programs in Western Washington.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington is delighted to announce that the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has granted $1.3 million to support two critical programs in Western Washington.
Teachers go on strike in Camas over class sizes
Teachers in a small school district in southwestern Washington state are on strike over class sizes and other issues, postponing the start of the academic year.
Teachers in a small school district in southwestern Washington state are on strike over class sizes and other issues, postponing the start of the academic year.
Clark County father buys his son his first lotto ticket for graduation; son wins $50k
An 18-year-old who played his very first Washington Lottery game as a graduation gift from his father won a $50,000 prize.
An 18-year-old who played his very first Washington Lottery game as a graduation gift from his father won a $50,000 prize.
Man dies after crashing stolen truck in Clark County, deputies say
Clark County deputies are investigating a fatal crash involving a stolen truck early Sunday morning.
Clark County deputies are investigating a fatal crash involving a stolen truck early Sunday morning.
Why was murder defendant free before killings of mom, daughter in Washington state?
The family of a mother and 7-year-old daughter killed in Washington state want to know why the woman’s ex-boyfriend was granted bail on a serious domestic violence charge while facing a murder trial in Arkansas.
The family of a mother and 7-year-old daughter killed in Washington state want to know why the woman’s ex-boyfriend was granted bail on a serious domestic violence charge while facing a murder trial in Arkansas.
Clark Co. deputies find 2 bodies believed to be missing mother, daughter from Vancouver
Clark County deputies are investigating two bodies found in Washougal on Wednesday, which they believe may be a mother and 8-year-old daughter reported missing in Vancouver earlier this month.
Clark County deputies are investigating two bodies found in Washougal on Wednesday, which they believe may be a mother and 8-year-old daughter reported missing in Vancouver earlier this month.
Vancouver Police seek help finding missing mother, 8-year-old daughter
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is asking for the public's help in finding a mother and daughter who were last seen on March 12.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is asking for the public's help in finding a mother and daughter who were last seen on March 12.
FBI: 8-year-old WA girl missing since 2018 found in Mexico, safely returned home
An eight-year-old Vancouver, Washington girl missing since Oct. 2018 has finally been brought back home, the FBI announced Wednesday.
An eight-year-old Vancouver, Washington girl missing since Oct. 2018 has finally been brought back home, the FBI announced Wednesday.
FBI locates Vancouver boy missing since June 2022
The FBI Seattle office announced that a young boy who had been missing since June 2022 was found safe on Friday.
The FBI Seattle office announced that a young boy who had been missing since June 2022 was found safe on Friday.
Former Vancouver man sentenced to 21 years for sexually abusing infant in his care
A former Vancouver, Wash. resident was sentenced to 21 years in prison for sexually abusing an infant in his care and producing images of that abuse.
A former Vancouver, Wash. resident was sentenced to 21 years in prison for sexually abusing an infant in his care and producing images of that abuse.
Court: Vancouver teacher wearing MAGA hat fell under protected speech
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a former teacher in Vancouver, Washington, concluding that his wearing a hat supporting former President Donald Trump to school was protected speech under the First Amendment.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a former teacher in Vancouver, Washington, concluding that his wearing a hat supporting former President Donald Trump to school was protected speech under the First Amendment.
GOP’s Joe Kent concedes Washington state Congressional race
Republican Joe Kent has officially conceded the race to represent Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District after his defeat in November by Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
Republican Joe Kent has officially conceded the race to represent Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District after his defeat in November by Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
Bail set at $1.5M for man accused in La Center casino stabbing
A judge has set bail at $1.5 million for a man accused of stabbing four people Monday night at a La Center casino and leading police on a high-speed chase.
A judge has set bail at $1.5 million for a man accused of stabbing four people Monday night at a La Center casino and leading police on a high-speed chase.
4 people stabbed at La Center casino, man arrested
Four people were stabbed or slashed at a casino in La Center in what witnesses described as a random, unprovoked attack late Monday night, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office said.
Four people were stabbed or slashed at a casino in La Center in what witnesses described as a random, unprovoked attack late Monday night, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office said.
Joe Kent wants a recount in race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District
Joe Kent is not ready to give up the fight for Washington's 3rd Congressional District. His team is requesting a recount after Marie Gluesenkamp P?rez's win.
Joe Kent is not ready to give up the fight for Washington's 3rd Congressional District. His team is requesting a recount after Marie Gluesenkamp P?rez's win.
Republican Joe Kent calling for recount of votes in Washington's 3rd District race
Republican Joe Kent’s campaign said Friday it intends to request a machine ballot recount of the counties within southwest Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District.
Republican Joe Kent’s campaign said Friday it intends to request a machine ballot recount of the counties within southwest Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District.
D.B. Cooper expert says new evidence points to person of interest in unsolved case
A simple black necktie may be the smoking gun tosolving a mystery that has fascinated the country for 50 years: who is D.B. Cooper and what happened to him?
A simple black necktie may be the smoking gun tosolving a mystery that has fascinated the country for 50 years: who is D.B. Cooper and what happened to him?
Fire Marshal looking to identify people, vehicle of interest in Nakia Creek Fire
The Clark County Fire Marshal's Office is looking to identify a vehicle and a person or people seen near the Nakia Creek wildfire.
The Clark County Fire Marshal's Office is looking to identify a vehicle and a person or people seen near the Nakia Creek wildfire.
FEMA authorizes federal funds for Nakia Creek Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized federal funds to help with firefighting efforts in the Nakia Creek Fire.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized federal funds to help with firefighting efforts in the Nakia Creek Fire.