Prosecutor finds deadly police shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr. 'justified and lawful'

The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has concluded that the fatal shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr., a Black man killed by deputies in southwest Washington during an undercover drug investigation, was "justified and lawful."

2nd suspect facing murder charge in Clark County detective's death

An alleged getaway driver in the fatal shooting of Clark County sheriff’s detective Jeremy Brown is now facing charges of second-degree murder, possession of a stolen firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to court records.

Community honors slain Washington detective

Hundreds of law enforcement and first responder vehicles lined up at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington on Tuesday for a procession to honor Clark County Sheriff’s Detective Jeremy Brown, who was shot to death while doing surveillance work.

Washington man pleads guilty to wire fraud

A Vancouver, Washington man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to wire fraud after embezzling more than $400,000 from his San Diego, Calif.-based employer, according to federal prosecutors.

Prosecutors: Fatal police shooting of Black man in Clark County was justified

A Clark County deputy who shot and killed a Black man during a traffic stop in southwestern Washington acted justifiably and shouldn’t face criminal charges, a panel of prosecutors said.

Couple in court on murder allegation in starvation case

The adoptive parents charged in the death of a 15-year-old Vancouver, Washington, boy who died from starvation in November are jailed on $1 million bails.

Man shot by police after chase on I-5 in Clark County

An investigation is underway in Clark County after police shot a man following a chase on I-5 Thursday night. 

Man shot by police after chase
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The chase happened along I-5 in Clark County and ended when the suspect crashed into another vehicle.

Judge who made racist comments on hot mic intends to retire

The judge didn't realize his conversation was broadcasting on YouTube when he called a man killed by police in Clark County "dumb" and "the Black guy they are trying to make an angel out of."

Call center in Vancouver shuttered due to COVID-19 outbreak

Public health authorities say a broadband call center in Vancouver, Washington has been temporarily closed because of a COVID-19 outbreak that has resulted in 29 confirmed and two possible cases.

Clark County man sentenced to 70 years in prison for deadly beating, shooting

The primary defendant in the April 2017 beating and fatal shooting of a man at a Hockinson property was sentenced Friday to about 70 years in prison.

Kelso man arrested after thousands in chips stolen from ilani Casino Resort

A Kelso, Washington man who is banned from a casino in southwest Washington is accused of stealing $12,500 in chips after a casino break-in Tuesday.

Washington judge taking time off after comments on Black man killed by police

A judge in southwestern Washington said he will take time off to reflect on his behavior after he came under pressure for making critical comments about a Black man killed last year by police.