Vancouver Police involved in shooting
A Vancouver officer shot a knife-wielding man who refused commands and advanced toward a woman in her yard.
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Vancouver honors the fallen at Memorial Day Observance ceremony
Ron Powers called Memorial Day "a sacred day of remembrance" for those who gave their lives in service.
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Plan for lane closures on northbound I-5 East Fork Lewis River Bridge for annual inspection Tuesday
WSDOT crews will close the right lane of northbound I-5 at milepost 17.5–18.5 for a bridge inspection.
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VFD responds to house fire
25 firefighters battled a residential blaze at 315 W. Fourth Plain Blvd., displacing three residents with no injuries reported.
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Battle Ground mayor signals approval for unprecedented proclamation requests
Battle Ground's mayor approved two politically charged proclamations despite city staff flagging one as outside official guidelines.
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Opinion: If Washington’s new income tax was about ‘fairness,’ why were affordability amendments rejected?
SB 6346 supporters promised affordability — but amendments for sales tax cuts, child credits, and voter protections were rejected.
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Pedestrian-friendly Waterfront Way weekends are here for the summer
Waterfront Way closes to vehicles every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 4 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays.
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BIZ: Minari Market to bring new marketplace concept to Downtown Vancouver’s Main Street Corridor
Minari Market opens May 25 at 808 Main Street with a customizable ramen bar and Asian retail concept.
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Opinion: Washington state keeps making it harder for law enforcement to serve
Washington ranks last in the nation for police staffing — 1.37 officers per 1,000 residents vs. the national average of 2.31.
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Opinion: The nation’s first pension raid is happening in Washington state
HB 2034 would strip billions from LEOFF 1 and redirect funds to unrelated state spending, setting a national precedent.
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