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Man arrested in killing of Brandon Lockwood
A suspect has been arrested and is facing murder charges in the August shooting of Brandon Lockwood. Tyler K. Cashdollar, 27, of Vancouver, was indicted by a grand jury on Aug. 23 on charges of murder in the second degree with a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm, according to court documents. He was arrested Thursday, according to a news release from the Portland Police Bureau.
Teen dies after hitting sign, tree in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (KPTV) - A Yacolt man died after driving off the road in Clark County on Saturday morning, according to Washington State Patrol. WSP said at about 8:45 a.m. Saturday, troopers responded to Highway 503 at milepost 13 near Northeast 319th Street. When they arrived, they found an SUV that had gone off the road and hit a tree and sign on the right shoulder. The driver was found dead. He has been identified as 19-year-old Hayden Wellman of Yacolt.
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Pets Up for Adoption in Vancouver, WA
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Vancouver.
Weekly Safety Report: Armed Breach, Stabbings, and Kidnapping Shake Clark County, Washington
This week in Clark County, Washington, there were three incidents that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include an armed man breaching a fence at a comedy show, a man sentenced for multiple stabbings at a cardroom, and a kidnapping of two children by their mother and her partner.
Quench Your Thirst in Vancouver: Discover 4 Pubs You Can't Miss
In this piece, we'll be exploring four exceptional pubs in Vancouver. Have you had the pleasure of visiting any of these establishments? If yes, we would love to hear your experiences in the comments section below!
Oregon Store Bids Farewell with Huge Sale Amid Retail Chain's Bankruptcy
Retail Chain's Oregon Store Goes Out with a Bang: Massive Sale Revealed. Another retail chain is closing stores and moving to online sales only. Popular retailer Soft Surroundings has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close its stores. The women's apparel and accessories brand sought protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The business employs almost 650 staff at its headquarters and stores.
6 things to check out across the Portland area this week
EMILLY PRADO — At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 join Emilly Prado at Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave. St. in Milwaukie, to hear from an award-winning writer, educator and DJ living in Portland with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her debut essay collection, “Funeral for Flaca,” has been called, “Utterly vulnerable, bold, and unique,” by Ms. Magazine and was a winner of the 2022 Pacific Northwest Book Award. CHEHALEM CULTURAL CENTER OPEN MIC — Mic nights are Sept. 27, Oct. 25...
Portland police asking for information to help solve case of missing female last seen in 1971
Sep. 24—Police are asking for help from the public for information related to a missing person case from more than five decades ago. 16-year-old Cathy Marie Moulton was reported missing on Sept. 24, 1971, according to the Portland Police Department. She was last seen on Forest Avenue, wearing a...
New Supermarket to open in Vancouver next month
Residents on Vancouver’s west side have a reason to celebrate as New Seasons Market officially disclosed the opening date for its Main Street Vancouver store as October 18th. To mark this occasion, a grand opening celebration is scheduled for 8 a.m. on that day. The market, situated at 1506 Main St., will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Readers Respond to Mayor Ted Wheeler Bowing Out
Portland won’t have Ted Wheeler to kick around anymore. The mayor announced this week he won’t seek a third term. He says he wants to focus exclusively on shepherding the transition to a new government structure. His announcement came nine hours after WW published a cover story that said Wheeler had told close associates he wouldn’t run. (He had told others the opposite.) His decision brings to an end a political career than rarely ran smoothly. Wheeler dealt with adverse circumstances that started in the months before he took office (see Trump, Donald). But he was in the cockpit as the city took a pandemic nosedive that it still hasn’t pulled out of. Here’s what our readers had to say:
Late night bar stabbing in Southeast Portland leads to arrest of 29-year-old suspect
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police say a person was seriously injured in a stabbing late Friday night. Just before midnight, officers responded to a stabbing in a bar in the 200 block of Southeast Yamhill Street. When police arrived, they found the victim and immediately provided trauma first aid,...
SVU detectives investigate shooting in southeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Special Victims Unit is investigating a shooting Saturday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Southeast 162nd Avenue just after 10:30 a.m. on the report of a shooting. Police say one adult male was shot and injured. He was taken to...
Fall into Fun at the Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival
This weekend, get ready to embrace the spirit of fall at the Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival, taking place on Sun, Sep 24, from 10am to 6pm at the charming Bi-Zi Farms, located at 9504 NE 119th St, Vancouver, WA.