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Clark County Sheriff

Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT) - Vancouver Police Department Officer Involved Shooting Investigation (Columbia Way), Release #8

The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, is continuing the investigation of the Vancouver Police Department’s (VPD) officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on June 8th, 2024, on Columbia Way in Vancouver, WA.

Investigators are authoring reports to submit to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Per WAC 139-12-030, which governs independent investigations, additional updates will be provided weekly.

NYT Politics

Vance Calls ‘Cat Ladies’ Remark ‘Sarcasm’ but Amplifies Birthrate Argument
Author: Jazmine Ulloa
Donald J. Trump’s running mate said in an interview with Megyn Kelly that Democrats believed they could “replace American children with immigrants.”
The Obamas Called Kamala Harris After Endorsement. Cameras Rolled.
Author: Rebecca Davis O’Brien
Calling to offer their endorsement, the former president and first lady sounded like parents in a Lifetime movie talking to their child at summer camp.

Seattle Times Politics

Complaint against Let’s Go Washington won’t be sent to AG’s office
Author: Jerry Cornfield

A state watchdog says it’ll seek to resolve the allegations of campaign finance violations ahead of the November election.
Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird endorse Kamala Harris on women’s fundraising call
Author: Seattle Times staff

Two of Seattle’s biggest sports stars joined Thursday's massive “White Women: Answer the Call" fundraiser for Kamala Harris' presidential bid.

Columbian Newspaper

Three men — including ex-Marines — sentenced for involvement in plot to destroy power grid
Author: MAKIYA SEMINERA, Associated Press

Three men with connections to white supremacist groups were sentenced Thursday in federal court after plotting to destroy a power grid in the northwestern United States, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Judge clears Amazon in high-profile warehouse safety probe by WA regulators
Author: Lauren Rosenblatt, The Seattle Times

Amazon did not endanger warehouse workers at three Washington facilities, a state judge who oversaw a months-long trial on claims brought by safety regulators ruled this week.

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Portland Business News

Why pawn shops provide an excellent Oregon economic indicator
Author: Andy Giegerich
Look no further than your local pawnbroker for clues as to how the economy's doing.

Washington State News

Rays activate 1B Yandy Diaz from restricted list
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated first baseman Yandy Diaz from the restricted list on Friday afternoon. It was not immediately known if Diaz will be in the lineup for the Rays' game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla. Diaz missed the team's recent seven-game road trip due to a family matter. He'll claim the open roster spot after Tampa Bay
Breakthrough: Defensive player ready to shine ...

by DallasCowboys.com, Patrik Walker, Nick Eatman & Nick Harris

OXNARD, Calif. - The offensive side of the equation hasn't seen much change in the coaching ranks, but that is wildly different for what the Dallas Cowboys are facing on the defensive side of the ball - Dan Quinn having vacated his role as defensive coordinator to become head coach of the Washington Commanders.

That decision cr

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