This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement actions, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows police investigations, court proceedings and policy shifts regarding the safety of the city.
Clark County deputies are investigating the theft of bicycles used in a grant-funded bike safety program at Salmon Creek Elementary School.
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Do you feel your community is safe enough to leave property unattended?
Authorities apprehended a suspect after an attempted robbery at a Chase Bank location on Broadway Tuesday afternoon.
The jury is considering charges against Travis Ward for the 2024 shooting death of James Perez.
An 87-year-old woman drove through the entrance of the Elite School of Beauty on NE 114th Avenue.
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Do you feel like crime in your local area is getting better or worse?
Authorities apprehended four suspects in Vancouver after a victim was lured into a vehicle under false pretenses.
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Should your local government prioritize clearing homeless encampments to improve neighborhood safety?
Officers seized nearly 100 plants and arrested two individuals at a site near Highway 99.
Regular subjects here include active investigations, court appearances, police department policy and public safety reports. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it as incidents unfold. High-profile trials often create a recurring focus on specific legal developments, while seasonal changes in activity patterns remain a consistent point of interest. Changes to law enforcement deployment and the resulting impact on public safety data constitute the most frequent updates.
