Coverage of legal proceedings, courts, civil and criminal cases, and judicial decisions
A Clark County District Court judge has begun weighing whether to dismiss cases after defendants were left without public defenders, highlighting a growing constitutional crisis in Washington’s public defense system.
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Columbia Countercurrent is seeking verification after a tip referencing a reported guilty plea in a Vancouver fraud case does not align with currently available federal records.
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A Pacific County judge has denied reconsideration of sanctions in the ongoing OPMA lawsuit in Longview. Former Mayor Spencer Boudreau and Councilmember Kalei LaFave must pay $2,000 each and submit overdue discovery by February 20, 2026.
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The Clark County Superior Court has opened a probate case for the estate of David E. Boatright, with Erin G. Ebeling appointed as personal representative under case number 26‑4‑00138‑06.
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Clark County Superior Court has published a Notice to Creditors for the estate of Dorothy M. Hart, signaling the formal start of probate proceedings under case 26‑4‑00123‑06.
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A Clark County probate notice has been filed for the estate of Douglas A. Blackburn, notifying potential creditors of the deadline to file claims under Washington probate law.
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A probate notice has been filed in Clark County Superior Court for the estate of Kevin Lee Grove, with creditors advised to submit claims within the statutory deadline under Washington probate law.
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A federal judge has blocked ICE from arresting individuals in Oregon without a warrant unless they can demonstrate a risk of escape—affirming due process and quelling widespread fear among immigrant communities.
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A Whatcom County man has been federally indicted for allegedly distributing the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose on Lummi Nation land, triggering a federal prosecution and scheduled trial in April 2026.
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Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss assault charges with prejudice against two Venezuelan men in a Minneapolis ICE shooting case, citing new evidence that undercuts the original government account—highlighting broader questions of enforcement accountability and the power of video and witness evidence.
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