Clark County

Three Latino employees allege Clark County turned a blind eye to racism within its public works crews. A trial is scheduled to start May 22.

The idea found mixed reviews among elected leaders, who split on whether a fence would be a wise use of public funds.

Clark County signed off on a three-year contract worth at least $17 million with a for-profit health care provider at its county jail and juvenile facility in Vancouver, Wash. WellPath is facing at least four active wrongful death cases in Oregon.

Weeks before Clark County officials created a new department to run the local jail, tensions flared over the sheriff's unconventional plan to bring help to his shorthanded staff.

Clark County Prosecutor Tony Golik wrote that while the incident was "incredibly tragic," the deputy made a reasonable mistake.

Cpl. Rey Reynolds has had his "police officer powers" suspended, according to an email obtained by OPB. Vancouver police say he is currently the subject of multiple investigations.

"The Nutcracker" is a classic ballet performed every year around Christmas. But this year, Columbia Dance in Vancouver, Washington, will reinterpret the ballet with a Pacific Northwest flair.

The same technique used to catch the Golden State Killer brought murder charges in a 25-year-old cold case in Vancouver. But, less than a week before trial, Clark County prosecutors had the case dismissed.

In other news, Newport officials are working on solutions to alleviate traffic congestion, Clark County's hospital beds are nearly full and Astoria's 911 dispatch center staffing woes are back.

In other news, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler will reassign Portland bureaus to City Council members and mussel harvesting reopens along Oregon Coast.