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Woman Arrested for Attempted Arson of a DHS Building

Gresham Police say Marlene Chenette was arrested last night in Vancouver, Washington.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Police arrested a woman they believe is connected to a "Molotov Cocktail" style arson attempt on a DHS building. Authorities say Marlene Chenette say became angry with the Department of Human Services over losing her parental rights, and tried to burn the DHS building down in Gresham two years ago.

Jacob `Jake` DeShazer - WWII Hero and Doolittle Raider, Dies

He is now known as a war hero to Americans and a hero of peace and faith to the people of Japan.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of Oregon’s best known WWII war heroes, Jacob “Jake” DeShazer, of Salem, Oregon will receive high honors during his funeral services, on Saturday, March 29th,. SSgt Jake DeShazer died peacefully at home on March 15th. He was 95 years old.

Jake flew as a bombardier on the 16th (of 16) B-25’s, from the WW2 aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Hornet, on April 18th, 1942, to be the first unit to bomb the Japanese homeland after the infamous bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Investigators in Washington Seek Location of 75-Year old Woman

Her green '97 Chevy S10 pickup has a "Proud to be American" bumper sticker on the rear canopy window.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Deputies in Washington say they are concerned over the location of 75-year old Theresa Ann Fleming, a white female who is five feet tall, weighs 158 pounds, and has blue eyes and gray hair.

Sgt. Steve Shea with the Clark County Sheriff's Office says she lives in the Sifton area north of Vancouver, Washington.

Vancouver Police Locate Missing Woman

Vancouver Police Detectives located Shirley Looker in David Douglas Park, Vancouver WA around 5:30 PM.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - A missing 67-year old Vancouver woman missing since Saturday was located by police today.

According to family, Looker was last seen around 10:00 PM on Saturday, when she was driven to an area hospital for a serious medical condition by her daughter.

Man Dies from Injuries Suffered While Falling From a Moving Vehicle in Clark County

Police say the man, 27-year old Victor A Vega-Espinoza of Vancouver, Washington, sustained severe trauma to his head and was transported to Emanuel Hospital, where he died.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Investigators in Clark County say a man fell from a moving vehicle last night at the intersection of 63rd Street and 100th Avenue. They were called to the scene at 8:15 PM.

Witnesses told police the subject was riding in the backseat when he opened the door and subsequently fell out of the vehicle and onto the roadway. There was also a passenger in the front seat.

Photojournalist Highlights `Focus The Nation` Global Warming Teach-in

The community is invited to hear Gary Braasch, noted photojournalist, discuss his newest book, "Earth Under Fire: How Global Warming is Changing the World," which documents through essays and photographs the rapid climate change around the world.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Professors teaching each other's classes, a brown bag discussion on global warming science policy, and a guest presentation by an award-winning photojournalist mark Washington State University Vancouver's activities as a participant in the Focus The Nation national Teach-in.

Focus The Nation is an unprecedented educational initiative on global warming solutions for America occurring at more than 1,500 campuses, faith and civic organizations and in all 50 states on January 31st.

Vancouver YWCA Announces Winners of Val Joshua Racial Justice Awards

The awards will be presented at the YWCA Annual Celebration on Wednesday, January 23rd.

(VANCOUVER, Wash. ) - The Clark County YWCA in Vancouver says they are pleased to announce Jamie McCoy and Richard Twiss as the 2007 Val Joshua Racial Justice Award winners.

The students in Soar International won the first YWCA Youth Social Justice Award. With their group leader, Jean Walker, they work to help students in Rwanda, eradicate landmines in Vietnam and provide school supplies to homeless children in the Portland-Vancouver area. They have raised funds to support their work with a benefit concert at Esther Short Park.

Clark County Fire Crews Stand Down After Tornado

"If you live in the affected area, please stay inside if possible. As power is restored, there is the potential for live downed power lines that may be difficult to distinguish at night." - Leah Edwards, Clark County Fire

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Clark County Fire District 6 in Washington scaled back operations at 7:00 PM in response to the afternoon tornado. Approximately 70 firefighters and 20 command center staff from nearly every fire agency in Clark County responded to emergencies associated with the Hazel Dell area tornado.

Spokeswoman Leah Edwards said most calls crews responded to were for property damage, downed power lines, and downed trees.

Professors Receive Grant to Bring Computer Games to College Classrooms

The grant is for two years, and will also involve several undergraduate student assistants.

(VANCOUVER, Wa.) - College students studying computer science may one day be able to bring their gaming hobbies and their studies together in the classroom.

The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $150,000 to Scott Wallace, assistant professor of computer science at Washington State University Vancouver, and Andrew Nierman, assistant professor of computer science at the University of Puget Sound, to develop computer game based undergraduate computer science curricula.

Vancouver Police Seek the Public`s Help to Locate Armed Robbery Suspect

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mario Blanco is asked to call 911 and should not approach him.

(VANCOUVER, Wa.) - Vancouver Police are seeking information from the public on the possible whereabouts of 23-year old Mario Blanco. Blanco is a black male, 5' 10", 165 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, with his last known address being 10709 NE 93rd
Street in Vancouver.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Blanco for First Degree Robbery. Blanco allegedly used a gun to commit a robbery in May 2006. During the investigation a gun was recovered, but Blanco should still be considered armed and dangerous.