The Richmond Mountie acquitted of theft charges in Richmond is now facing theft charges in Vancouver. Const. Khomphet (Kam) Khamphoune was acquitted Monday of charges he took RCMP-issue equipment home for his personal use.

Three Toronto men accused of kidnapping a Richmond woman on June 29 have been granted bail. Matthew Liu, 25, Peng Li, 28, and Wen Yang Shan, 19, were arrested July 2 at Vancouver International Airport by Richmond RCMP.

Final submissions from the public have been pouring into the Agricultural Land Commission prior to its decision on the controversial Garden City lands.

Sewage sludge will be turned into electricity as part of a new environmental project underway at the Lulu Island Treatment Plant.

A new elementary school is in the works for the city centre area of Richmond. The city council/school board liaison committee carried a motion to approve in principle a school in the City Centre Area Plan and begin the process to find a site.

Steveston's Josie Perri will be one happy customer if the City of Richmond grants a business licence to a new taxi company, Garden City Cabs of Richmond, to operate 30 cabs.

An ambitious proposal to create a one-stop shop for victims of domestic violence was introduced to the city last week.

When the break-up of a family spills into the courtroom, a special team is right there on the frontline keeping watch. If during a messy divorce an errant son or daughter strays from the beaten path, they're on the spot again.

Attorney-general Wally Oppal has appealed for common sense to kick in next time there's a shortage of sheriffs in a Richmond court. Oppal was angry after a judge adjourned an impaired driving trial at Richmond provincial court last week because there was no sheriff officer available.

A Richmond Mountie at the centre of an investigation for alleged theft has been cleared. Judge Ron Fratkin Monday dismissed charges of theft against Const. Khomphet (Kam) Khamphoune.

If hosting Olympic speed-skating wasn't a privilege enough, the Richmond Oval will also have the distinct honour of housing Olympians' bodily fluids. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Richmond Oval will be the official headquarters for the Games' anti-doping laboratory and program.

Richmond's arts community contributes $135 million a year to the B.C. economy -- yet gets scant recognition in its native city. Rival pastimes, such as Richmond's sports and recreation programs, tend to get the lion's share of the spotlight and resultant financial backing.

The Fine Print TO DO: A heritage walk through Steveston is hosted by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and the Britannia Heritage Shipyard. The 1 1/2 hour walk is hosted by Meg. and begins at 10 a.m. Call to reserve at 604-664-9009. Cost is $10.

It's the trip of a lifetime -- representing your city at the Beijing Olympics next month. But it appears that no one from Richmond city council is able to fill the void left by Coun. Bill McNulty's withdrawal last week from the tour.

Richmond's Jayme Armstrong, 25, is still in the running to be the next Maria Von Trapp. The CBC Television show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? sent two more hopefuls packing Monday night.

There was potentially deadly asbestos within the building site at Steveston corner. But it was a small amount, was always under control and never posed a threat to public health, say WorkSafeBC.

Four prolific offenders have been arrested and charged with allegedly stealing metal in broad daylight from Richmond homes under renovation. The gang was snared Sunday about 4 p.m. by Richmond RCMP after a tip-off from the Vancouver Police Department.

For the last year and a half, Const. Khomphet (Kam) Khamphoune has lived with the tarnished image of a cop who allegedly stole from his detachment and had "links" to kiddie porn.

An apprentice ironworker had less than 90 minutes training before being killed on the Canada Line when his crane tipped and crushed him against a wall.

Should Vancouver International Airport ever be the target of chemical or biological threat, few RCMP officers in Richmond would be able to respond with the proper equipment and training, the News has learned.