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Mount Hood snowboarder located safely at 2:15 a.m.
Korean man had gone missing Saturday
This morning at 2:15 a.m. Clackamas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) returned a lost snowboarder to Timberline Lodge. He was uninjured and safely returned to his group after snowboarding out of bounds and becoming lost earlier on Saturday.
In our View: ‘Silver Tsunami’ is Approaching
County task force presents plan for helping senior citizens
Many local residents look forward to growing old, and they should. The golden years should be our most enjoyable. And besides, the onslaught of time is inevitable.Lots of folks want to spend those years in Clark County, and they should. We think it’s the best place in the world. But unlike growing old, living here is optional. To make that choice easier, the Clark County Aging Readiness Task Force last week presented 91 recommendations to county commissioners, who approved the plan.
Clark County employers weigh pros, cons of E-Verify
They wonder if program will protect them, or leave them hard pressed to fill worker ranks
After a day picking cherries on his 180-acre Vancouver farm, Bill Zimmerman’s 20 or so workers leave with dirt-coated fingernails, sweat-stained clothes and aches and pains from being on their feet all day.
Cities use E-Verify while state considers banning it
Its foes say it could cripple agriculture, hurt legal workers
More than two years ago, Clark County became the first in the state to mandate that its contractors use the federal E-Verify program, in an attempt to ensure taxpayer dollars employed legal workers on public works projects. Since then, three counties and 11 cities, including five in this county, have followed Clark County’s lead.
Herrera Beutler: Highway bill would ensure funding for CRC
Recently our local media paid considerable attention to my effort in Congress to amend a bill and require a public vote in Clark County on light rail as part of the Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing project. I still believe we deserve a vote and I will continue to stand up for the people of Clark County. However, I believe another recent story went under-reported: For the first time in more than six years, Congress is moving forward with a multiyear bill to fully fund maintenance and upgrades to our nation’s transportation system. With this solution, we’re doing it without increasing the federal gas tax.
Other papers say: Same-sex marriage a Golden Rule test
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Sunday, Feb. 5:
Will: Republicans losing grip on national security
Through 11 presidential elections, beginning with the Democrats’ nomination of George McGovern in 1972, Republicans have enjoyed a presumption of superiority regarding national security. This year, however, events and their rhetoric are dissipating their advantage.
John Laird: Trust the Hounds to keep howling about mail voting
Tuesday will bring yet another manifestation of our marvelous mail voting system. Actually, this year’s proof has been evident for two weeks as 84,274 Clark County voters have researched ballots they received by mail. As of Friday, 25,714 of those ballots had been returned. That’s a participation of about 30.5 percent so far, and County Auditor Greg Kimsey is projecting a final turnout of about 45 percent.
Mitt can’t bridge the gaffe
Romney’s statements confuse voters, add to campaign’s ugliness
Really, you’d think with all their money, vaunted organization skills and control-freak machinery, Mitt Romney’s people could get someone to translate for us when he talks off the cuff.
Jayne: Unlikely evolution into boxing
Greg Jayne: Commentary
What began as a diversion after knee injuries ended her college basketball career will come full circle this week for Tiffanie Ward.
Letter: Reject light rail
I have one question for the planners about their proposal for light rail on the Columbia River Crossing project. Where is it written that an Oregon congressman, as well as a lame-duck mayor of Portland, can dictate to the people of Clark County as to what we will have or not have? This is what Congressman Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., and Mayor Sam Adams are attempting to do.
Clark County business briefs
People in business
Check it out: ‘Twosomes’ are short, sweet lines
Valentine’s angst absent from kids’ book
Holy heart-shaped candy, Valentine’s Day is just hours away! If ever there was a day designed to cause feelings of angst and joy, Feb. 14 takes the cake. This day of potentially jumbled emotions is not just the purview of adults, I’ll have you know. The uncomfortable mix of anxiety and giddiness starts as early as elementary school when classmates exchange Valentines. Here’s a conversation I had with my mom:
Weather Eye: The rain finally arrived in January
OK, before we go too far let’s review some rainfall from January from your friends and neighbors
County to trim advisory boards
Pilot program looks at combining, cutting some of the 50+ groups
At the Feb. 7 Board of Clark County Commissioners meeting, giddy members of the Aging Readiness Task Force celebrated the approval of the Clark County Aging Readiness Plan and encouraged commissioners to let them form a Clark County Commission on Aging.
Death notices
A daily list of death notices
Health care worker announces run for Pridemore’s seat
Vancouver native says she wants to continue legacy of strong leadership
A Vancouver health care administrator and self-described policy wonk announced Thursday that she will run for the 49th District senate seat being vacated by state Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver.
Award nominations open for park boosters
Clark County — The Parks Foundation of Clark County is accepting nominations for the second annual Florence B. Wager awards.
Free tax assistance now for low-income seniors
Clark County — AARP Tax-Aide will provide free tax assistance and preparation again this year, geared toward taxpayers 60 and older with low or moderate incomes.
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