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Letter: Bloated comparison used to detract

Bloated comparison used to detract

Correction

Land trust: Vancouver-based Columbia Land Trust has applied to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program for a state grant to conserve an additional 3,074 acres on the west side of Pine Creek, near Mount St. Helens. A May 10 story on Page C1 incorrectly named the program, which is funded by the state Legislature.

New Habitat for Humanity house has latest in energy efficiency (with video)

In Pacific Northwest fashion, a downpour welcomed the newly finished emerald house at 9717 N.E. 25th Ave. Volunteers and visitors huddled inside to admire the energy-efficient features of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's newest addition.

Bits 'n' Pieces: Father and son sculpt piece of history

The names of a father and son sculpting team will be emblazoned on history.

Letter: Build the bridge; boost the economy

Build the bridge; boost the economy

Local church aims for pet food world record

Living Hope Church collects 9.8 tons, enough to best 2006 Guinness World Record

Living Hope Church recently collected 19,600 pounds of pet food in seven days, a feat that -- when verified -- should smash a record held for seven years by a South African supermarket.

Letter: Coal exports carry many dangers

Coal exports carry many dangers

Death notices

Beck, Betty M., 78, Vancouver, died May 23, 2013. Omega Funeral & Cremation Services, 503-234-6566.

Real estate roundup

Recent commercial real estate transactions as reported by area brokerage firms.

Try This: Soldiers front and center

Journey Theatre Arts Group presents two shows this weekend. "A Little Princess" is the stage adaptation of the novel about young Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school in England while her father heads back to India. When she is mistakenly believed to have been orphaned and made to work at the school, she uses her imagination to triumph.

Shoe drive gives kids extra kick

They're more confident, enthused, thanks to high school students' project

SALEM, Ore. -- Two years ago, Laurie Shaw, who for years has worked with youths, could not have predicted what a pair of good-fitting shoes could do for a kid.

Timbers Match Day: at D.C. United

Preview of Timbers' game at D.C. United

Calorie posting causing confusion

As FDA continues to craft rules, some restaurants move ahead while grocers resist

Three years after Congress voted to require it, you still won't find calories listed on the menus of most restaurant chains.

New information in Danielle Willard case

A story in The New York Times this week sheds more light on the death of Danielle Willard, a 21-year-old Vancouver woman who was shot and killed by police in Utah on Nov. 2.