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Army Corps won't do overall study of coal exports

Wash., Ore. officials had requested research

SEATTLE — An official with the Army Corps of Engineers told a Congressional committee Tuesday that the agency doesn’t plan a broad environmental study on exporting coal from the Western United States.

Update: Chrysler agrees to repair SUVs on fire risk

DETROIT — Chrysler said it will fix 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty sport-utility vehicles that U.S. regulators linked to 51 deaths.

As economy gains, fewer disability claims filed

The number of U.S. workers filing long-term disability claims declined for the first time in at least four years in 2012 amid an improving economy and employment picture.

Brunell: Portland ignores proven benefits of fluoridation

When it comes to drinking water, Portland is an odd duck. Since 1956, voters have consistently rejected adding minuscule amounts of fluoride to their water supply to prevent tooth decay. They again flocked to the polls in May to kill the latest ballot measure.

Vancouver workshop targets small, new business owners

The Vancouver office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners from 9 a.m. till noon Wednesday at 8008 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 340.

Judge tosses NLRB ruling over disputed port jobs

PORTLAND — A federal judge has reopened the dispute over which union workers at the Port of Portland should perform the task of plugging and unplugging refrigerated cargo containers.U.S. District Court Judge Michael Mosman ruled Monday that the National Labor Relations Board overstepped its authority last year when it awarded the work to union electricians instead of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union.

Long-haul planes get boost at Paris Air Show

Boeing, Airbus win pledges for their wide-body jets

LE BOURGET, France -- Airbus and Boeing won pledges for big purchases of their lucrative long-haul, wide-body jets at the Paris Air Show on Monday, raising hopes that demand is recovering following the worldwide recession.

Local psychologist stakes out 'Emotional Vampires at Work'

Author draws on insights from his four decades in private practice

Vancouver clinical psychologist and author Al Bernstein uses humor to deal with pain, knowing there's too much pain and too little humor in many workplaces.

Kortum, CEO of PeaceHealth's Columbia Network, to retire

Joe Kortum, who led Southwest Washington Medical Center for eight years and who served as CEO of the Columbia Network of PeaceHealth for two years, announces he will retire

Clark County home sales, values rise

Clark County home sales increased by 8.7 percent in May from a month earlier, according to a report issued Monday.

PeaceHealth, Regence sign new two-year contract

Agreement ensures Regence members can continue to receive care at hospital

PeaceHealth and Regence have reached an agreement on a new two-year contract.

World looks to Bernanke to clarify stimulus plans

WASHINGTON — Is the era of ultra-low interest rates nearing an end?

EU, U.S. to launch trade talks next month

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — Talks on a sweeping trade deal between the European Union and the United States, the world's two largest trading partners, are to get underway in Washington next month, President Barack Obama and top European Union officials said Monday.

Clark County at Work: Applied Motion Systems Inc.

Applied Motion Systems helps manufacturers improve the performance, reliability and operation of their production equipment. General manager Paul Johnson said his company specializes in upgrading the control and drive systems of machinery that require precise coordination of multiple motors. The company also develops complete specialty machines for niche applications. This often involves introducing new technology to companies big and small across industries such as paper, glass, aerospace, wood products and renewable energy.