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Light rail opponents sue Vancouver in Superior Court
Attorney for plaintiffs argues city council has no authority to reject initiative
Pearson Air Museum exhibit pays tribute to 'Straight-Grained Soldiers'
Vancouver division ensured that allies in Europe had spruce needed to build airplanes during WWI
When our World War I allies needed a steady flow of new aircraft in 1917, Vancouver became the key to that supply stream.
Ridgefield in growth spurt
City the 5th fastest growing in state; Woodland population dips slightly
Ridgefield was the fifth fastest growing city in Washington between 2011 and 2012, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released late Wednesday. City leaders say years spent laying the groundwork for business and residential development helped Ridgefield bounce back quickly from the Great Recession.
UPDATE: Herrera Beutler sends legislative message to Coast Guard on CRC
Congresswoman's provision advises agency to consider project's economic impacts
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler moved legislation on Wednesday cautioning the U.S. Coast Guard to think twice about granting a permit for a new Columbia River bridge if it restricts river traffic.
Credit union robber sentenced to nearly four years
Trio used taxi as a getaway car
A 22-year-old Vancouver man who, along with two accomplices, used a taxi as a getaway car was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for the April 11 robbery of the Salmon Creek branch of iQ Credit Union.
Group cooks up a food swap
Clark County mothers prepare, trade meals to save money, cut time spent preparing food while ensuring participants enjoy healthful, homemade dinners
Planning and preparing a family dinner can be a challenge, especially in homes with a new baby or a mobile toddler.
Vancouver man out of coma, into new challenge
Luke Ashe applying dedication he used to lose weight before he became ill to his rehabilitation
Luke Ashe's life suddenly became dark, surrounded by nothingness. Then, just as abruptly as it left, the light came back.
Fisher Investments plans second building on Camas campus
CEO says it will accommodate 700 workers
Ken Fisher said Monday he plans to break ground in July on a second office building, which will be able to accommodate some 700 workers on its five floors, at his Fisher Investments' campus in Camas.
Inslee vetoes $81M for CRC
Governor still battling to get state to pay $450 million share
It's all or nothing, Gov. Jay Inslee indicated Monday in the battle to get $450 million for the Columbia River Crossing project.
Larch officer key in escapee's capture
She spotted inmate walking along road as she drove to work
Brandy Boyer is thankful she was 10 minutes late in leaving for work Saturday morning. Otherwise, the Department of Corrections officer said, she wouldn't have spotted and helped capture an escaped prison inmate.
CRC close to second mitigation agreement
The Columbia River Crossing appears close to a mitigation agreement with two of the three major river manufacturers affected by the project, after Greenberry Industrial announced Monday that it was nearing a deal.
What hospitals charge can vary greatly
Complicated pricing systems and various market factors affect the price tag of a procedure from site to site
The price tag for a spinal fusion surgery can range from $50,000 at one hospital to $71,000 at another — and that's just in Vancouver.
Larch escapee caught in east Vancouver
Corrections officer spotted convict while on her way to work
An escapee from the Larch Corrections Center was apprehended about 18 miles from the east Clark County facility early Saturday morning.
Boat's sinking leaves couple, dog homeless
Man hopes to save vessel by saving from unemployment checks
Richard Beechler said he was homeless for a little less than a year when he had saved up enough from his unemployment checks to buy a 25-foot Owens cabin boat to call home.
Columbia Land Trust's reach, reputation keep growing
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Standing in a packed office, Glenn Lamb looked around the room. The Columbia Land Trust executive director began rattling off a loyal roster of supporters looking back at him.
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