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Washington jobless rate drops to 6.8 percent in May

OLYMPIA — Washington state’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent last month and the state added an estimated 4,100 jobs, officials with the Employment Security Department said Wednesday.

Repairs to I-84 ramp to I-5 begin tonight after earlier crash

PORTLAND — Oregon officials say they’ll restripe a Portland freeway interchange where a big rig plunged about 50 feet into a parking lot Wednesday, seriously injuring the driver.

Yard sales unite neighborhoods

From Rose Village to La Center, events have gained popularity in Clark County

Rose Village's first neighborhood yard sale on June 8 gave people a chance to clear out unneeded items, raise money for good causes and share some neighborly pride.

On Gaiser Pond: Middle-schoolers have been doing real science

Program has one year left on five-year federal grant

Four years ago, the wetland below Gaiser Middle School was being choked by invasive plants and garbage carried by stormwater runoff.

Kimsey and Stuart team up with bipartisan 'Team ClarkForward'

Electeds will discuss home rule, vision for better government structure

Two elected officials from two different parties say they will present one direction for Clark County as it prepares to undertake a home rule charter.

U.S. House plan offers no money for CRC

Senate drafting its own version of transportation budget

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, issued a statement Tuesday reiterating that the Columbia River Crossing project must meet all of its funding and permitting requirements before it is eligible for federal dollars.

Vancouver wants to keep C-Tran power

City says influence should be in line with share of riders

A proposal to have the city of Vancouver give up one seat on the C-Tran Board of Directors does not sit well with the Vancouver City Council, which, as Mayor Tim Leavitt said Monday, has no intention to cede any of its authority.

Clark College graduate knows how to get return on education

Camas man has upgraded skills twice through college

Ken Hill knows how to turn adversity into an opportunity. In the recession-riddled economy, his skill at returning to college to learn new skills has served him well.

Upgrade eyed for Old Town Battle Ground

City, chamber look to join state's Main Street program

BATTLE GROUND — It may take more than a dash of fresh paint, a flower pot or two and a few park benches to revitalize Old Town Battle Ground.

Marathon masses: Vancouver's annual event attracts runners of all stripes

Competitors range from 40-race veteran to man on dialysis

The setting for any marathon, one that has reached mainstream status or is still taking baby steps toward the finish line of relevancy, could be an anthropological study in the motivations of mankind.

Cops stretched thin in county

Compared to nearly all jurisdictions of similar size, Vancouver, sheriff's office have fewer officers, deputies

On a "quiet" Tuesday afternoon in east Vancouver, Sgt. Dave Henderson scanned the incoming calls for police service on the laptop in his black-and-white cop cruiser. With a few touches on the screen, he rejected several calls.

Murray targets opponents of CRC (video)

After Skagit collapse, Senator believes I-5 Bridge is unsafe

Pointing out the recent collapse of the Interstate 5 Skagit River bridge, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray said Friday that opponents of the Columbia River Crossing project need to stop and think about what could happen if officials fail to replace the I-5 Bridge over the Columbia River.

Pro-CRC group spends $30,000 on ads

Its focus is to convince lawmakers project is needed now

Columbia River Crossing supporters have increased efforts in recent months to convince legislators in Olympia, and residents in Clark County, that a plan to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge needs funding now.