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It's Election Day for 85,000 of us

Voters decide school measures in Evergreen, other districts

For more than 85,000 Clark County voters, today is Election Day, with several school measures on the ballot.

State Senate passes tolling bill

A bill giving WA transportation officials authority to establish tolls for Columbia River Crossing project passed in Senate 33-15.

Mielke approves Lifeline loan

With Mielke's support, the loan's contract will be modified

Biden greets Chinese VP for official visit

Vice President Joe Biden has welcomed China's future leader to the White House, telling him the two powers should work together despite their differences.

Evergreen school district will interview to fill vacancy on board

The four remaining members of the Evergreen school board will meet Tuesday to interview candidates for an open spot on the board.

Despite 4Q loss, Barrett nearly doubles yearly profit

Barrett Business Services Inc. on Monday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $93,000, or 1 cent per diluted share. That compares with a profit of $3.1 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, during the fourth quarter of 2010.

Papa Murphy's saw dough rise by 10 percent in 2011

Convenience-focused consumers helped Vancouver-based Papa Murphy's International draw a larger slice of the multibillion-dollar pizza industry pie in 2011, according to a statement issued Monday.

Weather Eye: Holiday brings teeter-tottering weather

Happy Valentine’s Day! Looks like the weather will be a bit on the damp and chilly side, keeping the warm hearts inside.

Audit reveals holes in North Bonneville budget

City officials insist state’s concerns already addressed

The Skamania County city of North Bonneville’s failure to properly manage financial information between 2009 and 2010 resulted in an economic decline that led to deficits in its general, water and sewer funds in 2011, according to a report released by the Washington State Auditor’s Office.

Clark hoop teams clinch postseason

Penguins sweep Lower Columbia

The Clark College men’s and women’s basketball teams clinched NWAACC Tournament berths on Monday with wins over Lower Columbia at the O’Connell Center.

Family of murdered Vancouver man offers $50,000 reward

An Oregon family is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the unsolved murder of

Odds of finding love in Clark County reverse at 40

Singles in Clark County find search for a mate can be challenging experience, despite number of options available locally, online

All the romantic hoopla on Valentine’s Day may cause some singles to wonder what their chances are of finding “the one.” Although the answer is unknown, the ease or difficulty in finding a mate may vary according to age, sex and the frequency one visits certain settings where singles are statistically most likely to find their other half, according to experts.

Same-sex marriage advocates marching to Olympia

Begun in Vancouver, trek will end today

The Rev. Brooks Berndt and other advocates are marching from Vancouver to Olympia at the rate of 17 miles a day to send a message that many religious leaders across the state support same-sex marriage.

Vancouver council will vote on increasing AMR response times

Ambulance firm would be able to make staffing changes, save money

The Vancouver City Council on Monday agreed to put a contract amendment giving American Medical Response two extra minutes to reach emergency calls to a vote later this month.

Grand jury declines to issue criminal charges in fatal crash

After hitting two vehicles, trucker stopped to help, police say

A Vancouver truck driver escaped criminal charges after he allegedly ran a red light and hit two other vehicles in Portland, fatally injuring one driver more than two months ago.