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Correction: Baseball resolutions
Baseball resolutions: Clark County commissioners allowed a resolution on funding for a new baseball stadium to die on the floor without a second in 2011. A story that ran Tuesday on Page A1 incorrectly explained the process.
Correction: City government
City government: Vancouver has a council-manager government with an elected mayor. A story that ran Sunday on Page C3 incorrectly identified Vancouver's form of government; it also incompletely described the council-manager government and the ways cities using it choose their mayors.
Grass fire burning along I-205
Fire crews are battling a grass fire burning along Interstate 205 south of Mill Plain Boulevard, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian.
Campaign Trail: Vancouver City Council, Position 1
Vancouver City Council, Position 1: Otto Guardado is hosting a Hawaiian barbecue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at 19755 S.E. 37th Way, Camas. The public is welcome. Register by sending an email to electotto@gmail.com.
Kimsey and Stuart team up with bipartisan 'Team ClarkForward'
Electeds will discuss home rule, introduce potential candidates Wednesday
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.
Herrera Beutler: CRC must meet funding, permitting requirements
She reiterates the rules that must be met before the project receives federal dollars
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.
Collective marijuana gardens still hazy in Woodland
City council split on whether to sunset temporary moratorium
The Woodland City Council is split on whether to sunset a temporary moratorium on collective marijuana gardens to allow them within specifically zoned areas of the city.
Man accused of threatening Camas employee appears in court
Suspect allegedly brandished a gun
A disgruntled Camas man who confronted a city employee with a gun Monday evening appeared today in Clark County Superior Court.
Clark County budget director latest to depart
He is fourth top official to announce plans to leave in past two months
Jim Dickman accepts job with Pierce County
Dorothy Fox Elementary evacuated for smoke in portable unit
Students were making candles at Camas school
Dorothy Fox Elementary School in Camas was evacuated briefly this morning after smoke caused the fire alarm to go off in a portable classroom.
Weather Eye: A cool, showery welcome to summer still warmer than in 2011
The weekend turned out pleasant and Monday's weather wasn't bad either. That upper-level low is still offshore and will head our way triggering scattered thundershowers, showers and perhaps some steady light rain. Unstable conditions and cooler conditions will persist through Thursday; nothing else new to add to the mix.
Vital Statistics
Marriage dissolutions and court sentencings
Home Opener: Hops are Hillsboro's team now (with video)
Might-have-beens fly as Clark County's pass on Class-A baseball deal becomes tangible
HILLSBORO, Ore. — When Hillsboro Hops third baseman Jordan Parr ripped a skyward blast out to left field in the second inning of the Hops' home opener, most of the sell-out crowd in attendance rose to their feet.
Alleged kidnapping followed pot theft
A Yacolt man appeared Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of kidnapping a man Saturday near Orchards Park in a ploy to recover some stolen marijuana.
Woman sentenced in advance-fee scheme
A California woman who bilked a Vancouver technology start-up business owner and his lender out of $2 million in an advance-fee scheme was sentenced Monday in federal court in Portland to 41 months in prison.
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