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Small earthquake rattles northeast Clark County
2.5-magnitude temblor struck at 9:40 a.m.
A small earthquake rattled northeast Clark County on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no reports of damage.
Woodland breaks ground on school
$64 million project will build new high school, elementary gym, more
The Woodland School District is ahead of schedule on the construction of a new $64 million campus.
Sex offender update
A registered sex offender who poses a risk to re-offend has recently registered as homeless in the Vancouver area, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Vital Statistics
Marriage dissolutions
Correction
Land trust: Vancouver-based Columbia Land Trust has applied to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program for a state grant to conserve an additional 3,074 acres on the west side of Pine Creek, near Mount St. Helens. A May 10 story on Page C1 incorrectly named the program, which is funded by the state Legislature.
UW freshmen applications hit record
Out-of-state students, many from California, will be 17% of freshman class
SEATTLE (AP) — The University of Washington says it received more freshmen applications than ever before, and even though the university plans to enroll 150 more Washington students this fall, it was still more difficult to get into UW this year compared to last.
Local church aims for pet food world record
Living Hope Church collects 9.8 tons, enough to best 2006 Guinness World Record
Living Hope Church recently collected 19,600 pounds of pet food in seven days, a feat that -- when verified -- should smash a record held for seven years by a South African supermarket.
New Habitat for Humanity house has latest in energy efficiency (with video)
In Pacific Northwest fashion, a downpour welcomed the newly finished emerald house at 9717 N.E. 25th Ave. Volunteers and visitors huddled inside to admire the energy-efficient features of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's newest addition.
New information in Danielle Willard case
A story in The New York Times this week sheds more light on the death of Danielle Willard, a 21-year-old Vancouver woman who was shot and killed by police in Utah on Nov. 2.
Memorial Day closures
What's open and what's closed Monday for Memorial Day:
Police locate driver in suspected hit-and-run crash near La Center
Police have located the driver of a black Ford F-150 pickup who allegedly caused a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Interstate 5 southbound near La Center and fled the scene.
Ridgefield teens reported missing
Police are asking the public for assistance in locating two missing Ridgefield teens.
Thieves target RV batteries
Have a recreational vehicle parked in your driveway or next to your home? You might want to check that the battery is still there.
UPDATE: Bridge collapse doesn't sway CRC opponents
While the collapse of a four-lane Interstate 5 bridge into the Skagit River on Thursday fanned the flames on the debate over the Columbia River Crossing, it doesn’t appear to have changed opponents’ minds.
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