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FBI: No arrests in case of Spokane ricin letter

The FBI says it still has not made any arrests after searching a downtown Spokane apartment as part of an investigation into the discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin.

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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.

Off Beat: Technology makes movie magician’s autograph ‘disappear’

An autograph from Ray Harryhausen? Darren G. Davis was stunned.

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A daily listing of death notices

Event connects seniors, services

50+ Connections Expo has been offered for the past two decades

Fran McNicholas of Yacolt was extolling the benefits of Taoist tai chi on Sunday afternoon in a ballroom of the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Vancouver event connects seniors, services

50+ Connections Expo has been offered for the past two decades

Fran McNicholas of Yacolt was extolling the benefits of Taoist tai chi on Sunday afternoon in a ballroom of the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

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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.

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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.

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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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Minnehaha store aims to keep the magic alive (with video)

Dave's Killer Magic Shop a haven for local magicians to perfect their craft and pass it on to others

The smirking store owner behind the counter was curiously calm for someone whose wallet had suddenly burst into flames.

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RevitalizeWA: 'The new economy is the Main Street economy'

People at conference in Vancouver heard that message, then saw how it plays out here

A long-vacant lot near Esther Short Park is a place of pride for downtown Vancouver boosters.

Expert will speak on behavior of people with disabilities

The Arc of Southwest Washington will host developmental disability expert David Pitonyak, Ph.D., on the evening of May 30 at Vancouver City Hall.

Help us celebrate student achievement

The Columbian will publish information about high school graduations in Clark County.

Weather Eye: Hazel Dell Parade of Bands adds yet another dry day to its run

Not that I was sweating it too much early Saturday morning, but as the gray skies began to release a little light rain, I paid attention. As 10 a.m. rolled around -- just 30 minutes before parade time in Hazel Dell -- there was still some light drizzle.

Correction: Council candidate

Council candidate: Jerome Nye is running for Vancouver City Council position No. 2 against Councilor Jeanne Stewart. Nye's name was incorrect in a list on Page A2 Saturday.

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