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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

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.

Police arrest man after prowling reported

Vancouver police arrested a Vancouver man whom police suspected of prowling in the Central Park area Sunday night.

Camas man’s anger leads to fight, then jail

A disgruntled Camas man confronted a city employee with a gun Monday evening, after the employee left him a note for violating a city code.

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.