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Weather Eye: Rain could stick around through Memorial Day weekend
Wednesday afternoon temperatures around Clark County were still in the 40s, with Portland being the coldest major city in the U.S. at 48 degrees. Due to my deadline for this column, I cannot pass along whether it was the coldest high temperature for the date or not. The high may have crept up enough to spoil that record.
Immigrant advocates to host town hall Friday
Immigration rights advocates will be on hand Friday evening to answer questions about the comprehensive immigration reform bill moving through Congress. The town hall meeting takes place 6 to 8 p.m. at Discovery Middle School, 800 N.E. 40th St. in Vancouver.
Pearson Air Museum exhibit pays tribute to 'Straight-Grained Soldiers'
Vancouver division ensured that allies in Europe had spruce needed to build airplanes during WWI
When our World War I allies needed a steady flow of new aircraft in 1917, Vancouver became the key to that supply stream.
Correction: Health overhaul
Health overhaul: In a Page A5 story on May 15, the Associated Press, relying on information provided by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, reported incorrect premiums for an insurance plan. The $162 rate is for people younger than 21, not for 21-year-olds.
Students give 'Wendy Rose' sculpture a temporary head
The beheaded "Wendy Rose" sculpture was given a temporary, futuristic replacement Wednesday afternoon by high school students.
Ridgefield in growth spurt
City the 5th fastest growing in state; Woodland population dips slightly
Ridgefield was the fifth fastest growing city in Washington between 2011 and 2012, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released late Wednesday. City leaders say years spent laying the groundwork for business and residential development helped Ridgefield bounce back quickly from the Great Recession.
Vancouver man on trial in girlfriend's 2011 slaying
Woman was stabbed multiple times, her body dumped
Camas police Officer Stefan Hausinger thought he was about to write just another routine speeding ticket in the early morning hours of May 26, 2011, when he pulled over Dennis Wolter, who was driving a blue Dodge pickup on Southeast Evergreen Highway.
State officials warn against charity scams
Those longing to help the Oklahoma communities devastated by a tornado this week should remember to research a charity before they donate, state officials warned Tuesday.
YWCA seeks nominees for two justice awards
The YWCA Clark County has extended the nomination period for two awards it will give out in June. They are the Val Joshua Racial Justice Award and the Youth Social Justice Award. The deadline for nominees is now May 30.
Clark County to discuss revisiting home rule
Commissioners may vote May 29 on first step
Clark County commissioners are scheduled to decide next week if they will begin the process of crafting a home rule charter for county government.
Developer buys another downtown Vancouver building
Hurley Development new owner of former Pacific Tower; firm has targeted city's urban corridor
Another downtown Vancouver building has sold to Hurley Development, a local company in its fifth year of snapping up real estate in this city's only urban corridor.
Man arrested on suspicion of raping 5-year-old relative
Detectives with the Children's Justice Center arrested a Vancouver man Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of raping a 5-year-old relative.
Battle Ground schools evacuated for suspicious metal device
A suspicious metallic object left in a staff bathroom at Tukes Valley Middle School prompted an evacuation of the middle and primary school this morning.
UPDATE: Herrera Beutler sends legislative message to Coast Guard on CRC
Congresswoman's provision advises agency to consider project's economic impacts
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler moved legislation on Wednesday cautioning the U.S. Coast Guard to think twice about granting a permit for a new Columbia River bridge if it restricts river traffic.
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