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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.
Fresh success: $5 match helps low-income shoppers at farmers markets
Grant-funded bonus of a $5 match helps low-income shoppers make the most of a stop at a local farmers market
A program designed to help stretch the value of food stamps at farmers markets is up and running again this year after a successful 2012 launch.
Rebuilding Arc will host anniversary open house
Want to meet those legendary call ladies?
Columbia River dredging expected to begin July 1
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers next month will begin dredging at the mouth of the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore., part of annual maintenance work that's expected to continue through this fall.
UPDATE: Police detonate pipe bomb found in Hazel Dell park
Bomb technicians detonated and disassembled a pipe bomb found in a Hazel Dell park Monday evening.
Correction: Pellet gun incident
Pellet gun incident: A drive-by shooting involving a BB gun occurred in the Maplewood neighborhood. A story that ran Friday on page C3 incorrectly identified the neighborhood where the shooting happened.
Correction: Homeless boaters
Homeless boaters: Gates of Grace, which is providing shelter for a woman mentioned in a Monday front-page story about a homeless couple, is a faith-based transitional home. The story incorrectly described the organization.
PeaceHealth, Regence sign new two-year contract
Agreement ensures Regence members can continue to receive care at hospital
PeaceHealth and Regence have reached an agreement on a new two-year contract.
UPDATE: Vancouver man dies a week after crash near Clark College
A Vancouver man died Thursday from injuries he suffered in a June 6 motorcycle accident.
Off Beat: Yacolt man not just hero, but YouTube star
When Bob Robeck learned that he'd become a character in an animated YouTube video, he was shocked.
Upgrade eyed for Old Town Battle Ground
City, chamber look to join state's Main Street program
BATTLE GROUND — It may take more than a dash of fresh paint, a flower pot or two and a few park benches to revitalize Old Town Battle Ground.
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