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Fantagraphics co-publisher Thompson dies

SEATTLE (AP) — Kim Thompson — co-publisher of the influential Seattle-based publisher Fantagraphics Books known for celebrated alternative comics, graphic novels and comic strip anthologies -- has died.

Energy Secretary visits Hanford site

RICHLAND — Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz says he intends to have a new plan by the end of the summer for resolving technical problems with a waste treatment plant under construction at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site.

Kimsey, Stuart propose reorganized Clark County government (with video)

Snohomish County model would work best, officials say

Two Clark County officials behind a "Team ClarkForward" movement revealed their plan today, suggesting a reorganized county government based closely on Snohomish County.

Kitchen fire spreads to E. Vancouver home's attic

Damage estimated at $50,000

A grease that started on a kitchen stove spread into an attic, causing significant damage to an east Vancouver home around 3 p.m. today.

Farmers market food vendor scrambles after theft of van, equipment

Between March and October, Kristen and Keone Ah Yek and their children have the same weekend routine: wake up early to head down to the Vancouver Farmers Market, where they make and sell an assortment of food at their family-run booth, Kristen's Sweet Delights.

Local startups swim in 'shark tank'

PubTalk event based on television show

Most of us indulge in impulse buying on occasion, perhaps choosing a smartphone that has more dazzle than functionality, or a sporty car that's fun but doesn't quite fit the family's needs or budget.

Goalball goal: championship of the blind

Volunteers needed for national goalball championship games

You wouldn’t think of a blind person who kicked your butt in sports competition primarily as blind. You’d think of that person as the winner who kicked your butt.

Black bear dies after being hit by car on I-205

A black bear died of serious head injuries after colliding with a Honda Civic on Interstate 205 Wednesday afternoon.

New Whatcom Humane Society shelter opens

BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom Humane Society is opening a new $2.6 million shelter to provide more room and services for animals.

Gray whale seen in Puget Sound

PURDY — A gray whale has been spotted in Burley Lagoon in the south Puget Sound.

Repairs to I-84 ramp to I-5 begin tonight after earlier crash

PORTLAND — Oregon officials say they’ll restripe a Portland freeway interchange where a big rig plunged about 50 feet into a parking lot Wednesday, seriously injuring the driver.

Southbound I-5 closed at Rose Quarter exit

Southbound Interstate 5 is closed at the Rose Quarter exit after a counterweight fell off of a truck.

Clark College's commencement speaker replaced

Caroline Heldman will replace Byron Pitts

Byron Pitts, ABC News anchor and chief national correspondent, cancelled his keynote address at Clark College Commencement. Pitts has been called to an emergency assignment and is unable to attend the Thursday ceremony.

Diverted United 787 passengers on way to Tokyo

SEATTLE — Passengers from a United Airlines Denver-to-Tokyo flight that diverted to Seattle on Tuesday when the Boeing 787 had an oil filter issue are on their way again.

Oregon woman charged in Mich. with killing mom

PORT HURON, Mich. — An Oregon woman accused of dumping the body of her 89-year-old mother behind a Michigan thrift store has been charged with murder.