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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.
Brutality lawsuit moves forward
Oregon man claims he was beaten by officers in 2010
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — A trial date could be set this week for a lawsuit claiming Yamhill County law enforcement officers used excessive and unnecessary force in making an arrest three years ago.
Eugene, Ore., school district faces $16M budget gap
Officials: If union declines wage deal, class size may grow
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene School District wants wage concessions from teachers because of a projected $16 million budget gap.
E-commerce a big boon for Whatcom Co.
BLAINE A report from the state Department of Revenue shows that online commerce is a big boon for the Whatcom County towns of Blaine and Sumas on the Canadian border.
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.
Fluoride question divides Portland
Backers, foes have spent a bundle ahead of vote on adding it to water supply
PORTLAND — While soaking up the rays in what's been an unusually sunny season, Portlanders have broken away from their polite chatter about food, wine and outdoor adventure to fight about whether to fluoridate the water supply.
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.
Snohomish transit organization rejects anti-gun ad
EVERETT — The main transit organization in Snohomish County is declining to run advertisements from a statewide gun control group on public buses.
23-year-old woman killed on highway near Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Washington County sheriff's deputies say no charges are expected against a minivan driver who struck and killed a 23-year-old woman who was walking on a rural highway south of Hillsboro.
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.
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.
FBI team searches Spokane apartment in ricin letter case
Authorities say the residents of building are not in danger
SPOKANE -- Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin.
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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.
Fugitive held on kidnap, rape charges in Medford, Ore.
MEDFORD, Ore. — A man with two out-of-state warrants for his arrest allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a woman for several days in a Medford hotel, police said.
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