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Stephanie Rice

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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

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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.

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Court date set for light-rail lawsuit arguments

Opponents sued Vancouver for not placing initiative on ballot

Residents want judge to order anti-light rail initiative on ballot

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Winefest will roll, under modified name

Judge sets rules for two tasting events to use the same park

Don't call it "Vancouver Winefest" or "Vancouver Craft Winefest." "Craft Winefest of Vancouver" is the legally acceptable name for a three-day event this month at Esther Short Park.

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UPDATE: County violated Clean Water Act for three years, judge says

Federal judge said Clark County is liable for damages

County leads renewed fight against proposed casino

New lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court challenges decision to give land to Cowlitz Tribe

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Wine festival's name change offer rejected

Longtime event says name of new one still too close; lawsuit proceeds

Changing the name of a June festival from "Vancouver Winefest," to "Vancouver Craft Winefest," wasn't enough to get Choice Events out of legal hot water with organizers of Bravo! Vancouver's "Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival."

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Vancouver OKs refinancing of Hilton bonds to save money

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority, the legal entity that oversees the city-owned Hilton Vancouver Washington, will be able to refinance bonds to take advantage of lower interest rates.

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Wine and Jazz Festival sues Winefest over name

New event changing its name in an attempt to settle lawsuit

Vancouver Winefest, a three-day charitable event being held this month in Esther Short Park, has been renamed Vancouver Craft Winefest in an attempt to settle a lawsuit filed by Bravo! Vancouver.

Another top county official gives notice

Chief civil deputy prosecutor takes lower-paying job with Vancouver

Chief civil deputy prosecutor Bronson Potter announces he's going to work for city of Vancouver

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