Tyler Graf

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More than 35 candidates from local small cities file for office

A former police chief, a formal-attire company owner and a man who says he was unfairly fired from his city job are among an eclectic batch of small-city candidates looking to unseat incumbents during this year's election.

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Washougal Humane Society volunteers upset by firing

Board criticized for terminating executive director

WASHOUGAL — The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society is at a crossroad.

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New owners take a gamble on Oak Tree Restaurant

Main focus will be on food; cardroom will re-open later

WOODLAND — The new owners of the Oak Tree Restaurant are anteing up in an attempt to revive the once-thriving Woodland institution.

Yacolt sues state auditor, alleging defamation

Town seeks monetary damages, retraction of audit

The town of Yacolt has filed a lawsuit in Clark County Superior Court against the Washington State Auditor's Office and others, alleging town officials were defamed by a 2011 performance audit.

Clark County's small cities off to good start in 2013

First-quarter revenues up, but officials don't know if trend will last

There will be more money for Clark County's small communities, if their first-quarter projections hold steady.

County officials delay decision on fees

Testimony focuses on effect to budget

After listening to more than three hours of testimony, the Clark County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved tabling a resolution that would extend a slate of incentives intended to spur business development, including waiving impact and traffic fees.

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Local weather spotters first line of defense

Weather service says volunteers crucial to agency

A veil of clouds stretched across the sky in the far sightline last April, as Ron Baldie glanced out his Vancouver dining room window. In the distance, a swirling speck caught his eye.

Railroad school sours on Yacolt, chooses

Modoc couldn't resolve problems locally

As a new freight railroad operations training program in Vancouver prepares to start this summer, Clark County's smallest incorporated community has learned that a similar program it tried to woo a year ago has moved across the country.

Hockinson School District plans to keep music program

Disbandment fears arose as teacher's retirement nears

Following weeks of disharmony, the Hockinson School District has told parents that it has no plan to disband its K-2 music program.

Washougal mayor announces he'll run for re-election

Guard believes city will benefit from stability in office

Washougal Mayor Sean Guard wants to buck the trend.

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