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Vancouver Mayor John P. Kiggins, in center of back seat, was in his first term when James J. Hill, with beard, visited town on Oct. 4, 1911. Hill was a keynote speaker at the county fairgrounds.

Clark County history: Railroad tycoon James J. Hill’s last visit

Vancouver Mayor John P. Kiggins, in center of back seat, was in his first term when James J. Hill, with beard, visited town on Oct. 4, 1911. Hill was a keynote speaker at the county fairgrounds.

January 18, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

When railroad millionaire James J. Hill last visited Vancouver in October 1911, he’d already completed the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, a joint venture of his Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. Three years earlier, the last spike was driven for that railway along the north bank of the Columbia… Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Sunny skies should be heading our way this weekend

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

January 18, 2025, 6:00am Clark County News

Let’s catch up by reviewing last month’s rainfall from around the area from your friends and neighbors: Bob Starr, Cougar, 26.26 inches; Jim Knoll, Five Corners, 7.15 inches; Robin Ruzek, Lake Shore, 6.92 inches; Tyler Mode, Battle Ground, 8.33 inches; Bob Mode, Minnehaha, 5.67 inches; Chuck Houghten, Hockinson Heights, 8.86… Read story

Check It Out: Spoons up, it’s soup season!

January 18, 2025, 5:59am Clark County Life

Winter is not my favorite season, but it does have its charms. Read story

ZoomInfo co-founder and CEO Henry Schuck.

ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck moves to Boston permanently

ZoomInfo co-founder and CEO Henry Schuck.

January 17, 2025, 4:06pm Business

ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck has moved to Boston, where the Vancouver software company has a growing presence. Read story

Analog Devices manufactures analog semiconductors. Its Camas facility has been in operation for 25 years.

Semiconductor manufacturer with Camas location could get $105 million in federal CHIPS funding

Analog Devices manufactures analog semiconductors. Its Camas facility has been in operation for 25 years.

January 17, 2025, 1:16pm Business

A Camas semiconductor manufacturer could be among the next round of recipients for federal funding from the CHIPS for America program. Read story

Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., right, shakes hands with Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., center, before his hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, to be Transportation Secretary. Committee Chair Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is at left.

Trump transportation secretary nominee tells Sen. Cantwell I-5 Bridge replacement funding will come, sort of

Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., right, shakes hands with Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., center, before his hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, to be Transportation Secretary. Committee Chair Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is at left.

January 17, 2025, 1:15pm Business

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Transportation on Wednesday told Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., that he “would anticipate honoring” billions of dollars the department committed for the replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

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University of Washington agrees to federal terms to address discrimination claims

University of Washington in Seattle (iStock.com)

January 17, 2025, 7:39am Latest News

The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that it’s entered into an agreement with the University of Washington to ensure the university complies with federal civil rights law, after the federal agency reviewed its handling of dozens of discrimination complaints. Read story

Mansaf at Petra House.

Three Mediterranean eateries in Vancouver offer tasty and healthy fare

Mansaf at Petra House.

January 17, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

The usual beginning-of-the-year self-improvement rituals have begun. Gym memberships have been bought, group meditation joined and terms such as “healthy sweet treats” are trending on search engines. Read story

Steven Thompson searches through the card catalog at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library in 1990.

‘A place for all’: Fort Vancouver Regional Library District celebrates 75 years

Steven Thompson searches through the card catalog at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library in 1990.

January 17, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District will celebrate its 75th anniversary with events and activities all year long. Read story

The Springs founder and CEO Fee Stubblefield talks about the senior living center Wednesday at The Springs at The Waterfront.

The Springs at The Waterfront sets bar high for aging in place in Vancouver

The Springs founder and CEO Fee Stubblefield talks about the senior living center Wednesday at The Springs at The Waterfront.

January 17, 2025, 6:05am Business

The Springs at The Waterfront, a new 12-story apartment building in Vancouver, is setting the bar for aging in place, founder Fee Stubblefield said. Read story