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Physical therapists watch Dr. Todd Borus perform a partial knee replacement on a cadaver leg Saturday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

Physical therapists try simulated knee surgery, robotically aided

Physical therapists watch Dr. Todd Borus perform a partial knee replacement on a cadaver leg Saturday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

November 16, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

As a group of physical therapists took turns at the operating table, their faces showed a combination of wonder, fascination, and a bit of squeamishness. Read story

Rollover crash injures one near Cape Horn

November 15, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

A rollover crash on state Highway 14 near Cape Horn injured a Washougal resident late Friday night, according to Washington State Patrol. Read story

C-Tran's Route 39 bus stops for a passenger on East Fourth Plain Boulevard on Aug.

C-Tran veto power to be reviewed by judge

C-Tran's Route 39 bus stops for a passenger on East Fourth Plain Boulevard on Aug.

November 12, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

C-Tran will ask a Clark County judge whether the veto power in its own bylaws passes legal muster, following a discussion by the agency's board of directors on Tuesday. Read story

Most of the geofoam blocks being used for the Salmon Creek Interchange Project measure 3 feet by 4 feet by 9 feet, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Geofoam fortifies interchange project in Salmon Creek

Most of the geofoam blocks being used for the Salmon Creek Interchange Project measure 3 feet by 4 feet by 9 feet, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

November 12, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

As the forklift lurched toward a nearby truck, its prongs began to slide between two foam blocks loaded on the trailer. An unmistakable squeak followed, like Styrofoam being jammed into a cardboard box. Read story

The Columbia River Treaty, ratified in 1964, reshaped how the U.S. and Canada manage flood control and power generation on the river system.

Columbia River Treaty: Review of landmark deal could have big implications for county

The Columbia River Treaty, ratified in 1964, reshaped how the U.S. and Canada manage flood control and power generation on the river system.

November 9, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

When a major flood swelled the Columbia River and inundated parts of Vancouver in early 1996, it wasn't just local barriers and sandbags that kept a bad situation from becoming worse. Read story

C-Tran began exploring a possible bus rapid transit system for Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor in early 2011; the C-Tran board endorsed the concept in the form of a locally preferred alternative in 2012.

C-Tran eyes its piggy bank for BRT

C-Tran began exploring a possible bus rapid transit system for Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor in early 2011; the C-Tran board endorsed the concept in the form of a locally preferred alternative in 2012.

November 8, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

C-Tran expects to burn two-thirds of its uncommitted capital reserves to build a bus rapid transit system in Vancouver, according to documents recently submitted to the Federal Transit Administration. Read story

Storm hits Clark County; what will winter bring?

November 7, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

A strong storm swept through Clark County on Thursday morning, bringing with it potent wind, rain and minor havoc on local roadways. Read story

Clark County postpones anti-CRC resolution

November 5, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday postponed action on a resolution admonishing the Columbia River Crossing and its sponsors for a "lack of integrity" and calling for a defunding of the proposed Interstate 5 Bridge replacement. Read story

The Washington State Department of Transportation's Abbi Russell looks up Friday at the North Fork Lewis River Bridge in Woodland.

N. Fork Lewis River Bridge prepped for repainting

The Washington State Department of Transportation's Abbi Russell looks up Friday at the North Fork Lewis River Bridge in Woodland.

November 3, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

WOODLAND -- The North Fork Lewis River Bridge is about to get its first makeover in 23 years. And while a fresh coat of paint (five coats, actually) will make the Interstate 5 span in Woodland look younger, the change will be more than cosmetic. Crews are preparing to apply… Read story

Greenpeace volunteer McKenzie Huso, 18, of Corvallis walks past the wheelhouse of the Rainbow Warrior in Vancouver on Wednesday.

Greenpeace ship part of local protest against proposed coal export facilities

Greenpeace volunteer McKenzie Huso, 18, of Corvallis walks past the wheelhouse of the Rainbow Warrior in Vancouver on Wednesday.

October 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

There aren't many sailboats equipped with a helipad and twin masts that are too tall to fit under the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story