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Columbian Small Cities Reporter

Yesenia Elizarraraz, 9, a student at Mill Plain Elementary School, celebrates her Mexican heritage in the 12th annual Children's Cultural Parade at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

12th annual Children’s Cultural Parade a success

Yesenia Elizarraraz, 9, a student at Mill Plain Elementary School, celebrates her Mexican heritage in the 12th annual Children's Cultural Parade at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

May 30, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The quiet grounds of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site came to life Friday with the sound of shuffling feet, booming drums and dozens of third-grade classes trying to sing over each other. Read story

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey provides feedback to the Clark County Board of Freeholders at their April 22, 2014, meeting.

Freeholders send proposal to voters

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey provides feedback to the Clark County Board of Freeholders at their April 22, 2014, meeting.

May 27, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Voters will have a chance to reshape Clark County government this fall, after the people tasked with drafting a new county charter produced their final vision of reform Tuesday night. Read story

Crews work at the Hills at Round Lake, a new 333-lot housing development in Camas.

Construction ramping up in Camas

Crews work at the Hills at Round Lake, a new 333-lot housing development in Camas.

May 26, 2014, 5:00pm Business

Dozens of new projects expected to begin this year Read story

Washougal teacher accused of touching students resigns

May 21, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Washougal High School math teacher with an alleged history of inappropriately touching students plans to step down at the end of the school year. Read story

Washougal councilor plans to resign seat

May 20, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

WASHOUGAL -- Caryn Plinski said she plans to resign from the City Council this month after she and her family purchased a new home outside city limits. Read story

Norovirus has hit multiple Clark County schools hard, with dozens of students and staff members calling in sick since Friday.

Two local elementary schools dealing with virus

Norovirus has hit multiple Clark County schools hard, with dozens of students and staff members calling in sick since Friday.

May 18, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

An outbreak of gastroenteritis is still affecting Walnut Grove Elementary in the Vancouver district and Hockinson Elementary School. Read story

A marijuana plant grows at the River Rock marijuana growing facility in Denver.

Lease falls through for Battle Ground pot retailer

A marijuana plant grows at the River Rock marijuana growing facility in Denver.

May 16, 2014, 5:00pm Business

Local business owner Loren Carlson is ready to take a pioneering step into Washington's fledgling marijuana industry by opening one of the first pot shops in Clark County. Read story

Xanna Burg from the Clark County Food Bank, right, on Tuesday teaches students how to use a &quot;bear claw&quot; to avoid cutting themselves while chopping fruits and vegetables.

Brush Prairie kids get cooking

Xanna Burg from the Clark County Food Bank, right, on Tuesday teaches students how to use a &quot;bear claw&quot; to avoid cutting themselves while chopping fruits and vegetables.

May 13, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Instead of raiding the pantry for a convenient after-school snack, 11 Brush Prairie kids meet each Tuesday afternoon to learn about healthy cooking. Read story

Hundreds of students fill the halls at Battle Ground High School on their way back to class after lunch on May 6.

Crowded schools vex Clark County districts

Hundreds of students fill the halls at Battle Ground High School on their way back to class after lunch on May 6.

May 12, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

When lunchtime starts at Battle Ground High School, chaos ensues. Read story

From left, Anna-Melissa Lyons, Robert Black, Dave Bloomsness and Kim Abegglen check out the equipment aboard NASA's 747SP.

Teachers go from clouds back to classroom

From left, Anna-Melissa Lyons, Robert Black, Dave Bloomsness and Kim Abegglen check out the equipment aboard NASA's 747SP.

May 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Two Hockinson teachers came down from the clouds and returned to the classroom this week after catching intimate glimpses of space from the world's largest airborne observatory. Read story