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Columbian Small Cities Reporter

Alek Igumnov, left, is directed by Kelly Punteney, right, as he moves the stone into position.

Ceremony marks start of POW-MIA memorial

Alek Igumnov, left, is directed by Kelly Punteney, right, as he moves the stone into position.

April 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Dozens of veterans showed up Friday morning to celebrate the laying of the first stone at Vancouver's new memorial to prisoners of war and military personnel who went missing in action. Read story

Woodland Primary School principal arrested on suspicion of assault

April 16, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Police arrested Woodland Primary School Principal Mark Houk today following an investigation into allegations that he physically abused a mentally disabled third-grade student. Read story

Clark County's small cities must decide soon if they will allow the production and sale of marijuana within their boundaries.

Woodland plans to extend ban on pot businesses

Clark County's small cities must decide soon if they will allow the production and sale of marijuana within their boundaries.

April 15, 2014, 5:00pm Business

The Woodland City Council plans to renew its temporary ban on recreational marijuana businesses for another six months. Read story

Washougal High School's Class of 1931.

Washougal High to mark a century of schooling

Washougal High School's Class of 1931.

April 14, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The end of this school year marks a major milestone for Washougal High School: the 100th anniversary of the school's first commencement. Read story

Larch Corrections Center offenders Michael Skinner, from left, Clayton Chapin, Walt Beasley, and Marcus Smith gather Friday to discuss their roles as part of a 17-man crew that helped feed rescue and recovery workers for two weeks at the scene of the massive March 22 landslide near Oso.

Larch sends support to Oso work

Larch Corrections Center offenders Michael Skinner, from left, Clayton Chapin, Walt Beasley, and Marcus Smith gather Friday to discuss their roles as part of a 17-man crew that helped feed rescue and recovery workers for two weeks at the scene of the massive March 22 landslide near Oso.

April 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

LARCH MOUNTAIN -- As dozens lay buried under the massive landslide near Oso last month, 17 inmates from Larch Corrections Center rolled up to the scene and set up camp to take care of the rescue crews. Read story

Woodland marijuana decisions draw near

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

Two Clark County men hope to begin cultivating recreational marijuana in Woodland as early as June if the city decides to end its ban on marijuana-related operations. Read story

Dave Ayers said he hopes to sell the Red Fir, a Yacolt watering hole since 1963, and plans to retire.

Owner of Red Fir in Yacolt ready to sell inn, retire

Dave Ayers said he hopes to sell the Red Fir, a Yacolt watering hole since 1963, and plans to retire.

April 5, 2014, 5:00pm Business

YACOLT -- When the oldest bar in Amboy closed last year, locals found the rural north county area quickly running out of places to kick back and grab some dinner and drinks. Read story

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Liberty Middle School seventh-grader Brighton Ford looks at a foam model of ancient Roman architecture.

Liberty Middle School 6th-graders inspired by Common Core-based work

Photos by Steven Lane/The Columbian
Liberty Middle School seventh-grader Brighton Ford looks at a foam model of ancient Roman architecture.

April 3, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

CAMAS -- Liberty Middle School wrapped up one of its first experiments with Common Core-driven coursework this week as Washington schools prepare to adopt new education standards in the next school year. Read story

Ed Rodda stands before the charred remains of his double-wide mobile home in La Center.

La Center man struggles after losing home

Ed Rodda stands before the charred remains of his double-wide mobile home in La Center.

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

LA CENTER -- Nearly six months after Ed Rodda lost his house to a raging fire, the 74-year-old La Center man is stuck living alone in a beat-up trailer next to the charred wreckage. Read story

Clark County's small cities must decide soon if they will allow the production and sale of marijuana within their boundaries.

Clark County’s small cities weigh pot decisions

Clark County's small cities must decide soon if they will allow the production and sale of marijuana within their boundaries.

March 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

With time running out for temporary bans on marijuana-related operations throughout Clark County, small local cities will be forced to make a tough decision this spring. Read story