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Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, or colon, which is the lower part of the digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as colorectal cancer.

Late diagnosis of colorectal cancer is an alarming trend

July 13, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Medical providers at Legacy Health hospitals are seeing a disturbing new trend: high rates of late-stage colorectal cancer cases showing up in emergency departments. Read story

Hundreds of Seattle Seahawks fans snap pictures as the Vince Lombardi Trophy is revealed and placed on a pedestal during a 12 Tour event Friday at Big Al's in east Vancouver.

Seahawks excite Clark County fans again

July 12, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will begin working toward another NFL title in 55 days. That's when Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Beast Mode and all of the other players will run onto the field for the first game of the 2014 season. Read story

Vancouver Lake was closed due to e. coli.

Health officials reopen Vancouver Lake

July 11, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Clark County health officials reopened Vancouver Lake to swimmers Friday afternoon, just one day after closing the lake due to elevated E. coli bacteria levels. Read story

E. coli bacteria closes Vancouver Lake to swimmers

July 10, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Clark County residents will have one fewer swimming spot to enjoy as temperatures climb. Health officials have closed Vancouver Lake to swimming and wading after detecting elevated levels of the E. coli bacteria. Read story

Kindergarten immunization rate falls slightly in county

July 8, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

About 79 percent of Clark County kindergartners received all of the immunizations required for school entry for the 2013-14 school year -- a rate 4 percentage points lower than the state average. Read story