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A C-Tran bus is seen in July from an empty field at Fisher's Landing Transit Center, where C-Tran is planning to build a new transit-oriented development.

C-Tran envisions a bustling Fisher’s Landing

A C-Tran bus is seen in July from an empty field at Fisher's Landing Transit Center, where C-Tran is planning to build a new transit-oriented development.

February 15, 2018, 8:16pm Clark County News

Today, the Fisher’s Landing Transit Center is a place to leave your car and catch a bus as part of the regular commute, but proposed changes at the site could give C-Tran riders a suite of reasons to stick around. Read story

Third-graders eat lunch in a crowded classroom at Pleasant Valley Primary in March. The school is among those the Battle Ground Public Schools has been hoping to replace with a bond measure.

Battle Ground schools bond 224 votes shy of victory

Third-graders eat lunch in a crowded classroom at Pleasant Valley Primary in March. The school is among those the Battle Ground Public Schools has been hoping to replace with a bond measure.

February 15, 2018, 7:00pm Clark County News

Less than 250 votes separate Battle Ground Public Schools from a victory on its bond measure. But it appears there are only an estimated 300 votes left to be tallied countywide, according to Thursday returns. Read story

Shalaine Mistretta of Portland and her dog, Everest, walk along the upper section of the Cape Horn Trail. For years, the lower portion of the trail has seasonally closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Now a conservation organization is working to see the lower portion of the trail temporarily opened year round to hikers to see if birds and people can coexist peacefully, but the move is proving controversial among bird advocates. At top, signs at the entrance to the Cape Horn Trail remind hikers to be respectful of wildlife.

Feathers fly over pitch to reopen Lower Cape Horn Trail

Shalaine Mistretta of Portland and her dog, Everest, walk along the upper section of the Cape Horn Trail. For years, the lower portion of the trail has seasonally closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Now a conservation organization is working to see the lower portion of the trail temporarily opened year round to hikers to see if birds and people can coexist peacefully, but the move is proving controversial among bird advocates. At top, signs at the entrance to the Cape Horn Trail remind hikers to be respectful of wildlife.

February 15, 2018, 6:52pm Clark County News

A hiking organization’s efforts to convince the U.S. Forest Service to at least temporarily end a nearly decade-long policy of closing the Lower Cape Horn Trail during peregrine falcon nesting season has alarmed biologists at the Audubon Society of Portland. Read story

Former Ridgefield restaurateur pleads guilty to forced labor in federal court

February 15, 2018, 10:05am Clark County News

The former owner of a Ridgefield restaurant pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Portland to forced labor, visa fraud conspiracy and filing a false federal income tax return, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Read story

Weather Eye: Old Man Winter isn’t ready to pack up and head home just yet

February 15, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

we had snow recently on Christmas and now on Valentine’s Day. Well many of us. If you slept in late you may have missed the big fluffy wet flakes. Read story

Children from ages 3 to 6 are the focus of a new program at Fort Vancouver. The four monthly sessions will feature stories, artifacts and crafts, including creating a booklet of animal tracks.

Little Learners program creates fun lessons for preschoolers

Children from ages 3 to 6 are the focus of a new program at Fort Vancouver. The four monthly sessions will feature stories, artifacts and crafts, including creating a booklet of animal tracks.

February 15, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

A new preschooler-friendly program at Fort Vancouver will give children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers a chance to explore history and archaeology through items that include teacups, toys and animal furs. Read story

Red Cross to host local hero awards breakfast

February 15, 2018, 5:59am Clark County News

The American Red Cross Cascades Region is hosting its annual Hero Awards Breakfast in March to honor local people for their life-saving actions in the community. Read story

WSUV hosts community conversation on opioids

February 15, 2018, 5:58am Clark County Health

Washington State University Vancouver is hosting a community conversation about the opioid crisis. Read story

Friends of Carpenter to host annual meeting

February 15, 2018, 5:58am Clark County News

The nonprofit Friends of the Carpenter will host its annual meeting 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 after its regular board meeting at 1600 W. 20th St. Read story

Kaiser grants will address absenteeism in schools

February 15, 2018, 5:57am Clark County News

Kaiser Permanente Northwest awarded $1 million in grants to address high absenteeism rates in Southwest Washington and Oregon schools. Read story