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Suzanne and Randy Stark, both of Vancouver, look at bracelets for Suzanne with help from J.C. Penney employee Dani Santiago, at right. Suzanne said they had all their shopping done, but decided to tweak the plan for her gift after they got a price estimate for a remote car starter.

Last-minute shoppers search for perfect gifts

Suzanne and Randy Stark, both of Vancouver, look at bracelets for Suzanne with help from J.C. Penney employee Dani Santiago, at right. Suzanne said they had all their shopping done, but decided to tweak the plan for her gift after they got a price estimate for a remote car starter.

December 24, 2017, 4:31pm Business

Not everyone bustling through the Vancouver Mall on Christmas Eve day put off their gift shopping to the last minute. Read story

“She Who Watches” by artist Lillian Pitt, at the Friends of Fort Vancouver store.

Off Beat: Artists have interesting tales to tell

“She Who Watches” by artist Lillian Pitt, at the Friends of Fort Vancouver store.

December 24, 2017, 2:00pm Clark County News

It’s eye-catching art, with interesting background stories to add historical perspective. Read story

Vancouver resident Lucy Crouse, 10, is surrounded by some of the quilts and stuffed toys she made for Second Step Housing. Lucy, who has autism, has sewn 105 quilts and dozens of other gifts this year to donate to the Vancouver nonprofit.

Selfless 10-year-old sews quilts to help homeless

Vancouver resident Lucy Crouse, 10, is surrounded by some of the quilts and stuffed toys she made for Second Step Housing. Lucy, who has autism, has sewn 105 quilts and dozens of other gifts this year to donate to the Vancouver nonprofit.

December 24, 2017, 6:03am Clark County News

Ten-year-old Lucy Crouse has a heart for helping others. Read story

1917 Christmas gift ideas: Something for everyone

December 24, 2017, 6:03am Clark County News

One hundred years ago, the closest thing to a home entertainment system might have been a Columbia Grafonola and a stack of records. Read story

A photo of the Vancouver Daily Columbian’s front page for Dec. 25, 1917.

Christmas past: The holidays in 1917 were dominated by war

A photo of the Vancouver Daily Columbian’s front page for Dec. 25, 1917.

December 24, 2017, 6:02am Clark County News

War news, as would be expected, dominated the front pages of the Vancouver Daily Columbian in December 1917. Read story

Ivan Barte, second mate aboard the MV Crest Navigator, looks at the Port of Vancouver terminal while docked in early December.

Center offers rare respite for seafarers

Ivan Barte, second mate aboard the MV Crest Navigator, looks at the Port of Vancouver terminal while docked in early December.

December 24, 2017, 6:01am Clark County News

It was a hot day one summer when Kent Williams walked into the Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center and saw five Russian men staring with lights off at the center’s small aquarium. Read story

Holiday Closures: Christmas

December 24, 2017, 6:01am Clark County News

What's open and what's closed on Christmas. Read story

Weather Eye: Wet, wintery mix in the Christmas forecast

December 24, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

Merry Christmas! As I write this column late Saturday afternoon, the weather forecast was, as usual, a tough one to call. Friday, it looked like we would have a 50-50 chance of snow here in the lowlands. Forecast models reduced that down to 20 percent Saturday morning. Reading current charts,… Read story

Public meetings for the week of Dec. 25

December 24, 2017, 5:59am Clark County News

Public meetings for the week of Dec. 25 Read story

Freezing rain possible Sunday in Vancouver

December 23, 2017, 10:03pm Clark County News

Our flirtation with freezing ice over the last few days is back on. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a winter weather advisory from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday calling for freezing rain and possibly a few snowflakes for the metro area. There’s even a chance for… Read story