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Passengers arrive at the Evergreen Transit Center from downtown Portland via the C-Tran Evergreen Express.

C-Tran to change express service into Portland

August 20, 2017, 6:21pm Clark County News

C-Tran is making changes to several of its bus services in hopes of bringing some relief to its riders — especially those who commute into Portland. Read story

Burgess Meredith, left, as the Penguin, and Vancouver’s Roger Hart, manager of Paul Revere and the Raiders, when the band filmed an episode of “Batman.” Contributed photo

Off Beat: Vancouver man reminisces on fame’s price, privilege

August 20, 2017, 5:26pm Clark County News

When Glen Campbell died a couple of weeks ago, it was a chance to remember his contributions across the musical spectrum. Read story

Anni Becker Furniss and John Furniss were married on Sept. 12, 2015, at the Marshall Community Center garden. Instead of a “first look” at their wedding, the couple enjoyed a “first touch,” since John Furniss has been blind since age 16.

Wife seeks art for online event to help blind husband appreciate eclipse

August 20, 2017, 5:16pm Clark County News

Solar eclipse hype is already “a bittersweet experience for me,” said John Furniss. “I’d love to see the total eclipse. I’d love to see the sun’s corona.” Read story

Joshua Johnson leaves the courtroom after being sentenced in Clark County Superior Court on Aug. 7. He will spend the next five years in prison.

Man’s addiction leaves trail of tragedy

August 20, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Two years ago, Joshua Johnson stood outside the Clark County Courthouse and shook hands with the teenager who nearly lost his life — and did lose his lower right leg — after Johnson’s mother struck him with her car. Read story

Agendas for the week’s government meetings

August 20, 2017, 6:02am Clark County News

Agendas for the week’s government meetings Read story

Weather Eye: Enjoy last few days of summer weather, eclipse

Fine summer weather continues around our area; I have no complaints. Those morning low clouds help keep us with highs close to normal, about 80 degrees. We have another weak weather system skirting by to the north today that will push more marine clouds in tonight and early tomorrow morning.… Read story

Falling wood injures biker

At 11:40 a.m. Saturday, a large piece of wood fell off a flatbed trailer onto state Highway 503 about two miles north of Battle Ground. A motorcyclist hit the wood and was injured. The motorcyclist, 24-year-old Krystal Fleck of Woodland, was transported to PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center. Read story