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Justin Flores, 8, of Vancouver waves goodbye to his mom as he peers through a foggy bus window Thursday morning March 27, 2008. Cold weather brought a flurry of snow mixed with rain for many students who made their way to school this morning.

Vancouver Public Schools announces administrative changes

Justin Flores, 8, of Vancouver waves goodbye to his mom as he peers through a foggy bus window Thursday morning March 27, 2008. Cold weather brought a flurry of snow mixed with rain for many students who made their way to school this morning.

April 18, 2017, 1:13pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools on Tuesday announced administrative changes at schools and district offices for the 2017-2018 school year. Read story

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Suspects in fatal shooting of Vancouver teen allegedly tried to rob him of belt

Kole Tabian Jones

April 18, 2017, 12:30pm Clark County News

A Vancouver teenager who was fatally shot in Portland’s Holladay Park last week was being robbed at gunpoint for his belt by at least two other teens, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Read story

Clark County Food Bank communications manager Matt Edmonds, left, and executive director Alan Hamilton, right, look over an oversized check as it is presented by Erin Ryan, 13, second from left, and her brother, Aidan Ryan, 17, at the food bank. Edmonds and Hamilton said it&#039;s unusual for individuals, especially children, to head such a large fundraising effort.

Teen siblings lead effort to help hungry in Clark County

Clark County Food Bank communications manager Matt Edmonds, left, and executive director Alan Hamilton, right, look over an oversized check as it is presented by Erin Ryan, 13, second from left, and her brother, Aidan Ryan, 17, at the food bank. Edmonds and Hamilton said it&#039;s unusual for individuals, especially children, to head such a large fundraising effort.

April 18, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Aidan Ryan plans to study finance at the University of San Diego, making his efforts to raise funds for local food banks a kind of entry-level lesson in finance. Rather than maximizing profit, the 17-year-old was trying to figure out how to maximize impact. Read story

Salmon Creek United Methodist Church only meant to hire a vocal music director when it found Matt Compton. It turns out that Compton, 22, is an accomplished handbell ringer and composer. Here, he leads the church handbell choir through rehearsals for Easter services. He&#039;ll offer free public handbell workshops on Saturday.

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Salmon Creek United Methodist Church only meant to hire a vocal music director when it found Matt Compton. It turns out that Compton, 22, is an accomplished handbell ringer and composer. Here, he leads the church handbell choir through rehearsals for Easter services. He&#039;ll offer free public handbell workshops on Saturday.

April 18, 2017, 6:02am Churches & Religion

Matt Compton has not been ringing for long, but he’s already an extremely accomplished ringer. He wants you to try ringing, too. Read story

Weather Eye: Sun is welcome but also fleeting

April 18, 2017, 6:02am Clark County News

Well that sure didn’t take long to return to a cool, cloudy and somewhat wet day Monday, did it? We managed to get two dry days over the weekend without measurable rain, although a trace was reported in Vancouver just before midnight Sunday. Read story

Community center to host ‘Teen Takeover’ April 28

April 18, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

The Rocksolid Community Teen Center will host a "Teen Takeover" event from 7 to 10 p.m. April 28 at the center, 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. The event is open to teens in grades 5-12. Read story

Rivers’ sunscreen bill heading to governor’s desk

April 18, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

A bill championed by Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, clearing the way for children to use sunscreen at school passed the Senate on Monday and heads to the governor's desk. Read story

Interstate 5 Bridge bill passes, heads to governor

April 18, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

A measure addressing one of the region's most divisive topics -- how to replace the 100-year-old Interstate 5 Bridge -- passed the Senate in Olympia on Monday and will head to the governor's desk. Read story

Vancouver Police Department to host coffee with cop event

April 18, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department will host a coffee with a cop event at the Andresen Road McDonald's April 25. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Council approves Van Mall North annexation

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

April 17, 2017, 10:15pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver’s population will increase by about 4,600 residents on Aug. 1. Read story