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Barry Cain, president of Tualatin-based Gramor Development, leads a group on a tour of the Vancouver waterfront in July.

FAA ruling limits some Vancouver waterfront buildings’ height

Barry Cain, president of Tualatin-based Gramor Development, leads a group on a tour of the Vancouver waterfront in July.

February 22, 2016, 6:05am Business

The high-rise buildings in a future $1.3 billion commercial and residential project on downtown Vancouver's waterfront won't rise as high as planned. Read story

Anni DuFresne Beach attends the 50th anniversary celebration of the Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center on Sunday. She is credited with sparking the idea that led to the creation of the center.

Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center celebrates 50 years

Anni DuFresne Beach attends the 50th anniversary celebration of the Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center on Sunday. She is credited with sparking the idea that led to the creation of the center.

February 21, 2016, 8:02pm Clark County News

After weeks of often dangerous work on commercial ships, the seafarers who stop at the Port of Vancouver are greeted by a friendly face and a place to relax, pray or contact far-away family. Read story

Drug overdose antidote more readily available

February 21, 2016, 6:19pm Clark County Health

Access to a drug that can reverse the effects of opiate overdose is increasing in Clark County -- giving drug users, their friends and family members a means to preventing overdose deaths. Read story

At home in Camas, animal lover Caroline Reiswig gathers together her rescue dogs, the smallest of which is a 4.5-pound Chihuahua named &quot;Tiny.&quot; (Photos by Natalie Behring/ The Columbian)

Pouring her considerable energy into animal welfare causes

At home in Camas, animal lover Caroline Reiswig gathers together her rescue dogs, the smallest of which is a 4.5-pound Chihuahua named &quot;Tiny.&quot; (Photos by Natalie Behring/ The Columbian)

February 21, 2016, 6:06am Clark County News

Growing up in India in the 1950s and '60s, Caroline Reiswig saw much that troubled her. Read story

Woody&#039;s Tacos waitress Stephanie Sheldon, right, serves food and margaritas during the First Presbyterian Church theopub on Feb. 4.

Churches’ declining numbers inspire creative approach

Woody&#039;s Tacos waitress Stephanie Sheldon, right, serves food and margaritas during the First Presbyterian Church theopub on Feb. 4.

February 21, 2016, 6:05am Churches & Religion

Conversations about Christlike love overlap with sounds of scraping silverware and a waitress asking "Who's number 45?" "Who ordered the burrito?" Read story

Weather Eye: Week ahead promises gradual warming after lingering rain

February 21, 2016, 6:02am Clark County News

All right, who did it? Who turned on the light Saturday? If you take credit for allowing the clouds to part and the sun to shine upon us, I thank you. Although the sun was out in full force for late February, temperatures felt on the cool side. But guess… Read story

Art teacher Fae Moeller, from left, checks a print with Sharri LaPierre of North Bank Artists, eighth-grader Arianna Bollens, 13, and seventh-grader Darrian Gunderson, 12, on Thursday at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

Artifacts inspire artwork by students

Art teacher Fae Moeller, from left, checks a print with Sharri LaPierre of North Bank Artists, eighth-grader Arianna Bollens, 13, and seventh-grader Darrian Gunderson, 12, on Thursday at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

February 21, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

Perched on a stool in Fae Moeller's advanced art class at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Darrian Gunderson, 12, used a large nail to etch an arrowhead design into a 4-by-4-inch acrylic glass plate. Read story

Kaley McLachlan, right, takes a minute to watch the chum salmon spawning ground along the Columbia River on Columbia Springs property with Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky and Jared Smith of Portland.

Environmental advocate puts down roots

Kaley McLachlan, right, takes a minute to watch the chum salmon spawning ground along the Columbia River on Columbia Springs property with Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky and Jared Smith of Portland.

February 21, 2016, 5:00am Clark County News

Kaley McLachlan Burton grew up knee-deep in Clark County mud. She fished in local creeks and picked blackberries off out-of-control brambles. Read story

Potter Careen Stoll pets her cat, Butoh, while surrounded by some of her work at her studio in Battle Ground. Taking breaks is important for Stoll to stay healthy as she is basically a one-woman factory.

Potter shapes her own career

Potter Careen Stoll pets her cat, Butoh, while surrounded by some of her work at her studio in Battle Ground. Taking breaks is important for Stoll to stay healthy as she is basically a one-woman factory.

February 21, 2016, 5:00am Clark County News

People often romanticize the life of professional potters, and it's hard not to make assumptions about Careen Stoll. Read story

Paul Klitsie is the chef and owner of Willem&#039;s on Main in downtown Vancouver. Klitsie, originally from the Netherlands, said he loves cooking, and it shows in each dish on his menu.

After ‘aha’ moment, Paul Klitsie cooked up idea of being a chef

Paul Klitsie is the chef and owner of Willem&#039;s on Main in downtown Vancouver. Klitsie, originally from the Netherlands, said he loves cooking, and it shows in each dish on his menu.

February 21, 2016, 5:00am Clark County News

Paul Klitsie can remember the moment he knew he should become a chef. Read story