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Morning Press: Economic Forecast Breakfast, safe cities, new I-5 Bridge talks

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January 23, 2016, 6:05am Clark County News

This week area business leaders shared their outlook on 2016: "Get use to change," was their message. Also in the news this week: House lawmakers revive I-5 bridge replacement talks, winter roads showing wear, a closer look at the new dietary guidelines and county home to some of state's safest… Read story

Military history talks planned on third Thursdays of month

January 23, 2016, 5:45am Clark County News

A series of military history talks will be held on the third Thursdays of the month at Vancouver's Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row. Read story

Volunteers will advocate for Vancouver schools levy

January 23, 2016, 5:45am Clark County News

About 600 volunteers for Citizens Committee for Good Schools will be placing door hangers encouraging voters to cast ballots in Vancouver Public Schools' upcoming levy this morning. Read story

Vancouver Police dogs Tripp and Ivar wear their new protective vests, which were provided to the department thanks to donations by Shana Greene of Newcastle.

K9 fundraiser hits goal in less than one day

Vancouver Police dogs Tripp and Ivar wear their new protective vests, which were provided to the department thanks to donations by Shana Greene of Newcastle.

January 23, 2016, 12:55am Clark County News

It took less than a day for a local family and nonprofit organization to raise the money to purchase stab and gunshot-resistant vests for two police dogs at the Clark County Sheriff's Office, Jango and Ringo. Read story

Man is subdued by Taser in courthouse ruckus

January 23, 2016, 12:51am Clark County News

Police officers shocked a man with a Taser and arrested him after he allegedly failed to pull over promptly for a traffic stop then created a disturbance that caused staff to lock the doors at the Clark County courthouse, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

Day care sets up spaces after fire

January 23, 2016, 12:49am Clark County News

An accident during roof repairs that started a fire at a day care center Wednesday left staffers and dozens of families scrambling to find temporary alternatives for the children enrolled there. Read story

Former La Center Little League treasurer accused of embezzlement

January 22, 2016, 10:39pm Clark County News

The former treasurer of the La Center Little League has been charged in Clark County Superior Court with embezzling thousands of dollars from the organization. Read story

An oil train passes the Vancouver Land Bridge in June 2014.

State attorney says oil terminal risks being underplayed

An oil train passes the Vancouver Land Bridge in June 2014.

January 22, 2016, 10:13pm Business

The state attorney tasked with defending the environment took aim at the Port of Vancouver's proposed rail-to-marine oil terminal in comments submitted Friday by asserting that the risks of train derailments are being underplayed. Read story

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe&#039;s $510 million casino-resort is beginning to rise near La Center along Interstate 5 at Exit 16. Roughly 110 workers are on the site, working on the basement and erecting steel girders, project manager Pete Schultz said Thursday.

Herrera Beutler letter challenges casino’s wastewater plan

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe&#039;s $510 million casino-resort is beginning to rise near La Center along Interstate 5 at Exit 16. Roughly 110 workers are on the site, working on the basement and erecting steel girders, project manager Pete Schultz said Thursday.

January 22, 2016, 9:25pm Clark County News

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, demanding it address public safety concerns about a proposed wastewater treatment system at the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's $510 million casino resort that's under construction near La Center. Read story

Councilors consider rules for their own online activity

January 22, 2016, 8:52pm Clark County News

The Clark County council took early steps Friday toward significant changes in the way councilors communicate with and share information with the public. Read story