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The family of the late Donald Jarosek -- from left, daughter Diane Sanders, grandson Crue Sanders, 5, and widow Vivian Jarosek -- gather at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Sunday.

Press Talk: A pleasant surprise in taking time to dream

The family of the late Donald Jarosek -- from left, daughter Diane Sanders, grandson Crue Sanders, 5, and widow Vivian Jarosek -- gather at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Sunday.

September 29, 2015, 6:00am Clark County News

On Saturday, I wrote a Press Talk column with a twist: Send me an entry on what your compelling dreams might be and the winner would get a lunch with me. Read story

Event shares info on time-banking Oct. 7

September 29, 2015, 6:00am Clark County News

Washougal residents can learn about a time-banking program that allows people to exchange skills and services -- or time -- instead of money. Columbia Ridge Senior Living will host a presentation on the Hour Impact program from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at 2300 W. Ninth St. Read story

Homeless fundraiser registration ends Friday

September 29, 2015, 6:00am Clark County News

Online registration ends Friday for the Council for the Homeless' annual fundraising luncheon. The luncheon is noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. Although there is no cost to attend the luncheon, the nonprofit will be soliciting donations and selling raffle tickets.… Read story

Weather Eye: September to end on a dry note, with precipitation scarce

September 29, 2015, 5:59am Clark County News

Fine autumn weather is with us for a few days. On Monday, easterly winds pushed us over the 80 degree threshold. No complaints. It was chilly again in the outlying areas, with patchy frost. Another chilly morning was expected today. Read story

According to the FBI’s Crime in the United States report for 2014, released Monday, there were about 11 percent fewer reports to police of property crime in Vancouver in 2014 when compared to 2013, or about 5,300 fewer reports. Last year also saw 20 percent fewer reports of property crimes than in 2010.

FBI: Reports of crimes in Vancouver down in 2014

According to the FBI’s Crime in the United States report for 2014, released Monday, there were about 11 percent fewer reports to police of property crime in Vancouver in 2014 when compared to 2013, or about 5,300 fewer reports. Last year also saw 20 percent fewer reports of property crimes than in 2010.

September 28, 2015, 9:52pm Clark County News

Reports of crimes in Vancouver were down in 2014 from the year before, according to the latest round of crime reporting statistics from the FBI. Read story

Several candidates forums scheduled

September 28, 2015, 8:02pm Clark County News

Political wonks have several opportunities in the coming weeks to hear from candidates for local offices. Read story

Fireworks are for sale at a stand in Vancouver in 2012.

Vancouver council hears from fireworks backers, foes

Fireworks are for sale at a stand in Vancouver in 2012.

September 28, 2015, 7:47pm Clark County News

Revenue from fireworks stands provides local high school band students with uniforms, travel money for performances and extra musical instruction, a band booster told the Vancouver City Council on Monday. Read story

Khanh Nguyen moves out of Ghim Village, a townhouse complex in Hazel Dell. More than 50 residents have to move out of the complex by Wednesday because the buildings are going to be renovated.

Ousted tenants still scrambling for housing

Khanh Nguyen moves out of Ghim Village, a townhouse complex in Hazel Dell. More than 50 residents have to move out of the complex by Wednesday because the buildings are going to be renovated.

September 28, 2015, 7:18pm Clark County News

HAZEL DELL -- Low-income residents at Ghim Village have until Wednesday to move out, but many haven't secured their next place to call home. Read story

Couple sues Battle Ground, police department

September 28, 2015, 7:00pm Clark County News

A couple is suing the city of Battle Ground and Battle Ground Police Department for $350,000, claiming officers wrongfully arrested the husband for domestic violence. Read story

Zacheriah A. Douglas appears in Clark County Superior Court on May 6, 2014, in connection with the shooting death of Craig Moritz in February 2014. Douglas was sentenced Friday to 460 months in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder.

Vancouver man gets 38 years in slaying

Zacheriah A. Douglas appears in Clark County Superior Court on May 6, 2014, in connection with the shooting death of Craig Moritz in February 2014. Douglas was sentenced Friday to 460 months in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder.

September 28, 2015, 6:54pm Clark County News

The gunman in a 2014 fatal robbery in the VanMall neighborhood was sentenced to more than 38 years in prison after changing his plea to guilty. Read story