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Clark County News

Weather Eye: We’ve had quite a run of 90-degree days, and it isn’t over yet

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

It was a hot Fourth of July along with the fireworks. Maybe I should have said sweltering instead of hot. I mean, when will this crazy weather end? Some computer models indicate a cool-down by next weekend down into the 70s and low 80s for a while. I'm sure by… Read story

A field near the intersection of Padden Parkway and Andresen Road in Vancouver smolders after a fire Saturday.

Fire burns 8 to 10 acres near Andresen Road and Padden Parkway

A field near the intersection of Padden Parkway and Andresen Road in Vancouver smolders after a fire Saturday.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

A fire in a wetland area near Andresen Road and Northeast 78th Street, which was allegedly sparked by a burning thistle pod, torched 8 to 10 acres and led to people leaving their homes and a nearby church. Read story

A field near the intersection of Padden Parkway and Andresen Road in Vancouver smolders after a fire Saturday.

Fire burns 8 to 10 acres near Andresen Road and Padden Parkway

A field near the intersection of Padden Parkway and Andresen Road in Vancouver smolders after a fire Saturday.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

A fire in a wetland area near Andresen Road and Northeast 78th Street, which was allegedly sparked by a burning thistle pod, torched 8 to 10 acres and led to people leaving their homes and a nearby church. Read story

An annual report last year showed that even though it's illegal to sell tobacco products to those 18 and younger, minors are still able to buy such products in Washington. In Clark County, 9 percent of retailers illegally sold tobacco products to minors in 2013, the report said.

Tobacco compliance checks resuming

An annual report last year showed that even though it's illegal to sell tobacco products to those 18 and younger, minors are still able to buy such products in Washington. In Clark County, 9 percent of retailers illegally sold tobacco products to minors in 2013, the report said.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Local retailers be warned: Clark County Public Health is resuming tobacco compliance checks in response to a sharp increase in the number of illegal sales to minors. Read story

Evergreen schools announce administrative changes

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

The board of directors at Evergreen Public Schools approved the following hires, promotions and changes for the 2015-16 school year. Read story

The Columbian conducts its annual examination of salaries paid to city of Vancouver and Clark County employees.

Who’s making the big money?

The Columbian conducts its annual examination of salaries paid to city of Vancouver and Clark County employees.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Firefighters and police dominated last year's list of the city of Vancouver's 20 highest-earning employees, many of whom racked up tens of thousands of dollars in overtime. Read story

The American Empress sits docked near the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay in downtown Vancouver on June 28.

Cruises on the Columbia, Snake rivers grow increasingly popular

The American Empress sits docked near the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay in downtown Vancouver on June 28.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Business

The Columbia River, the Northwest's great resource for commerce, recreation, and energy, is emerging as a tourist destination for ship-bound travelers in pursuit of new sightseeing and historical experiences. That's good news for Vancouver, which stands to gain visitors and business as a Portland metro-area gateway to the Columbia-Snake corridor. Read story

&quot;The Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols&quot; by Sarah Bartlett (Fair Winds Press, 256 pages)

Check It Out: Signs of human understanding

&quot;The Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols&quot; by Sarah Bartlett (Fair Winds Press, 256 pages)

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Will mankind ever be able to fully unlock the mysteries of the universe? Because it's a pretty big place, I'm thinking probably not. Read story

Education level key in public vs. private-sector pay

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

For some people, it pays to work in the public sector. But others in government make about the same or less money than their peers in the private sector. Read story

‘Perfect storm’ cited in juvenile detention OT

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

A "perfect storm" created a shortage of Clark County Juvenile Detention workers in 2014, forcing the department to rack up tens of thousands of dollars in overtime, Juvenile Court Administrator Pat Escamilla said. Read story