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The Vancouver Pops Orchestra will play music as part of the Noon Concert Series at Esther Short Park in Vancouver.
A selection of cupcakes are seen at Cake Happy in Camas.

Cake Happy hits the sweet spot

A selection of cupcakes are seen at Cake Happy in Camas.

July 3, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

John and Nikki O'Keeffe opened Cake Happy in October, specializing in custom made cakes for all occasions. Their storefront location in historical downtown Camas provides cupcakes and other baked items in addition to a full espresso selection of beverages, plus cold brew, six days a week. Baked goods are made… Read story

Two pounds of peas in the shell will yield about two cups of shelled peas.

Market Fresh Finds: Pass the Peas, Please

Two pounds of peas in the shell will yield about two cups of shelled peas.

July 3, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Fresh pea season is short but sweet, so make the most of the opportunity while you can. Peas are members of the legume family. Peas can be eaten raw or cooked, which sweetens them slightly. Read story

Fireworks at the Independence Day at Fort Vancouver celebration at the Fort Vancouver in 2013.

Vancouver ready to have a blast

Fireworks at the Independence Day at Fort Vancouver celebration at the Fort Vancouver in 2013.

July 3, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

You've probably heard that Independence Day fireworks have been canceled in various towns in California, and elsewhere, due to drought and fire risk. Read story

State quietly gives Microsoft a tax increase

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Business

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is quietly giving Microsoft a tax increase, and the company isn't complaining about the $57 million tax hike over the next two years. Read story

Remains of a burned-out Volkswagen Beetle sit in a field after a car fire spread to dry grass off Northeast 259th Street on Thursday.

Car fire spreads to dry grass

Remains of a burned-out Volkswagen Beetle sit in a field after a car fire spread to dry grass off Northeast 259th Street on Thursday.

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

A car fire in a field along Northeast 259th Street quickly spread to dry grass this afternoon. Read story

Garbage truck snags, downs power lines

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

An accident about 10 a.m. today downed power lines and caused the closure of Fourth Plain Boulevard on Vancouver's west side. Read story

Bonneville Dam fish count 7/2

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Fish count at Bonneville Dam Read story

Justin Runquist/The Columbian
Customers visit Main Street Marijuana in Vancouver on Wednesday, the day recreational marijuana became legal in Oregon. Vancouver pot shops have seen an increase in business this week and suspect the change in Oregon's law has something to do with it.

Pot now legal in Oregon; local shops reap benefit

Justin Runquist/The Columbian
Customers visit Main Street Marijuana in Vancouver on Wednesday, the day recreational marijuana became legal in Oregon. Vancouver pot shops have seen an increase in business this week and suspect the change in Oregon's law has something to do with it.

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Business

When recreational marijuana possession became legal Wednesday in Oregon, Vancouver pot shops reaped the benefits, as Oregonians flocked across the border to get their fix. Read story

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, David Madore and Tom Mielke

Mielke bid to revive hiring reports fails

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, David Madore and Tom Mielke

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

An attempt by Clark County Councilor Tom Mielke to gain more oversight of hiring was quashed Wednesday during the county's board time meeting, at least for now. Read story