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Girl Scouts’ mural brightens downtown

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May 29, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Vancouver Sign Company workers hang panels Thursday for a new 112-foot-long "Celebrate Vancouver" mural on the south side of the Columbia Street railroad overpass near the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. Painted by Girl Scout Troop 4765, the 4-by-8-foot panels depict scenes at Frenchman's Bar, Esther Short Park,… Read story

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A woman peruses science gifts at Kazoodles. The store's sales are up by 15 percent from a year ago, reflecting county-wide growth in retail sales that was reported by the Department of Revenue this week.

Retail sales spike locally

The Columbian files
A woman peruses science gifts at Kazoodles. The store's sales are up by 15 percent from a year ago, reflecting county-wide growth in retail sales that was reported by the Department of Revenue this week.

May 28, 2015, 5:00pm Business

This week's announcement by the Department of Revenue that taxable retail sales rose by more than 8 percent in Clark County in 2014 was good news for an area where the retail trade has struggled in the shadow of sales tax-free Oregon. Read story

Free boat safety checks slated Saturday

May 28, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Inspections will be in parking lot of New Heights Church Read story

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Michelle Tuell, left, recently published a book about adopting her daughter, Maya Tuell, 12, from Nepal. The two are collecting donations for Maya's former orphanage in the wake of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Nepal orphanage focus of Washougal family’s efforts

Ariane Kunze/The Columbian
Michelle Tuell, left, recently published a book about adopting her daughter, Maya Tuell, 12, from Nepal. The two are collecting donations for Maya's former orphanage in the wake of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.

May 28, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

When 12-year-old Maya Tuell of Washougal heard about the April earthquake in Nepal, her immediate concern was for the safety of her brother. Read story

McGrath's Fish House's Vancouver location opened in 1999.

McGrath’s Fish House still a fine catch

McGrath's Fish House's Vancouver location opened in 1999.

May 28, 2015, 5:00pm Business

Why: McGrath's Fish House opened in 1980 with its first location in Salem, Ore. The restaurant quickly gained popularity with people of the Pacific Northwest who enjoyed fresh, local seafood and more restaurant locations were added in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Utah over the next 35 years. The Vancouver location… Read story

Police arrest boy in Washougal school bomb threat

May 27, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday on suspicion of threatening to bomb Washougal High School. Read story

Cyclists injured in north county crash in satisfactory condition

May 27, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

The two bicyclists injured in a crash north of Lewisville Park on Wednesday evening were listed in satisfactory condition on Thursday. Read story

A conceptual image of C-Tran's planned bus rapid transit system in Vancouver.

C-Tran seeks dismissal of BRT lawsuit

A conceptual image of C-Tran's planned bus rapid transit system in Vancouver.

May 27, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

C-Tran has asked for the full dismissal of a lawsuit challenging its planned bus rapid transit system in Vancouver. Read story

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Suspect in credit union robbery, stabbing appears in court

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May 27, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

A man accused of stabbing a customer at a Vancouver credit union apparently told police that he didn't intend to hurt anyone. However, he didn't want to be prevented from leaving because he had just robbed the place. Read story

Union's Cody Hawken (16) bumps helmets with teammates after hitting a two run homer in the 1st inning against Kentwood in 4A WIAA State Baseball tournament at Hiedelberg Park in Tacoma on May 23.

Cody Hawken of Union is Gatorade state player of the year for baseball

Union's Cody Hawken (16) bumps helmets with teammates after hitting a two run homer in the 1st inning against Kentwood in 4A WIAA State Baseball tournament at Hiedelberg Park in Tacoma on May 23.

May 27, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Union's Cody Hawken has been selected as the Gatorade Washington Baseball Player of the Year, Gatorade announced Thursday. Read story