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Salvation Army Capt. Dennis Earnhart discusses the new 'family store' on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard on Monday.

Salvation Army thrift store has new home

Salvation Army Capt. Dennis Earnhart discusses the new 'family store' on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard on Monday.

March 4, 2015, 12:00am Business

When it comes to thrift stores, the days of cold and dark and dank are over. "We're changing from those old hole-in-the-wall thrifts," said Salvation Army Capt. Dennis Earnhart as he surveyed the new Orchards store that will open on Thursday. "We call them 'family stores' now and we want… Read story

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Cantwell to push tougher oil train rules

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March 4, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell said Tuesday that she plans to introduce federal legislation calling for stricter regulations on oil-by-rail tankers and a swifter phase out of older tankers. Read story

Motorists at this Arco gas station at Mill Plain and Grand boulevards and others in Vancouver are paying far more for gasoline this week.

Gas prices jump in Vancouver, across state

Motorists at this Arco gas station at Mill Plain and Grand boulevards and others in Vancouver are paying far more for gasoline this week.

March 4, 2015, 12:00am Business

It's time to put more money for gasoline back into the family budget. Read story

Leadership Clark County sets information session

March 4, 2015, 12:00am Business Briefs

Leadership Clark County's next free information session for class of 2016 candidates will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 11 at the Clark Regional Wastewater District Office, 8000 N.E. 52nd Court in Vancouver. Read story

Lisa Badger decorates her Lipizon mare, Columbia, in peacock themed accessories in preparation for the Washington State Horse Expo on February 21, 2015 at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

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Lisa Badger decorates her Lipizon mare, Columbia, in peacock themed accessories in preparation for the Washington State Horse Expo on February 21, 2015 at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

March 4, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

For horse archer Lisa Badger, mounted archery with her horse Columbia is a form of therapy. "To be running a horse, dropping the reins, drawing the bow... releasing the arrow, it's that martial art Zen thing," Badger said. Read story

Coffee’s good for your heart, study says

March 4, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Now you can enjoy your third daily cup of coffee and feel healthy while you do it: According to a new study, that third cup of joe may be good for your heart. Read story

Main Street Marijuana has tried to ease traffic concerns in Uptown Village by adding six parking spots behind the shop and pointing them out to customers.

Main Street’s marijuana traffic packs the parking

Main Street Marijuana has tried to ease traffic concerns in Uptown Village by adding six parking spots behind the shop and pointing them out to customers.

March 4, 2015, 12:00am Business

Love it or hate it, there's no denying that Main Street Marijuana has drawn more visitors -- and more traffic -- to Uptown Village. Read story

Republican Liz Pike of Camas warned her colleagues in the House on Tuesday raising the state's minimum wage to $12 an hour would rob young people of opportunities to work jobs where they could develop lifelong skills.

House approves minimum wage hike; Pike opposes measure

Republican Liz Pike of Camas warned her colleagues in the House on Tuesday raising the state's minimum wage to $12 an hour would rob young people of opportunities to work jobs where they could develop lifelong skills.

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

Republican Liz Pike of Camas warned her colleagues in the House on Tuesday raising the state's minimum wage to $12 an hour would rob young people of opportunities to work jobs where they could develop lifelong skills. Read story

Ever wonder about hair?

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

All mammals have hair. Some, such as the red panda, have a thick coat of beautiful fur. Others, such as the sea lion, have hair that is so short and fine, it's difficult to see. A sea lion's whiskers, however, are front and center. Read story

Vancouver extends moratorium on crude oil facilities

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

The Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously voted to extend a moratorium on expanding or establishing crude oil-handling facilities, prompting the audience to break into applause. Read story