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Portland's Steve Blake, left, is joined by his teammates for 25 seconds of silence in memory of former Trail Blazers Jerome Jersey, who passed away suddenly last week at the age of 52.

Sad night all around in Rip City

Portland's Steve Blake, left, is joined by his teammates for 25 seconds of silence in memory of former Trail Blazers Jerome Jersey, who passed away suddenly last week at the age of 52.

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Before Arron Afflalo's Portland debut and before the Memphis Grizzlies came back from 13 points down in the fourth quarter to win 98-92, the Blazers honored the late Jerome Kersey. Read story

Fire breather Ian Roy performs Sunday as guests arrive at the Kiggins Theatre for Vancouver Goes Hollywood.

Star treatment: Swag, limos, red carpet at Oscars watch party

Fire breather Ian Roy performs Sunday as guests arrive at the Kiggins Theatre for Vancouver Goes Hollywood.

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

A limousine ride, photographers, a red carpet and even a man breathing fire greeted local VIPs outside Kiggins Theatre at what was likely the fanciest Oscars watch party in Vancouver on Sunday afternoon. Read story

Tim Martinez: This kind of basketball traveling is encouraged

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Last weekend, we sent five reporters into the field to cover state championships and district tournament games. Read story

Washington State's Que Johnson (32) drives under the defense Washington's Shawn Kemp Jr. (40) and Darin Johnson during the first half Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Pullman.

Huskies edge Cougars on Andrews’ shot, 87-84

Washington State's Que Johnson (32) drives under the defense Washington's Shawn Kemp Jr. (40) and Darin Johnson during the first half Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Pullman.

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Andrew Andrews scored a career-high 35 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left, to lift Washington to an 87-84 triumph over Washington State on Sunday night. Read story

Seattle pitcher Roenis Elias, left, runs with teammates during practice Saturday.

Mariners’ Elias hoping to prove himself again

Seattle pitcher Roenis Elias, left, runs with teammates during practice Saturday.

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Roenis Elias began spring training last February as a pitcher who had never started a game above Double-A. He wound up earning a spot with the Seattle Mariners as a surprise fifth starter and went on to win double-digit games. Read story

Grave markers at the Old City Cemetery, on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Vancouver burial records now online

Grave markers at the Old City Cemetery, on Thursday, Feb. 19.

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

The weathered headstones dotting the landscapes of Vancouver's graveyards feature the names of some of the earliest pioneers in state history. Read story

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Timbers lose more than exhibition match to Whitecaps

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February 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

This was not the way the Portland Timbers wanted to kick off their 2015 home schedule. Read story

Kelly Britt, 56, is facing an end-of-February deadline to move himself, his wife and their two daughters out of the Courtyard Village Apartments, where renovations are now underway.

Vancouver eyes affordable housing remedies

Kelly Britt, 56, is facing an end-of-February deadline to move himself, his wife and their two daughters out of the Courtyard Village Apartments, where renovations are now underway.

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council will hold a one-hour workshop to start exploring affordable housing issues and remedies -- what can be done to build more and to protect vulnerable tenants from displacement -- beginning at 4 p.m. Monday in the council chambers at Vancouver City Hall, 415 W. 6th Street. Read story

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

‘In God We Trust’ protests planned for Tuesday

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

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Dozens of protestors both for and against a proposal to post "In God We Trust" in the Clark County councilors' public hearing room plan to rally at Tuesday's meeting. Read story

Photos by Steven Lane/The Columbian
Joan Armstrong, center, trains dogs at Dog Days Dog Training.

Working in Clark County: Joan Armstrong, dog trainer

Photos by Steven Lane/The Columbian
Joan Armstrong, center, trains dogs at Dog Days Dog Training.

February 23, 2015, 12:00am Business

In early 2004, Joan Armstrong traded her software engineering job for something very different -- being a dog trainer. Working with a well-known trainer for several years, Armstrong learned many skills by training chickens. "The first thing is teaching your dog that it is worthwhile to pay attention to you,"… Read story