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A train derailment that sent a tanker with crude oil into the Kanawha River on Monday was still smoldering Tuesday near Mount Carbon, W.Va. Fires burned for hours after the train carrying more than 100 tankers of crude oil derailed, sending a fireball into the sky and threatening the water supply of nearby residents, authorities and residents said Tuesday. Officials evacuated hundreds of families and shut down two water treatment plant following the Monday afternoon derailment.

W.Va. oil train derailment amplifies local debate

A train derailment that sent a tanker with crude oil into the Kanawha River on Monday was still smoldering Tuesday near Mount Carbon, W.Va. Fires burned for hours after the train carrying more than 100 tankers of crude oil derailed, sending a fireball into the sky and threatening the water supply of nearby residents, authorities and residents said Tuesday. Officials evacuated hundreds of families and shut down two water treatment plant following the Monday afternoon derailment.

February 18, 2015, 12:00am Business

Monday's derailment and explosion of an oil train in rural West Virginia added more fuel to the debate over the safety of transporting oil by rail. Read story

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

Clark County councilors may hold ‘In God We Trust’ vote Wednesday

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

February 18, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

The Clark County council could vote to display "In God We Trust" in its public hearing room during a board time session on Wednesday rather than during a public hearing, Councilor Tom Mielke said at the council's hearing on Tuesday. Read story

Seattle Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon walks off the field during a game last season.

Mariners enter spring training with high expectations

Seattle Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon walks off the field during a game last season.

February 18, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

During their 13-year playoff drought, whenever the Seattle Mariners entered a season with expectations, they managed to fall short. the Mariners have questions to answer during the spring. Read story

Tesoro Corp.

Oil terminal review gets new deadline

Tesoro Corp.

February 18, 2015, 12:00am Business

The state panel examining a proposal to build a rail-to-marine oil transfer terminal in Vancouver agreed Tuesday to extend to Nov. 1 of this year the deadline for completing the review and for making a recommendation to Gov. Jay Inslee. Read story

Christensen Shipyards representatives handed out paychecks to employees on Friday. An employee said an email was sent from the company Thursday advising employees to pick up checks at 4 p.m.

Christensen sued by a supplier

Christensen Shipyards representatives handed out paychecks to employees on Friday. An employee said an email was sent from the company Thursday advising employees to pick up checks at 4 p.m.

February 18, 2015, 12:00am Business

A supplier to Christensen Shipyards has sued the Vancouver-based builder of custom yachts, alleging the company failed to pay more than $966,000 for materials and equipment used in the construction of hulls. Read story

Chef Tim McCusker prepares a dish at his new restaurant, Feast at 316, in downtown Camas.

New Camas restaurant built on town’s history

Chef Tim McCusker prepares a dish at his new restaurant, Feast at 316, in downtown Camas.

February 18, 2015, 12:00am Business

Tim McCusker has been all around the world, but there's a certain charm about downtown Camas that makes him feel at home. Read story

Matthew S.

Police: Man pointed gun in road rage incident

Matthew S.

February 17, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

A Vancouver man is accused of pointing a shotgun at two men in a fit of road rage late Friday in the parking lot of an east Vancouver Fred Meyer store. He allegedly shoved the gun's barrel into the abdomen of one of the men. Read story

High school scoreboard 02-17

February 17, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

High school results from Monday, Feb. 16; schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 17 Read story

Girls basketball: W.F. West 57, Woodland 36

February 17, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

The Woodland Beavers were right with the W.F. West Bearcats at halftime of their Class 2A District 4 girls basketball semifinal game. Read story

Training camp opens for Timbers 2 team

February 17, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Jay Vidovich said coaching Timbers 2 is a new challenge for him after three decades coaching college soccer. And that challenge is straightforward: Develop young soccer players into players who can help the Portland Timbers win games. Read story