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‘Critical juncture’ for children, marijuana

Marijuana plants

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The effort to keep marijuana out of the hands of children -- and to treat those who become addicted nonetheless -- is at a "critical juncture" in Washington state. And given this week's votes to legalize recreational pot in Oregon and Alaska, Washington is leading the way for the whole… Read story

Photos by Ariane Kunze/The Columbian
Darrell Christopher Fry embraces friends and family after pleading guilty to manslaughter Thursday in connection to the shooting death of Matthew Clark in October 2012.

Man pleads guilty in fatal Hazel Dell shooting

Photos by Ariane Kunze/The Columbian
Darrell Christopher Fry embraces friends and family after pleading guilty to manslaughter Thursday in connection to the shooting death of Matthew Clark in October 2012.

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

An accomplice in the 2012 shooting death of a 43-year-old Hazel Dell man was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison after agreeing to a plea deal with prosecutors. Read story

Clark County commissioner candidates Craig Pridemore, left, and Jeanne Stewart.

Stewart makes gains in race for county commissioner

Clark County commissioner candidates Craig Pridemore, left, and Jeanne Stewart.

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Margin between Stewart and Pridemore shrinks Read story

WSP to hold practice agility test Saturday

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The Washington State Patrol is holding a practice physical agility exam for trooper candidates at 9 a.m. Saturday at its Vancouver headquarters, 11018 NE 51st St. The test includes a one-minute sit-up test, one minute push-up test and a 1.5 mile run. The agency hopes the mock test will ease… Read story

Clark County seeks waste board volunteer

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The Board of Clark County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. Read story

Wells Fargo to fund X-rays, ultrasounds

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

A grant from Wells Fargo will be used to provide about 100 X-rays and ultrasound tests at the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington. Read story

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) runs the ball as Oakland Raiders' Mychal Rivera (81) looks on after Irvin intercepted and ran for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Seattle.

Seahawks’ Irvin taking advantage of increased role

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) runs the ball as Oakland Raiders' Mychal Rivera (81) looks on after Irvin intercepted and ran for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Seattle.

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Bruce Irvin is no longer just the situational pass rusher he was as a rookie. He's developed into a well-rounded linebacker that can play on an every down basis. Read story

Winterhawks defenseman Keoni Texeira was one of several Winterhawks players who recently shopped for toys and clothes with 25 students from Portland's Lincoln Park Elementary School.

Notebook: Winterhawks being to find their groove

Winterhawks defenseman Keoni Texeira was one of several Winterhawks players who recently shopped for toys and clothes with 25 students from Portland's Lincoln Park Elementary School.

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Weekly update on the Portland Winterhawks Read story

Empty bins that are used to hold produce during a tour of the Northwest Packing facility at the Port of Vancouver in 2013.

Port, Northwest Packing reach lease deal

Empty bins that are used to hold produce during a tour of the Northwest Packing facility at the Port of Vancouver in 2013.

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Business

The Port of Vancouver and Northwest Packing Co. have reached an agreement on a 25-year extension of the company's lease on its fruit packing plant at the port, ending three years of sometimes tense negotiations over a new lease. Read story

Investors buying fewer homes in Clark County

November 7, 2014, 12:00am Business

Home sales to institutional investors in Clark County have declined significantly from a year ago, according to the most recent report from the housing research firm RealtyTrac. Read story