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U.S. Army veteran Paul Rodriguez-Navarro, left, and Navy veteran Dave Sommer pick up military surplus items Wednesday at the annual Veterans Stand-Down event at the Armed Forces Reserve Center.

Stand-Down steps up service outreach to veterans

Photos by Steven Lane/The Columbian
U.S. Army veteran Paul Rodriguez-Navarro, left, and Navy veteran Dave Sommer pick up military surplus items Wednesday at the annual Veterans Stand-Down event at the Armed Forces Reserve Center.

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

While a referral slip isn't as substantial as a sleeping bag, or even a barbecued pork sandwich, it could have a better payoff over the long haul. Read story

Weather Eye: Our rain, thunder nothing compared to region’s wind, floods

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

There was lots of weather action around the Northwest on Tuesday but little in Clark County. Yes, we had some showers, but they were on the light side. We had some lightning and thunder but just a tease. However, to our west and east there was plenty of it. Read story

The 26-foot-long Wienermobile will make a stop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community, 2305 N.E.

Huge hot dog will roll into Salmon Creek

The 26-foot-long Wienermobile will make a stop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community, 2305 N.E.

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

VANCOUVER -- A hot dog-shaped Wienermobile will be the meaty centerpiece of a fundraiser next week to help the fight Alzheimer's disease. Read story

Gramor Development Inc.

Contract awarded for waterfront project

Gramor Development Inc.

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Nutter Corp. was awarded an $850,950 contract Tuesday by the Port of Vancouver for phase one of infrastructure improvements necessary for a proposed waterfront development. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers starters, from left, Wesley Matthews, LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard, Robin Lopez, and Nicolas Batum, sit on the scorers table during a timeout in the second half of Game 5 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 104-82.

Blazers face tough tests to open season, as 2014-15 schedule is released

Portland Trail Blazers starters, from left, Wesley Matthews, LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard, Robin Lopez, and Nicolas Batum, sit on the scorers table during a timeout in the second half of Game 5 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 104-82.

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

After the most successful season of basketball in 14 years, the Portland Trail Blazers will start the 2014-15 NBA season hosting some of the league's toughest teams and marquee names. Read story

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Papa Murphy's CEO Ken Calwell says the take-and-bake pizza company showed &quot;solid sales momentum&quot; in the  second fiscal quarter.

Papa Murphy’s sees second quarter loss

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Papa Murphy's CEO Ken Calwell says the take-and-bake pizza company showed &quot;solid sales momentum&quot; in the  second fiscal quarter.

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Business

Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc., the Vancouver-based parent of Papa Murphy's take-and-bake pizza chain, said Wednesday it recorded a second-quarter net loss of $1.6 million. That compares with a net loss of $6,000 in the same April-to-June period a year ago. Read story

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Charter backers rake in money

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August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

For the past few months, backers of a measure that would significantly change the county's form of government have been quietly amassing a war chest. Read story

Energy Adviser: Energy counselors plug savings

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

What do the Rotary Club, Fort Vancouver Regional Library, Vancouver Renters' Association, churches, neighborhood associations, and the AARP have in common? All have invited a Clark Public Utilities energy counselor to present useful tips and info through the utility's neighborhood speakers program. Read story

A good mix of plant types is the basis of the most intriguing gardens in our local neighborhoods.

The Garden Life: Foundational plants key to year-round beauty

A good mix of plant types is the basis of the most intriguing gardens in our local neighborhoods.

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

In the last few weeks, I've had the pleasure of visiting a few neighborhoods new to me in the Vancouver area. I see a common thread in the most intriguing local gardens. The key element that draws my interest is the use of a distinct mix of trees, shrubs, vines… Read story

Washougal council, mayor spar over meetings law

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The Washougal City Council and Mayor Sean Guard are at odds over whether the councilors violated public meetings law last month. Read story