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A student gets off the bus at Hockinson Heights Elementary School in 2010.

Scores: Schools miss No Child goals

A student gets off the bus at Hockinson Heights Elementary School in 2010.

August 27, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Scores on standardized tests in public schools didn't fluctuate much when compared to the previous three years, state Superintendent Randy Dorn said Wednesday as his office released 2014 spring state testing results. Read story

In 30 states, a child can still legally own a rifle or shotgun

August 27, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

In the wake of the accidental death of a gun instructor in Arizona, many are likely asking how a 9-year-old was allowed to hold and fire an automatic weapon. But gun laws in the United States -- specifically those concerning minimum legal age requirements for gun possession -- are actually… Read story

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Masons treasurer pleads guilty to ID theft

Jesten Jay Galland III

August 27, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A former mortgage adviser admitted Wednesday to embezzling nearly $800,000 from the Vancouver Masonic Temple while serving as the organization's treasurer. Read story

The Port of Vancouver's &quot;Bakken mobile&quot; parked in front of their Williston, North Dakota office on Friday, August 1, 2014.

Port to rent rail cars in deal with N. Dakota

The Port of Vancouver's &quot;Bakken mobile&quot; parked in front of their Williston, North Dakota office on Friday, August 1, 2014.

August 27, 2014, 5:00pm Business

Aiming to boost trade between North Dakota and the Pacific Rim, the Port of Vancouver has launched a new venture of leasing rail cars to move agricultural products to the West Coast. Read story

Will the Oregon Ducks take flight or crash land this season? How about the Huskies, Cougars and Beavers?

Columbian staff members make their college football predictions

Will the Oregon Ducks take flight or crash land this season? How about the Huskies, Cougars and Beavers?

August 27, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

College football is the ultimate water-cooler topic. We debate. We gloat. We vent. We at the Columbian are no different. Read story

Biomass project nets $200k state grant

August 27, 2014, 5:00pm Business

A $200,000 state grant will support a new biomass-fueled power plant near Stevenson expected to be operational next year, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday. The money will go to Wind River Biomass Utility, which has pursued the project will local, state and federal partners. Read story

Chamber of Commerce announces awards finalists

August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Business

Vancouver -- The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2014 "Business and Leadership Award" finalists in five award categories. All finalists will be featured at the Chamber's Annual "Officer Installation and Awards Event" on Sept. 9 at the Hilton, where award recipients in each category will be disclosed.… Read story

More local choices for Washington Healthplanfinder

August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County residents looking to purchase health plans in the state insurance exchange will have significantly more options to choose from next year. And one of the existing providers' choices are going to be less expensive. Read story

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Inslee: Crestline story ‘inspiring’

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August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The story of the rebuilding of Crestline Elementary School is the "most inspiring story in the state of Washington," the governor told hundreds of people celebrating the school's opening in Vancouver on Wednesday. Read story

Port of Vancouver to lease rail cars to boost trade

August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Business

The Port of Vancouver has launched a new venture in which it will lease rail cars to move agricultural products west. Read story