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Clark County News

Port’s director given 3 percent raise, to $197k

August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Business

The Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an annual salary of $196,980 for the port's executive director, Todd Coleman. That's up 3 percent from $191,243. The board made the decision retroactive to Jan. 1. Read story

Stacey Nilles takes a brick from one end of the Camas Municipal Pool to the other during the 2013 CrossFit North Pacific Hydro Mash competition.

CrossFit for armed forces

Stacey Nilles takes a brick from one end of the Camas Municipal Pool to the other during the 2013 CrossFit North Pacific Hydro Mash competition.

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Athletes in Camas and Washougal are turning the concept of CrossFit on its head by pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits while being submerged in water. Read story

Wise survives tough tour of Lake Stevens

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Digging deeper than she ever had before in life, Alisa Wise crossed the finish line at the end of her first half Ironman Aug. 17, in Lake Stevens. Read story

After the federal Department of Education removed Washington's No Child Left Behind waiver, local schools are being faced with a return of the former system.

Where it all begins, again

After the federal Department of Education removed Washington's No Child Left Behind waiver, local schools are being faced with a return of the former system.

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Helmets and pads are where it all begins. By next Friday, Camas and Washougal will be playing football games again. Read story

Local schools face renewed sanctions of No Child Left Behind

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

After the federal Department of Education removed Washington's No Child Left Behind waiver, local schools are being faced with a return of the former system. Read story

Port approves Building 17 contract

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Port of Camas-Washougal Commission has taken the next step to add another building to the Steigerwald Commerce Center. Read story

ECFR could face tough budget cuts

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

East County Fire and Rescue Commissioners will soon be contemplating some difficult decisions as they begin the district's 2015 budget discussions. Read story

Vern Schanilec, of Washougal, has enjoyed his woodworking hobby for five years.

A Cut Above

Vern Schanilec, of Washougal, has enjoyed his woodworking hobby for five years.

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A retired pharmacist with Midwestern roots is finding joy through the hobby of woodworking. Read story

Information technology consultant Rory Bowman, holding a sign during a Port of Vancouver commission meeting Tuesday, told the commission that approving the oil terminal would not be a wise decision for Vancouver.

Small-business owners voice opposition to oil terminal in Vancouver

Information technology consultant Rory Bowman, holding a sign during a Port of Vancouver commission meeting Tuesday, told the commission that approving the oil terminal would not be a wise decision for Vancouver.

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Business

Opponents of building the Northwest's largest oil-by-rail terminal at the Port of Vancouver packed a hearing room Tuesday to keep up their criticism of port commissioners and to urge them to reconsider their lease decision. Read story

BNSF Railway Executive Chairman Matthew Rose, right, meets Tuesday with The Columbian editorial board.

BNSF executive: Oil train safety can improvevideo icon

BNSF Railway Executive Chairman Matthew Rose, right, meets Tuesday with The Columbian editorial board.

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Business

As questions continue to swirl about the safety of transporting crude oil by rail, BNSF Railway's top executive acknowledged Tuesday that the process can be safer, and said his company welcomes the regulatory push toward more modern tank cars. Read story