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Clark County News

FBI nabs “Short Stack” bank robbery suspect

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

The FBI announced Monday it has arrested a suspect they dubbed the "Short Stack Bandit," accused of robbing 11 Portland-area financial institutions, including one in Vancouver. Read story

The consulting firm BergerABAM will relocate in October to the former Vancouver City Hall, which is being renovated and has been renamed Block 56.

BergerABAM moving to former City Hall site

The consulting firm BergerABAM will relocate in October to the former Vancouver City Hall, which is being renovated and has been renamed Block 56.

August 12, 2014, 12:00am Business

The engineering and environmental consulting firm BergerABAM said Monday that it will move its Vancouver offices to the former City Hall building at 210 E. 13th St., the first announced tenant in a building that is now called Block 56. Read story

Regional workforce council adds 12 members

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

The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council said Monday it has added 12 members to boost its ability to collaborate with key growth industries and to further line up its training and employment services with industry needs. Read story

After having spinal fusion surgery, Doug Murray, a City of Vancouver firefighter from Camas, builds strength and flexibility in his back at Washougal Sport &amp; Spine.

Healing a hero

After having spinal fusion surgery, Doug Murray, a City of Vancouver firefighter from Camas, builds strength and flexibility in his back at Washougal Sport &amp; Spine.

August 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Doug Murray dedicated 31 years of his life to fighting fires for the City of Vancouver. Read story

The Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial began Thursday in Camas and continues through the weekend. It is the ninth year the competitive event has been held at the Johnston Dairy Farm. According to farm owner and host Lynn Johnston, it's become popular for participants and spectators. &quot;Visitors enjoy the beautiful venue and are truly amazed at the partnership between handler and dog,&quot; he said. &quot;The level of communication is remarkable and this is total joy for the dogs.

Sheep dog trials return to Camas

The Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial began Thursday in Camas and continues through the weekend. It is the ninth year the competitive event has been held at the Johnston Dairy Farm. According to farm owner and host Lynn Johnston, it's become popular for participants and spectators. &quot;Visitors enjoy the beautiful venue and are truly amazed at the partnership between handler and dog,&quot; he said. &quot;The level of communication is remarkable and this is total joy for the dogs.

August 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A decade ago Lynn Johnston brought home border collie puppy Anna, and his life hasn't been the same since. Read story

Paige Maas, 10; Blake Bell, 11; and Makayla Buzzell, 11; rode 27 miles in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure fundraiser event July 26 at the Hillsboro Stadium. The three locals were Red Riders, bicycle riders with diabetes, and each raised $1,000 or more.

Tour de Cure

Paige Maas, 10; Blake Bell, 11; and Makayla Buzzell, 11; rode 27 miles in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure fundraiser event July 26 at the Hillsboro Stadium. The three locals were Red Riders, bicycle riders with diabetes, and each raised $1,000 or more.

August 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Ever since Blake Bell was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes five years ago, his family has banded together to support him. Read story

Briggs, Vick move on to general election

August 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Approximately 28 percent of Clark County voters turned in ballots for the Aug. 5 primary election. Read story

Skamania County Fire District first reponders assisted a woman with a shoulder injury and a boy who got his foot trapped between two rocks on Saturday.

Two people rescued near Naked Falls

Skamania County Fire District first reponders assisted a woman with a shoulder injury and a boy who got his foot trapped between two rocks on Saturday.

August 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Two people were rescued in separate incidents that occurred in the Naked Falls area of the Washougal River on Saturday. Read story

Area residents spent time at the Sandy Swimming Hole Monday, enjoying picnics, sunbathing, rafting and cooling off in the Washougal River, as temperatures neared 100 degrees.

Council votes against land purchase near Sandy Swimming Hole

Area residents spent time at the Sandy Swimming Hole Monday, enjoying picnics, sunbathing, rafting and cooling off in the Washougal River, as temperatures neared 100 degrees.

August 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Washougal City Council has voted against purchasing land from Riverside Seventh-day Adventist Church, to create a park and overflow parking for users of the Sandy Swimming Hole. Read story

Longtime sailor John Wagoner hopes to inspire local youth to enjoy boating. &quot;This really is a paradise,&quot; he said, regarding the Columbia River.

Sentimental Sailor

Longtime sailor John Wagoner hopes to inspire local youth to enjoy boating. &quot;This really is a paradise,&quot; he said, regarding the Columbia River.

August 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

John Wagoner remembers his 17th birthday -- spent aboard a 622-foot long Navy ship, with 3,000 Army GIs on their way to Korea. Read story