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Fireworks are for sale at a stand in Vancouver in 2012.

Clark County stands pat on fireworks rules

Fireworks are for sale at a stand in Vancouver in 2012.

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in air will endure next year in Clark County with no new restrictions on their sales or use. Read story

Candidates for Clark County sheriff, from left, Chuck Atkins, Shane Gardner, Ed Owens and John Graser

Clark County sheriff candidates discuss staffing, growth

Candidates for Clark County sheriff, from left, Chuck Atkins, Shane Gardner, Ed Owens and John Graser

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

With Clark County's population expected to expand by more than 100,000 people in the next two decades, the four candidates running for sheriff say now is the time to start addressing any future growing pains. Read story

Woodland hires new interim police chief

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Woodland welcomed a new interim police chief Tuesday less than two weeks after a detective filed a tort claim full of misconduct allegations against former interim Chief Brad Gillaspie. Read story

Battle Ground city manager to remain in post

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Battle Ground City Manager John Williams won't be leaving Clark County for a job with the city of Pasco anytime soon. Read story

An oil train passes through Vancouver. The Vancouver City Council on Thursday unanimously passed an emergency six-month moratorium on new or expanded facilities that would accept crude oil. The moratorium won't affect the oil transfer terminal proposed by Tesoro Corp.

Counts on oil trains dribble out

An oil train passes through Vancouver. The Vancouver City Council on Thursday unanimously passed an emergency six-month moratorium on new or expanded facilities that would accept crude oil. The moratorium won't affect the oil transfer terminal proposed by Tesoro Corp.

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Business

About 7.2 million barrels of crude oil traveled by rail through Clark County in the year between July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, according to information newly released to The Columbian by Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency. Read story

Court orders new trial in man’s burglary case

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A homeless man who was found guilty of first-degree burglary in Clark County Superior Court will get a new trial because the judge in the case gave an incorrect directive to the jury during his trial, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. Read story

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, greets running back Marshawn Lynch at a football minicamp practice Tuesday in Renton.

Lynch doesn’t hold out, shows up for Seahawks minicamp

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, greets running back Marshawn Lynch at a football minicamp practice Tuesday in Renton.

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- So much for concern that running back Marshawn Lynch would be absent from the Seattle Seahawks' minicamp.Shortly after the first day of minicamp began for the Super Bowl champions on Tuesday, Lynch strolled from the Seahawks locker room with his No. 24 jersey pulled over a… Read story

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano, right, blows a bubble as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres in Seattle, Tuesday.

Cano, Montero go deep in Mariners’ 6-1 win

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano, right, blows a bubble as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres in Seattle, Tuesday.

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

SEATTLE -- Making his first big league start at first base and just his third appearance in the majors in nearly 13 months, Jesus Montero made strides in proving that he belongs with the Seattle Mariners. Read story

United States' Jozy Altidore grimaces after pulling up injured during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday.

Klinsmann optimistic Altidore will return during World Cup

United States' Jozy Altidore grimaces after pulling up injured during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday.

June 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

SAO PAULO (AP) -- Jurgen Klinsmann is optimistic forward Jozy Altidore will return for the U.S. during this World Cup. Read story

Not much was left of the iconic Steakburger on Tuesday morning as demolition crews made quick work of a restaurant that was popular with generations of Vancouver residents. The original Steakburger dates to the 1940s, and the building at 7120 N.E. Highway 99 opened Jan.

Steakburger razed as project ramps up

Not much was left of the iconic Steakburger on Tuesday morning as demolition crews made quick work of a restaurant that was popular with generations of Vancouver residents. The original Steakburger dates to the 1940s, and the building at 7120 N.E. Highway 99 opened Jan.

June 16, 2014, 5:00pm Business

Steakburger took its last food order May 29, ending a final burst of popularity that's common when a long-loved but faded institution approaches its demise. This week, with the Golf-O-Rama miniature golf course and outbuildings already gone, the big machines got to the heart of the matter and leveled the… Read story