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Clark County News

The Morning Press: Fatal wrong-way crash, teen’s legacy

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

The weekend started off horrifically, with a one-way car crash on Interstate 5 on Friday that claimed the life of a 6-year-old La Center boy. Another story looks at the legacy left by Mandy Lathim, a Vancouver 18-year-old whose organs were donated after she was killed in a 2012 car… Read story

Joe Lanning is the owner of My Jeweler on Main Street in Vancouver.

Working in Clark County: Joe Lanning: Jewelry repairman

Joe Lanning is the owner of My Jeweler on Main Street in Vancouver.

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Business

Joe Lanning has always been a person who could fix things. He was tired of having to relocate for his retail job, so he headed off in a new direction. Lanning took classes in diamond setting and jewelry repair and launched his own jewelry business. "I like the customers' reaction… Read story

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner, a radiologist at The Vancouver Clinic, reviews the mammogram of a woman who is younger than 50 and was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Doctors: Mammography still valuable diagnostic tool for breast cancer

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner, a radiologist at The Vancouver Clinic, reviews the mammogram of a woman who is younger than 50 and was diagnosed with breast cancer.

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Breast Cancer

A Canadian study challenging the need for annual mammograms has prompted women across the country to question whether they need the yearly X-rays. Read story

Public invited to meet Battle Ground superintendent candidates

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Battle Ground Public Schools board has selected six semifinalists for superintendent. More than 20 people applied for the position. Read story

Blazers week in review 2/3

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

A look back at the Trail Blazers week and what's coming up Read story

Event raises money for VPS library program

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver Education Association and Barnes & Noble are supporting libraries of Vancouver Public Schools with Read Across America events and a fundraiser. Read story

Off Beat: Fraser went from Olympic gold to silver screen, sort of

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Hollywood has often turned to the Olympics for film talent. Medal-winning athletes have a proven ability to perform under pressure, and they can bring built-in name recognition to a movie. Read story

When Clark County Fire District 5 first contracted with Vancouver in 1994 for fire protection within district boundaries, it passed along almost all of its property tax collections to the city. In 2005, the agreement was revised so the district retained some money to give commissioners greater control over how it was spent.

Fire District 5’s dilemma

When Clark County Fire District 5 first contracted with Vancouver in 1994 for fire protection within district boundaries, it passed along almost all of its property tax collections to the city. In 2005, the agreement was revised so the district retained some money to give commissioners greater control over how it was spent.

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Glenwood, Sifton, Proebstel and Orchards lie miles outside Vancouver. Residents pay taxes to Clark County Fire Protection District 5 and vote for fire commissioners. Just the same, if a house catches fire there, it's a Vancouver truck that will answer the call. Read story

Fred Meyer plans off-site Salmon Creek gas station

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Business

Portland-based Fred Meyer Stores Inc. plans to expand its fuel sales in Clark County by adding an off-site fueling station near its Salmon Creek store. Construction of the fuel center is expected by June or July. Read story

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelly Parker walks toward Main Street as Braden and Amy Hurt of Vancouver arrive at the Academy Awards viewing party at Kiggins Theatre.

Hollywood glitz, glamour at Kiggins

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelly Parker walks toward Main Street as Braden and Amy Hurt of Vancouver arrive at the Academy Awards viewing party at Kiggins Theatre.

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

As celebrities strutted down the red carpet today at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, the Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver hosted a glamorous gathering of its own. Read story