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Clark County News

One of WSU Vancouver associate professor Christine Portfors' goals is to apply her research on dopamine in the brain to a better understanding of Parkinson's disease.

WSUV scientist wins grant to study pleasure chemical

One of WSU Vancouver associate professor Christine Portfors' goals is to apply her research on dopamine in the brain to a better understanding of Parkinson's disease.

February 21, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

When you bring a piece of chocolate to your mouth, your brain responds by giving you a flood of dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure -- but that's not dopamine's only function. Read story

Clyde Ray Spencer talks to the media at the Clark County Courthouse after charges related to the sexual abuse of his children were dismissed Sept.

Clark County eyes fighting Spencer verdict

Clyde Ray Spencer talks to the media at the Clark County Courthouse after charges related to the sexual abuse of his children were dismissed Sept.

February 21, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Clark County will finance post-trial motions following a $9 million verdict awarded to a former Vancouver man who spent nearly 20 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of sexually abusing his two children and a stepson. Read story

More law firms target Lake Oswego biotech firm

February 21, 2014, 4:00pm Business

PORTLAND -- The potential for legal troubles keeps growing for Lake Oswego biotech firm Galena Biopharma. Read story

Oregon gas export terminal gets Canadian approval

February 21, 2014, 4:00pm Business

PORTLAND -- Planners of the Jordan Cove Energy Project have received Canadian approval to export natural gas from Canada to the United States. Read story

Nautilus Inc. names new chief financial officer

February 21, 2014, 4:00pm Business

Nautilus Inc., the Vancouver-based manufacturer of fitness equipment, said today it appointed Sidharth Nayar, 53, to be the company's chief financial officer. Read story

Vancouver man appears on robbery, escape charges

February 21, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man appeared in Clark County Superior Court Friday morning for allegedly robbing Nordstrom and Macy's last month and escaping police custody. Read story

Three vehicles collided on Interstate 205 near Clackamas Friday morning after a dog got onto the freeway.

Vancouver man, dog involved in three-car crash on I-205

Three vehicles collided on Interstate 205 near Clackamas Friday morning after a dog got onto the freeway.

February 20, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was involved in a Friday morning crash that Oregon State Police say was caused by a dog in the southbound lanes of the Interstate 205 near Clackamas. Read story

A typical 16-suite Fisher House, the design planned for Vancouver's Veterans Affairs campus.

Special lodging planned for local VA campus

A typical 16-suite Fisher House, the design planned for Vancouver's Veterans Affairs campus.

February 20, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

A home away from home in Vancouver for families of veterans receiving medical care is closer to reality. The National Fisher House Foundation has announced that it is moving forward with a facility for the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which includes a Vancouver campus. Read story

Steve Dipaola for the Columbian 
 From left: Keri Pedersen, Francine Raften and KC Cooper play a friends who meet every year at the beach in the Magenta Theater production of &quot;The Dixie Swim Club.&quot;

Winter theater productions offer variety of options

Steve Dipaola for the Columbian 
 From left: Keri Pedersen, Francine Raften and KC Cooper play a friends who meet every year at the beach in the Magenta Theater production of &quot;The Dixie Swim Club.&quot;

February 20, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Vancouver performing arts scene took a hit when the Slocum House Theatre Company shut its doors in 2012, but the powerful Clark County play goes on. Read story

Luau, concert honors WWII, Korean War veterans

February 20, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

A Saturday benefit concert and luau dinner hosted by the Clark County Veterans Court Board will include recognition of almost 50 veterans of World War II and the Korean War. Read story