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Clark County News

Weather Eye: September was wet; so far, Oct. driest since 2008

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

OK, before we go too far let's review some rainfall from September as promised from your friends and neighbors: I had 6.01 inches here in Salmon Creek; Claudia Chiasson, Carson, 14.29 inches; Tyler Mode, Battle Ground, 8.11 inches; Judy Darke, Felida, 5.51 inches; Bob Starr, Cougar, 20.21 inches; Phil Delany,… Read story

Homebuilding remains steady in Clark County in September

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Clark County homebuilding held steady in September with the same month last year, according to a county report issued Wednesday. But year-to-date activity remains 63 percent greater than in 2012. Read story

Neighbors and city staffers celebrate as a coal train passes an upgraded crossing at Southeast 147th Avenue on Wednesday, the first day quiet zones were in effect at three public crossings.

Quiet zones take effect at Vancouver train crossings

Neighbors and city staffers celebrate as a coal train passes an upgraded crossing at Southeast 147th Avenue on Wednesday, the first day quiet zones were in effect at three public crossings.

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A BNSF Railway train went through a crossing at Southeast 147th Avenue without sounding its horn on Wednesday afternoon, and a group of neighbors and city employees cheered. Then a few of them had to laugh -- it was a coal train. Read story

Agencies host Medicare enrollment events

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Local and state agencies are hosting free Medicare enrollment events. Read story

WSUV Garden Club hosts Food Day events

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Washington State University Vancouver's Garden Club is hosting events to celebrate local, fresh, sustainable food. Read story

Special needs services detailed for families

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Families with high school-age students with special needs attending Evergreen Public Schools are invited to a discussion regarding post-secondary support services from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Innovative Services NW, 9414 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. Read story

Battle Ground school district-ESD ink deal for communication services

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools has contracted with Educational Service District 112 for $44,200 to provide a communication coordinator to work through June 30, 2014. The part-time position will average about 26 hours per week. The contract includes additional graphic design and broader communication assistance. Read story

Battle Ground wins budget award for 13th year in a row

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The city of Battle Ground has received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2013-14 biennial budget. Read story

Energy Adviser: Incentives to warm your home

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

If your heating system runs constantly or your home is drafty in the winter or hot in the summer, you might have a weatherization problem. Insulating your home and replacing your windows is a worthy consideration. It's an investment upfront, but it's a proven long-term strategy for lowering your heating… Read story

Take the time to protect any tender or half-hardy plants, such as the single Dahlia June, well before the onset of winter weather.

The Garden Life: Make sure grass you plant will thrive in N.W.

Take the time to protect any tender or half-hardy plants, such as the single Dahlia June, well before the onset of winter weather.

October 16, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year in the Northwest garden. Summer is a thing of the past and winter will be here before we know it. Fall color spreads through the trees, shrubs and deciduous vines, illuminating rain-filled skies with the light of brightly colored foliage.… Read story