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Clark County News

Capital One seeks to fill jobs at Tigard call center

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Capital One Financial Corp. will hold a job fair from noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Lake Oswego, Ore., to recruit 120 associates for its call center in Tigard, Ore. Read story

U.S. job market may be picking up

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Business

WASHINGTON -- The job market is sending signs that it may be strengthening. The number of people seeking unemployment benefits has sunk to its lowest point in six years because few companies are laying anyone off anymore. Read story

McDonald’s to offer salads, fruit as side items

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Business

NEW YORK -- Want a side salad with that Big Mac? McDonald's says it will start giving customers the choice of a salad, fruit or vegetable as a substitute for french fries in its value meals. Read story

An ILWU local 4 supporter holds a sign outside the main gate to United Grain as a vehicle enters May 1 in Vancouver.

Maritime unions cry foul on grain companies

An ILWU local 4 supporter holds a sign outside the main gate to United Grain as a vehicle enters May 1 in Vancouver.

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Two maritime unions say United Grain Corp. at the Port of Vancouver and Columbia Grain in Portland are employing an unqualified, nonunion tug and towboat operator to move grain amid the companies' ongoing lockout of union dockworkers, exposing people and the environment to danger on the region's waterways. Read story

Four accidents clog traffic on I-205 northbound

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

In one hour, four separate accidents created a mess for Vancouver commuters Thursday afternoon on Interstate 205. Read story

‘Worship in Pink’ activities promote breast cancer awareness

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Worship in Pink Weekend, when congregations and community organizations host events to raise awareness about breast cancer, is scheduled for Oct. 11-13. Read story

Puget Sound grocery workers authorize a strike

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Business

SEATTLE -- Thousands of Puget Sound grocery workers have voted to authorize a strike. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest to close medical library

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will close its medical library facility this week. Read story

Rob Figley officiates at the marriage of Jessica Lee, 19, left, and Ashley Cavner, 21, both of Vancouver on Dec. 7, 2012, at the First Congregational Church in Vancouver. It is believed to be the first same-sex marriage legally recognized by Clark County.

Service set to honor memory of Rob Figley

Rob Figley officiates at the marriage of Jessica Lee, 19, left, and Ashley Cavner, 21, both of Vancouver on Dec. 7, 2012, at the First Congregational Church in Vancouver. It is believed to be the first same-sex marriage legally recognized by Clark County.

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A memorial service for Rob Figley, a local Santa Claus and wedding officiant, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church, 1220 NE 68th St. in Vancouver. Read story

Teen sentenced to 6-plus years for pimping two girls

September 25, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

An 18-year-old Vancouver man was sentenced today to more than six years in prison for promoting commercial sex abuse of two minors, ages 14 and 15. Read story