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Clark County News

Prep highlights: Heritage soccer snaps drought

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Julia Agarkov had a goal and an assist to help the Heritage girls soccer team end a long winless string by beating Hudson's Bay 2-1. Read story

Opponents of Millennium Bulk Terminal's plan to build a coal terminal in Longview respond to a statement during an evening hearing at the Cowlitz Expo Center in Longview.

Longview coal hearing draws foes, backers

Opponents of Millennium Bulk Terminal's plan to build a coal terminal in Longview respond to a statement during an evening hearing at the Cowlitz Expo Center in Longview.

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Outside the Cowlitz Expo Center in Longview on Tuesday, a sign on a 12-foot-tall inflatable globe declared "Coal is poison" to attendees of Millennium Bulk Terminals' first public hearing on its proposed coal dock west of Longview. Read story

A fall chinook salmon goes airborne for an angler fishing Tuesday in the Columbia River near Portland International Airport.

Fall chinook salmon make record return to Columbia River

A fall chinook salmon goes airborne for an angler fishing Tuesday in the Columbia River near Portland International Airport.

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

NORTH BONNEVILLE -- With every passing adult fall chinook salmon at Bonneville Dam, a monster Columbia River return becomes a new record. Read story

Oregon Gov.

Kitzhaber: Progress toward Oregon special session, but no deal

Oregon Gov.

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

SALEM, Ore. -- Gov. John Kitzhaber said Tuesday that he and legislative leaders have agreed to a broad outline for a deal on taxes and public employee pensions, but details remained a sticking point as the group returned to the governor's mansion for a second day of talks. Read story

Rick Kemmer holds a seed pod from a moringa tree.

Vancouver couple promote ‘miracle tree’ to those in need

Rick Kemmer holds a seed pod from a moringa tree.

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Churches & Religion

The world is going to be hearing a lot about the moringa tree in years to come. A couple from Vancouver is helping the moringa earn its place in the spotlight. Read story

Steve Webb
Superintendent, Vancouver Public Schools

Media in a lather over Vancouver schools chief’s shower

Steve Webb
Superintendent, Vancouver Public Schools

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

News that Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb had a private shower installed in the bathroom near his office generated plenty of media attention Tuesday. Read story

Clark County health official to leave after 15 years

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Marni Storey, interim director of Clark County Public Health, is leaving next month to take a job in Oregon after nearly 15 years with Clark County. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools sets tours

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Parents and community members are invited to join Superintendent Steven Webb on three patron tours during the 2013-14 academic year to find out about learning opportunities in Vancouver Public Schools. Read story

Vancouver bank robbery suspect not located

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a U.S. Bank just off Andresen Road Tuesday evening. Read story

Oregon minimum wage will increase to $9.15 per hour

September 17, 2013, 5:00pm Business

PORTLAND -- In his State of the Union address in February, President Barack Obama called on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $9. On Tuesday, Oregon announced plans to exceed that, setting a minimum wage of $9.15. Read story