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Lily Ritton, 5, of Venersborg helps make strawberry freezer jam during Homestead Day at the Venersborg Schoolhouse on Sunday.

Homestead Day at Venersborg: Learn, celebrate the old ways

Lily Ritton, 5, of Venersborg helps make strawberry freezer jam during Homestead Day at the Venersborg Schoolhouse on Sunday.

September 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

VENERSBORG -- There were chickens to slaughter, ice cream to crank, cider to press, pickles to preserve and more to learn here on Sunday as folks celebrated the old ways. 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.

Longtime local Santa Claus, wedding officiant dies at 57

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 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Rob Figley, who brought joy to children and adults alike as Santa Claus and a wedding officiant, died Saturday night in Vancouver. He was 57. Read story

Skamania County
Strange patterns that look like dice in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and other areas around the Pacific Northwest aren't the work of aliens who got sick of playing with crops. They're part of a forestry study that started more than two decades ago.

When dice fall in the forest, do they help make science?

Skamania County
Strange patterns that look like dice in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and other areas around the Pacific Northwest aren't the work of aliens who got sick of playing with crops. They're part of a forestry study that started more than two decades ago.

September 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Flying over the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, you might find yourself wondering if some really REALLY big sasquatch had learned to shoot dice. Read story

Seattle Seahawks' Kam Chancellor (31) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half Sunday in Seattle.

Micah Rice: Clemons’ return another brick in Seahawks wall

Seattle Seahawks' Kam Chancellor (31) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half Sunday in Seattle.

September 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Chris Clemons was the other guy injured on the torn-up FedEx Field turf in January. While Robert Griffin III's recovery created much fanfare, Clemons' return to action Sunday could be just as important to the eventual fortunes of his team. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak, center, is congratulated by teammate Kyle Seager after hitting a two-run home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Hank Conger looks on during the sixth inning Sunday.

Bees delay Mariners’ 3-2 win over Angels

Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak, center, is congratulated by teammate Kyle Seager after hitting a two-run home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Hank Conger looks on during the sixth inning Sunday.

September 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Justin Smoak hit a tiebreaking two-run homer, Felix Hernandez had 10 strikeouts in a four-inning start, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Sunday in a game delayed twice by bees. Read story

Seattle Seahawks' Sidney Rice, front left, snags the ball in the end zone for a touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Evans.

Seahawks dominate Jaguars, 45-17

Seattle Seahawks' Sidney Rice, front left, snags the ball in the end zone for a touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Evans.

September 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Russell Wilson matched his career high with four touchdown passes two each to Sidney Rice and Zach Miller and the Seattle Seahawks dominated as expected in a 45-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Read story

Adidas cuts forecast; shares take fast tumble

September 21, 2013, 5:00pm Business

FRANKFURT, Germany -- The stock value of Adidas, the world's second-largest sporting-goods maker, fell the most in more than a year after cutting its 2013 profit forecast for reasons that include Russian distribution difficulties and a weak golf market. Read story

Washington shops for a bank to handle pot money

September 21, 2013, 5:00pm Business

OLYMPIA -- Wanted: A bank for state government. Must offer attentive customer service. Must be able to handle several deposits a day, with drop-offs of up to 40 bags at a time. Must allow an account to be overdrafted during the day by more than $1.2 billion. Read story

Kevin Spacey plays U.S.

Analyst: 40M on Netflix streaming in 2015

Kevin Spacey plays U.S.

September 21, 2013, 5:00pm Business

LOS ANGELES -- A prominent media analyst projects that Netflix will exceed 40 million streaming subscribers by the end of 2015, thanks to its low monthly price and the proliferation of Internet-connected devices. Read story

Kayakers paddle at Emerald Cave on the Arizona side of the Colorado River.

Not far outside Vegas: kayaking

Kayakers paddle at Emerald Cave on the Arizona side of the Colorado River.

September 21, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

BOULDER CITY, Nev. -- It's easy to trade the wild ways of Las Vegas for the wilds of the nearby Colorado River: All it takes is a call to a boating outfitter and a federally-approved form of ID. Read story