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Clark County News

School notes for Sept. 3, 2013

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

'Imagined Ink' teen writing contest begins Teens interested in writing and having their work published are invited to enter the "Imagined Ink" teen writing contest. It is open to students in sixth- through 12th-grade who attend school, are home schooled or live within the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District boundaries. Read story

Interim county administrator begins work on Sept. 11

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Clark County's interim county administrator will begin his new job on Sept. 11. Mark McCauley, who is currently the county's general services director, will step in for retiring County Administrator Bill Barron. Read story

Honorary street name will serve as tribute to Jimmie Rodgers

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Camas "hometown boy" Jimmie Rodgers will be in town later this month to attend an event that will celebrate a street being re-named in his honor. The ceremony will be held Friday, Sept. 13, at 3:30 p.m., in front of the singer's childhood home at 725 N.W. 10th Ave. Jimmie… Read story

Washougal School District approves budget

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Washougal School Board adopted its 2013-14 budget last week with little fanfare, a marked change from years past when cuts were more apparent. Brian Wallace, business manager, described the spending plan as reflective of School Board priorities. Last year's budget was $28.8 million. The current budget of $30.14 million… Read story

A crew from IGO Films recently shot footage at the Camas Farmer's Market, for a Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association project.

Film crews capture essence of C-W area

A crew from IGO Films recently shot footage at the Camas Farmer's Market, for a Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association project.

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association is involved in a video project, designed to showcase the area to prospective tenants of office and industrial spaces. "The intent of these videos is to present them to business and industry leaders looking to locate in the Camas-Washougal area," said CWEDA President Paul Dennis.… Read story

Tanner Baldwin (pictured during a summer practice) wrestled in New Zealand and Australia.

Washougal wrestler sees another part of the world

Tanner Baldwin (pictured during a summer practice) wrestled in New Zealand and Australia.

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The next time Tanner Baldwin is down on a wrestling mat, he is going to remember the people who helped him raise $4,200 to make it to New Zealand and Australia this summer. "I want to thank the Washougal community and all the businesses that helped out. It really meant… Read story

Washougal community members will be given the opportunity to run around on the new field at Fishback Stadium Friday, between 5 and 5:30 p.m. The Panther football team plays Hudson's Bay at 7 p.m.

Washougal community welcomes new turf field and gym floor

Washougal community members will be given the opportunity to run around on the new field at Fishback Stadium Friday, between 5 and 5:30 p.m. The Panther football team plays Hudson's Bay at 7 p.m.

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Washougal Panthers are back to school today with a little spring in their step, thanks to having a new synthetic turf field and a new wooden gym floor to play on. "I'm excited to see the reactions from the students and the community," said Washougal School District Facilities Director… Read story

Crystal Lynn Schweizerhoff, 27, appears today in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of robbing a shopper Sunday at Westfield Vancouver mall and leading police on a chase.

UPDATE: Court records: Suspect blames heroin for mall robbery

Crystal Lynn Schweizerhoff, 27, appears today in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of robbing a shopper Sunday at Westfield Vancouver mall and leading police on a chase.

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Vancouver woman said her heroin addiction drove her to allegedly rob a shopper Sunday at Westfield Vancouver mall and then lead police on a chase, according to Clark County Superior Court documents. Read story

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Gov. Inslee open to transportation package without CRC

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September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

OLYMPIA -- Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday that Washington state might pursue a broad transportation package without funding for a new Columbia River bridge that some Republicans had opposed. Read story

A lightning bolt lights up the sky over an old barn in Ridgefield early this morning. A total of 19 lightning strikes reached the ground in Clark County, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. The photo was shot at 2 a.m.

Late-summer lightning rolls through Clark County

A lightning bolt lights up the sky over an old barn in Ridgefield early this morning. A total of 19 lightning strikes reached the ground in Clark County, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. The photo was shot at 2 a.m.

September 2, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A late-summer lightning storm rolled through the region early this morning, producing dozens of flashes of lightning over Clark County. Read story