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Clark County News

C-Tran began exploring a possible bus rapid transit system for Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor in early 2011; the C-Tran board endorsed the concept in the form of a locally preferred alternative in 2012.

C-Tran employs a consultant for BRT, raises fares

C-Tran began exploring a possible bus rapid transit system for Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor in early 2011; the C-Tran board endorsed the concept in the form of a locally preferred alternative in 2012.

June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The C-Tran Board of Directors narrowly advanced a proposed bus rapid transit line on Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor Tuesday, approving a $2.25 million contract to carry the enhanced bus system through project development and on track to meet a key deadline later this year. Read story

Clark County Commissioners Tom Mielke, from left, David Madore and Steve Stuart

Clark County waives fees; jobs may develop

Clark County Commissioners Tom Mielke, from left, David Madore and Steve Stuart

June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Consider the floodgates open. In another political victory for Clark County Commissioner David Madore, his plan to eliminate all traffic impact and permit fees for nonresidential development was approved Tuesday by a 2-1 vote of commissioners. Read story

Seattle Seahawks' Cliff Avril runs through a drill during minicamp Tuesday at Renton.

Seahawks open minicamp with injury questions

Seattle Seahawks' Cliff Avril runs through a drill during minicamp Tuesday at Renton.

June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

When the Seattle Seahawks opened their mandatory minicamp Tuesday, the questions were solely about injuries and news was mixed. Read story

Clark County Commissioners delay freeholder ruling

June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County commissioners will wait a week before deciding what to do about partisan freeholders. Read story

UG, PeaceHealth discuss agreement in private

June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Business

The United General Hospital board met privately Monday with high-level officials from PeaceHealth to hammer out more details of a future partnership. Read story

Agency suspends license of nurse who was accused of rape in Vancouver

June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The state Department of Health has suspended the nursing license of Longview resident Ivan Pedersen, who was accused of sexually assaulting another nurse in Vancouver in December 2012 while she was unconscious from a drug overdose. Read story

Under a proposal by Tesoro Corporation and Savage Companies, crude oil would be hauled by rail from North Dakota to the Port of Vancouver's Terminal 5 rail system, pictured above.

Port of Vancouver holds workshop as it weighs Tesoro plan

Under a proposal by Tesoro Corporation and Savage Companies, crude oil would be hauled by rail from North Dakota to the Port of Vancouver's Terminal 5 rail system, pictured above.

June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Business

In the past two years, crude oil has become the top problem in terms of hazardous materials seeping from rail cars as trains haul commodities across U.S. and Canadian railroads, a federal official told the Port of Vancouver on Tuesday. Read story

Interior: Undervalued coal leases from public lands cost U.S. $62M

June 10, 2013, 5:00pm Business

BILLINGS, Mont. -- Undervalued coal sales from public lands have cost the U.S. an estimated $62 million in potential lost revenues in recent years, according to a Tuesday report from federal investigators, who recommended broad changes to the government's coal-leasing program to stem further losses. Read story

Campaign Trail: Congress

June 10, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Congress: U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, D-Olympia, will host a fundraiser reception 5 to 7 p.m. June 24 at the home of Kasey and Ed Cote, 4608 N.W. Olive St. in Vancouver. Admission is $50. Heck represents Washington's 10th Congressional District. To register or for more information, call 360-359-1514 or email… Read story

Family sues Vancouver police for $11.5M, alleges wrongful death

June 10, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The parents of an Iraq War veteran killed nearly three years ago during an altercation with police have filed an $11.5 million lawsuit against the Vancouver Police Department saying their son was trying to cooperate with officers before they shot him. Read story