June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Business
The unemployment rate in Oregon has dipped below 8 percent for the first time since the nation fell sharply into the Great Recession in the fall of 2008. Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Business
Three fewer licensed fireworks stands will operate in Clark County this year compared to last year, part of a statewide downward trend, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Office of the Washington State Fire Marshal. Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Two elected officials from two different parties say they will present one direction for Clark County as it prepares to undertake a home rule charter. Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
During the school year, children have access to a hot, nutritionally balanced lunch at school. For those who arrive early enough, breakfast is also included. Many of these students receive the meals for free or at a reduced price due to family income levels. But come summer, many may go… Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Nevin graduates from Pacific University Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Alex Torres just made his dream come true. He is one of the 1,386 Americans who are going to race at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Torres, a 15-year-old from Camas, qualified for the AMA Loretta Lynn National Motocross Championship, July 28 to Aug. 3, in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. He spent the… Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
You can't start a fire without a spark. New Washougal High School volleyball coach Mallorie Thompson hopes her passion for the game can ignite the program after several losing seasons. "I love that fire, intensity and excitement of the game," she said. "You can't find it in any other sport." Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Emily Thomas enjoys life on the run. The 22-year-old Camas High School and Gonzaga University graduate is just hitting her stride. Next, she's off to Regis University, in Denver, to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. "It's just one more year after my master's," she said. "Might as well go… Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, issued a statement Tuesday reiterating that the Columbia River Crossing project must meet all of its funding and permitting requirements before it is eligible for federal dollars. Read story
June 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Several contaminants have been found in the soil of the previous Hambleton Lumber Sales LLC location. They include total petroleum hydrocarbons, carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, poly-chlorinated biphenyls, lead and mercury. In 2012, the level of benzo(a)pyrene was .232 mg/kg and TEC was .327 mg/kg, at 335 S. "A" St., Washougal.… Read story
