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Dwight Schaeffer, left, a former senior engineer and manager at the now-defunct Boeing Commercial Electronics, and Jerry Packard, a former first-level manager, say they think Boeing's recent problems are an indication the aviation giant lacks the control over suppliers that it had when BCE was in operation.

Boeing retirees: Firm lacks control over suppliers

Dwight Schaeffer, left, a former senior engineer and manager at the now-defunct Boeing Commercial Electronics, and Jerry Packard, a former first-level manager, say they think Boeing's recent problems are an indication the aviation giant lacks the control over suppliers that it had when BCE was in operation.

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Ten years ago, Boeing had a unit of 1,200 engineers in Everett designing electronic controls for all its airplanes, and a plant in Texas where another 1,200 people built the hardware. Read story

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Press Talk: Lists … in all the wrong places

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May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Hey, I made it onto a list once. Read story

Brett Oppegaard, center, sets up a scene during production of a &quot;Kanaka Village&quot; video segment for the mobile storytelling app at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Fort Vancouver slates archaeology lecture series

Brett Oppegaard, center, sets up a scene during production of a &quot;Kanaka Village&quot; video segment for the mobile storytelling app at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Technology and manufacturing will provide a fitting theme for this year's lecture series, said Doug Wilson, archaeologist at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Dustin Ackley is congratulated on his home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Seattle.

By the numbers: Wedge’s remarks on Ackley just don’t add up

Seattle Mariners' Dustin Ackley is congratulated on his home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Seattle.

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Well, I'm glad we cleared that up. Dustin Ackley, the once and former hope of the Seattle Mariners, has been demoted to Triple-A. And the problem, we know now, is . . . wait for it . . . mathematics. Read story

Prep athlete of the week: Alexa Efraimson, Camas track and field

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Alexa Efraimson of Camas girls track and field was voted The Columbian's high school athlete of the week for the week of May 20-25 in a vote by fans on Facebook. Read story

Talking Points: Joe West saves the Royals

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking: Read story

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Darnell McAdams, right, learns about heroics from Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot; Johnson on the new TNT competition series &quot;The Hero.&quot; Giving a hint about what's to come when the show premieres Thursday, Johnson sent the photo of the 32-year-old father to nearly 4.8 million Twitter users with the message: &quot;Family means everything to this man. Real men may cry ... they also overcome.&quot;

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: ‘The Rock’ gives lesson in heroics

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Darnell McAdams, right, learns about heroics from Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot; Johnson on the new TNT competition series &quot;The Hero.&quot; Giving a hint about what's to come when the show premieres Thursday, Johnson sent the photo of the 32-year-old father to nearly 4.8 million Twitter users with the message: &quot;Family means everything to this man. Real men may cry ... they also overcome.&quot;

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

What makes a hero? Is it courage? Strength? A flowing red cape? Read story

Lauriel Schuman, left, leads a guided mushroom hunting hike at Columbia Springs Family Field Trip Day, Saturday, November 3, 2012.

Try This: Run, paddle, hike & march

Lauriel Schuman, left, leads a guided mushroom hunting hike at Columbia Springs Family Field Trip Day, Saturday, November 3, 2012.

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

During Family Field Trip Day at the Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center, families are encouraged to explore the 100-acre urban natural area while visiting hands-on learning stations and creating nature crafts. Visitors can hike the nature trails, observe birds and wildlife, and visit a working hatchery. Read story

Wearing costumes and carrying flags and dioramas, third-grade students from the Vancouver and Evergreen school districts celebrate their heritage Friday in the annual Children's Cultural Parade at Fort Vancouver.

VIDEO: Cultures on parade at Fort Vancouver

Wearing costumes and carrying flags and dioramas, third-grade students from the Vancouver and Evergreen school districts celebrate their heritage Friday in the annual Children's Cultural Parade at Fort Vancouver.

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Wearing an elaborate gold sarong with a sash, Gabi Koc, 8, a third-grader at Sifton Elementary School, celebrated her Laotian heritage Friday morning as she walked along Officers Row. Read story

Suzan Clark, right, is embraced by Clark County Superior Court Judge Barbara Johnson after being sworn in as the county's newest Superior Court judge Friday at the Clark County Public Service Center.

Suzan Clark sworn in as Clark County Superior Court judge

Suzan Clark, right, is embraced by Clark County Superior Court Judge Barbara Johnson after being sworn in as the county's newest Superior Court judge Friday at the Clark County Public Service Center.

May 31, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Suzan Clark addressed a room Friday afternoon packed with friends, family and colleagues, and said during her career as a trial attorney, she always promised juries she would be brief. Read story