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Clark County News

Energy Adviser: Homeowners reap rebates, incentives

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

With spring comes not only tax season, but also home energy-efficiency improvement season. Don't think that because federal tax incentives are melting away that there's no way to recover some of the costs of your projects. Read story

Furniture of this outdoor living room designed by Brian Patrick Flynn for Hayneedle.com is arranged around an outdoor chandelier.

Outdoor lighting options abound

Furniture of this outdoor living room designed by Brian Patrick Flynn for Hayneedle.com is arranged around an outdoor chandelier.

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Many Americans have embraced outdoor decorating, filling their yards with fluffy sofas, gleaming end tables and even outdoor rugs. Read story

Ask the garden expert

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

I am just about to order strawberry and blueberry plants from a catalog. I hope to save money by growing my own fruit. It is now early March and I live near the center of Vancouver (Zone 7, I think). Can I expect crops this summer? Read story

The Japanese flowering cherry tree is one sure sign that spring is here to stay.

The Garden Life: Signs of spring’s emergence begin to blossom

The Japanese flowering cherry tree is one sure sign that spring is here to stay.

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

I can never say exactly what stirs my emotional awakening to spring each year. It seems to be something different from year to year. I do know that it's more than just a date on the calendar. It's a feeling I cannot shake, a sense that something I've been hoping… Read story

Weather Eye: Weather coaster to dip back into wet, cooler conditions

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Well, here we go for a dip in the roller coaster ride, and it will be a steep one on Thursday, with rain and lots of it in many places around the Pacific Northwest. Showers are expected to follow Friday, with more steady rain through the weekend. All in all,… Read story

An artist's rendering of the proposed Interstate 5 bridge between Vancouver and Portland.

Pike’s bill would halt CRC funding

An artist's rendering of the proposed Interstate 5 bridge between Vancouver and Portland.

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

State Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, this week introduced a bill that would halt state funding to the Columbia River Crossing and mandate a redesign of the proposed Interstate 5 Bridge replacement. Read story

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Mark Wardlaw, a Share volunteer, fills bags with food on March 19 at the Share Fromhold Service Center.

Share Backpack Program provides food for growing minds

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Mark Wardlaw, a Share volunteer, fills bags with food on March 19 at the Share Fromhold Service Center.

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Backpack Program didn't take long to outgrow its initial clientele of 75 children. It didn't take long to outgrow its namesake, either. Read story

East County Fire & Rescue staffing improves

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

East County Fire & Rescue improved staffing levels for January and February, according to an evaluation the agency conducted as part of progress reporting for two federal grants it received in 2011. Read story

Hockinson school district might hush the music

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

In the coming weeks, the Hockinson School District will face the music. Read story

Talking Points: M’s lucky to have Astros in division

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Mariners will play 19 games against the Houston Astros this season, and that should help push their win total up -- maybe to .500. Read story