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Clark County News

Ex-congresswoman Smith testifies in favor of tougher sex-trafficking penalties

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

OLYMPIA -- Southwest Washington's former congresswoman turned anti-sex-trafficking advocate testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in favor of tougher penalties for those who traffic and solicit prostitutes younger than 18. Read story

Washington mayors, including Vancouver’s Leavitt, call for gas tax hike

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

The mayors of more than 40 cities across Washington, including Tim Leavitt of Vancouver, have sent a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee and legislative leaders, urging them to consider an 8-cent-per-gallon gas tax as a way to help pay for transportation needs. Read story

Museum event previews ‘Vet Ink’ tattoo exhibit

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

A "Museum Underground" party Friday will offer a sneak peek at a soon-to-open exhibit that will focus on local veterans and their tattoos. Read story

Tours offered at iTech Prep, Felida Elementary

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb will lead a March 8 tour of Felida Elementary School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory (middle-school campus at the Jim Parsley Community Center). Read story

Battle Ground school levy still failing after picking up votes

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Despite gaining nearly 300 "yes" votes following Tuesday's special February election, the Battle Ground School District's maintenance and operations levy is still failing after a second count from the Clark County Elections Office. Read story

Ramp closures planned as part of Salmon Creek project

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Construction at the northern convergence of Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 will close one ramp for two nights this week, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Read story

Mayor Leavitt’s State of City address set for March 20

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt will deliver the State of the City address at 10 a.m. March 20 at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way. Read story

Columbia Credit Union's Michelle Thor sets up the company's information booth.

Green workplaces grow in Clark County

Columbia Credit Union's Michelle Thor sets up the company's information booth.

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Business

A handful of Clark County businesses will celebrate corporate efforts to think green Thursday, a date more commonly associated with pink and red hearts. Read story

Firm seeking to build coal terminals faces challenges

February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Business

Ambre Energy, an Australian company that is proposing to build coal export terminals in Washington and Oregon, faces numerous financial, regulatory and other challenges in moving those projects forward, the nonprofit Sightline Institute said in a report it released Wednesday. Read story

Mountain View's Shane McCauley, #4, blocks the shot of  Hudson's Bay's Jacob Buslach, Friday, January 4, 2013.

Wednesday prep basketball playoff live chat

Mountain View's Shane McCauley, #4, blocks the shot of  Hudson's Bay's Jacob Buslach, Friday, January 4, 2013.

February 12, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Columbian will be providing in game updates on Wednesday's games via a live chat Read story