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Passengers board a TriMet MAX light-rail train at the Delta Park/Vanport light-rail transit station. A Cowlitz County judge Wednesday delayed until March a decision on a lawsuit over a state law that says if a person signs a petition more than once, all their signatures must be rejected.

C-Tran puts off light rail issue until January

Passengers board a TriMet MAX light-rail train at the Delta Park/Vanport light-rail transit station. A Cowlitz County judge Wednesday delayed until March a decision on a lawsuit over a state law that says if a person signs a petition more than once, all their signatures must be rejected.

November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

One week after voters rejected a sales tax increase to pay for light rail in Vancouver, the question of what happens next remains unclear. The C-Tran board indicated Tuesday it will tackle the issue in earnest during a retreat meeting in January. Read story

The 17th District state Senate race between incumbent Sen. Don Benton and Rep. Tim Probst will undergo a recount, Clark County elections officials announced Tuesday.

Benton, Stonier ahead in tight legislative races

The 17th District state Senate race between incumbent Sen. Don Benton and Rep. Tim Probst will undergo a recount, Clark County elections officials announced Tuesday.

November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Incumbent Don Benton once again pulled ahead of his Democratic rival, Tim Probst, in the too-close-to call 17th District Senate race, according to updated election results released Tuesday. Read story

Port of Portland’s Wyatt to speak at CREDC luncheon

November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Business

Bill Wyatt, the Port of Portland's executive director, will deliver the keynote address at a luncheon presented by the Columbia River Economic Development Council. The event is set to start at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Read story

About 46 local marijuana cases to be dismissed

November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

In response to a new law legalizing marijuana, Clark County prosecutors said Tuesday they will dismiss misdemeanor possession of marijuana cases against approximately 46 defendants. Read story

The Port of Vancouver is expanding its rail system from 16 miles to 44 miles of tracks.

Port of Vancouver’s budget $16M less than this year’s

The Port of Vancouver is expanding its rail system from 16 miles to 44 miles of tracks.

November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Business

The Port of Vancouver will head into 2013 with a slimmed-down spending plan but with expectations it will rope in more revenue to plow into infrastructure projects and jobs, thanks to a decision by its Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. Read story

Crews knock out Ridgefield house fire

November 12, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

A fire caused about $10,000 in damage to a Ridgefield area home Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Read story

Open house highlights I-5 bridge height, study results

November 12, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The results of a comprehensive analysis of various bridge heights for the replacement Interstate 5 bridge will be shared and discussed at a public open house Wednesday, in Vancouver. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Red Lion at the Quay, River Room, 100 Columbia… Read story

Tamara Scharfenkamp, executive director of the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, plays ball Friday with Kira, a 4-year old female terrier mix available for adoption, in November.

City installs acoustic screen after neighboring company uses air horn to reduce barking

Tamara Scharfenkamp, executive director of the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, plays ball Friday with Kira, a 4-year old female terrier mix available for adoption, in November.

November 12, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

In an effort to reduce the sounds of dogs barking and a nearby air horn activating, City of Washougal employees have installed an acoustic screen around part of the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society dog shelter. The cost of the Acoustifence screen, $3,500 plus delivery and tax, was paid from… Read story

School notes for Nov. 13, 2012

November 12, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

G.E.T. program enrollment open Parents wanting to save for college can open a Guaranteed Education Tuition account. The new enrollment year runs through May 2013. Read story

Liberty Middle School students climb on the anchor which was once a part of the SS Davy Crockett, a World War II Liberty ship. &quot;It's a community art piece,&quot; principal Marilyn Boerke said.

Anchor from a ‘Liberty ship’ will rest at Liberty Middle School

Liberty Middle School students climb on the anchor which was once a part of the SS Davy Crockett, a World War II Liberty ship. &quot;It's a community art piece,&quot; principal Marilyn Boerke said.

November 12, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Students, city officials and school administrators gathered to watch a piece of history come home Friday.A 4,500 pound anchor from a decommissioned World War II Liberty ship was unveiled at Liberty Middle School. It was an event several years in the making. "This is a very exciting day," said Liberty… Read story