October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
October brings with it the change of seasons from summer to autumn. More often than not the days remain quite pleasant with warm afternoons that seem to be an extension of summer. For those of us with a penchant for seasonal flowering plants, many shrubs and vines that flowered earlier… Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Portland district office, which encompasses Clark County, set a new record in supporting loans in fiscal year 2012, the federal agency said this week. Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
A person asked me if I could prune back a hydrangea that has gotten too big. I told her that you cannot keep a large shrub small by pruning every year. If I cut it back, it will just grow to its pre-determined size each growing season. Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Leaves are changing and pumpkins are appearing on doorsteps around the country. As vibrant shades of orange fill the outdoors, they're also becoming increasingly popular inside. Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
New Approaches to Washington, a group advocating the legalization of recreational marijuana, will host a discussion at 7 p.m. Friday at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
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October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Blazers
Damian Lillard had 14 points and seven assists in his first NBA action, and the Portland Trail Blazers ran to a 93-75 victory over Los Angeles in a preseason game Wednesday night. Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
County commissioners on Wednesday instructed their attorney to draft a petition to the Washington Supreme Court, a strong indication commissioners will ask the state's highest court to weigh in on the county's preferred method of managing polluted runoff. Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Police arrested a 35-year-old woman after she allegedly set three fires in a two-hour period early Wednesday. Read story
October 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Skamania County's former auditor, accused of racking up questionable county expenses and shredding public documents, is expected to plead guilty on Oct. 24. Read story