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Clark County News

Average gasoline price nears $4 across Northwest

August 21, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Gasoline prices continue to climb across the Northwest, with the price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline now costing $3.97 a gallon in Vancouver and $3.98 in both Oregon and Washington, the AAA automobile club reported Tuesday. Read story

County developer program OK’d despite warnings

August 21, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A pilot program that aims to save developers money was approved Tuesday by Clark County commissioners, even after they heard from engineers who said they would not recommend it to developers. Read story

Sophie Albright, 8, uses chalk to trace around her friend, Chloe Schafer, 5, during the second annual Chalk the Walks, a project of the Joy Team. Top: Jay Morton, 24, a 2006 graduate of Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, works on a chalk drawing on an Uptown Village sidewalk.

Event encourages passers-by to chalk responsibly

Sophie Albright, 8, uses chalk to trace around her friend, Chloe Schafer, 5, during the second annual Chalk the Walks, a project of the Joy Team. Top: Jay Morton, 24, a 2006 graduate of Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, works on a chalk drawing on an Uptown Village sidewalk.

August 21, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The sidewalks in Uptown Village near Pop Culture sported cheery chalk artwork and inspirational messages Tuesday, thanks to Michele Larsen, the Joy Team and the Junior Joy Team. Read story

Festival opens with free, wine-free, student jazz show

August 21, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

There will be no wine at Thursday's opening event of the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival, but there will be plenty of jazz. Read story

Josh Gibson

Gibson embraces his new challenge

Josh Gibson

August 20, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

New Camas High School Athletic Director Josh Gibson is already making the rounds. The 35-year-old spent a few hours at football practice last week. On Monday, he visited with volleyball players, soccer athletes and golfers in the morning, before meeting cross country runners, swimmers and tennis players in the afternoon.… Read story

Jordan Downey lets the water drip down his face during a 98-degree day in Camas.

Striking while the gridiron is hot

Jordan Downey lets the water drip down his face during a 98-degree day in Camas.

August 20, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

It was a sweltering 98 degrees when the Camas Papermakers started throwing the football around Friday, at Cardon Field. "I think it's hotter than yesterday," said one of the players. "That turf is at least 15 degrees warmer," responded head coach Jon Eagle. It might be too early to do… Read story

Washougal approves public works review

August 20, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A review of Washougal public works operations will move forward, after a vote by the City Council. The 4-to-3 vote last night included "ayes" from Brent Boger, Paul Greenlee, Dave Shoemaker and Connie Jo Freeman. It authorized Mayor Sean Guard to sign a $45,335 professional services agreement with Science Applications… Read story

Concert to benefit Diabetes Association

August 20, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A 10-year-old Camas boy and his parents are teaming up with Camas Meadows Golf Club and Tommy O's Restaurants to present the next performance in the "Concerts for a Cause" series. Blake Bell, son of Brad and Dana Bell, has had type 1 diabetes for three years. A doctor identified… Read story

School Board discusses paying off Kerr property in Washougal

August 20, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Washougal School Board is considering paying off a loan early to save money on interest payments. In 2001, the district purchased the 30-acre Kerr Property as a future school site. It is located behind its office at Evergreen Way, and was purchased for $1.85 million through a loan at… Read story

City officials will sit down with BPA decision makers

August 20, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Camas city officials are one step closer to getting what they have been hoping for -- a face-to-face meeting with BPA decision makers. Last night City Administrator Lloyd Halverson announced that a meeting had been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 12 -- in Camas. BPA officials in attendance will be Bill… Read story