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Rosalba Pitkin, right, counsels Julie Mercado, a second-year student at Clark College. Pitkin is an Aztec-Mexican who immigrated to the United States and has played a pivotal role on the State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. In her day job, she helps international students at Clark College adjust to the U.S.

The seeds of service bear fruit in new land

Rosalba Pitkin, right, counsels Julie Mercado, a second-year student at Clark College. Pitkin is an Aztec-Mexican who immigrated to the United States and has played a pivotal role on the State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. In her day job, she helps international students at Clark College adjust to the U.S.

August 18, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver resident Rosalba Pitkin learned the value of hard work, education and community service from her grandmother's example and wise words spoken in the language of the Aztecs. Read story

The start of major construction on the Columbia River Crossing is now set back to late 2014.

Obama: ‘We can’t wait’ on Columbia River Crossing

The start of major construction on the Columbia River Crossing is now set back to late 2014.

August 18, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

President Barack Obama on Saturday announced that the CRC will be expedited, though no new funding is promised. Read story

Political races

Press Talk: Political bets? No, no, no!

Political races

August 17, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

What are the odds ... ? And today, for your reading pleasure, I bring you another one: What are the odds in the presidential race? (On Sunday, I lay the odds out on our two county commission races.) Read story

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: U.S. Chess Federation honors Vancouver couple

August 17, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Rusty Miller isn't anywhere near the top ranked players in the U.S. Chess Federation, but that hasn't stopped him from supporting the game and group he loves. Read story

The fifth-annual Hoops on the River kicks off at 8:30 a.m.

Try This: Take a shot for Share

The fifth-annual Hoops on the River kicks off at 8:30 a.m.

August 17, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Cheer on the teams during the fifth annual Hoops on the River, the three-on-three basketball tournament that helps raise money for the nonprofit Share. Teams will be grouped by age and skill as they compete, with each game ending after 20 points or 20 minutes. There will also be a… Read story

Campaign trail: Sharon Wylie

August 17, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Sharon Wylie: State Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver, will host a "coffee and conversation" event from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Java House, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd. She is seeking re-election to her 49th District House seat and is challenged by Republican Debbie Peterson. Read story

Bank on Clark County promotes rainy day saving

August 17, 2012, 5:00pm Business

A coalition that includes social service providers and financial industry representatives has launched Bank on Clark County, an initiative intended to encourage saving by helping low-income households open savings accounts. Read story

Skyview's Jordan Berni started one game last year for the Storm and played in a handful of others.

Skyview preview: Berni now THE QB at Skyview

Skyview's Jordan Berni started one game last year for the Storm and played in a handful of others.

August 17, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The starting quarterback. Three words that can describe only one player on a football team. Jordan Berni has been a starting quarterback for Skyview, but he has not been THE starting quarterback. Read story

By the Numbers: Perfect games aren’t as common as 2012 indicates

August 17, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

When Felix Hernandez became the 23rd of 403,656 pitchers to throw a perfect game, well, it was rather unusual. Read story

Goddard School to open a second preschool Monday

August 17, 2012, 5:00pm Business

The Goddard School, a chain that specializes in early-childhood development, will open its second Clark County location Monday in Vancouver's Salmon Creek area, according to Michelle Solari, owner of the new school franchise. Read story