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Foster dog Lulu gets gussied up for the dog parade by Madison Postles, 12, right, and her friend Gwyneth Hadfield, 11.

Dogs have their day in sun

Foster dog Lulu gets gussied up for the dog parade by Madison Postles, 12, right, and her friend Gwyneth Hadfield, 11.

August 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Sunday's visitors to Esther Short Park seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Read story

Elections 2012

GOP ahead on campaign contributions

Elections 2012

August 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

OLYMPIA -- Even accounting for their numerical superiority on the primary election ballot, Southwest Washington Republican legislative candidates are outpacing Democrats so far this year when it comes to campaign contributions. Read story

John Clark, a teenage lifeguard from Vancouver, was billed nearly $2,600 in medical fees after rescuing a 12-year-old in the surf at Rockaway Beach near Tillamook, Ore.

Young lifeguard’s heroism inspires gift

John Clark, a teenage lifeguard from Vancouver, was billed nearly $2,600 in medical fees after rescuing a 12-year-old in the surf at Rockaway Beach near Tillamook, Ore.

August 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

After rescuing a 12-year-old from the surf at Rockaway Beach near Tillamook, Ore., on July 1, only to face a $2,600 medical bill, lifeguard John Clark is getting a big "thank you" from some anonymous donors touched by his story of bravery and selflessness. Read story

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The power of protein and exercise

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August 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Most people grab for their water bottles after a tough workout. But personal trainers suggest also reaching for a protein snack. Read story

Vancouver-based Portco Packaging has seen its business grow over the past six years, its owner and managers say.

Clark County at Work: Portco Packaging

Vancouver-based Portco Packaging has seen its business grow over the past six years, its owner and managers say.

August 12, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Portco, a third-generation family business, provides high-end packaging solutions for the food, construction, agricultural and retail industries. The company's focus has broadened over the last decade to include printed, laminated films for both food and industrial packaging applications. Read story

Tires burn in woods near Clark County Fair

August 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

An illegal cooking fire in a wooded area near the fairgrounds ignited some old tires Sunday. The smoke was visible for miles. Read story

Check It Out: Backyard flora, fauna fascinates

August 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

One of the things I love most about living in a rural area is the chance to see a variety of wildlife. And this summer has brought many visitors to our yard. For several weeks now, a pair of mourning doves has dropped in during their daily journey. They usually… Read story

Strictly Business: Let’s put jobs picture in focus

August 11, 2012, 5:00pm Business

When you lose your job for the first time and you watch the career you thought you had vanish, it feels like nothing you've ever felt before. Read story

Sex offender update

August 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Two high-risk sex offenders known for targeting girls have recently changed their addresses, and another has registered with the sheriff's office as homeless in the Vancouver area. Read story

Weather Eye: Find a dark spot tonight to count the showering ‘shooting stars’

August 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The weekend weather is good for viewing the annual Perseid meteor shower, which will peak tonight. Even the moon is cooperating, showing up for the star party as a waning crescent moon. Read story