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Clark County News

SUV hits pickup in Washougal, flips

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A sport utility vehicle flipped when it crashed into a pickup parked in a Washougal neighborhood Friday night. No one was seriously injured. Read story

Damon Davenport, 13, is credited with rescuing an 18-month-old boy from the roof of an apartment at the Prairie View Apartments in Orchards on Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2012. The toddler's 2-year-old brother fell from the roof minutes earlier but was not seriously injured.

Parents are urged to secure windows

Damon Davenport, 13, is credited with rescuing an 18-month-old boy from the roof of an apartment at the Prairie View Apartments in Orchards on Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2012. The toddler's 2-year-old brother fell from the roof minutes earlier but was not seriously injured.

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Open windows can bring a breath of fresh air to homes in the summer months, but local health and safety officials are cautioning parents to beware of dangers they present to children. Read story

Facebook vote may help rehab homeless shelter

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church's winter hospitality overflow shelter is a finalist in a national contest to win a $10,000 makeover from Waverly. Read story

Clark County homeless council’s luncheon announced

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Eight Clark County citizens will be honored for their work to end homelessness during the 13th annual "Hope & Action" luncheon put on by the Council for the Homeless. Read story

Volunteers fry up sausages for the thousands of people who took advantage of the free breakfast sponsored by Fred Meyer on the opening day of the Clark County Fair.

Clark County Fair opens with sizzling start

Volunteers fry up sausages for the thousands of people who took advantage of the free breakfast sponsored by Fred Meyer on the opening day of the Clark County Fair.

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Nearly 15,000 people passed through the gates during the first three hours of the Clark County Fair on Friday, when admission was free. Read story

Washougal Mayor Sean Guard addresses the crowd gathered Friday morning for the 100th anniversary celebration of Pendleton Woolen Mills' existence in the city.

Pendleton mill woven into Washougal’s history

Washougal Mayor Sean Guard addresses the crowd gathered Friday morning for the 100th anniversary celebration of Pendleton Woolen Mills' existence in the city.

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

WASHOUGAL -- Over the years, the brass bell atop the brick machinery shop building at Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal has served as an alarm clock for workers who overslept and a reminder that lunchtime is almost over. On Friday morning, the bell served a ceremonial function, ringing in the… Read story

Notable librarian Eva Santee was the first woman named Clark County's &quot;First Citizen.&quot; A lifelong spinster, Santee was listed in the 1940 census as head of household of four other family members in a house that still stands in the Carter Park neighborhood.

1940 Census search online conjures up details of a life

Notable librarian Eva Santee was the first woman named Clark County's &quot;First Citizen.&quot; A lifelong spinster, Santee was listed in the 1940 census as head of household of four other family members in a house that still stands in the Carter Park neighborhood.

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

When records from the 1940 U.S. Census were made public April 2 on the Internet for the first time, excitement to find relatives soon turned to disappointment or frustration. The records were searchable only with the address of the record holder at the time of the census. Without an address,… Read story

Sheriff's deputies and security officers cordoned off a part of the Clark County Fairgrounds near the C-Tran gate this morning as they investigated reports of two suspicious packages.

UPDATE: Suspicious packages at fair not a threat

Sheriff's deputies and security officers cordoned off a part of the Clark County Fairgrounds near the C-Tran gate this morning as they investigated reports of two suspicious packages.

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A bomb scare temporarily closed one entrance to the Clark County Fair Friday morning, causing traffic to backup about a mile onto Interstate 5, official said. Read story

HUD wants homeowners to know about mortgage relief

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Vancouver -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has launched a public service announcement to educate homeowners about resources now available through the National Mortgage Servicing Settlement. Read story

Pacific Lifestyle Homes receives excellence award

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Vancouver -- Vancouver homebuilder Pacific Lifestyle Homes has been awarded the 2012 Building Excellence Award for the best new home in the $250,000 to $500,000 price range by the Building Industry Association of Clark County, according to a statement released by the homebuilding company. Read story