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Spokane-based Sterling announces 2Q net income

July 26, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Sterling Financial Corp., which this year acquired the former First Independent Bank, reported Thursday a net income of $320.9 million, or $5.13 per diluted share, for its second quarter ending June 30. That income included a $288.8 million release of a set-aside, called a deferred tax asset valuation allowance. The… Read story

The Plaid Pantry at the corner of Sixth and Washington streets in Vancouver has issued the second-highest total of winning jackpot tickets, according to Washington's Lottery, which this week released a list of the six luckiest stores in the state.

Plaid Pantry among state’s luckiest lottery stores

The Plaid Pantry at the corner of Sixth and Washington streets in Vancouver has issued the second-highest total of winning jackpot tickets, according to Washington's Lottery, which this week released a list of the six luckiest stores in the state.

July 26, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Nine tickets won jackpots in the past 30 years Read story

Former Democratic U.S.

McKenna, Inslee to debate in Clark County next month

Former Democratic U.S.

July 25, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Gubernatorial candidates Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna plan to participate in a debate in Clark County on the evening of Aug. 29. Read story

A screen displays the the micro-blogging site Twitter in London today. Twitter says that people may have trouble accessing its site.

Twitter: Data center problems caused outage

A screen displays the the micro-blogging site Twitter in London today. Twitter says that people may have trouble accessing its site.

July 25, 2012, 5:00pm Business

LONDON (AP) -- People across much of the planet briefly experienced problems accessing Twitter on Thursday, a day before the 2012 Olympic Games are expected to cause a spike in use of the micro-blogging site. Read story

KWRL finishes second at Babe Ruth state

July 25, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Babe Ruth baseball team of KWRL (Woodland-Ridgefield-La Center) lost to Twin-Cities (Chehalis-Centralia) 9-4 in the championship game of the 15-year-old Southern Washington state tournament on Wednesday at Castle Rock. Read story

Energy adviser: Energy Star homes save money, add comfort

July 25, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

If you are in the market for a new home, there's an easy way to ensure that you're buying one that won't waste energy. Read story

Rob Rosser
Gardeners love the stately summer iris, immortalized in the classic &quot;fleur de lis.&quot;

The Garden Life: Divide irises and conquer your garden

Rob Rosser
Gardeners love the stately summer iris, immortalized in the classic &quot;fleur de lis.&quot;

July 25, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Gardeners love the stately iris, immortalized in the classic "fleur de lis." The distinct shape of the flower is used in garden ornament all over the world. The Japanese and bearded irises are two of the most popular garden forms. After flowering, if the rhizomes have stopped producing abundant flowers… Read story

Leinq'ala Slaughter of Portland, center, practices with her dance group, Hula Halau He Makana O Aloha, in 2010 before taking the stage during the Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival.

Try this: Experience the islands

Leinq'ala Slaughter of Portland, center, practices with her dance group, Hula Halau He Makana O Aloha, in 2010 before taking the stage during the Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival.

July 25, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Ke Kukui Foundation is bringing the culture of Hawaii to downtown Vancouver with the annual Ho`ike & Hawaiian Festival. The day-long event will feature performances by hula dancers, Polynesian singers, native tribal dancers and Portland Taiko drummers. Arts, crafts and food vendors will fill the festival, and provide visitors… Read story

A double arbor is framed by laburnums at Bayview Farm &amp; Garden as shown near Langley, Va.

Feeling arbor ardor

A double arbor is framed by laburnums at Bayview Farm &amp; Garden as shown near Langley, Va.

July 25, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Few plants adorn arbors or trellises as beautifully as flowering vines. They also can enhance the landscape with fragrance, provide shade and screen unsightly views. Read story

Garden calendar

July 25, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

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