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Clark County News

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

Cutting up of dock from tsunami proceeds smoothly

August 3, 2012, 5:00pm Business

After some initial glitches, work went smoothly Friday on cutting up the box-car-sized concrete dock that floated up on an Oregon beach after breaking loose from a Japanese fishing port during last year's tsunami. Read story

Vancouver residents Tyler Bacon, 10, left, and his brother Matthew Bacon, 13, cool off at Klineline Park on a hot day earlier this year.

Health officials reopen Klineline Pond

Vancouver residents Tyler Bacon, 10, left, and his brother Matthew Bacon, 13, cool off at Klineline Park on a hot day earlier this year.

August 2, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County Public Health officials lifted the swimming advisory at Klineline Pond this morning -- just in time for what's expected to be the hottest weekend of the year so far. Read story