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Clark County News

Barrett reports higher second-quarter profit

July 24, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Barrett Business Services Inc. on Tuesday reported a second-quarter profit of $3.7 million, or 53 cents per share. That's compared to a profit of $3.4 million, or 34 cents per share, in the April-to-June period in 2011. Read story

Sophia Hansen (left) and Rachel Greene played their violas at the Camas Farmer's Market last Wednesday to raise money for the Humane Society of Southwest Washington.

Violas for a cause

Sophia Hansen (left) and Rachel Greene played their violas at the Camas Farmer's Market last Wednesday to raise money for the Humane Society of Southwest Washington.

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Two Camas girls are teaming up to raise money for charity by playing their violas. Sophia Hansen and Rachel Greene played several duets at last week's Farmer's Market in downtown Camas, in an effort to raise money for the Humane Society. At the end of the day, the "dueling violas"… Read story

Clark County added a net 800 jobs in the 12 months through June

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Clark County's economy remained slow in June but 'moving in the right direction,' economist says Read story

Washougal explores option to outsource public works

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The potential outsourcing of public works responsibilities in Washougal has attracted some skepticism, regarding whether any potential cost savings would be worth it. The city is looking at a private/public partnership for operation, maintenance and management of water, wastewater and storm water utilities and possibly facility upgrades of the wastewater… Read story

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Kelsey Lynch, of Washougal, graduated from Washington State University, in Pullman, in May. This month, she traveled to South Africa, to begin cultural and language training with the Peace Corps. Lynch, a 2008 Camas High School graduate, plans to teach science and HIV/AIDS prevention.

Local grad joins the Peace Corps

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Kelsey Lynch, of Washougal, graduated from Washington State University, in Pullman, in May. This month, she traveled to South Africa, to begin cultural and language training with the Peace Corps. Lynch, a 2008 Camas High School graduate, plans to teach science and HIV/AIDS prevention.

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A former Camas High School varsity swimmer is now making a difference with the Peace Corps in South Africa. Kelsey Lynch, 22, recently left Washougal to begin pre-service training as a volunteer science teacher. After graduating from eight weeks of cultural and language training, she will begin teaching science to… Read story

Crews, the dog owner and the dog were attached to a rope system, so they could walk up the mountain.

Dog rescued after falling 250 feet down slope

Crews, the dog owner and the dog were attached to a rope system, so they could walk up the mountain.

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A dog was rescued Monday morning from a fall down a 250-foot embankment in the Mount St. Helens area. Read story

The 2012 AMA Washougal National featured a ton of action on the dirt and in the air Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park.

Fans pack the hills at Washougal MX Park for annual AMA National

The 2012 AMA Washougal National featured a ton of action on the dirt and in the air Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park.

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The world's fastest motorcycle riders were gaining altitude under blue skies during the 2012 AMA Washougal National Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park. With six professional races to watch in one day, the estimated 20,000-plus fans in attendance got their money's worth. Justin Barcia, Ryan Dungey and Ashley Fiolek sliced through… Read story

More than 1,000 runners and walkers participated in the 2012 Fit Right Northwest Half Marathon and 4-miler around Lacamas and Round lakes Sunday, in Camas.

Community support is strong at Lacamas Lake half marathon

More than 1,000 runners and walkers participated in the 2012 Fit Right Northwest Half Marathon and 4-miler around Lacamas and Round lakes Sunday, in Camas.

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A total of 1,066 runners and walkers crossed the finish line at Cardon Field Sunday after circling Lacamas Lake, Round Lake and the Camas High School track at the Fit Right Northwest Half Marathon. Trevor Palmer, a 28-year-old from Medford, Ore., captured first place out of 525 finishers with a… Read story

Burgerville adds live music to its menu

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Camas Burgerville is now offering free live music every Saturday through Sept. 1. The "Summer Songwriter's Showcase" continues this week with Vagabond Tramp, playing "He and She Americana" style music. Read story

Todd Coleman, the Port of Vancouver's executive director, will receive an annual salary of $191,243 after port commissioners approved a pay raise Tuesday.

Port of Vancouver commissioners approve salary for new executive director

Todd Coleman, the Port of Vancouver's executive director, will receive an annual salary of $191,243 after port commissioners approved a pay raise Tuesday.

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Business

The Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved an annual salary of $186,524 for the port's new executive director, Todd Coleman. Read story