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Donna Rae Williams, 51, makes a first appearance in court May 31 on a first-degree murder charge.

Defense unclear in hammer killing

Donna Rae Williams, 51, makes a first appearance in court May 31 on a first-degree murder charge.

June 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

When her husband punched her in the eye the night of May 13, Donna Rae Williams struck no counterblow that could be construed as self-defense, she told detectives. She said she sat on the floor, until he allowed her to stand, and then went to bed. Read story

What leads a woman to kill an abusive partner?

June 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Whether Donna Rae Williams is a domestic violence victim who killed out of fear for her life or a cold-blooded murderer will likely be determined inside a Clark County Superior courtroom. But what is clear about Williams is, when she allegedly struck and killed her husband Mark with a hammer… Read story

Rachel Collins picks up her daughter, 4-year-old Alexis, at Y's Care, the on-site child care program run by the YWCA Clark County. Y's care is affordable to low-income families and allows single moms, such as Collins, to work.

Y cares for kids at risk

Rachel Collins picks up her daughter, 4-year-old Alexis, at Y's Care, the on-site child care program run by the YWCA Clark County. Y's care is affordable to low-income families and allows single moms, such as Collins, to work.

June 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Children who've known hunger, fled domestic violence, lived on the street and suffered other hard knocks often reflect those formative experiences. Poor impulse control, raging emotions, or lack of social skills or empathy for others are common, according to Leah Reitz, who directs the child care program at the YWCA… Read story

A group that failed to collect enough signatures to force a vote on light rail filed a lawsuit Monday, challenging a state law that invalidated some of their signatures.

Council to debate proposed employee head tax for light rail

A group that failed to collect enough signatures to force a vote on light rail filed a lawsuit Monday, challenging a state law that invalidated some of their signatures.

June 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Residents and business owners will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed employee head tax to pay for operations and maintenance of light rail at today's Vancouver City Council meeting. Read story

Angie Landon works out with personal trainer Calvin Cosgrove at 24 Hour Fitness -- The Palms on Thursday.

Woman’s driven to regain ‘inner athlete,’ run marathon

Angie Landon works out with personal trainer Calvin Cosgrove at 24 Hour Fitness -- The Palms on Thursday.

June 9, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

At 380 pounds, Angie Landon was one of the least likely people to be standing at the starting line of the Max Muscle Vancouver Half Marathon. Read story

Service technicians for Southwest Office Systems Mariano Lopez, left, and Mitch Shepherd do office work.

Clark County at Work: Southwest Office Systems

Service technicians for Southwest Office Systems Mariano Lopez, left, and Mitch Shepherd do office work.

June 9, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Business name: Southwest Office Systems. Read story

Union's Clint Coulter is The Columbian's All-Region baseball player of the year.

All-Region baseball

Union's Clint Coulter is The Columbian's All-Region baseball player of the year.

June 9, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Union baseball player Clint Coulter figured he would not see too many pitches around the plate this season. Read story

Jayne: Don’t fret, Blazer fans; it could be worse

June 9, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

As far as traumatic weeks go for Northwest sports, this past one scored about an 8 on a scale of 10. Read story

Clark County business briefs

June 9, 2012, 5:00pm Business

People in business Read story

Weather Eye: Exciting downpours will eventually give way to summertime

June 9, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

And we sure have had some good downpours lately. At least Friday's thunderstorms were predicted -- always nice to see a forecast pan out. Read story