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Dianne Curtis, right, and her husband, Kyle (not pictured), wanted unique names for their two daughters, Gianna, 2, and Brooklynn, 6.

Newer states spawn unique names

Dianne Curtis, right, and her husband, Kyle (not pictured), wanted unique names for their two daughters, Gianna, 2, and Brooklynn, 6.

March 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

When Washougal residents Kyle and Dianna Curtis had their first daughter, Brooklynn, they wanted to give her a unique name that would epitomize her personality. Read story

The Connecting Washington Task Force notes that the number of vehicle miles traveled each year in Washington is projected to reach 60 billion by 2020; annual freight volumes are expected to triple by 2035.

Highway 520 bridge provides little insight to CRC officials

The Connecting Washington Task Force notes that the number of vehicle miles traveled each year in Washington is projected to reach 60 billion by 2020; annual freight volumes are expected to triple by 2035.

March 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

When tolling begins on the Interstate 5 Bridge, at least some drivers will head for Interstate 205 -- opting to tack a few more miles onto their commute rather than pay the extra charge to get to work. That's a given. Read story

Macaroni Grill operator files for bankruptcy

March 12, 2012, 5:00pm Business

VancouverThe Vancouver-based operator of Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurants in the Portland area, as well as the Seattle and San Francisco areas, has filed for bankruptcy, the Portland Business Journal reported Monday. Read story

Auditor plans annual Pre-St. Paddy’s Day party

March 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Committee to Re-Elect Greg Kimsey will be hosting its 13th annual Pre-St. Paddy's Day event 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Club Green Meadows, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave. Read story

An Alaska Airlines plane flies past Mount St. Helens. Alaska Airlines wants federal approval to launch nonstop service from Portland to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.

Alaska Airlines seeks Portland-D.C. link

An Alaska Airlines plane flies past Mount St. Helens. Alaska Airlines wants federal approval to launch nonstop service from Portland to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.

March 12, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Alaska Airlines on Monday applied for federal approval to offer nonstop service between Portland International Airport and Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., as well as from San Diego to Reagan National. The airline also lined up heavy-hitter support from members of the Washington and Oregon congressional delegations and launched… Read story

Boeing is one of Washington's largest employers.

World Trade Organization upholds ruling on illegal Boeing aid

Boeing is one of Washington's largest employers.

March 11, 2012, 5:00pm Business

GENEVA -- Boeing subsidies from the United States and individual states damaged rival Airbus by more than $5.3 billion, World Trade Organization judges said Monday as they upheld an earlier ruling and agreed with Airbus the harm was well above that amount, though the panel didn't name a figure.The WTO's… Read story

Nautilus, the Vancouver-based maker of fitness equipment, reported a profit of roughly $3.2 million for the three-month period ended Dec.

Strong 4Q helps Nautilus to profitable 2011

Nautilus, the Vancouver-based maker of fitness equipment, reported a profit of roughly $3.2 million for the three-month period ended Dec.

March 11, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Bolstered by new and revamped fitness products, Nautilus Inc. on Monday vaulted into territory that has long eluded it: profitability. Read story

UPDATE: Sheriff’s office recommends no criminal charges in hazing incidents

March 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff's Office recommends that no criminal charges be filed against members of the Heritage High School varsity baseball team involved in a Friday hazing incident. Read story

Driver cited for suspected DUI, speeding on Lewisville Highway

March 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was cited on suspicion of DUI and speeding after he nearly hit a Clark County Sheriff's Office deputy's vehicle on state Highway 503 late Sunday, officials said. Read story

Most commented stories on Columbian.com last week

March 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Fireworks and the latest CRC developments dominated discussion last week Read story