January 10, 2012, 12:00am Business
In 1992, Bill Clinton's campaign slogan was, "It's the economy, stupid." In 1993, Washington employers modified the slogan to, "It's the economy, don't kill it," and emblazoned it across a huge banner draped from the Association of Washington Business building near the state's Capitol Campus, where it could be seen… Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
While tax hikes, same-sex marriage and legalizing marijuana emerged as hot topics for state legislators convening in Olympia on Monday, Southwest Washington lawmakers also were abuzz about job creation, cutting government spending, and adequately funding education. Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
In the past two decades, a growing number of cities and towns have passed or attempted to pass ordinances to diminish the ability of corporations to override community decisions. Now, there may be a nascent effort toward that end in Vancouver. Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
The federal government and Kaiser have agreed to pay Vancouver $383,000 to reimburse the city for costs related to contaminated World War II debris buried near the Marine Park boat landing. Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
A local lawman was part of the manhunt for a murder suspect on Mount Rainier. Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
Faced with declining Medicare payments and a bad economy, American Medical Response, the private company that provides ambulance service to much of Clark County, is asking for more time to arrive at medical emergencies. Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
Fort Vancouver 44, Columbia River 30 -- Mar'Shay Moore scored 21 points and the Trappers built an early lead en route to the 3A Greater St. Helens League win. Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
Camas 36, Heritage 35 -- Sydney Allen scored 12 and Tatum Schroeder added 10 to lead the Papermamkers to the non-league victory. Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
Camas 63, Heritage 60 -- Trent Johnson scored 18 points as the Papermakers scored a nonleague road win. Read story
January 10, 2012, 12:00am Clark County News
Mark Morris 74, Hockinson 56 -- Rem Bakamus scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half, leading the Monarchs to the 2A Greater St. Helens League win. Read story