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Clark County News

Washington View: Dear legislators: It’s the economy, and changes must be made

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

Senate Minority Leader Mike Hewitt, right, R-Walla Walla, center, speaks with Sen. Joe Zarelli, R-Ridgefield, right, and Sen.

Local legislators focus on priorities for state

Senate Minority Leader Mike Hewitt, right, R-Walla Walla, center, speaks with Sen. Joe Zarelli, R-Ridgefield, right, and Sen.

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

Activists hope to cap corporate privileges

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

In July 2005, old docks are floated away from Marine Park after they were replaced.

Vancouver strikes a deal over contamination

In July 2005, old docks are floated away from Marine Park after they were replaced.

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

Peter Kritsch, the brother of slain park ranger Margaret Anderson, pictured on the poster at right, lights a candle in memory of his sister during an evening vigil for Anderson on Sunday in Eatonville, Wash. Anderson was killed by a gunman on Jan. 1 during a traffic stop where she worked at Mount Rainier National Park. Clark County Sheriff's Office Sgt.

Local deputy had role in Mount Rainier search

Peter Kritsch, the brother of slain park ranger Margaret Anderson, pictured on the poster at right, lights a candle in memory of his sister during an evening vigil for Anderson on Sunday in Eatonville, Wash. Anderson was killed by a gunman on Jan. 1 during a traffic stop where she worked at Mount Rainier National Park. Clark County Sheriff's Office Sgt.

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

American Medical Response, the private company that provides ambulance service to much of Clark County, is asking for two more minutes to get to a call, if another first responder arrives on scene first. In urban areas, AMR must be on scene within 7 minutes and 59 seconds 90 percent of the time, or faces fines under its contract.

Ambulance firm asks for more time to respond

American Medical Response, the private company that provides ambulance service to much of Clark County, is asking for two more minutes to get to a call, if another first responder arrives on scene first. In urban areas, AMR must be on scene within 7 minutes and 59 seconds 90 percent of the time, or faces fines under its contract.

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

Girls basketball: Fort Vancouver 44, Columbia River 30

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

Girls basketball: Camas 36, Heritage 35

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

Boys basketball: Camas 63, Heritage 60

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

Boys basketball: Mark Morris 74, Hockinson 56

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