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Clark County News

Rancor in Woodland as council members walk out of meeting

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

WOODLAND -- Relations between the City Council and lame duck Mayor Chuck Blum seem destined to remain rancorous until the end. Read story

Neighbor Chris Newbrook, right, and acting captain Tom Schmaltz with Fire District 6, left, comfort Sandra Scovil, center, as she watches firefighters battle a blaze at her home Friday December 9, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington.

Friday’s Felida fire caused by electrical failure, officials say

Neighbor Chris Newbrook, right, and acting captain Tom Schmaltz with Fire District 6, left, comfort Sandra Scovil, center, as she watches firefighters battle a blaze at her home Friday December 9, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington.

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Clark County Fire Marshal's Office determined that the fire that damaged a Felida home on Friday was accidental. Read story

Clark Public Utilities is giving electricity customers a credit on their April bill.

Clark Public Utilities raises water rates by 14 percent

Clark Public Utilities is giving electricity customers a credit on their April bill.

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Business

Residential customers of Clark Public Utilities will pay about 14 percent more for water under rates unanimously approved by the utility's three commissioners Tuesday. Read story

New year will bring new mayor for Battle Ground

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

For the first time in nearly four years, a Battle Ground council member other than Mike Ciraulo will soon run meetings and attend council functions as mayor. Read story

These meringue kisses are crunchy on the outside, with a slightly soft center.

Holiday bazaars offer abundance of sweet treats from moms throughout the decades

These meringue kisses are crunchy on the outside, with a slightly soft center.

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Bazaars are the best kind of holiday gatherings. These sweet events are a showcase of taste-tempting, time-tested favorites. One of note is United Methodist Women's annual Christmas Bazaar in Merced, Calif. That this church tradition is in its 81st year is impressive. What's more remarkable is that the grand dame… Read story

Metro area fared worse than others during recession

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Business

The Portland metropolitan area, including Clark County, fared worse during the Great Recession than the average for U.S. metropolitan areas, according to a recent report from the Portland Business Alliance. The region's per capita employment dropped by 8 percent, leaving 81,200 fewer people employed, a worse drop than the U.S.… Read story

Washington View: Boeing gives cash-strapped state some holiday cheer

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Business

There is a brighter side to Christmas this year, despite the weak economy and lawmakers bickering over how to patch the $2 billion hole in the state's budget. Read story

Daphne Grubb of Fruit Valley scrapes ice from her windshield as she get ready to go to work Monday December 12, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington. &quot;I hate it,&quot; said Grubb of the frost, which takes her about 10 minutes to prepare her car.

Weather Eye: December one of coldest ever, so far

Daphne Grubb of Fruit Valley scrapes ice from her windshield as she get ready to go to work Monday December 12, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington. &quot;I hate it,&quot; said Grubb of the frost, which takes her about 10 minutes to prepare her car.

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Cold and dry. That about sums it up so far this month and we can expect more of the same this week. OK, one small asterisk in that statement. It appears we may have a weather system later on Wednesday that may bring the greatest amount of rainfall so far… Read story

Boeing raises dividend 5 percent to 44 cents

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Boeing Co. is raising its dividend by 2 cents per share, to 44 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on March 2 to shareholders of record on Feb. 10. Boeing's previous quarterly dividend was 42 cents per share. Read story

WSA Juventus U-17 boys win in Vegas

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

A Washington Soccer Academy team recently won a significant tournament in Las Vegas. The WSA Juventus boys under-17 team did not give up a goal in going 5-0 to win its division at the Las Vegas Thanksgiving Classic, played Nov. 25-27. The tournament featured top teams from around the Western… Read story