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Clark County News

Cemetery audit determines 41 plots are undocumented

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County Cemetery District 4, which maintains three cemeteries in the Amboy area, could do a little better with its bookkeeping, according to the Washington State Auditor's Office. The auditor's office found that the district had little or no ownership documentation for 41 plots in its cemeteries during an accountability… Read story

Feedback sought on Columbia sediment plan

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Portland -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality wants to hear citizens' comments on a proposed plan to put dredged Columbia River sediment on Portland's West Hayden Island. Read story

Drive to benefit clients of Children’s Center

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Two local businesses are partnering with the nonprofit Children's Center to collect personal hygiene items and food for families. Read story

Volcanic monument upgrades topic of forum

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument will host a community meeting in Vancouver next week to highlight recent investments and future plans at the site. Read story

Waterford plans name change, autumn festival

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Business

Waterford at Fairway Village is changing its name to Touchmark at Fairway Village. Read story

City council weighs outlawing tobacco in parks

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

A proposed ordinance could snuff out smoking and the use of all tobacco products in Vancouver parks. Vancouver parks already have voluntary no-smoking zones in some parks, particularly around playgrounds; the ordinance would totally prohibit cigarettes, chew, smokeless cigarettes and any other tobacco products. Read story

Talking Points: Buy stock in the Packers

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking: Green Bay Packers, Chicago Marathon Read story

A drawing of a biomass plant that Clark County would like to build in downtown Vancouver, at the corner of West 11th and Harney streets.

Council’s surprise move may scuttle biomass plant plans

A drawing of a biomass plant that Clark County would like to build in downtown Vancouver, at the corner of West 11th and Harney streets.

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

In a surprise move Monday evening, the Vancouver City Council made a decision that places the future of Clark County's proposed downtown biomass plant in jeopardy. The council unanimously agreed to an immediate six-month emergency moratorium on development in the downtown zone where the county and its private partner, Schneider… Read story

Vancouver teachers’ union, BIA pull Travis endorsements

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Vancouver teachers' union and the political action arm of a local industry association have pulled endorsements for a school board candidate. And, a spokeswoman for the Building Industry Association of Clark County said the group vows to do a much better job of scrutinizing candidates who seek its support… Read story

A Vancouver School District School bus makes its way across Salmon Creek along NW 36th Ave. Tuesday March 1, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington.

Districts consider placing cameras on buses to catch illegal passers

A Vancouver School District School bus makes its way across Salmon Creek along NW 36th Ave. Tuesday March 1, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington.

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

OLYMPIA -- Clark County school districts are considering installing video surveillance on school buses in hopes of keeping kids safe and catching unsafe drivers. A law passed in the 2011 legislative session allowed school districts to voluntarily install video cameras on buses, making it easier to catch drivers neglecting school… Read story