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Co-workers said they envied the ability of Cleve Thompson, who retired last week as Clark County's drug and alcohol program manager, to grasp the intricacies of funding and regulations as he won grants to pay for treatment for low-income and indigent people.

Key figure in county’s drug, alcohol program retires

Co-workers said they envied the ability of Cleve Thompson, who retired last week as Clark County's drug and alcohol program manager, to grasp the intricacies of funding and regulations as he won grants to pay for treatment for low-income and indigent people.

October 8, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

With retirement comes reflection, and Cleve Thompson, who retired last week as Clark County's drug and alcohol program manager, can look back on significant accomplishments. Read story

Law gains weapons against drugs ‘bath salts,’ ‘spice’

October 8, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

You can go into some of the glass pipe shops in Clark County and see folks buying colorful, mysterious little packets that are often labeled as incense or potpourri and sell for $10 or more. If those products were to include Spice, K-2, Ivory Wave, White Lightning, "plant food" and… Read story

Passengers wait to board a C-Tran bus at the Vancouver Mall Transit Center in April.

C-Tran lays out cuts if Prop. 1 fails

Passengers wait to board a C-Tran bus at the Vancouver Mall Transit Center in April.

October 8, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Not every public-transit-riding student at Washington State University's Vancouver campus has paid much attention to the Nov. 8 election -- despite Robert Chu's best efforts. Chu, who is visually impaired and can't drive himself, is a frequent rider of C-Tran's No. 19 route. That's the only line that directly serves… Read story

Protesters occupy Pioneer Square in downtown Portland in solidarity with the national protests against wall street bailouts and corporate greed on Thursday October 6, 2011.

Occupy Portland march to follow marathoners

Protesters occupy Pioneer Square in downtown Portland in solidarity with the national protests against wall street bailouts and corporate greed on Thursday October 6, 2011.

October 8, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

PORTLAND -- A bulletin on the website for the Occupy Portland demonstration announced plans for a Sunday afternoon march that will follow runners and walkers in the Portland Marathon from the Rose Quarter back into downtown. "We will march tomorrow," the bulletin said. "Not only us, but with the mayor's… Read story

Prep football: King’s Way 68, Oakville 6

October 7, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

King's Way defeated Oakville 68-6 in a game stopped at halftime due to the 8-man mercy rule. Read story

On the sidelines: Camas and Washougal keep rolling

October 7, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Washougal travels 156 miles and still wins its sixth game. Camas starts the running clock on Hudson's Bay. Read story

Prep football: Skyview routs Battle Ground

October 7, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

By the end, the Storm scored 11 touchdowns in a 76-0 victory over Battle Ground in a Class 4A Greater St. Helens League football game at Kiggins Bowl. Read story

PAL Fight Night showcases amateur, pro talent

October 7, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard will be the special guest on Saturday, and some of the region's top professional and amateur boxers will provide the action during the Vancouver PAL Fight Night boxing show. Read story

A class on retirement plans

October 7, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Good morning, class! Today's discussion will be about the various retirement plans workers in this country have. Basically there are two types of plans: pensions and 401(k)s. How do they differ? Yes, Noodles? Read story

Erik Runyan, owner of Erik Runyan Jewelers in downtown Vancouver, said the economy has created change at a rapid pace.

Clark County at work: Erik Runyan Jewelers Inc.

Erik Runyan, owner of Erik Runyan Jewelers in downtown Vancouver, said the economy has created change at a rapid pace.

October 7, 2011, 5:00pm Business

Custom design and loose diamonds dominate most of his current business, Erik Runyan said of his jewelry store, which has a wide-ranging inventory of precious metals and gemstones. The store has recently entered the estate and vintage jewelry business, both selling and restoring heirlooms.. Read story