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Clark County News

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Psychology of imperfect jewelry

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Shannon Miranda likes to add a touch of psychology to her art. The 43-year-old Vancouver jeweler, who has a master's degree in experimental psychology, tries to make a point with her work that imperfections can actually make something -- whether that be a necklace or a person -- more beautiful,… Read story

It's so hard to resist stuffed eggs.

A guide to foods that benefit the body

It's so hard to resist stuffed eggs.

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

There's no question that maintaining a nutritious diet can help keep your body healthy. But when it comes to which foods can specifically benefit which body parts, science remains surprisingly sketchy. For all the hype about the health benefits of, say, antioxidants and probiotics, a scan of the scientific literature… Read story

Off Beat: Biplane visit to Pearson reminds of Northwest’s aviation roots

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

When a restored Boeing 40C biplane recently made its first visit to Vancouver's Pearson Field in 83 years, it was a reminder of commercial aviation's deep Northwest roots. And in a bit of happenstance, an exhibit at the adjoining Pearson Air Museum shows how Boeing also was an early leader… Read story

Talking Points: Washington’s o-fer

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking: Washington's nearly winless weekend Read story

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Ernie and Rose Warwick walk hand-in-hand into the old Venersborg School House before playing a set with the rest of the group during Homestead Days on Sunday.

Homestead Day a truly old-school celebration

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Ernie and Rose Warwick walk hand-in-hand into the old Venersborg School House before playing a set with the rest of the group during Homestead Days on Sunday.

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Selecting from a collection of soaps displayed inside Venersborg School House, Battle Ground resident Kristina Salmi Klotz held out a bar that smells like bacon. The scent was not intentional, Klotz said. Read story

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler said Monday she remains unsold on the Columbia River Crossing.The freshman Republican told The Columbian's editorial board a vote on light rail would give her a better idea of local support for the $3.5 billion highway, light rail and bridge project.

Traffic uncertainties fail to halt CRC process

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler said Monday she remains unsold on the Columbia River Crossing.The freshman Republican told The Columbian's editorial board a vote on light rail would give her a better idea of local support for the $3.5 billion highway, light rail and bridge project.

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Columbia River Crossing planners made several key changes to the project's environmental plans before sending them to federal authorities last week, but opted to wait on at least one other matter -- updating traffic forecasts that remain overinflated. The numbers used in the CRC's sprawling Final Environmental Impact Statement don't… Read story

Patrons walk inside and past the Living Hope Church inside the Westfield Vancouver mall on Sunday May 23, 2010. Living Hope Church is struggling to meet the deadline to raise $5 million to buy the former Kmart building at 2711 N.E.

Living Hope Church short $1M fundraising goal as deadline nears

Patrons walk inside and past the Living Hope Church inside the Westfield Vancouver mall on Sunday May 23, 2010. Living Hope Church is struggling to meet the deadline to raise $5 million to buy the former Kmart building at 2711 N.E.

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Faith, according to the Rev. John Bishop, is what you have when you believe in something but cannot see it. Faith is what Bishop is relying upon as his church heads toward a final Oct. 20 deadline to raise $5 million. Read story

Breast cancer survivor Nell Perdue, center, then 39, of Vancouver reaches skyward as she cheers at the start of the 5K walk during the Race for the Cure in downtown Portland in 2011.

Local survivor leaves cancer in the dust

Breast cancer survivor Nell Perdue, center, then 39, of Vancouver reaches skyward as she cheers at the start of the 5K walk during the Race for the Cure in downtown Portland in 2011.

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver resident Nell Perdue had none of the risk factors associated with breast cancer. She was younger than 40, had borne a child naturally, breast-fed the baby and had no family history of the disease. Nonetheless, at age 24, Perdue was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her treatment entailed a lumpectomy,… Read story

Reese Holland, 18, works part-time at Frito-Lay.

STEM program links high schoolers, local companies

Reese Holland, 18, works part-time at Frito-Lay.

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Business

It's easy to imagine a future in which Reese Holland lands a job with either a high-flying software company or a manufacturing giant. Yes, the economy remains weak with little improvement on the horizon. Read story

Seven escape serious injury after collision sends SUV onto its top

September 18, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Seven people escaped serious injury after two vehicles collided and one ended on its top on Interstate 5 Sunday morning. Read story