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Off Beat: Vancouver dancer crosses artistic paths with music’s masters

During his seven-year career in Europe, dancer Spenser Theberge followed in some famous footsteps. Not just performing on stages that had been graced by earlier generations of dancers. There were other...

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Morning Press: Kim, Kraft in 17th; Condit Dam, 5 years later; ‘Gig economy’...

What’s on tap for this week’s weather? Check our local weather coverage. In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the weekend: Kim, Kraft pitching to voters door to door Republican...

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Working in Clark County: Asadour ‘Ozz’ Demirjian, parts manager, Pro Caliber...

Asadour “Ozz” Demirjian’s love and enthusiasm for motor sports shines through in his pride of working with an ace staff at Pro Caliber. Having worked in the industry all his adult life, his passion is...

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Colorful safety reminder helps trick-or-treaters with allergies

Most little ghouls and goblins love filling their bags with sweet treats on Halloween. But for kids with food allergies, the holiday can be downright scary — even life threatening. That’s why the...

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Literal, figurative bridges key in 18th District race

Incumbent Liz Pike and challenger Kathy Gillespie offer voters a distinct choice in the race for the 18th Legislative District, Position 2, seat in the statehouse. When it comes to replacing the...

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Mice whistling ‘love songs’ not just so much flirting

An adorable discovery made with the leadership of a Washington State University Vancouver student could have real implications for the medical field. Elena Mahrt, a 29-year-old zoology doctorate...

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I-5 Bridge briefly closes for police activity

Both northbound and southbound of Interstate 5  were briefly blocked at the I-5 bridge this morning for a report of a person with a weapon. The incident was reported about 8:15 a.m., when a 911 caller...

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Deputies respond after report of dispute, gunshots in Barberton area

One man was detained Monday evening after an apparent argument between neighbors led to gunshots in the area between Northeast St. Johns Road and 119th Street in Clark County. Law enforcement was...

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Runaway 13-year-old girl found

The Vancouver Police Department said Monday night that a runaway 13-year-old girl was found safe and returned to her family. The girl, Sevelin Hernandez-Mendez, was last seen at her home early Sunday...

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Weather Eye: Mild, showery weather expected to dominate local forecast

There is some good news and bad news in the weather forecast this week. The good news is that the temperatures will be relatively mild, especially overnight, generally in the 50s and 60s. A huge area...

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Clark adds welding certification test

Clark College is now offering its welding students certification tests required for welding professionals doing code work in Washington. The tests, approved by the Washington Association of Building...

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Clark culinary program getting a new home

Construction of the Tod and Maxine McClaskey Culinary Institute at Clark College is on schedule for completion by fall 2017. When finished, it will open as the “premier cuisine and baking institute in...

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Cleveland cites experience; Gerhardt challenges her on I-5 Bridge, taxes

A first-term state senator who was one of the region’s biggest champions of the Columbia River Crossing project is facing a challenger who was pleased the project was killed. Sen. Annette Cleveland,...

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Harris faces challenger Hash for 17th District House seat

When longtime Republican state Sen. Don Benton announced he was retiring, state Rep. Paul Harris thought briefly about running to replace the senator. It was a fleeting thought, Harris said, and it...

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High marine toxin level cancels Twin Harbors clam dig

OLYMPIA — Elevated marine toxin levels have prompted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to cancel a razor clam dig scheduled to start Friday at Twin Harbors. State shellfish managers...

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Two Vancouver houses damaged in morning fires

Two Vancouver houses were damaged in blazes that firefighters said played out similarly Tuesday morning. Crews were first called to 7209 Indiana Street at about 1:30 a.m. and arriving firefighters saw...

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Four kids injured in Brush Prairie school bus crash

Four children were injured when a school bus went off the road in Brush Prairie Tuesday morning. The crash happened at Northeast 164th Street and 182nd Avenue around 7:30 a.m., Hockinson School...

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Local swimmers medal at meet

Green Meadows — Cody Mowery was the fastest overall swimmer in each event he participated in at the Kids Club for Fun and Fitness Swim Meet on Oct. 14. About 35 kids participated in the meet at Kids...

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Goats brought to new waterfront park, put to work

Washougal — The Port of Camas-Washougal has had some hungry visitors in recent days. Starting on Oct. 18, a herd of goats were brought to port property help deal with invasive species. The goats were...

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Lions, Habitat will team up to build homes

Father Blanchet Park — The Fort Vancouver Lions Club has teamed up with Evergreen Habitat Humanity to help build Humanity’s McKibbin Commons affordable housing development. The Lions will use the...

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