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Herrera Beutler will not support ACA replacement bill

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, announced this morning she will not support House Republicans’ proposed Affordable Care Act replacement bill. “I remain steadfast in my commitment to repeal...

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Victims in east Vancouver double homicide ID’d

The victims in Sunday’s double homicide in east Vancouver have both been identified as Portland area men. Allen J. Collins, 37, died of gunshot wounds to the head and neck, and Jason D. Benton, 42,...

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Trial for triple-murder suspect pushed back to October

Brent Ward Luyster’s triple-murder and attempted jail escape trial — originally set to start April 17 — was pushed back this morning to Oct. 30 after the court determined the defense will not be ready...

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County offers free recycling events

Clark County – Clark County residents doing some spring cleaning can drop off a variety of recyclable items at free county-sponsored events that will be held in April and May. At the seven upcoming...

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District seeks salmon-friendly farmers

Clark County – Clark Conservation District is currently looking for local farmers interested in having their products certified as Salmon-Safe. The certification is a national program that’s meant to...

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Volunteers needed for Mount St. Helens hikes

Amboy – The Mount St. Helens Institute is preparing for another season at Mount St. Helens and is looking for volunteers. Volunteers help support guided hikes, school field trip programs, visitor...

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17th District legislators plan telephone event

Vancouver – Sen. Lynda Wilson, Reps. Paul Harris and Vicki Kraft, all Republicans representing east Vancouver’s 17th Legislative District in Olympia, will co-host a telephone town hall meeting at 7...

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Couve Clover Run opens Clark County’s busy running season

Once you start running this Sunday, you never really need to stop. Just don different decorations for each upcoming outing as you keep going and going. For the March 26 Couve Clover Run, o’ course,...

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Grant House: Good food in historic setting

Why: If you have lived in Clark County for some time, then it is likely that you are familiar with The Grant House on Officers Row in the Fort Vancouver National Site. However, if you are new to the...

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Food & Drink: Catching up with ‘beer tutor’ Michael Perozzo of Brewcouver

Lucky Lager has been gone from downtown Vancouver for decades, but in recent years something wonderful has bubbled up in the county: a thriving beer scene. Lagers, pilsners, ales, browns, IPAs, sours...

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Stand-up series comes to Ridgefield’s Old Liberty Theater

How far would you go for a good laugh? To some comedy club or theater in Portland? A weekend flight to Vegas (and, boy, are your arms tired)? Stop flapping. You don’t need to go that far. Starting...

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Earlier crashes, rain snarl morning commute

Several crashes didn’t help the already congested commute this morning in Clark County. Traffic on Interstate 5, Interstate 205 and state Highway 14 is stop-and-go in some spots as the arterials are...

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Heroes Breakfast honors ordinary, extraordinary people

Of the men and women honored Friday at the annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast, nearly all of them had the same claim: I am not a hero; I just did what anyone would do. The event is in its 20...

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CREDC official, Camas senior win Marshall leadership awards

Max Ault is the 2017 recipient of the General George C. Marshall Public Leadership Award while Sophie Muro, a Camas High School senior, is the Youth Leadership Award recipient. The Fort Vancouver...

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Suspect in multiple robberies makes first court appearance

“Give me all the money on the counter. Don’t say anything.” “Put your cash in a bag.” “Put all the cash from the drawer on counter now! Starting with 100s and 50s. No funny stuff.” That’s what...

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Small tornado causes damage in Orchards

A tornado with wind speeds estimated between 65 to 85 mph touched down in the Orchards area Friday afternoon, toppling a fence and downing tree branches. No injuries were reported. The National Weather...

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Washington representatives pledge to find solution

One of the votes House leaders were unable to secure Friday was U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, who announced she could not support the American Health Care Act Thursday over concerns about the impact...

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Evergreen launches facilities survey

Vancouver – Evergreen Public Schools announced Friday that it is launching a survey on the condition of its schools. The survey will give residents in the district a chance to comment on the condition...

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Studded snow tires must be off by Friday

Olympia – The Washington Department of Transportation is notifying drivers to remove their studded snow tires. State law requires snow tires to be removed by the end of the day Friday. As of April 1,...

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WSU Vancouver invites prospective students

Vancouver – Washington State University Vancouver will host a preview day featuring the school’s offerings at 1 p.m. April 1. The seminar will provide a campus overview, admission requirements and...

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