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Clark County Council approves increases to clean-water rates for first time since 2015
With only three members present, the Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved increases to annual clean-water fees — the first increase since 2015. |
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Clark County history: In July 1913, the Wild West came to Vancouver for one day only
Hollywood’s Wild West myth never fit Clark County. Setting aside Saturday night bar fights and a man stabbed to death in a saloon, our local history lists no reports of quick-draw shootouts on any county streets. Still, residents romanticized the West. Youths read dime novels about frontiersmen adventurers, like Buffalo Bill Cody. As Tinseltown emerged, young and old watched flickering cowboy movies in Vancouver theaters. |
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From the Newsroom: Looking forward to Dec. 3
We’re getting ready for GivingTuesday, which is coming up on Dec. 3. |
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Top Stories: Deputy shoots man in Camas; whooping cough outbreak; pumpkin paddling record
Friday was a nice break from the rain. What’s next?. Will we get more rain? Check out our local weather forecast before you head outside. |
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‘We’re just a target’: Pickleball players call for more security at Washougal court after theft
WASHOUGAL — The president of the Camas-Washougal Pickleball Club is calling for increased security measures at Wolfe Courts after a storage box containing a defibrillator and a variety of equipment was stolen in late October. |
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Everybody Has a Story: ‘The Traffic Whisperer’ a guide to safety
It was one of the most interesting, mesmerizing, action-packed displays of human interaction I had ever witnessed. One could call it organized chaos. |
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Washougal rail crossing project estimates jump as much as $20M
WASHOUGAL — Washougal city leaders are optimistic they will be able to fund the 32nd Street rail crossing project despite cost estimates coming in as much as $20 million higher than originally projected. |
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Gardening with Allen: Poinsettias can last for months
I see poinsettias in stores already. If I buy one now, will it last through until New Years? |
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Too many wild deer are roaming England’s forests. Can promoting venison to consumers help?
WINCHESTER, England (AP) — In the half-light of dusk, Martin Edwards surveys the shadows of the ancient woodland from a high seat and waits. He sits still, watching with his thermal camera. |
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Season of sales in full swing as retailers like Target aim to woo weary consumers
The moment political ads disappeared, retailers overtook the airwaves with their pitch to the masses: Holiday shopping season is here. |
