Local legislator to run against Sen. Murray

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Mon, 2010-02-08 09:33

VANCOUVER, Wash. - State Senator Don Benton, a Republican from Vancouver, will run for United States Senate - vying with six other Republicans to unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Patty Murray.

Benton, who has represented Clark County in Olympia since 1994, said he intends to run a "clean and lean" campaign.

"For the last three weeks," said Benton in a press release distributed to KATU, "I've been drawing on my statewide network of contacts established when I was State Republican Party chairman to start a terrific grassroots campaign."

Benton also has retained the consulting team behind Scott Brown's unexpected victory in Massachusetts.

Benton says he has never voted for a tax increase and will no "be beholden" to special-interest groups.

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VSAA students to perform original screenplay Feb. 19

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-02-05 12:44

Students in the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (VSAA) will perform an original screenplay co-written by VSAA teacher Anne Averre and student Sarah Eaton, called Storms and Scoundrels, beginning Feb. 19.

These performances are part of the annual PTSA Dinner Theatre, PTSA’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds go toward student and faculty grants, staff appreciation efforts, senior class activities and much more.

The play takes place in 16th century Havana, Cuba with an entertaining cast of characters. In keeping with the theme, dinner will include a Cuban-inspired menu.

Tickets can be purchased through mail order or online at www.vsaaptsa.org/dinner-theatre.

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You can no longer drop off controlled substances at east police precinct

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-02-04 09:04

Effective immediately, you will no longer be able to drop off controlled substances at the Vancouver Police Department’s East Precinct.

The East Precinct, at 520 S.E. 155th Ave., started accepting unwanted controlled substances in January 2009. Controlled substances include illegal drugs or prescription medications, such as pain killers and tranquilizers, but not every prescription is classified as a controlled substance.

“Due to recent staffing reductions, the Vancouver Police Department will be discontinuing the prescription med drop off program at East Precinct and will not have another VPD facility available to receive unwanted prescription drugs at this time,” said Kim Kapp, department spokeswoman.

Other law enforcement agencies in Clark County will continue accepting unwanted controlled substances, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the following locations:

  • Battle Ground Police Department, 507 S.W. First St.
  • Camas Police Department, 2100 N.E. Third Ave.
  • Clark County Sheriff West Precinct, 505 N.W. 179th St.
  • Clark County Sheriff Central Precinct, 11608 N.E.
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Woman victim of hit-and-run near Vancouver Mall

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-02-04 08:23

Vancouver, WA — A 24-year-old woman was struck by a car in a likely hit-and-run early Thursday near the Vancouver Mall.

According to The Columbian, firefighters from the Vancouver Fire Department found the woman near the intersection of N.E. 72nd Avenue and N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive shortly after the accident was reported at 1:18 a.m.

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Project Runway designer appears on AM Northwest

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-02-04 08:00

Local designer SethAaron Henderson was recently on AM Northwest.

Henderson, from Vancouver, is making a big mark in New York City on the hit reality show, Project Runway. 

You can watch Henderson and the other designers on Project Runway Thursday nights at 10 p.m. on Lifetime TV.

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Offer support to those in need Feb. 4

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-02-03 15:56

With a high percentage of people out of work in Clark County and related reports of hardship, Clark County Commissioner Steve Stuart is urging members of the community to bring donations of non-perishable food to the 2010 State of the County event Feb. 4.

The Salvation Army will have representatives on hand to collect donations and forward them to local food banks as people gather. The annual program is set for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Skyview High School. There is no charge to attend.

Stuart will deliver the State of the County address after the full Board of County Commissioners recognizes volunteers for extraordinary efforts in 2009. Without hundreds of volunteers helping to serve the public, difficult times would be even more difficult for many.

For those unable to attend, the program may be viewed later on Clark-Vancouver Television, Channels 21 and 23.

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Hey Tweeps -- Clark County Fire District 6 is now on Twitter

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-02-03 15:45

If you're into tweeting with your tweeps (that's the technical Twitter jargon), Clark County Fire District 6 is now tweeting.

The District will use Twitter to inform followers of emergency situations that are impacting the public as well as information on fire safety and prevention.

Follow Fire District 6 on Twitter.

Fire District 6 has also joined Facebook.

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Clark County Sheriff's Office to host Citizen Academy

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-02-03 08:22

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the 2010 Sheriff's Citizen Academy will begin March 3.

The academy is designed to give participants a general overview of the Sheriff's Office as well as the local law and justice system. A series of twelve consecutive classes will be held each Wednesday evening, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex (West Precinct), 505 NW 179th Street, near the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Topics will include patrol functions/specialty units, canine unit, drug task force, crime scene investigation, the court system, a jail tour, 911 center, the firing range and other presentations.

The academy is provided at no cost to attendees and is limited to 35 participants. All applicants are subject to a basic criminal history check. Interested citizens should submit an application which will consist of a letter of interest briefly describing the desire to attend, full name, address, date of birth, home and cell phone numbers and email address.

All letters of application must be received by Feb. 24.

Mail to:

Clark County Sheriff's Office
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Clark County Business Events in February

Submitted by Kathy Frisbie on Tue, 2010-02-02 08:22

February 4 from 3:30-5:30pm


State of the County for 2010 at Skyview High School


1300 NW 139th, Vancouver 


For more information call 360-397-2232.



 
February 6 from 3:00-5:00 pm


Train your Brain to Curb Your Cravings

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Recycle block foam for free Feb. 6

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2010-02-01 13:32

What's white, rigid and takes up a lot of space in garbage carts and landfills?

The answer: Block foam.

The solution: A free collection event for Clark County residents from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 6, at the Fisher's Landing Transit Center (3510 SE 164th Ave.).

Recycling block foam - Styrofoam™ - packaging from electronics and other purchases is a great way to save space in your garbage cart and in landfills. Free collection events make it easy. Another block foam collection event is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 6, in the Yellow 1 parking lot at Clark College, on the west side of Fort Vancouver Way.

Total Reclaim, a Portland recycling business, takes the collected foam, grinds it to powder, mixes and melts it with special additives, and churns out pellets that maintain the same quality as virgin plastic.

The free collection events can accept polystyrene and polypropylene block foam. The foam can be any color, but it must be clean and bagged or boxed. No plastic-wrapped yellow urethane foam, hot tub covers or packing peanuts can be accepted. Only Washington-licensed cars may participate.

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