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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Associated Press

Obama pledges spending reforms
Updated Wednesday, January 7 | 8:43 a.m.
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama said Wednesday that reforming massive government entitlement programs — such as Social Security and Medicare — would be “a central part” of his effort to control federal spending.

File/The Columbian

Zarelli urges quick spending cuts
Updated Tuesday, January 6 | 8:06 p.m.
Sen. Joe Zarelli is pressing for quick action by the governor and the Legislature to trim current spending — including spending for ongoing programs — shortly after lawmakers convene next week.
Newcomers

Zachary Kaufman/The Columbian

Population influx slows
Updated Tuesday, January 6 | 2:30 p.m.
Clark County’s influx of newcomers slowed in 2008, but people kept moving here at a rate of more than 1,000 every month. Through the year, 12,655 people applied for a local driver’s license and turned in an out-of-county license at the same time, according to state figures released this week. The county’s population may now be above 428,800, according to a Columbian analysis of state and federal...
Mountain View's veteran pair

They have plenty of experience, the two of them. Playoff experience. State tournament experience.

Food and wine calendar Jan. 6

CLARK COUNTY WINEAround the Table: Tastings on second Thursdays. $15 for four to five wines and appetizers. 316 N.E. Dallas St., Camas. 360-834-0171 or aroundthetable@comcast.net.

Whatcom County declares flood emergency

Whatcom County has declared an emergency to help officials deal with flooded roads and mudslides caused by heavy rain. A spokesman at the county's emergency operation center with Bellingham,...

Gas prices up a bit in Vancouver area

Gasoline prices in the Vancouver area this week were up slightly from last week, with a gallon of unleaded regular selling for an average of $1.85 a gallon. That’s up 5 cents from last week, but down...

In our view Jan 7: Age Discrimination

Fifty-six years ago, if you told someone they were too old to do something, you probably got away with it. Nowadays, utter such a remark and you might get dragged to the woodshed for a reprimand from...

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