Morning Press: Benton wins lawsuit; Vancouver schools audit; Mount St. Helens memories
Published: May 22, 2021, 6:02am
Share: Attorney Mark Conrad. from left, congratulates Don Benton as fellow attorney Evan Bariault supports Christopher Clifford after the jury ruled in their favor at the conclusion the lawsuit trial at the Clark County Courthouse on Thursday morning, May 20, 2021. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
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