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Runners start the 2013 Vancouver USA Marathon.

Try This: Lots of fun on the run

Runners start the 2013 Vancouver USA Marathon.

June 13, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Cheer on more than 3,000 runners as they take part in the Vancouver USA Marathon races. The full and half marathons are Sunday, with runners having seven hours to complete the course beginning and ending at Esther Short Park. The marathon will travel to Vancouver Lake, before heading back through… Read story

People paddle down Lake River to the Columbia River during the Big Paddle event and learn about historic, cultural and environmental sites along the way in 2012.

Try This: Paddle up for water events

People paddle down Lake River to the Columbia River during the Big Paddle event and learn about historic, cultural and environmental sites along the way in 2012.

June 6, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Ridgefield's Big Paddle invites the community to explore the water and wildlife by kayak, paddleboard or canoe during a two-hour adventure along Lake River. The event begins with a ceremony, a Chinook drumming and blessing, along with a scavenger hunt and information booths. Boat rentals are available at Ridgefield Kayak.When:… Read story

Pearson Field Education Center hosts Open Cockpit Day, where ages 8-17 are invited to a free airplane ride.

Try This: Learning takes flight at Open Cockpit Day

Pearson Field Education Center hosts Open Cockpit Day, where ages 8-17 are invited to a free airplane ride.

May 30, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Visitors old and young alike can explore historic airplanes on display during Open Cockpit Day. The Pearson Field Education Center will host many activities, including trying out the flight simulator lab and building a model glider. Those ages 8 through 17 have a chance to take a free airplane ride… Read story

A dancer photographed by Brian M.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Camas photographer explores ‘Indian Country’

A dancer photographed by Brian M.

May 30, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

When Brian M. Christopher and his family moved to Camas in 2005, he was surprised by the number of Native American names that mark Northwest geography. Yet, he said, you really had to search to find the layers of history beyond the names. Read story

1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry re-enactors march in formation during a soldiers bivouac demonstration at the Vancouver Barracks on May 27, 2013.

Try This: Holiday outings abound

1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry re-enactors march in formation during a soldiers bivouac demonstration at the Vancouver Barracks on May 27, 2013.

May 23, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Soldiers' Bivouac is among many options for getting out and about this weekend. Read story

Ryder Loftis operates an excavator with help from operator Curt Spragg at Dozer Day in 2011.

Try This: New digs for Dozer Day

Ryder Loftis operates an excavator with help from operator Curt Spragg at Dozer Day in 2011.

May 16, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Dozer Day is among many options for getting out and about this weekend. Read story

Elder Crow, from left, lead guitarist Ray Yurkewycz, lead singer Tyler Morgan, bassist Eric Fernandez and drummer Eddie Esparza.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Elder Crow strives for rock justice

Elder Crow, from left, lead guitarist Ray Yurkewycz, lead singer Tyler Morgan, bassist Eric Fernandez and drummer Eddie Esparza.

May 16, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Tyler Morgan considers his band, Elder Crow, "his baby." A guitarist who's played in local bands Lincoln's Beard and Cutback, Elder Crow marks Morgan's first time as a band frontman. Read story

Prairie High School ends its run of &quot;The Adventures of Robin Hood&quot; today.

Try This: Student musicals galore

Prairie High School ends its run of &quot;The Adventures of Robin Hood&quot; today.

May 9, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Tonight marks the final performances of four high school spring theater productions.Evergreen High School Theater Department presents "Urinetown: The Musical," a satirical musical set in a world where the government has placed a ban on private toilets. All restrooms are controlled by a single megacorporation, which charges the city's residents… Read story

Bits ‘n Pieces: Teen actor embraces ‘fancy’ role

May 2, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

For Skyview High School sophomore Hannah Wilson, remembering to be a young girl is the most challenging part of her performance. Read story

Fitness instructor Rachelle Wish, foreground center, leads a Zumba class at the Marshall Community Center.

Try this: Get moving at Marshall

Fitness instructor Rachelle Wish, foreground center, leads a Zumba class at the Marshall Community Center.

May 2, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Marshall Community Center will host a family fun day complete with a with movie screening, sports activities and music performances. There will be public swim sessions, a park cleanup at Marshall Park, along with hands-on activities from Zumba to pottery before the movie screening of "Frozen," rated PG, at… Read story