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Interfaith service on Thanksgiving Eve

November 20, 2024, 5:09am Churches & Religion Free

Everyone is invited to join the Interfaith Coalition of Southwest Washington for a Thanksgiving Eve service. Read story

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Facility Manager Alex Patterson, left, and Superintendent Tracy Fortmann, center, explore the refurbished Building 993 along with Sean Johnson of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The former U.S. Army barracks used to house as many as 180 soldiers. Now it houses the regional offices of two federal agencies: the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Fort Vancouver barracks’ $16.5M renovation preserves building’s historical appearance

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Facility Manager Alex Patterson, left, and Superintendent Tracy Fortmann, center, explore the refurbished Building 993 along with Sean Johnson of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The former U.S. Army barracks used to house as many as 180 soldiers. Now it houses the regional offices of two federal agencies: the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

November 14, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

A recently completed $16.5 million renovation of the 1907 “double infantry” barracks building on the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site retains its pleasingly vintage vibe. Read story

Bosco Farm Neighborhood Park needs volunteers

November 8, 2024, 8:14am Clark County News Free

A restoration planting project is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, the Veterans Day holiday, at Bosco Farm Neighborhood Park, 3601 N.E. 39th Street. Read story

Help set Clark County Fire District 3 priorities

November 7, 2024, 4:04pm Clark County News

Since voters approved a levy lid lift in August, Clark County Fire District 3 is looking forward to tackling many projects and needs. The public is invited to participate in the planning. Read story

Tri-Mountain Golf Course went up for auction, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is the only bidder. Clark County hopes to sell the 132-acre golf course as soon as January.

The Cowlitz Tribe is the only bidder for Tri-Mountain Golf Course near Ridgefield

Tri-Mountain Golf Course went up for auction, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is the only bidder. Clark County hopes to sell the 132-acre golf course as soon as January.

November 7, 2024, 1:47pm Business

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, which already owns and operates a hotel-and-casino complex in north Clark County, is looking to expand into the golf business. Read story

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Is Clark County ready for a post-election digital diet?

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November 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

It’s been especially important over the past few months — while voters have been preparing for profound Election Day decisions — to pay attention to news and information. Read story

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Northwest’s supply of sunlight is SAD in winter, ushering in depression for many

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November 2, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Hello darkness, my old friend. Daylight saving time shall end. Read story

Try recycling your leaves back into your landscape first. Take the rest to a Clark County location like H&amp;H Wood Recyclers, which will accept them with a free coupon you can print out.

Should you leave leaves? In the Northwest, there are much better options than bagging them for landfills

Try recycling your leaves back into your landscape first. Take the rest to a Clark County location like H&amp;H Wood Recyclers, which will accept them with a free coupon you can print out.

October 29, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Got leaves? Read story

Sculptor James Lee Hansen works on a sculpture called &ldquo;The Sky Skipper&rdquo; in 2017 at his home studio near Daybreak Park.

Cosmic questions: Clark County sculptor Hansen wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Sculptor James Lee Hansen works on a sculpture called &ldquo;The Sky Skipper&rdquo; in 2017 at his home studio near Daybreak Park.

October 26, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Strange bronze creatures and shiny abstract shapes roost on James and Jane Hansen’s rolling acreage. Smaller beings from the same imaginary kingdom live alongside the Hansens inside their vibrantly artistic home. Read story

The Shari&rsquo;s restaurant on Chkalov Drive in Vancouver&rsquo;s Cascade Park neighborhood is permanently closed.

Shari’s restaurant closures hit Vancouver locations, with just one left in Clark County

The Shari&rsquo;s restaurant on Chkalov Drive in Vancouver&rsquo;s Cascade Park neighborhood is permanently closed.

October 22, 2024, 2:39pm Business

The wave of Shari’s Cafe & Pies restaurant closures across Oregon appears to have shuttered a couple of Clark County locations, as well. As of Tuesday morning, the Shari’s at the corner of Northeast 117th Avenue and 76th Street appeared to be the only one still open here. Read story