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January 4, 2020, 6:02am Community

Volunteer Connections/RSVP promotes volunteer opportunities. To see all the available opportunities, visit hsc-wa.org/volunteer-connections or call 360-735-3683. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: New day for reader stories

January 4, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Life

It’s the end of an era, “Everybody Has a Story” readers. But don’t despair, because it’s the beginning of an even better one. Read story

HAZEL DELL: Seven people recently graduated from the WSU Clark County Master Food Preserver program.

7 graduate from WSU Clark County Master Food Preserver program

HAZEL DELL: Seven people recently graduated from the WSU Clark County Master Food Preserver program.

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

Seven people recently graduated from the Washington State University Clark County Master Food Preserver program, a volunteer program that trains people to work with the community on food preservation and safety. The group completed seven classes, devoting more than 50 hours between Oct. 4 and Nov. 15 on topics such… Read story

The Vancouver Bicycle Club recently held a group ride to raise awareness of a new state law that adds protections for cyclists and pedestrians sharing travel lanes with cars. Drivers are now required to slow down and give at least three feet of space, if not a whole lane, when passing bikes and walkers in the road. (Samuel Wilson/for The Columbian )

New state law requires drivers to move over for cyclists, pedestrians

The Vancouver Bicycle Club recently held a group ride to raise awareness of a new state law that adds protections for cyclists and pedestrians sharing travel lanes with cars. Drivers are now required to slow down and give at least three feet of space, if not a whole lane, when passing bikes and walkers in the road. (Samuel Wilson/for The Columbian )

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Life

As of the new year, Washington cyclists and pedestrians should be enjoying a less-crowded, less-vulnerable feeling when forced to share public roadways with motor vehicles. A new state law that took effect Jan. 1 mandates that motorists passing cyclists or pedestrians in the road must give them at least 3… Read story

RIDGEFIELD: The Oregon Coast Aquarium displayed tables of &quot;biofacts&quot; during their visit to South Ridge Elementary School.

Ridgefield elementary students get visit, presentation from Oregon Coast Aquarium staff

RIDGEFIELD: The Oregon Coast Aquarium displayed tables of &quot;biofacts&quot; during their visit to South Ridge Elementary School.

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

Students at South Ridge Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about the Oregon Coast Aquarium without the travel. Staff from the Newport, Ore.-based aquarium visited the school for a program called “Flippers, Fur and Fun,” to educate and entertain students about marine mammals. Staff showed videos of aquarium animals… Read story

Clark County Council awards $50,000 in grants to promote local history

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

The Clark County Council recently approved $50,000 in funding for eight projects. Recipients include: Venersborg School in Battle Ground, $14,000 for electrical upgrades; Columbia Dance Center in Vancouver, $9,100 for a “Nutcracker” production with Fort Vancouver themes; North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy, $1,339 for photo and postcard storage and… Read story

VANCOUVER: From left is Eric Anderson, director of the National Women&#039;s Coalition Against Violence &amp; Exploitation&#039;s Missing Children&#039;s Division; Robin Helm, NWCAVE&#039;s Director of Gift of Lift Bra program; Jacilyn Margeson, president of Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal; and Kay Vail, NWCAVE&#039;s director of Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness programs and services.

Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal donates $2,000 to fight human trafficking

VANCOUVER: From left is Eric Anderson, director of the National Women&#039;s Coalition Against Violence &amp; Exploitation&#039;s Missing Children&#039;s Division; Robin Helm, NWCAVE&#039;s Director of Gift of Lift Bra program; Jacilyn Margeson, president of Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal; and Kay Vail, NWCAVE&#039;s director of Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness programs and services.

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

The National Women’s Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation was presented with a $2,000 donation from Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal. The funds will help provide services through NWCAVE’s Missing Children’s Division and its efforts to fight human trafficking. Camas-based Soroptimist is a nonprofit organization that “improves the lives of women and… Read story

Camas-Washougal communities rally food for needy families

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

The Camas and Washougal communities helped collect more than 47,000 pounds of food for families in need during the Stuff the Bus effort, an annual drive by the Camas-Washougal Business Alliance. Camas brought in 25,180 pounds of food and Washougal brought in 21,900 pounds. According to a news release, the… Read story

Homeless families in Vancouver get visit from therapy pups

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

Volunteers from the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital pet therapy team — called Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams — visited Share Homestead, 4921 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., on Christmas Eve to “raise the spirits of children and families in need with the joy of animal-assisted therapy,” according to a news release. Read story

Cindy Hovind hugs Eugene Sakai during Sakai&#039;s coat drive in honor of his retirement from a 47-year dentistry career at Mount Vista Family Dental in Salmon Creek on Dec. 14. &quot;He&#039;s real giving and a happy person that is wonderful to have in the family,&quot; said Hovind. Many patients feel like friends to Sakai.

Vancouver dentist marks a life of service

Cindy Hovind hugs Eugene Sakai during Sakai&#039;s coat drive in honor of his retirement from a 47-year dentistry career at Mount Vista Family Dental in Salmon Creek on Dec. 14. &quot;He&#039;s real giving and a happy person that is wonderful to have in the family,&quot; said Hovind. Many patients feel like friends to Sakai.

December 28, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

Piled against a wall in a tiny office in Mount Vista Family Dental is the evidence, even if Eugene Sakai isn’t ready to make a ruling yet. Read story