July 13, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life
On a recent summer afternoon, Marshall Park was full of kids climbing ladders, rocking on swings, hurtling down slides and traversing jungle gyms. Read story
July 13, 2019, 6:04am Clark County Life
In October 1941, my father made a trip from our home in Omaha, Neb., to Portland. He and a childhood friend had been buying cars for two brothers who owned car lots around the city. Cars sold for less in Nebraska than they did in Oregon, so the job of… Read story
July 13, 2019, 6:00am Community
Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington needs Long Term Care Ombudsman volunteers to advocate for the rights of residents in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen work with residents, families, operators and facility staff to meet the needs and concerns of those who live there and promote a better… Read story
July 13, 2019, 6:00am Community
Airman Maxwell Smith, a 2018 graduate of Mountain View High School, serves aboard the service’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford in Norfolk, Va. Smith is responsible for operating the weapons elevators and maintenance on the elevators on the 1,106-foot-long warship. Read story
July 13, 2019, 5:57am Community
The national nonprofit organization Neighborhoods USA recognized the city of Vancouver’s Traffic Calming Program with a Best Neighborhood Program Award. The city received the award during a ceremony at the 44th annual NUSA Conference in May. It also tied for second place in the Social Revitalization/Neighborliness category. Vancouver’s Traffic Calming… Read story
July 13, 2019, 5:57am Community
Meals on Wheels People, the Portland-based nonprofit group that serves seniors in Portland and Southwest Washington, was selected by Bank of America for a Neighborhood Builder grant. The grant has been awarded to organizations in the Portland metro area for the last 15 years, but it’s the first time it’s… Read story
July 13, 2019, 5:57am Community
Abi Harrington and Ellen Schroeder worked the Furry Friends table at a Storm City Roller Derby match earlier this year, bringing in $107 from the sale of merchandise and donations for the nonprofit group. The organization also received some help from Allison Loncar and her class at Minnehaha Elementary School… Read story
July 13, 2019, 5:57am Community
The third annual Clark County Senior Heroes Award Luncheon recognized six individuals and two organizations who work with seniors around Clark County. Read story
July 13, 2019, 5:57am Community
Innovative Services NW received a $1,000 grant from the Re/Max Equity Group Foundation, the charitable arm of the local real estate agency. The grant will help the Vancouver-based nonprofit group in purchasing specialty therapy equipment for its Pediatric Therapy and Neurodevelopmental Center. The pediatric program offers speech, occupational, physical and… Read story
July 13, 2019, 5:49am Community
Skyview High School teacher Tori Sharpe was named grade 9-12 Educator of the Year by OnPoint Community Credit Union. Read story
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