February 9, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life
Just about every day, arborist Greg Richardson and his crew are out dealing with trees suffering damage from the same problem. Read story
February 9, 2019, 6:00am Community
Volunteer Connections/RSVP, a program of the Human Services Council, partners with area nonprofits, schools, and organizations to promote volunteer opportunities. To see all the available opportunities, visit hsc-wa.org/volunteer-connections or call 360-735-3690 to learn more. Read story
February 9, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life
I adored my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Seifert. She was in her twenties, had jet-black, medium-length bobbed hair, black-rimmed winged glasses and a delicate sweet smile. She connected with me in a way that no other teacher did and encouraged my writing and drawing. Read story
February 9, 2019, 5:57am Community
The Police Activities League of Vancouver received a $2,300 grant from Walmart on Grand Boulevard for the league’s mentoring program, Prospere. The school-based leadership development program aims to show teens what success looks like. The program members drive the curriculum, while league staffers facilitate monthly sessions with the support of… Read story
February 9, 2019, 5:57am Community
Image Elementary School hosted the most recent Harvest of the Month visit from Washington State University Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and Evergreen Public Schools’ Chartwells food service. The featured local harvest ingredient was kale. Approximately 650 students were served kale Caesar salad. The salad drew positive responses from… Read story
February 9, 2019, 5:57am Community
Usually on the first Friday of each month, Karen Moses’ fourth grade class at South Ridge Elementary School celebrates its First Friday Friendship Fiesta with a big potluck in the classroom. In December, students went to Highgate Senior Living Center to visit residents, instead. Prior to visiting, students wrote letters… Read story
February 9, 2019, 5:57am Community
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington received a $5,000 grant from the Patterson Foundation, which will be used to help pay for the clinic’s oral health program. The clinic provides dental services at its location at the Jim Parsley Center and in its mobile dental van at Clark County schools… Read story
February 9, 2019, 5:09am Community
Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School is energizing third- through fifth-grade students to read with the Battle of the Books. Read story
February 9, 2019, 5:08am Community
The Rotary Club of Three Creeks installed the club’s first Rotary Book Nook in an effort to promote literacy on the west side of north Clark County. Read story
February 9, 2019, 5:04am Community
Woodland Middle School sixth-graders worked as customer service representatives, store managers and CEOs when they attended JA BizTown, a simulated town developed by the Junior Achievement program. Read story