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Union Ridge Elementary students gather Gee Creek to release the young salmon they raised in their classroom tank.

Union Ridge students get ‘Salmon in the Classroom’

Union Ridge Elementary students gather Gee Creek to release the young salmon they raised in their classroom tank.

January 15, 2022, 5:53am Community

On a cold December morning just before the start of winter break, a group of about 30 second graders from Union Ridge Elementary School clambered along the rocky banks of Gee Creek in Ridgefield’s Abrams Park and watched their teachers release a group of salmon fingerlings. Read story

Great-great-grandmother Virginia Swanger, 90, holds Jacob, 2 months, with mother Eve, 20, grandfather Geoff, 45, and great-grandfather Jim, 67, standing behind them.

Five Generations: Swanger family

Great-great-grandmother Virginia Swanger, 90, holds Jacob, 2 months, with mother Eve, 20, grandfather Geoff, 45, and great-grandfather Jim, 67, standing behind them.

January 15, 2022, 5:53am Community

Five generations of the Swanger family gathered together recently at Virginia Swanger’s home. Virginia Swanger is seen here holding her great-great-grandson, Jacob Taylor. From right are Jim Swanger, great-grandfather; Geoff Swanger, grandfather; and mother Eve Taylor. Read story

In the service

January 15, 2022, 5:00am Community

Washougal native Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Gregory Lyall and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Marcus Herrera drill out fasteners on an F/A 18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron 2, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson on Jan. 7. Read story

Several businesses hosted special Giving Trees during the month of December to help support cats and kittens in local shelters as part of Furry Friends' annual Giving Tree charity event.

Furry Friends benefits from Giving Trees

Several businesses hosted special Giving Trees during the month of December to help support cats and kittens in local shelters as part of Furry Friends' annual Giving Tree charity event.

January 15, 2022, 5:00am Community

Several businesses hosted special Giving Trees during the month of December to help support cats and kittens in local shelters as part of Furry Friends’ annual Giving Tree charity event. Read story

You Can Help

January 9, 2022, 5:46am Community

Friends of Trees seeks volunteers to help with a community tree planting at 9 a.m. on Jan. 15. Read story

SALMON CREEK: Once again Skyview High School's animal-loving students came through with food, beds, clothes and toys for animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

Skyview students help animals

SALMON CREEK: Once again Skyview High School's animal-loving students came through with food, beds, clothes and toys for animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

January 9, 2022, 5:15am Community

Once again Skyview High School’s animal-loving students came through with food, beds, clothes and toys for animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. Read story

Clark County Realtors Foundation helps caregivers

January 9, 2022, 5:14am Community

The Clark County Realtors Foundation has awarded a grant to the Living with Dignity Program to help local adults receive caregiving services while continuing to live in their homes. Read story

WASHOUGAL: Local students illustrate their ideas for their futures through the Roots and Wings art project. One shoe represents their foundation and the other their goals.

‘Roots and Wings’ inspires Washougal kids

WASHOUGAL: Local students illustrate their ideas for their futures through the Roots and Wings art project. One shoe represents their foundation and the other their goals.

January 9, 2022, 5:14am Community

Jemtegaard Middle School eighth-grade art student Aubrey Timmons recognizes that playing softball is an important foundation in her life. She aspires to someday create and illustrate characters for Pixar Studios. Read story

Korey’s Joy Drive sets new record, honors late Vancouver city employee

January 9, 2022, 5:10am Community

More than 2,000 new toys and winter clothing items were collected for the seventh annual Korey’s Joy Drive, making it the most successful event yet since it began in 2015. Read story

DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER: Clark County Historical Museum wrapped up another year of innovation, growth, and success in 2021.

Clark County Historical Museum celebrates gains

DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER: Clark County Historical Museum wrapped up another year of innovation, growth, and success in 2021.

January 9, 2022, 5:10am Community

Clark County Historical Museum ended a successful 2021 with the news that it had helped to get a seventh local structure listed on the Clark County Heritage Register. Read story