![Frank de la Rosa looks out toward the five-acre backyard of the Washougal home he shares with his wife Carolyn. Frank, 79, a former double bass player for singers including Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, retired in 2003. "I play the piano at home just for myself, and I do a lot of reading," he said. "It's a different generation [of entertainers] now.](https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/0226_loc_Frank_de_la_Rosa_014-180x135-c-center.jpg)
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Frank de la Rosa's life story reads like a history lesson, including many familiar names in the music business. His career has taken him around the world, and he is quite content to reflect on the highlights from his home in Washougal. De la Rosa's love for music could be… Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Classroom studies of the faraway African country of Kenya were recently brought to life for a group of Washougal students.Gause Elementary School second-graders caught a glimpse into a vastly different culture thanks to a visit from Maasai Warrior and Elder, Sabore Ole Oyie, from the Ewaso Nyiro region of Kenya.… Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Those who support and those who oppose the Bonneville Power Administration’s I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project have a little longer than expected to submit their comments. In consideration of requests from the public, the Bonneville Power Administration extended the comment deadline from March 1 to noon Monday, March 25. BPA released… Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Announcements
Leadership development conference set The Southwest Washington Red Cross Youth Council will share its collective knowledge with middle and high school students during the sixth annual Leadership Development Conference Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 at Camas High School, 26900 S.E. 15th St. Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
A local teen has been named "Youth of the Year" for the Boys & Girls Club of the Portland metro area. John Grall, 15, is a long-time member and now volunteer at the local Jack, Will and Rob Boys & Girls Club in Camas. He was selected for Youth of… Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Business
WASHINGTON -- Purchases of new homes surged in January by the most in two decades and consumer confidence jumped this month, signs of a rebound in U.S. economic growth at the start of 2013. Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
The Clark County Fire & Rescue general commissioners meeting has been scheduled back to its original time at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fire Station 21, 911 N. 65th Ave. in Ridgefield. Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Those looking to join the Clark County Sheriff's Reserve Unit can attend an informational recruiting meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the west precinct, 505 N.W. 179th St. The reserve unit comprises fully commissioned law enforcement officers who volunteer their time serving the community. Officers perform routine patrol,… Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Vancouver wrestlers Tommy Strassenberg and Damon Thomas were among the champions at the Washington State Wrestling Association Whirlwind Folkstyle State Tournament. Read story
February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Community sports results including bowling, equestrian, tennis, gymnastics Read story
