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Clark County News

More than 30 employers to be at job fair April 10

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Local employers and agencies have teamed up to offer a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Partners in Careers office at 3210 N.E. 52nd St. in Vancouver. Read story

Ikea powers up with rooftop solar energy system

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Business

Ikea on Wednesday officially plugged into a solar energy system at its Portland store near Interstate 205 and Northeast Airport Way. Read story

Energy adviser: Clean up with efficient new washer

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Do you know that if you buy a high-efficiency clothes washer from a participating Energy Star retailer in Clark County, you will receive a point-of-sale $50 rebate on the deal? Read story

The flower and form of climbing vines add highlights to the garden throughout the growing season.

Garden Life: Vines rise above in Northwest

The flower and form of climbing vines add highlights to the garden throughout the growing season.

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The large family of vines grows to perfection in the Northwest garden, and individual vines sport distinct characteristics. My favorites include the elegant flowering wisteria, rampant climbing roses and any of the tiny-flowered, shrub clinging clematis. Read story

Award nominations due Friday for park boosters

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Time is running out to send in a nomination for the second annual Florence B. Wager awards. Read story

Scholarships target STEM, other students

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Opportunity Scholarship program, for low- and middle-income students earning a first bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or health care, is accepting applications through April 16. The program will award 3,000 scholarships at $1,000 per year, which are renewable for up to five years. See details at… Read story

Weber Arboretum seeks volunteers Saturday

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The historic property at 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway is in need of a cleanup. “We are planning a work party this Saturday to clean up the area from a lot of pruning we did over the last few months,” said Kelly Punteney, a state parks commissioner who lives on the… Read story

Nominate youth for achievement awards

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Nominations for the 14th annual Youth Achievement Awards are being accepted and must be postmarked by April 13. The celebration is June 3. Read story

Open government forum planned June 20

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Washington Coalition for Open Government will hold a free community forum on open government issues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 20 at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. Read story

Garden calendar

March 28, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Send information to homeandgarden@columbian.com. Read story