January 11, 2020, 5:57am Community
Students from Camas and Washougal schools helped volunteers at Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership with restoration of the Steigerwald Lake Wildlife Refuge in November. Three schools in Camas and Washougal brought 11 classes of fifth-graders to explore the refuge and help with restoration. Students “planted a mix of black cottonwood, red… Read story
January 11, 2020, 5:57am Community
Professional storyteller Will Hornyak visited students at Union Ridge Elementary School to read the “Adventures of Medio Pollito” (“medio pollito” is “half chicken” in Spanish), a story to help students be more aware of the environment. The program was part of Clark County Green Schools’ effort to educate students about… Read story
January 11, 2020, 5:57am Community
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington recently received a $10,000 grant to support costs of its behavior modification program and its Larch Pet Training Camp. Read story
January 11, 2020, 5:57am Community
Four WSU Vancouver business students recently collaborated with Minuteman Press, a local print shop, to help the business grow. Read story
January 11, 2020, 5:57am Community
The Battle Ground Police Department took 17 children shopping at Walmart for gifts on Dec. 14 for the agency’s sixth annual Shop with a Cop. Students who participated, including some from the Police Athletic League, were nominated to participate in the Shop with a Cop program “for their exemplary citizenship… Read story
January 4, 2020, 8:46pm Community
Students at Yale Elementary School learned table manners and enjoyed a catered, multicourse meal prepared by Woodland Public Schools’ food services during the first Fine Dining Event. Previously, Laura Perry, head of Nutrition Services for Woodland Public Schools, held the annual Fine Dining Event for a third-grade class at Woodland… Read story
January 4, 2020, 6:02am Community
Volunteer Connections/RSVP promotes volunteer opportunities. To see all the available opportunities, visit hsc-wa.org/volunteer-connections or call 360-735-3683. Read story
January 4, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Life
It’s the end of an era, “Everybody Has a Story” readers. But don’t despair, because it’s the beginning of an even better one. Read story
January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community
Seven people recently graduated from the Washington State University Clark County Master Food Preserver program, a volunteer program that trains people to work with the community on food preservation and safety. The group completed seven classes, devoting more than 50 hours between Oct. 4 and Nov. 15 on topics such… Read story
January 4, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Life
As of the new year, Washington cyclists and pedestrians should be enjoying a less-crowded, less-vulnerable feeling when forced to share public roadways with motor vehicles. A new state law that took effect Jan. 1 mandates that motorists passing cyclists or pedestrians in the road must give them at least 3… Read story
