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In the Service

November 9, 2019, 6:00am Community

Petty Officer Third Class Kash Kelly, a 2007 graduate of La Center High School and a resident of Woodland, serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Read story

Washougal students, local muralist team up for patchwork painting

November 9, 2019, 6:00am Community

More than 25 students from Jemtegaard Middle School and Canyon Creek Middle School took time out of a Saturday morning in October to create a patchwork Chinook salmon mural on a public retaining wall at the corner of D and Durgan streets. The students are part of the Club 8… Read story

Woodland: Lewis River Academy teacher Teri Retter helps students experience the different herbs and spices by touching and smelling both the fresh and powdered varieties.

Home-schooled students learn from weekly, in-class guest speakers

Woodland: Lewis River Academy teacher Teri Retter helps students experience the different herbs and spices by touching and smelling both the fresh and powdered varieties.

November 9, 2019, 6:00am Community

Students in Woodland Public Schools’ Lewis River Academy learn more about the subjects they study from special workshops featuring guest lecturers who specialize in using in-class material for their careers and professions. The academy serves Woodland Public Schools’ home-school students in grades K-8. The Wednesday Workshops are optional for students… Read story

CENTRAL VANCOUVER: Barbara Hilkey, chapter regent of the Fort Vancouver Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, speaks at the group&#039;s 100th anniversary luncheon Oct.

Fort Vancouver Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 100 years

CENTRAL VANCOUVER: Barbara Hilkey, chapter regent of the Fort Vancouver Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, speaks at the group&#039;s 100th anniversary luncheon Oct.

November 9, 2019, 5:50am Community

The Fort Vancouver Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently gathered to celebrate a century of service. Read story

Battle Ground: The Battle Ground Education Foundation received a $10,000 grant to help working students.

Battle Ground Education Foundation receives $10,000 to help working students

Battle Ground: The Battle Ground Education Foundation received a $10,000 grant to help working students.

November 9, 2019, 5:50am Community

The Battle Ground Education Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the Honorable Frank L. and Arlene G. Price Foundation to help high-school students who are at risk of not graduating because they need to work to cover living expenses. Read story

Roughly 50 people attended a DOGPAW, or Dog Owners Group for Park Access in Washington, meeting Oct. 22 at the Vancouver Community Library&#039;s Columbia Room. The nonprofit organization that manages four dog parks in Clark County has indicated that it may need to dissolve without more volunteers.

Clark County’s DOGPAW at crossroads

Roughly 50 people attended a DOGPAW, or Dog Owners Group for Park Access in Washington, meeting Oct. 22 at the Vancouver Community Library&#039;s Columbia Room. The nonprofit organization that manages four dog parks in Clark County has indicated that it may need to dissolve without more volunteers.

November 2, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Lenice Shaw and Richard Shulenbarger tossed around a few ideas about how to digitally manage their dog park nonprofit’s membership. Shulenbarger, who said he has experience in information technology, mentioned a few digital fixes, while Shaw, the organization’s treasurer, said that the problem could be fixed simply by having one… Read story

RIDGEFIELD: Union Ridge Elementary School students sign the school&#039;s anti-bullying banner as a pledge to take a stand against bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month.

Ridgefield students, staff stand against bullying

RIDGEFIELD: Union Ridge Elementary School students sign the school&#039;s anti-bullying banner as a pledge to take a stand against bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month.

November 2, 2019, 6:01am Community

Students and staff at Ridgefield School District showed their support during National Bullying Prevention Month in October. Read story

Harney Heights: The inaugural Walk A Mile in Our Shoes event was organized by local homeless advocates and featured speeches, as well as a 1.5-mile walk to show the lack of transportation options and bathrooms available to the homeless.

Homeless advocates organize empathy event to show lack of services

Harney Heights: The inaugural Walk A Mile in Our Shoes event was organized by local homeless advocates and featured speeches, as well as a 1.5-mile walk to show the lack of transportation options and bathrooms available to the homeless.

November 2, 2019, 5:59am Community

More than 100 advocates, service providers, community leaders and unhoused residents of Clark County came together in unity and support at an empathy-building event last month. Read story

VANCOUVER MALL: Staff from Salmon Creek Plastic Surgery pose for a photo at the 11th annual fundraiser for Furry Friends at the Heathman Lodge on Sept.

Star Paws event raises big funds for nonprofit

VANCOUVER MALL: Staff from Salmon Creek Plastic Surgery pose for a photo at the 11th annual fundraiser for Furry Friends at the Heathman Lodge on Sept.

November 2, 2019, 5:59am Community

Furry Friends, a nonprofit cat adoption organization, recently held its 11th annual signature auction and fundraiser. This year called Star Paws, the Sept. 14 event raised thousands of dollars for future projects. At the Heathman Lodge, the group received a $20,000 check from Glen Aronson of Iron Gate Storage. The… Read story

Volunteer Opportunities

November 2, 2019, 5:59am 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