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partners in careers West Vancouver: The nonprofit group Partners in Careers was awarded a $10,000 from local agency Davidson & Associates Insurance through the 2019 Safeco Insurance Make More Happen Award program. From left, Carmen Jacobson, Safeco Insurance; Sharon Pesut, Partners in Careers; and Emily McCoy, Davidson & Associates Insurance, hold the check, which will benefit veterans in need.

Partners in Careers receives donation

partners in careers West Vancouver: The nonprofit group Partners in Careers was awarded a $10,000 from local agency Davidson & Associates Insurance through the 2019 Safeco Insurance Make More Happen Award program. From left, Carmen Jacobson, Safeco Insurance; Sharon Pesut, Partners in Careers; and Emily McCoy, Davidson & Associates Insurance, hold the check, which will benefit veterans in need.

June 1, 2019, 5:57am Community

Partners in Careers, an organization that assists individuals in becoming economically self-sufficient by providing resources and job placement opportunities, was awarded $10,000 by Davidson and Associates Insurance through the 2019 Safeco Insurance Make More Happen Awards. Read story

Clark Public Utilities honored for providing regional assistance

June 1, 2019, 5:57am Community

Clark Public Utilities received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts around South Puget Sound and Western Oregon after the organization sent crews to assist Peninsula Light Co. and Pacific Power in February and early March. Read story

Carol Rose’s father, Edward A. Brown, served at Guadalcanal not long before he went home and met his daughter.

Everybody Has a Story: Dad’s WWII stories unfold in photos

Carol Rose’s father, Edward A. Brown, served at Guadalcanal not long before he went home and met his daughter.

May 25, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

I was born while my dad, Edward A. Brown, was at Guadalcanal with the 13th Army Air Force, 42nd Bombardment Group, 390th Bombardment Squadron, known as “The Crusaders of the Jungle Air Force.” They flew B-29s, searching for enemy submarines and other targets. Read story

Lincoln: Assistance League Southwest Washington members and volunteers, from left, Pat Bartel, Barbara Knauer and Peg Steinmeyer at the league’s spring tea event.

Assistance League hosts spring tea fundraiser for children

Lincoln: Assistance League Southwest Washington members and volunteers, from left, Pat Bartel, Barbara Knauer and Peg Steinmeyer at the league’s spring tea event.

May 25, 2019, 6:00am Community

A spring tea hosted by Assistance League Southwest Washington brought in more than $2,500 to help children living in poverty. The funds will be used for philanthropic programs such as scholarships, clothing children in foster care and clothes and supplies as requested by schools for specific students. About 100 people… Read story

Washougal FBLA Washougal High School Future Business Leaders of America members Edison Moreland, Rose Elsensohn and Taylor Bollenbaugh each won awards at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Bellevue last month.

Washougal future business leaders place at conference

Washougal FBLA Washougal High School Future Business Leaders of America members Edison Moreland, Rose Elsensohn and Taylor Bollenbaugh each won awards at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Bellevue last month.

May 25, 2019, 6:00am Community

Three seniors in Washougal High School’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America club earned awards at the FBLA State Leadership Conference held in April in Bellevue. Edison Moreland finished second in the category of Cyber Security and fifth in Computer Problem Solving, while Taylor Bollenbaugh and Rose Elsensohn… Read story

Hockinson: The Vancouver Pops made its annual visit in April to perform with the Hockinson Middle School fifth- and eighth-grade bands, and in doing so brought together generations of musicians ranging from age 11 to 90.

Vancouver Pops brings generations together with music at Hockinson Middle School

Hockinson: The Vancouver Pops made its annual visit in April to perform with the Hockinson Middle School fifth- and eighth-grade bands, and in doing so brought together generations of musicians ranging from age 11 to 90.

May 25, 2019, 6:00am Community

The Vancouver Pops made its annual visit in April to perform with the Hockinson Middle School fifth- and eighth-grade bands, and in doing so brought together generations of musicians ranging from age 11 to 90. Vancouver Pops flutist Normalee Enevoldsen played alongside her great-grandson, Carter Castle, a baritone player. Hockinson… Read story

Ridgefield: Allison Orantes.

Ridgefield honors students, employee of the month for April

Ridgefield: Allison Orantes.

May 25, 2019, 6:00am Community

At a recent board meeting, Ridgefield School District’s board announced the April Employee and Students of the Month. Sunset Ridge Intermediate School resource room teacher Kelly O’Boyle was named Employee of the Month for being a strong advocate for students. South Ridge Elementary School fourth-grader Connor Bringhurst earned the monthly… Read story

East Vancouver: Students at Mill Plain Elementary School participated in an Arts and Culture Night on May 16.

Mill Plain Elementary students discover culture at fair

East Vancouver: Students at Mill Plain Elementary School participated in an Arts and Culture Night on May 16.

May 25, 2019, 6:00am Community

Mill Plain Elementary School held an Art and Culture Fair on May 16, where students shared stories about who they are and what cultures make up the school. There was a free dinner of traditional food from different parts of the world provided by the school and parents. Students observed… Read story

Ridgefield: Kids participating in an Easter egg hunt at Overlook Park in Ridgefield, which was hosted by iQ Credit Union.

iQ Credit Union hosts Easter egg hunt

Ridgefield: Kids participating in an Easter egg hunt at Overlook Park in Ridgefield, which was hosted by iQ Credit Union.

May 25, 2019, 6:00am Community

iQ Credit Union hosted an Easter egg hunt at Overlook Park in Ridgefield. The event featured plenty of eggs for kids to run and grab, as well as local company QuickStart Sports, which provided games for kids. Lava Java was on hand with coffee and hot cocoa, and On Tots,… Read story

Woodland High places first in jazz festival

May 25, 2019, 5:55am Community

Woodland High School’s Jazz Choir took first place in March in the Vocal Division 3 at the Commencement Bay Jazz Festival at Fife High School, Tacoma, for the second time in the festival’s two-year history. Read story