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A few times per year, when really hard rain falls, the storm drain system on Fruit Valley Road gets overwhelmed and leads to the sudden appearance of a temporary lake in the roadway. The city of Vancouver is looking for fixes but says land-use regulations and expenses make it difficult.

Neighbors of Fruit Valley ‘lake’ point fingers at city

A few times per year, when really hard rain falls, the storm drain system on Fruit Valley Road gets overwhelmed and leads to the sudden appearance of a temporary lake in the roadway. The city of Vancouver is looking for fixes but says land-use regulations and expenses make it difficult.

March 9, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life

Most workday mornings, I drive south on Fruit Valley Road to get to The Columbian offices, and most evenings I take Fruit Valley north again. There’s little suspense or surprise involved in making this commute — other than the usual creeping hazard of tailgate zombies, always impatient with my maddeningly… Read story

Seaman Ana Tomic of Vancouver and Personnel Specialist Seaman Jordan A. Young of Red Oak, Texas, reenact a battle for watching students. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Olivia K.

In the Service

Seaman Ana Tomic of Vancouver and Personnel Specialist Seaman Jordan A. Young of Red Oak, Texas, reenact a battle for watching students. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Olivia K.

March 9, 2019, 6:00am Community

In the Service. Read story

Ridgefield: Ruby Wheelon shows her mother, Andrea, the book she is reading in Sara Eastham’s second-grade class at Union Ridge Elementary School during the Ridgefield School District’s Take Your Parents to School Day.

Ridgefield hosts third annual Take Your Parent to School Day

Ridgefield: Ruby Wheelon shows her mother, Andrea, the book she is reading in Sara Eastham’s second-grade class at Union Ridge Elementary School during the Ridgefield School District’s Take Your Parents to School Day.

March 9, 2019, 5:55am Community

The Ridgefield School District held its third annual Take Your Parent to School Day in January, allowing parents to participate in classes. Read story

Washuogal: Kim Wongwai, left, and Betty Gabel are two of the first volunteers at Columbia River Gorge’s new Lunch Buddies program.

Washougal brings Lunch Buddies to Columbia River Gorge

Washuogal: Kim Wongwai, left, and Betty Gabel are two of the first volunteers at Columbia River Gorge’s new Lunch Buddies program.

March 9, 2019, 5:50am Community

Columbia River Gorge Elementary School’s new Lunch Buddies program has paired up selected students with approved adult volunteers from local businesses, booster clubs and others who were suggested by staffers. Read story

Vancouver teen to represent U.S. in international sword fighting competition

March 9, 2019, 5:47am Community

Joseph Boysen is representing the United States at the International European Modern Sword Fighting Championship in Belarus. Read story

Felida: Skyview High School junior Teja Chunphakvenn-Pinkney with Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib. Chunphakvenn-Pinkney spent a week in Olympia last month while serving as a page in the state Senate.

Skyview junior spends week in Olympia as Senate page

Felida: Skyview High School junior Teja Chunphakvenn-Pinkney with Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib. Chunphakvenn-Pinkney spent a week in Olympia last month while serving as a page in the state Senate.

March 9, 2019, 5:46am Community

Teja Chunphakvenn-Pinkney, 17, served as a page in the state Senate during the week of Feb. 18, sponsored by Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver. Read story

La Center resident named junior member of Angus Association

March 9, 2019, 5:45am Community

Mia Achziger of La Center was recently named a new junior member of the American Angus Association. Read story

Battle Ground: Chief Umtuch Middle School history teacher Beth Doughty was presented with the History Teacher of the Year award courtesy of the Fort Vancouver chapter of Sons of the American Revolution.

Battle Ground teacher honored by local history group

Battle Ground: Chief Umtuch Middle School history teacher Beth Doughty was presented with the History Teacher of the Year award courtesy of the Fort Vancouver chapter of Sons of the American Revolution.

March 9, 2019, 5:45am Community

Chief Umtuch Middle School history teacher Beth Doughty was earned the 2019 Dr. Tom and Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award by the Fort Vancouver chapter of Sons of the American Revolution. Read story

Ridgefield: Blakeley Gardner

Ridgefield honors students, employee of the month

Ridgefield: Blakeley Gardner

March 9, 2019, 5:40am Community

At its Feb. 12 meeting, Ridgefield School District’s board recognized the February employee and students of the month. Read story

Volunteer Opportunities

March 9, 2019, 5:01am Community

Volunteer Connections/RSVP partners with area nonprofits, schools, and organizations to promote volunteer opportunities. To see all the available opportunities, visit hsc-wa.org/volunteer-connections or call 360-735-3690 to learn more. Read story