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Central Vancouver: Lyla Hopper-Lopez, 4, center, was honored as a Children’s Cancer Association 2018 CCA Hero at an event at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry hosted by Regina Ellis, association founder and chief joy officer, left, and Drew Carney of KGW-TV.

Vancouver 4-year-old honored by Children’s Cancer Association

Central Vancouver: Lyla Hopper-Lopez, 4, center, was honored as a Children’s Cancer Association 2018 CCA Hero at an event at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry hosted by Regina Ellis, association founder and chief joy officer, left, and Drew Carney of KGW-TV.

June 27, 2018, 5:55am Community

Lyla Hopper-Lopez, 4, was named a Children’s Cancer Association 2018 CCA Hero, which is a group of 11 local children and teens recognized for their exceptional courage, wisdom and grace in the face of serious medical challenges. Read story

Esther Short: St. Paul Lutheran Church continued its Million Meals program with a donation to Clark County Food Bank. From left: Matt Edmonds, food bank communications manager, Joe Aalbue, St. Paul pastor, Melinda Berg, development officer for the food bank, Mick Johnson, St. Paul president, Geri Hiller and George Kaufer, both with St. Paul.

Church congregation continues meals drive with donation to food bank

Esther Short: St. Paul Lutheran Church continued its Million Meals program with a donation to Clark County Food Bank. From left: Matt Edmonds, food bank communications manager, Joe Aalbue, St. Paul pastor, Melinda Berg, development officer for the food bank, Mick Johnson, St. Paul president, Geri Hiller and George Kaufer, both with St. Paul.

June 27, 2018, 5:55am Community

St. Paul Lutheran Church donated a check for more than $2,400 to the Clark County Food Bank for the Million Meals Program. Read story

Battle Ground council honors students heading to military

June 27, 2018, 5:55am Community

At Military Appreciation Night, Battle Ground city councilors honored 16 high school seniors for committing to serve in the military. Read story

Volunteer Opportunities

June 20, 2018, 6:02am Community

Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Six decades later, 9-year-old camp bugler knows rest of story

June 20, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Life

When I was in grade school, we lived in a business section of Baltimore. The closest blade of grass was at a city park 12 blocks away. However, just two blocks away was a Salvation Army Boys Club where I enjoyed many evening activities. They also offered a summer camp… Read story

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City puts commitment up front on homeless day center

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June 20, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

The homeless day center slated to open this fall in central Vancouver raised concerns and questions among residents of surrounding neighborhoods who weren’t sure what to expect. Read story

Washougal: Hathaway Elementary School students raised the most of any class in the school’s fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and received an Olive Garden lunch to celebrate.

Hathaway students exceed goal for first Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser

Washougal: Hathaway Elementary School students raised the most of any class in the school’s fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and received an Olive Garden lunch to celebrate.

June 20, 2018, 5:49am Community

Each month, Hathaway Elementary School students participate in a “character challenge,” and March’s theme was demonstrating compassion for others. Read story

Ridgefield foundation creates music scholarship to honor former student

June 20, 2018, 5:48am Community

Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation developed a need-based music scholarship open to students enrolled in Ridgefield School District, which is funded through a $15,000 donation made by an anonymous donor. Read story

Bennington: Running coach Rick Muhr uses an exercise machine at the Nautilus Shop in Vancouver as part of a running clinic he conducted ahead of a fun run on June 9.

Running coach visits Vancouver to promote healthy running practices

Bennington: Running coach Rick Muhr uses an exercise machine at the Nautilus Shop in Vancouver as part of a running clinic he conducted ahead of a fun run on June 9.

June 20, 2018, 5:45am Community

Rick Muhr, a marathon coach, 32-time marathon runner and Olympic torch bearer, was in Vancouver recently to host a fun run and running clinic. Read story

Esther Short: The Vancouver Rotary Foundation handed out $96,000 in scholarships to 24 high school seniors and college students from Southwest Washington.

Rotary Club Foundation awards $96,000 in scholarships

Esther Short: The Vancouver Rotary Foundation handed out $96,000 in scholarships to 24 high school seniors and college students from Southwest Washington.

June 20, 2018, 5:38am Community

The Vancouver Rotary Foundation awarded $96,000 in college scholarships to 24 Southwest Washington high school and college students at the club’s annual scholarship luncheon, held May 23 at WareHouse ’23. Read story