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Battle Ground: The Battle Ground Art Alliance, city and Lower Estuary Columbia Partnership teamed up to paint murals on storm drains around the city.

Art alliance paints storm drains in Battle Ground

Battle Ground: The Battle Ground Art Alliance, city and Lower Estuary Columbia Partnership teamed up to paint murals on storm drains around the city.

October 4, 2017, 5:59am Community

Members of the Battle Ground Art Alliance were out on Main Street on Sept. 16 painting murals on storm drains as a reminder that what enters storm drains affects the health of the city’s local streams, Woodin Creek and Mill Creek. Read story

Battle Ground: Ed Staton and his wife, Sherrel Staton, at a celebration honoring them for 40 years of service to the community at Landmark Church.

Battle Ground celebrates church leaders for 40 years in community

Battle Ground: Ed Staton and his wife, Sherrel Staton, at a celebration honoring them for 40 years of service to the community at Landmark Church.

October 4, 2017, 5:59am Community

Ed Staton and his wife, Sherrel Staton, were honored by their congregation and other area pastors on Sept. 17 for their 40 years of leading Landmark Church. Read story

A vintage car passes the Kiggins Theatre as the driver takes part in Cruise the Couve on Main Street in downtown Vancouver on July 15. Vintage cars cruised up and down the road for the enjoyment of car aficionados and weekend visitors.

New car show donates proceeds to local nonprofits

A vintage car passes the Kiggins Theatre as the driver takes part in Cruise the Couve on Main Street in downtown Vancouver on July 15. Vintage cars cruised up and down the road for the enjoyment of car aficionados and weekend visitors.

October 4, 2017, 5:59am Community

The first Cruise the Couve car show took place on Main Street on July 15, and proceeds from the event were donated to local charities. Read story

Ridgefield elementary school recognized in state, nationally

October 4, 2017, 5:41am Community

South Ridge Elementary School earned a Distinguished School Award through the 2017-2018 national Title I, Part A program. Read story

Volunteer opportunities

October 4, 2017, 5:23am Community

Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. For information on the following and other opportunities, call 360-735-3683. Read story

Craig Stein Beverage

Beverage company hosts employee barbecue

Craig Stein Beverage

October 4, 2017, 5:00am Community

Craig Stein Beverage hosted its employee appreciation barbecue on Sept. 8, bringing together employees for a day of food and raffles. Read story

Esther Short: Models Miranda Dowler, left, and Jess Miller showing off their headpieces designed by Vancouver-based beautician Bee Sam for Taste of Style, a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank.

Local beautician opens eyes to hunger during fashion show fundraiser

Esther Short: Models Miranda Dowler, left, and Jess Miller showing off their headpieces designed by Vancouver-based beautician Bee Sam for Taste of Style, a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank.

October 4, 2017, 5:00am Community

Vancouver-based beautician Bee Sam participated in Taste of Style, a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank held in Portland on Sept. 16. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Birthday surprise rekindles friendship with baseball star Kiner

September 27, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

I grew up listening to stories of baseball from my father. His years of playing included being captain of his varsity baseball team in 1938 and 1939 at Alhambra High School, Los Angeles County. He would regale us kids over the dinner table with many fun and exciting stories. Read story

You Can Help

September 27, 2017, 6:00am Community

Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. For information on the following and other opportunities, call 360-735-3683. Read story

Vanessa Estrada kisses her daughter, Alayna, 3, while her other daughter Aaliyah, 4, plays on the couch at Open House Ministries. “I just want to be happy with my children,” Vanessa Estrada said.

Open House opening hearts and doors

Vanessa Estrada kisses her daughter, Alayna, 3, while her other daughter Aaliyah, 4, plays on the couch at Open House Ministries. “I just want to be happy with my children,” Vanessa Estrada said.

September 27, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

When Vanessa Estrada exited addiction treatment and recently returned to Open House Ministries, where she lives with her daughters, she was surprised by the three-story building rising on campus. It wasn't there when she first entered the transitional shelter in 2015. Read story