August 16, 2017, 5:58am Community
The 15th annual Miss Teen La Center Scholarship Pageant was held on July 22, and Mia Crocker was crowned Miss Teen La Center 2017 during the ceremony by Hallie Nelson, Miss Teen La Center 2016. The rest of the court was made up by Danielle Gawronski, fourth runner-up, Sierra House,… Read story
August 16, 2017, 5:58am Community
The soccer fields at All Saints Episcopal Church were dedicated in the memory of Dan Haase, a longtime supporter of soccer at the church. He was a leader and advocate for local soccer players as the team lead for All Saints Soccer Ministry. Haase could be found at the fields… Read story
August 16, 2017, 5:58am Community
The Orchards Evergreen Lions Club donated a shelter house barbecue grill to Orchards Park. The club bought the grill for about $1,900, money that was in the club’s general fund thanks for various fundraisers throughout the year, according to Rosann Grzesiowski, chairwoman. Grzesiowski said the club was looking to do… Read story
August 16, 2017, 5:58am Community
Business banking team members from Wells Fargo locations in Vancouver, Portland and Eugene, Ore., spent six hours on July 31 volunteering with the Salvation Army in Vancouver. The 10 volunteers — led by Todd Zalk, who serves as vice chair of the nonprofit’s board and Heidi Whillock — worked for… Read story
August 16, 2017, 5:58am Community
As part of the county’s Year of Giving campaign, county employees and community members donated essential items for the annual Stand Down event. The county collected items during July, and brought in 41 tarps, 30 pairs of jeans, six packages of underwear, personal first aid kits, batteries, backpacks, flash lights,… Read story
August 16, 2017, 5:58am Community
Employees and clients of the Cleaning Authority in Vancouver teamed up to collect more than 3,200 pound of food, which was donated to FISH of Vancouver. The company’s summer drive saw employees donate about 400 pounds of food and clients donate around 2,800 pounds, according to John Arenz, owner. He… Read story
August 16, 2017, 5:34am Community
The Clark County Food Bank depends on volunteers to help feed hungry Clark County residents. To help, call 360-693-0939 or email volunteer@clarkcountyfoodbank.org. The greatest needs are for: Read story
August 9, 2017, 6:30am Clark County Life
A fire station at the corner of Main and 37th streets could be up for sale this year, putting up for grabs some prime Vancouver real estate. Read story
August 9, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Life
When I was 14 years old, my parents told me of a shocking decision they had made. Not shocking as in frightening or devastating; it was the news I’d been waiting for all my life. I was called into the living room of our modest home in Spanaway, and my… Read story
