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Free Clinic receives grant to provide diabetes supplies

February 24, 2016, 5:59am Truckies

To help cover the cost of diabetes supplies for the uninsured, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has awarded The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington a grant for $5,000. The grant will benefit the Diabetes Transition Care Program, which relies on volunteers and community partners to offer education, stabilization and… Read story

Skyview to be recognized at DECA’s International Career Development Conference

February 24, 2016, 5:58am Community

Salmon Creek -- Students at Skyview High School will be recognized later this year in Nashville, Tenn., at DECA's International Career Development Conference. Read story

Food collection for the fourth Sunday is placed around the altar as a visible offering.

Local church collects 100,000 pounds in food donations

Food collection for the fourth Sunday is placed around the altar as a visible offering.

February 24, 2016, 5:58am Community

Hazel Dell -- For the past six years, Messiah Lutheran Church has been dedicated to collecting food every Sunday to distribute to local food pantries. Read story

Left, Lynette Jensen, education center director, along with other Beacock Music employees who participated in the drive.

Beacock Music holds pet food donation

Left, Lynette Jensen, education center director, along with other Beacock Music employees who participated in the drive.

February 24, 2016, 5:57am Community

Cascade Highlands -- Beacock Music held a monthlong pet food drive this past month to benefit the nonprofit organization Furry Friends. Read story

The Gift of Lift collected over 2000 new and gently used bras on Valentine&#039;s Day.

The Gift of Lift program feels the love on Valentine’s Day

The Gift of Lift collected over 2000 new and gently used bras on Valentine&#039;s Day.

February 24, 2016, 5:56am Community

Arnada Neighborhood -- Instead of flowers or cards, employees and volunteers of the National Women's Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation were gifted with 2,100 new and gently used bras as part of their The Gift of Lift program. Read story

Evergreen guidance counselors honored for supporting college readiness

February 24, 2016, 5:55am Community

Landover-Sharmel-- Guidance counselors at four Evergreen School District high schools were recognized for their commitment to supporting students in college and career preparedness. Read story

Student Constantine Kuhn shows Kathy Marty his work.

Insects don’t bug Washougal 1st-graders

Student Constantine Kuhn shows Kathy Marty his work.

February 24, 2016, 5:54am Community

Washougal -- First graders at Gause Elementary became bug experts for the day when they participated in an "Insect Showcase" on Feb. 12. Read story

Kearse tosses around football with older kids.

Seahawks star Kearse visits Washington School for the Deaf

Kearse tosses around football with older kids.

February 24, 2016, 5:53am Community

Edgewood Park -- Students at Washington School for the Deaf welcomed a very special guest last week when Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jermaine Kearse paid a visit. Read story

Volunteer opportunities

February 24, 2016, 5:42am Community

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

Ridgefield named ‘Smartest City in Washington’

February 17, 2016, 6:13am Editor's Choice

Out of 118 of Washington's largest cities, Ridgefield was named the state's smartest city by Career site Zippia.com. Read story