January 6, 2016, 5:59am Community
The Rotary Club of Vancouver spread holiday cheer to a few different schools recently. On Dec. 18, Rotary members dressed up as elves, along with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and brought tiny toys to elementary school students. The group brought toys to kindergarten students and first-graders at Roosevelt Elementary… Read story
January 6, 2016, 5:59am Community
For about two hours on Dec. 11, The Crush Bar in Portland saw a cat-themed extravaganza take over, as 14 artists took to the stage for cat-related performances. The event -- titled "Faster, Pussy Cat! THRILL! THRILL!" -- included performances by burlesque dancers, singers, comedians and belly dancers. It raised… Read story
January 6, 2016, 5:59am Community
Twins Luke and Matthew Bertrand brought in more than 200 individually wrapped St. Christopher medallions to the Vancouver Police Department on Dec. 22. Their mother, Kim Bertrand, wanted them to show their appreciation and support for the employees of the department. They also included a letter thanking the department for… Read story
January 6, 2016, 5:24am Community
Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. Read story
December 30, 2015, 5:59am Community
A year or three ago, when the MAX Blue Line in Portland was newish and the local Police Bureau had recently swapped in their helmets for these cool, new baseball-style hats, my friend and I were walking from the downtown Nordstrom back to the parking garage. Read story
December 30, 2015, 5:59am Business
It's been more than a year since Vancouver officials examined whether to extend the two-hour parking zone in the Hough neighborhood, following a boom in nearby commercial development. Read story
December 30, 2015, 5:59am Community
The Banfield Foundation gave out 12 grants totaling $215,000 to shelters around the country, including the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. The society received a grant for a new X-ray machine for its medical center from the foundation, which started this year as a nonprofit organization through the Banfield Pet… Read story
December 30, 2015, 5:58am Community
Brush Prairie -- The Hockinson High School jazz band took home first-place honors in the A Division at the 19th annual Skyview High School Storm of Cool Jazz Festival on Dec. 5. Read story
December 30, 2015, 5:57am Community
Walnut Grove -- Furry Friends volunteers Tanika and Mike Campbell started a pet food drive holiday season back in 2012, with the food going to the Vancouver-based no-kill cat shelter and Second Chance Companions, a no-kill Battle Ground based shelter for cats and dogs. Read story
December 30, 2015, 5:56am Community
Washougal -- Veterans of Foreign Wars members traveled to various schools recently to name winners of their annual essay contest. Read story
