October 21, 2015, 6:10am Truckies
Ridgefield -- The Ridgefield School District technology plan is getting an update, and the technology committee is seeking input from interested community members. The 19-person committee is made up of teachers, administrators and parents, along with community members and business partners, and has been researching the effective use of technology… Read story
October 21, 2015, 6:05am Truckies
North Garrison Heights -- PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation Director Carol Van Natta rededicated the Sarah Kortum Caregiver Garden at a ceremony on Oct. 15. The space, located on the third floor of the Firstenburg Tower, is a quiet, serene place where caregivers can take a break. About 100 caregivers… Read story
October 21, 2015, 6:02am Community
Meadow Homes -- The Arc of Southwest Washington exceeded its 1-million-pound cloth drive, which ran from May 1 through Sept. 30. It is the first year the organization that helps those with intellectual and developmental disabilities surpassed its goal since starting the drive in 2013. The fundraiser saw Arc collect… Read story
October 21, 2015, 6:01am Clark County Life
For Derya Ruggles, it's a story about standing up for the things you care about. Read story
October 21, 2015, 6:01am Community
Camas -- Isaac Hodapp, a senior at Camas High School, was selected for the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band by the U.S. Army Field Band and the National Association for Music Education. Hodapp was honored at an assembly at Camas on Oct. 13, where he was presented with a… Read story
October 21, 2015, 6:00am Clark County News
August of 2000 was the only year our widowed mother and all nine of us siblings and our families camped together for a fun-packed week at Knotty Pines Resort in Nevis, Minn. Read story
October 21, 2015, 6:00am Community
Salmon Creek -- Washington State University Vancouver named five recipients for the Community College President Awards. The transfer students will receive full tuition, ranging from $10,883 to $24,483 per year, depending on state residency, for up to two years. The award goes to students who show leadership potential, are community-service… Read story
October 21, 2015, 6:00am Community
Ridgefield -- The Ridgefield School District recognized the district's students and employee of the month at the Oct. 13 Board of Directors meeting. Jill Uhacz of Ridgefield High School was named Employee of the Month. The students of the month were: Gunnar Martin, a fourth-grader at South Ridge Elementary School,… Read story
October 21, 2015, 5:55am Truckies
Central Vancouver -- Two Vancouver high schools are hosting exchange students this year: Matteo Valerin, from Italy, is attending Fort Vancouver High School, and Mara Turnaus, from Germany, is spending her school year at Hudson's Bay High School. Valerin is on the tennis team and has enjoyed trying American food… Read story
October 21, 2015, 5:55am Community
Esther Short -- The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra raised more than $140,000 at its annual gala on Sept. 26, held at Royal Oaks Country Club. Maestro Salvador Brotons was the guest of honor, as he recently kicked off his 25th year as the orchestra's conductor and artistic director. All money raised… Read story
