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Clark County: Joshua Ramirez traveled from Vancouver to Ahmedabad, India, on a 17-day medical internship through the Youth Future International this summer, where he learned about Indian culture and worked in a hospital.

Vancouver student spends summer working in Indian hospital

Clark County: Joshua Ramirez traveled from Vancouver to Ahmedabad, India, on a 17-day medical internship through the Youth Future International this summer, where he learned about Indian culture and worked in a hospital.

August 18, 2015, 5:00pm Truckies

Clark County -- Joshua Ramirez, 15, had one of the greatest summers of his life this summer, as he traveled from Vancouver to Ahmedabad, India, on a 17-day medical internship through the Youth Future International. Ramirez, who starts his sophomore year at Jesuit High School in Portland this fall, learned… Read story

Washougal: Local artist Elida Field, left, taught students like Chevy Gilderhus that there are no mistakes in art during a three-day course this summer.

Art students learn there are no mistakes

Washougal: Local artist Elida Field, left, taught students like Chevy Gilderhus that there are no mistakes in art during a three-day course this summer.

August 18, 2015, 5:00pm Truckies

Washougal -- Local artist Elida Field led Washougal students through three hourlong art classes using chalk pastels during the week of Aug. 2. She showed the students how to draw figures step-by-step, but also allowed them to individualize their works. "My goal in teaching art is to show the kids… Read story

Hazel Dell South: Ellie Printz, center, with her son Randy Printz, right, was the first honoree from Luepke Flowers' &quot;Because We Care&quot; program, where each month store owner Bruno Amicci, left, will bring a bouquet of flowers to a resident of an assisted living community.

Local florist starts program to honor seniors

Hazel Dell South: Ellie Printz, center, with her son Randy Printz, right, was the first honoree from Luepke Flowers' &quot;Because We Care&quot; program, where each month store owner Bruno Amicci, left, will bring a bouquet of flowers to a resident of an assisted living community.

August 18, 2015, 5:00pm Truckies

Hazel Dell South -- Luepke Flowers will honor seniors in Clark County with its "Because We Care" program, with store owner Bruno Amicci bringing a bouquet of flowers to a different resident in an assisted living community once a month. The program kicked off on Aug. 5, with the florist… Read story

Salmon Creek: Skyview High School student Aaron Yewman attended the Interlochen Arts Camp this summer, where he studied jazz percussion.

Skyview student attends arts program in Michigan

Salmon Creek: Skyview High School student Aaron Yewman attended the Interlochen Arts Camp this summer, where he studied jazz percussion.

August 18, 2015, 5:00pm Truckies

Salmon Creek -- Aaron Yewman was accepted into the Interlochen Arts Camp this summer, where he studied jazz percussion. The Skyview High School student participates in marching band, jazz band, wind ensemble and concert band. The music program is open to students in grades three through 12, and they learn… Read story

Orchards: Tina Olson, founder of The Chopper Fund, and her horse Dash at the Chasin' For Chopper barrel racing event to raise money for major medical expenses for shelter animals.

Barrel racing event raises money for shelter animals’ medical expenses

Orchards: Tina Olson, founder of The Chopper Fund, and her horse Dash at the Chasin' For Chopper barrel racing event to raise money for major medical expenses for shelter animals.

August 18, 2015, 5:00pm Truckies

Orchards -- Tina Olson created The Chopper Fund to honor her dog, Chopper, after the dog's death. The fund, which runs through the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, raises money for major medical expenses for shelter animals. On July 24, the fund organized the first ever Chasin' For Chopper barrel… Read story

Hudson's Bay: Daughters of the American Revolution Washington State Regent Carol Jean Gaffney, left, and Anita Daniels, Fort Vancouver chapter regent, at the local chapter's third annual tea event on Aug.

Daughters of the American Revolution honor state representative with tea

Hudson's Bay: Daughters of the American Revolution Washington State Regent Carol Jean Gaffney, left, and Anita Daniels, Fort Vancouver chapter regent, at the local chapter's third annual tea event on Aug.

August 18, 2015, 5:00pm Truckies

Hudson's Bay -- The Fort Vancouver chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its third annual tea event on Aug. 8. Washington State Regent Carol Jean Gaffney was the guest of honor at the event, and members from two other chapters attended. Read story

Tanner Fogle elevates in the slam dunk contest at Hoops on the River Saturday in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

Photos: Basketball players from across the region come to Vancouver for Hoops on the River

Tanner Fogle elevates in the slam dunk contest at Hoops on the River Saturday in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

August 15, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

More than 600 basketball players from across the region came to downtown Vancouver to compete in the 2015 Hoops on the River. Read story

Colleen Neel makes popcorn for a crowd that gathered at Water Works Park to watch &quot;The LEGO Movie&quot; on Friday.

Saving Water Works Park

Colleen Neel makes popcorn for a crowd that gathered at Water Works Park to watch &quot;The LEGO Movie&quot; on Friday.

August 11, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Once a week, Colleen Neel strolls through Water Works Park picking up any trash she can spot. Read story

Spotlight on youth

August 11, 2015, 5:00pm Community

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What’s Up With That? Speed reading signs intended to educate, raise driver awareness

August 11, 2015, 5:00pm Community

We've had the speed reading signs on West 39th Street between Main Street and Lincoln Avenue for some time, and now there is one on Lincoln above 58th Street. What good are they? If your car is the only one on the road, the sign may accurately tell you how… Read story