February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Community
Submissions: pauline.sipponen@columbian.com or 360-735-4524. Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Community
The following are local land-use proposals. The county or city may rate them in three categories: nonsignificant, no environmental impact study needed; nonsignificant, provided proponents meet certain conditions; and significant, requiring an environmental impact study. Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Community
Christmas Day 2014, we're getting ready for 40 people for dinner. Why so many? My wife and I have a blended family, and she loves Christmas and family and giving. Over the years, Christmas has become children, spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, ex-spouses, add-ons from previous marriages and finally my 95-year-old mom.… Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Truckies
Clark County -- Vancouver is turning to residents to help with the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. The program, in its third year, will allocate approximately $170,000 for traffic-calming projects. A $100,000 grant will go toward the installation of new curb ramps, making them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act… Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Truckies
Salmon Creek -- Four Fire District 6 firefighters stood outside Chuck's Produce in full gear for five hours last week as a crowd watched, but they weren't battling a fire. Instead, Scott Squires, Andrew Hodson, Rich Renney and Chris Bottomley took turns using a StairMaster, as did Assistant Chief Shawn… Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Truckies
Central Vancouver -- Multiple programs and projects from Innovative Services NW have received grants recently. Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Truckies
Ridgefield -- The Ridgefield Schools Foundation recently received $15,000 in donations from two Vancouver-based businesses: LSW Architects and WRK Engineers. Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Truckies
Ridgefield -- January was declared School Board Recognition Month by Gov. Jay Inslee, and the Ridgefield School District did its part to honor members of the school board. Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Truckies
Washougal -- After 42 years as an educator, Hathaway Elementary School Principal Laura Bolt announced she will retire at the end of the current school year. Read story
February 3, 2015, 4:00pm Truckies
Camas -- Two Camas High School students spent the last three months teaching a class of Prune Hill Elementary School fourth-graders about financial literacy. Read story
