December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Community
My two older brothers have been whispering in their double bed for the last hour. They've decided it's time. Brother Jim will go first. He gets out of bed and turns on the flashlight. The light is blinding, but Jim quickly covers the flashlight with his fingers. He only needs… Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News
With tens of thousands of Christmas lights razzling up one side and dazzling down the other, it's easy to overlook the simple symbols on the corner of Brandon Whitehead's garage roof. Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Community
Washougal -- After reading "The Giving Tree" recently, third-graders at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School were inspired to give the gift of hope as a holiday project. Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Community
Battle Ground -- Jazz bands from Battle Ground High School and Chief Umtuch Middle School received awards at the Skyview Jazz Festival on Dec. 6. Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Community
Orchards -- For having the highest percentage of store employees in their district who chose to make charitable donations in a recent company giving campaign, Orchards Fred Meyer was able to pick a local organization to be the recipient of $5,000. Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Community
Orchards -- "Star Wars" villains took a break from trying to take over the universe to do some good on Dec. 14 at The Salvation Army's Red Kettle fundraiser at Orchards Fred Meyer. Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Community
Hazel Dell -- Community members associated with the Elder Justice Center visited Discovery Nursing and Rehabilitation to spread holiday cheer last week. Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Churches & Religion
Esther Short -- Community members gathered recently for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of 132 children killed by the Taliban at a Pakistani school. The Islamic Society of Southwest Washington and members of other Clark County faith groups organized the peace vigil Saturday afternoon at Esther Short Park… Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Community
North Garrison Heights -- Kids on Vancouver's Junior Joy Team and the Hough Elementary Leadership Team thanked hospital workers for their work Saturday to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center's Emergency Department. Read story
December 23, 2014, 4:00pm Truckies
Clark County -- Police in Battle Ground, Camas and Vancouver teamed with area children to choose some Christmas cheer from the shelves of local stores on Dec. 13. Read story