November 19, 2014, 12:00am Community
Minnehaha -- Two visiting AmeriCorps members, assigned to help the Clark County Food Bank, will lead nutrition education classes in Vancouver for a year. Chantel Harrison and Madaline Maestri both recently graduated from college with degrees in nutrition and they'll use their knowledge to guide courses such as Cooking Matters,… Read story
November 19, 2014, 12:00am 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
November 19, 2014, 12:00am Community
Clark County -- Instead of asking residents for candy on Halloween, American Red Cross Youth Club volunteers asked them for donations to help disaster relief efforts. More than 160 high-schoolers from the county took part in Red Cross' "Trick-or-Treat for Disaster" fundraiser on Oct. 31 with support from Red Cross… Read story
November 19, 2014, 12:00am Community
Bagley Downs -- Following a $50,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation to help fund the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington's adult dental program, employees from local Wal-Marts went one step further and volunteered their time. The Free Clinic celebrated "Wal-Mart Day" on Nov. 14 to honor the recent grant. Wal-Mart… Read story
November 19, 2014, 12:00am Community
Salmon Creek -- During its 25th anniversary celebration, Washington State University Vancouver raised around $135,000 during an auction to fund student scholarships. Read story
November 19, 2014, 12:00am Community
Ridgefield -- Photographer Gary Davenport won not only first place, but placed second and third in the annual Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge's Photography Contest. Davenport picked up $550 in gift cards for Pro Photo Supply for his wins. In the youth category, Dehila Shaw won first place for her photo… Read story
November 19, 2014, 12:00am Community
Clark County -- REACH Community Development received a $100,000 donation, the largest individual gift in its history, from Erika and Rick Miller, supporters from Lake Oswego, Ore. REACH operates affordable-housing properties in Clark County and Oregon's Multnomah and Washington counties. The Millers' donation, announced last week, will go to providing… Read story
November 19, 2014, 12:00am Truckies
Columbia Way -- Mark Matthias, the owner of Beaches Restaurant on the Columbia River waterfront, has won an Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter. He was honored during a 2014 Philanthropy Awards luncheon in Portland on Nov. 17. Matthias was recognized… Read story
