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Elementary Science Olympiad sees record attendance at Clark College

November 26, 2014, 12:00am Community

Central Park -- Students from 22 regional schools showed off their science skills during Clark College's annual Elementary Science Olympiad earlier this month. With 328 third- through fifth-grade students competing in teams in a number of science-themed events, it was the best attended event in its seven-year history, according to… Read story

Fairway Village: Fairway Village Honor Guard members and veterans take part in a potluck and fundraiser on Veterans Day.

Fairway Village raises $400 for charity

Fairway Village: Fairway Village Honor Guard members and veterans take part in a potluck and fundraiser on Veterans Day.

November 26, 2014, 12:00am Community

Fairway Village -- Fairway Village residents celebrated Veterans Day with a potluck, a ceremonial Honor Guard and fundraiser. The Veteran's Day program was attended by 160 residents of the 55-and-older community. The event raised $400 that will go to the Portland International Airport's USO Northwest center. Read story

You Can Help

November 26, 2014, 12:00am Community

Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. For information on the following and other opportunities, call 360-735-3683. Read story

Spotlight on Youth

November 26, 2014, 12:00am Community

Submissions: Drop off: The Columbian, News Department, 701 W. Eighth St.; mail: P.O. Box 180, Vancouver, WA 98666; email: pauline.sipponen@columbian.com; phone: 360-735-4524. Read story

Land-Use Review

November 26, 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

In The Service

November 26, 2014, 12:00am Community

BASIC TRAINING Read story

Mount St. Helens Institute’s supporters turn out in mixed fashion

November 23, 2014, 12:00am Community

Esther Short -- The Mount St. Helens Institute's Boots and Bow Ties Dinner and Silent Auction brought in $106,000 for the institute's science, education and stewardship programs. Read story

Watershed sustainability grants available to Vancouver city neighborhoods

November 23, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Vancouver -- The Vancouver Watersheds Alliance is offering grants of up to $1,500 each for recognized city of Vancouver neighborhoods that want to pursue sustainability- and community-building projects. Read story

Yard signs reminding drivers to obey speed limits dot East Evergreen Boulevard, east of Harney Elementary School, in Vancouver.

Traffic Calming Program showing signs of popularity

Yard signs reminding drivers to obey speed limits dot East Evergreen Boulevard, east of Harney Elementary School, in Vancouver.

November 19, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Motorists driving along East Evergreen Boulevard are now welcomed to the Edgewood Park Neighborhood with brightly colored signs featuring friendly reminders. Read story

Everybody Has A Story: Spectacular snapshots never made it through the lens

November 19, 2014, 12:00am Community

I rank as a world-class photographer. Unfortunately, no one else is aware of this fact. Read story