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A cycling citizen sent us this photo of the typical afterschool scene near Franklin Elementary School.

What’s Up with That? Bike lanes are not parking spaces

A cycling citizen sent us this photo of the typical afterschool scene near Franklin Elementary School.

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Community

The Oct. 8 article about bicycle sharrows raises a question: Is it illegal for a car to park in a marked bicycle lane? There is a bike lane that runs down Franklin Street on the west side of the road from Franklin Elementary. On a daily basis, cars park in… Read story

Applause

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Submissions: P.O. Box 180, Vancouver, WA 98666, pauline.sipponen@columbian.com or 360-735-4524. Read story

Washougal: Washougal High School senior Alex Carstens poses with Vice President Joe Biden during a class visit to an Oct.

Washougal High students meet vice president at political rally

Washougal: Washougal High School senior Alex Carstens poses with Vice President Joe Biden during a class visit to an Oct.

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Washougal — Washougal High School seniors got a first-hand look at a political rally during a recent field trip to an event on Oct. 8 featuring Vice President Joe Biden. Read story

Minnehaha: Members of the Lions LEO Legends group help clean up the yard of 95-year-old Chet Plotner in the Minnehaha neighborhood during a day of service last month.

Youth group helps WWII veteran with lawn care

Minnehaha: Members of the Lions LEO Legends group help clean up the yard of 95-year-old Chet Plotner in the Minnehaha neighborhood during a day of service last month.

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Minnehaha -- The Vancouver youth leadership group LEO Legends lent a hand to a 95-year-old World War II veteran by helping clean up his lawn and flower beds during a recent service day. Read story

Camas school buildings noted as symbols of environmental excellence

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Camas -- For creating a plan that reduced its energy consumption by 17 percent since 2009, 11 Camas School District buildings have been noted for being symbols of environmental excellence by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read story

Two neighborhoods hold board elections

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Vancouver -- Two Vancouver neighborhood associations held board elections recently. Read story

Land-Use Review

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm 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

Neighbor Calendar

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Association meetings Read story

Participants in the Girlfriends Run for a Cure set off from the starting line Sunday in downtown Vancouver. Organizers said about 1,500 people registered to take part in the event, which raises money for the nonprofit Susan G.

Girlfriends half marathon energizes cancer survivors

Participants in the Girlfriends Run for a Cure set off from the starting line Sunday in downtown Vancouver. Organizers said about 1,500 people registered to take part in the event, which raises money for the nonprofit Susan G.

October 11, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

When Sara Dougherty was undergoing treatment for breast cancer, she had difficulty mustering up enough energy to walk across a room. Read story

Ashley Kourn

Neighbors spotlight

Ashley Kourn

October 7, 2014, 5:00pm Community

A weekly list of achievements by Clark County students Read story