September 24, 2022, 5:58am Community
Friends of Trees seeks volunteers to join local tree-planting crews. Volunteers are expected to commit 20 hours, including online training and four planting events. Planting events are mostly on Saturday mornings from October through May, with five options in Vancouver and dozens more in the Portland metro area. Crew leaders… Read story
September 24, 2022, 5:03am Community
Students across the Battle Ground School District who are interested in robotics, engineering, design and technology will benefit from a $10,000 grant awarded to the CloverBots program run by Prairie High School photography teacher Todd Ferris, a former engineer who came out of retirement to teach. The CloverBots 3674 program… Read story
September 24, 2022, 5:03am Community
Financial awards for student essays presented by the Sons of the American Revolution have been substantially increased for this school year. There are several categories where students from elementary through high school can compete for financial awards and recognition. Read story
September 17, 2022, 4:36pm Community
The Building Industry Association of Clark County recognized nine member companies in the month of August with building excellence awards at An Evening of Excellence presented by Contract Furnishings Mart hosted at Heathman Lodge. Read story
September 17, 2022, 5:36am Community
Members of 100 Women Who Care Clark County presented $2,000 to West Columbia Gorge Humane Society on Aug. 17, at their third meeting of 2022. Development Director Peggy DiPrima accepted the funds on behalf of the organization. The local giving circle selected West Columbia Gorge Humane Society to receive their… Read story
September 10, 2022, 5:38am Community
Petty Officer Third Class Kevin White, a native of Woodland and 2020 graduate of La Center High School, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 in support of the FA-18 Super Hornet. After joining the Navy one year ago, White now serves as an aviation electrician’s mate. Read story
September 10, 2022, 5:37am Community
Each year, the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance shines the spotlight on leaders in public art by recognizing an artist and community member who made significant contributions to the Washougal art scene. This year, the alliance chose performance artist and instructor Jeffree White and community member and educator Alice Yang… Read story
September 10, 2022, 5:37am Community
On Aug. 23, Bridgeview Resource Center held a small ceremony during which graduates of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program received big checks. The checks represent money earned by participating in the program aimed at building independence and financial literacy. Read story
September 10, 2022, 5:35am Community
The Building Futures Foundation, a nonprofit and extension of the Building Industry Association of Clark County, has announced a record-breaking investment of $25,000 for building industry careers. Read story
September 3, 2022, 5:50am Community
Fire District 3 Commissioner Dean Thornberry was sworn in on Aug. 8 to replace Scott Anders, who stepped down after accepting a job in another state. Read story
