August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Truckies
Arnada -- For helping fix up dilapidated houses and properties in their community, the Arnada Neighborhood Association has honored Bruce and Judith Wood with a Vancouver Sparkles award. "If not for their efforts some of these properties would have fallen into greater disrepair and could have become a safety issue… Read story
August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Truckies
Northfield -- A Northfield resident was honored recently by his neighborhood association for contributions to his community. Ed Malcom, who owns a condo in the neighborhood, is known to drive around on his golf cart and lend a hand by adjusting sprinkler heads, helping residents haul items or whatever else… Read story
August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Truckies
Northeast Hazel Dell -- The Mustang Stampede and All-Ford Car Show in July drew more than 130 stylish cars to the First Church of God in Vancouver. The owners of those cars competed for more than 70 trophies; some came from as far away as Soap Lake, according to organizers.… Read story
August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News
Posting the best score on the second day of competition, Jordan Chiles of Vancouver vaulted to a fourth place all-around finish in the junior girls competition at the USA gymnastics nationals. Read story
August 19, 2014, 5:00pm Churches & Religion
Hazel Dell -- Members of the First Congregational United Church of Christ on Northeast 68th Street chose to take a stand in reaction to the recent violence in Ferguson, Mo. After worship on Aug. 17, many gathered on the front steps of their sanctuary to show their solidarity with those… Read story
August 19, 2014, 5:00pm Community
Vancouver -- Former Vancouver Volcanoes Dancers are finding continued success in the world of sports entertainment. Alumni of the Vancouver squad, which entertains during the minor league basketball team's games, regularly move on to join other dancing and cheer groups, including the highly competitive Portland Trail Blazers Dancers. Former Volcanoes… Read story
August 19, 2014, 5:00pm Community
From right, June and Ken Serviss of Vancouver attended a family reunion in California in July. The family gathered for a five-generation photo taken July 10 in Eisenhower Park in Orange, Calif. Shown are June, 86, and Ken, 83, great-great-grandparents to Matthew Cronin, 4 months, held by his mother, Amanda… Read story
August 19, 2014, 5:00pm Community
Graduations, basic training and advanced degrees Read story
August 19, 2014, 5:00pm Community
Submissions: P.O. Box 180, Vancouver, 98666, pauline.sipponen@columbian.com or 360-735-4524. Read story
August 19, 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
