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Vancouver's Mike Ray, recipient of the 2014 District Administrator Little League Meritorious Service Award.

Vancouver’s Ray honored by Little League

Vancouver's Mike Ray, recipient of the 2014 District Administrator Little League Meritorious Service Award.

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Mike Ray was caught off guard when he was honored Sunday with the Western Region 2014 District Administrator Little League Meritorious Service Award. Read story

Ridgefield: Sixth-grader Nate Scullard-Bender, serves as prosecuting attorney in a mock trial, part of the Ridgefield School District's Highly Capable Program.

Mock trial puts forest fire scenario to the test

Ridgefield: Sixth-grader Nate Scullard-Bender, serves as prosecuting attorney in a mock trial, part of the Ridgefield School District's Highly Capable Program.

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Ridgefield -- Who is guilty of starting the forest fire? Not those two college students, it turns out. During a mock trial, elementary students in Ridgefield's Highly Capable Program took on the roles of judge, attorneys, courtroom bailiff, suspects and witnesses -- including two youngsters who, properly interrogated, would have… Read story

Hazel Dell: Third-grader Brandon Un plants potatoes at the Hazel Dell School and Community Garden during the annual Hazel Dell Elementary School Enrichment Fair on April 3.

Enrichment fair teaches variety of skills

Hazel Dell: Third-grader Brandon Un plants potatoes at the Hazel Dell School and Community Garden during the annual Hazel Dell Elementary School Enrichment Fair on April 3.

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Hazel Dell: Hazel Dell Elementary School's Enrichment Fair on April 3 taught kids a variety of skills, including classes on panning gold, drawing pictures and making tortillas. More than 450 kids and 120 volunteers participated in the day of entertaining education that included 35 activities. Read story

Washougal: Jemtegaard Middle School eighth-grader Taylor Grasseth poses with her art teacher, Gabrielle Iverson, and the Stride Cat school mascot.

Jemtegaard student wins run/walk logo contest

Washougal: Jemtegaard Middle School eighth-grader Taylor Grasseth poses with her art teacher, Gabrielle Iverson, and the Stride Cat school mascot.

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Community

A Jemtegaard Middle School girl's design skills helped her win a Washougal Schools Foundation art contest to find a logo for its annual fun run, the Student Stride for Education. Eighth-grader Taylor Grasseth's drawing of the Stride Cat mascot won her that honor, and she was honored at a March… Read story

Riveridge: Ray Jara receives a Lifetime Achievement award from Vancouver Elks Exalted Ruler Lorna Smailum for his commitment to the Elks.

Vancouver Elks Lodge 823 bestows honors

Riveridge: Ray Jara receives a Lifetime Achievement award from Vancouver Elks Exalted Ruler Lorna Smailum for his commitment to the Elks.

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Riveridge: The Vancouver Elks Lodge 823 honored volunteers last month during its annual awards night, including a lifetime achievement honor given to Ray Jara for his commitment to the group. Jara and Karen Nickel were also presented Outstanding Service Commendations from the national Elks organization. Exalted Ruler Lorna Smailum presented… Read story

That's a Pacific tree frog on the finger of environmental scientist Peter Ritson, who leads an all-volunteer effort to monitor water quality and count amphibians and amphibian eggs all over Southwest Washington -- even inside neighborhood stormwater facilities.

The swales are alive with the sound of croaking

That's a Pacific tree frog on the finger of environmental scientist Peter Ritson, who leads an all-volunteer effort to monitor water quality and count amphibians and amphibian eggs all over Southwest Washington -- even inside neighborhood stormwater facilities.

April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Tilt an ear out your Felida window in the area south of Jefferson Middle School and you can't miss the soaring springtime aria of frog love. Read story

Traffic equipment explained

What’s Up With That? Overhead gadgets work traffic signals, don’t photograph you

Traffic equipment explained

April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

At Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard and 136th Avenue, I count five traffic signals. But there are at least five other items attached to the lighting standards. What are they? Read story

Neighbors calendar

April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Neighborhood association meetings and events Read story

Land-use review

April 1, 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

Cole Ashdown

In the service

Cole Ashdown

April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Basic and advanced training Read story