April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer
Arnada: Nearly 400 people took part in a fundraiser for Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade Project, raising $195,000 to better the lives of those with breast cancer. The March 22 Pink Glow event at the Leftbank Annex in Portland was dubbed a "party with a purpose." Guests dined, bid on auction items… Read story
April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Schools
Columbia Way -- The Christensen Shipyards warehouse was the setting March 15 for an interactive display of Clark College student endeavors in STEM fields: science, technology, engineering and math. The Clark College Foundation designed the event to show local businesspeople how the college prepares its students for STEM careers. Guests… Read story
April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Truckies
Fircrest -- Fircrest neighbors teamed with members of the city of Vancouver's Urban Forestry Program and Washington AmeriCorps to plant 10 trees Thursday at Leroy Haagen Memorial Park. Read story
April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Schools
Salmon Creek - Alki Middle School students heard from nearly 30 local professionals -- including a psychologist, a dentist and an airline captain -- Wednesday morning at the school's Career Day event. Each of the guests gave four 20-minute presentations about their careers, followed by a few minutes for questions.… Read story
April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Truckies
Salmon Creek -- On March 13, Cascade Flooring America helped put a floor under -- and a roof over -- women and families in need of housing. The store on Northeast Highway 99 held its eighth annual benefit auction and raised $18,000 for Second Step Housing, a nonprofit agency that… Read story
April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Truckies
Hazel Dell -- A Vancouver woman won $50,000 on a Washington Lottery scratch-off game and says she plans to spend part of the money on her family, a Disneyland trip and laptops for her grandchildren. Frances Delaplaine bought her winning ticket while shopping with her husband on March 22 at… Read story
March 25, 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
