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Eric, 12-year-old Emily, 7-year-old Daniel and Triann Benson smile about the new addition to their Minnehaha-area household: a specially retrofitted Toyota Sienna minivan. An anonymous donor made the $25,000 down payment on the customized $75,000 vehicle, which will allow Emily's parents to take her with them when they go on trips short and long -- just like any other kid.

A gift of freedom for paralyzed girl

Eric, 12-year-old Emily, 7-year-old Daniel and Triann Benson smile about the new addition to their Minnehaha-area household: a specially retrofitted Toyota Sienna minivan. An anonymous donor made the $25,000 down payment on the customized $75,000 vehicle, which will allow Emily's parents to take her with them when they go on trips short and long -- just like any other kid.

December 27, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Emily Benson is a normal, happy sixth grader -- blessed with great spirits and big smiles, vital friendships and typically overactive thumbs. Over Christmas break she's been sleeping late, playing video games with her brother and listening to her iPod. Read story

Land-use review

December 24, 2013, 4:00pm 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

Everybody has a story: Holiday season gets off to smelly start for family

December 24, 2013, 4:00pm Community

My son-in-law Rob's broken ankle was a result of playing in the annual firefighters' Thanksgiving Day football game. Getting around on crutches was a pain, so he was more than ready for a family outing to look at Christmas lights. The light display at Portland International Raceway was their choice. Read story

For the last several years, a Christmas elf or group of elves has decorated trees lining the north side of Padden Parkway, just east of Northeast 94th Avenue.

Roadside trees a Christmas mystery

For the last several years, a Christmas elf or group of elves has decorated trees lining the north side of Padden Parkway, just east of Northeast 94th Avenue.

December 24, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Christmas cheer can appear in the most unlikely places. Read story

Taliah Litt, 6, left, hugs her mother Tiara Simms at their home at Open House Ministries.

When cold can be comfort: A big fridge makes a big difference

Taliah Litt, 6, left, hugs her mother Tiara Simms at their home at Open House Ministries.

December 24, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

What a difference a few cubic feet can make. Read story

La Center: Bryan Miller, as Santa, helps children craft wreaths after they visited his home's Christmas display Dec.

La Center resident decks his home

La Center: Bryan Miller, as Santa, helps children craft wreaths after they visited his home's Christmas display Dec.

December 24, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

La Center -- Bryan Miller wanted people passing his La Center home to feel festive this holiday season, so he donned a Santa outfit to greet them in his yard. Along with the usual lights and other Christmas decorations on display, Miller spent two Saturdays this month entertaining children and… Read story

Camas: Lacamas Community Credit Union employees, from left, Cornelia Floyd, Tierra Stone, President and CEO Kathleen Romane, Eve Rossmiller and Tracy Thomas have their gift baskets all ready.

Lacamas Credit Union feeds needy members

Camas: Lacamas Community Credit Union employees, from left, Cornelia Floyd, Tierra Stone, President and CEO Kathleen Romane, Eve Rossmiller and Tracy Thomas have their gift baskets all ready.

December 23, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Camas -- For the sixth year in a row, Lacamas Community Credit Union has donated 20 festive holiday dinner baskets to needy members. Its Community Partnership program allows members to nominate fellow members -- or themselves -- to receive a basket, which contains groceries and a gift card for a… Read story

Ridgefield: Korean War veteran Bobby D. Worden visits his cousin's grave during the Wreaths Across America celebration on Dec.

Wreaths Across America honors soldiers

Ridgefield: Korean War veteran Bobby D. Worden visits his cousin's grave during the Wreaths Across America celebration on Dec.

December 23, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Ridgefield -- Wreath-laying ceremonies were held across the country Dec. 14 to honor the lives of soldiers, including at Northwood Park Cemetery. The annual "Wreaths Across America" fundraiser asks people to sponsor wreaths that are then ceremonially placed on graves. It's coordinated by the Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of… Read story

Battle Ground: Tukes Valley Primary students visit seniors at Mallard Landing Assisted Living in an effort to spread holiday cheer on Dec.

Tukes Tykes share cheer with seniors

Battle Ground: Tukes Valley Primary students visit seniors at Mallard Landing Assisted Living in an effort to spread holiday cheer on Dec.

December 23, 2013, 4:00pm Schools

Battle Ground -- Tykes from Tukes Valley Primary brought a dose of holiday cheer Dec. 5 to seniors at Mallard Landing Assisted Living. More than 60 kids visited the retirement community to sing carols and greet residents one-on-one. Tukes music teacher Julie Ash coordinated the event, just as she did… Read story

Beverage company collects 3,500 tons of food for food bank

December 23, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Hazel Dell -- Employees of Craig Stein Beverage on Northeast 88th Street recently held a food drive and collected more than 3,500 pounds of food to benefit the Clark County Food Bank. There are 150 employees and their goal was 400 pounds of food -- which they blew past on… Read story