June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools brought in a record $133,000 in donations during its 11th annual fundraising lunch May 30. That's the most ever collected during the event, held this year at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. In addition to serving as a significant source of income… Read story
June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Ridgefield -- Before Memorial Day, thousands of young students learned about the significance of the holiday through civics lessons and flag presentations by local Lions Clubs. Lions members and volunteers distributed more than 6,000 small American flags to first-graders at 75 schools in Southwest Washington. Many classrooms, including in Union… Read story
June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Hazel Dell -- Several local schools took part in National Bike to School Day on May 8, when children rode to class with family and learned about bicycle safety. Clark County Public Health coordinated the events with help from other local agencies. The local Bike to School Day efforts involved… Read story
June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Pets & Wildlife
VanMall -- Battle Ground pet rescuers Second Chance Companions raised more than $15,000 last month to further their efforts to find animals a loving home. The nonprofit's 20th annual auction and dinner -- the "Great Balls of Fur Fundraiser" -- was held May 18 at the Heathman Lodge. This year's… Read story
June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Luke Jensen Sports Park and the Mount Vista Rain Gardens were recently named "Projects of the Year" by the American Public Works Association's Washington chapter. The sports park, 4000 N.E. 78th St., was the top pick in the structures category for projects between $5 million and $25… Read story
June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Arnada -- Vancouver winery Burnt Bridge Cellars hauled home six medals, including four golds, from the 2013 Seattle Wine Awards, announced June 1. The downtown winery won the gold medals as well as two bronze awards for their six wines released this spring. It has sold wine since 2010 and… Read story
June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Image -- An Image Elementary fifth-grader's dedication to safety was heralded as she and nine other Washington kids were inducted to the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame. Image's Payton Zitterkopf and the other young traffic patrol helpers were recognized at a May 24 awards ceremony at Seattle's Safeco… Read story
June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Camas -- Portland jazz saxophonist Patrick Lamb visited Grass Valley Elementary School in May for a performance, trading solos with young musicians before leading them in a "Pied Piper" conga line through the auditorium. Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Usually when neighborhood associations get together, it's to talk about such issues as the need for stop signs or speed bumps. Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Community
My oldest daughter was helping me to go through some of Mother's keepsakes recently. Mom left numerous little notes and instructions, but the real work came when items were set aside and readied to go to one specific person or another. These were some of the thoughts that I was… Read story
