April 23, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Meals on Wheels raised more than $160,000 in only an hour at its annual spring luncheon. The money brought in at the fifth-annual fundraiser, held April 11 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, will help the nonprofit organization continue in its mission of delivering hot meals to homebound… Read story
April 23, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Columbia Way -- Popular Mexican comedian Teo Gonzalez surprised staff at Beaches Restaurant when he stopped in for a bite on his way through Vancouver. Gonzalez was apparently on his way to Seattle for an upcoming stand-up gig -- part of his U.S. tour -- when he made a pit… Read story
April 16, 2013, 5:00pm Community
Just wondering if you knew anymore on those boarded-up houses in the 3000 block of 172nd Avenue. These houses are still up on blocks in the same spot and still an eyesore. I've been wondering if there is any hope of getting rid of the houses. Read story
April 16, 2013, 5:00pm Community
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April 16, 2013, 5:00pm Community
Fishers Creek -- Shannon Young has been chosen as the 2013 mother of the year for the Columbia Mothers of Twins Club. She has been a member of the club for four years and is co-chairwoman of special activities and auctions. Shannon and her husband Jon are the parents of… Read story
April 16, 2013, 5:00pm Community
Some Rose Village residents fear lead-footed drivers blasting past Washington Elementary School are moving their neighborhood down a road to tragedy. Read story
April 16, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Andresen/St. Johns -- Massive costumed bodies came crashing together at the facilities of high-performance laser manufacturer nLight on Northeast 88th Street, when the company hosted an employee sumo wrestling championship on behalf of the ALS Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington. ALS is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou… Read story
April 16, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Grass Valley -- Julie Della Valle is as green as you can get. The first grade teacher is Grass Valley Elementary School's environmental leader, and she was recently honored for all she does by Clark County Environmental Services with a "Make Every Day Earth Day" award. A busy Eco Officers… Read story
April 16, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Ridgefield -- During the 2013 planting season, volunteers at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge put in nearly 1,400 hours of work to improve the habitat. The planting season wraps up early in the spring, but before it did, volunteers helped spruce up more than six acres of the refuge. Now… Read story
April 16, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Ridgefield -- The academic achievements of South Ridge Elementary School students earned them a "2012 School of Distinction" honor from the Educational Service District 112. Staff and students celebrated the thumbs-up at an April 10 assembly, which began with praise from Principal Janice Sauve. Read story
