January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Every year, the St. John Council of the Knights of Columbus -- based at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Northeast 119th Street -- sends Santa Claus to donate toys and spread cheer to the children of Open House Ministries, a downtown homeless shelter and service… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Shumway -- Car prowls and parking problems have gotten the attention of the Shumway Neighborhood Association, which reminds everyone in its most recent newsletter that an experienced thief can get into your car in less than 30 seconds, and that a typical car prowl takes less than two minutes. Avoid… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Washougal -- Friends of the Columbia Gorge recently opened its first Washington location, a small office in Washougal the group anticipates will aid its outreach efforts in Southwest Washington and serve as a meeting point for hikes and other outdoor activities, including its "Gorge Towns to Trails" trail-building campaign. The… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Washougal -- Washougal was the winner of a friendly New Year's Day fitness competition with Camas, drawing more participants in a 5K race that morning than the neighboring city. Nearly 200 runners from both cities took part in the event. Because Washougal had a stronger showing it won the "City… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce announced finalists this month for its annual "Recognitions" awards, highlighting community members and businesses that significantly contributed to Battle Ground last year. Winners in six categories will be announced at the chamber's Feb. 1 "Treasures in the City" banquet. Two of… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- Though he said his five years leading Firm Foundation Christian School have been wonderful, Administrator Scott Grove recently announced his plan to retire at the end of this school year. Grove has been an educator for 39 years, 30 of which were in Battle Ground Public Schools.… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Bagley Downs -- Cubs Scouts from Pack 320 gathered about 700 Christmas trees and also collected 19 coats during the Scouts' annual tree roundup on Jan. 5. The coats were donated to the Valley Homestead family homeless shelter. Pack 320, which meets at Roosevelt Elementary School, includes Cubs from Franklin… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Hudson's Bay -- Until late March, two complimentary exhibits are on display at the Fort Vancouver National Site's Visitor Center, giving a glimpse into Washington of the 1930s and 1940s. Nearly 180 people came to the Jan. 19 grand opening reception for "Putting People to Work: The WPA in Washington,… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Central Park -- Thanks once again to Debra and Jon Bauman of Bauman Chiropractic, scholarships will continue being available to low-income children who want to learn to swim at the Marshall Community Center in 2013. The Baumans donated $12,000 to the Parks Foundation, to be used for swim lesson scholarships… Read story
January 29, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Hazel Dell -- Look for an early April opening of a new upscale clothing consignment boutique on Northeast Highway 99. B.divine is another outgrowth of the downtown Divine Consign furniture consignment store, which dedicates its revenues to local charities. The same will be true of b.divine, which will take donations… Read story
