January 22, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Fircrest -- One of the grand dames of the Vancouver neighborhoods scene has gone on to that best-of-all neighborhoods. Alice Glessner died on Dec. 7 at age 76, according to the latest Fircrest Neighborhood Association newsletter. Glessner, who moved from West Vancouver to Fircrest in the late 1990s, kept busy… Read story
January 22, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Washougal -- A new art display in the lobby of the Port of Camas/Washougal features prize-winning photographs of the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The big winner of the annual Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards Youth Photo Contest is Matt Murray of Union High School, for his detailed study of a… Read story
January 22, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Ridgefield -- More than $4,300 in mini-grants distributed this fall through the Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation helped teachers provide students with more avenues to learning. The 10 awards ranged from $80 to $500 and were used to purchase teaching tools including a flight simulator for the Science, Technology, Engineering and… Read story
January 22, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- A handful of special puppies were given new homes Jan. 12 at the "Read to a Guide Dog Puppy" event. Adults and children learned more about Guide Dogs for the Blind's puppy-raising program during the gathering at Vancouver Community Library. The afternoon featured activities and information for… Read story
January 22, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Ridgefield -- An aggressive waste management program in Battle Ground Public Schools impressed analysts for its contribution to keeping costs down in the district. Waste reduction efforts in Battle Ground schools include having kids learn to properly dispose of recyclables in the cafeteria and the district's decision to take much… Read story
January 15, 2013, 4:00pm Community
By now, most of us have heard of New York police Officer Larry DePrimo and how he gave a homeless man living in Times Square a new pair of leather boots. This touching story reminded me of experiences I have had with firefighters from two different departments. Read story
January 15, 2013, 4:00pm Community
One Heritage High School junior takes her city's heritage to heart. Read story
January 15, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Felida -- Understanding the ongoing need for aid in the typhoon-ravaged Philippines, Vancouver resident John Cordell returned to the Pacific island nation a month after his December deployment with disaster-relief charity ShelterBox. The retired Portland police officer left Jan. 11 to continue his work to help to hundreds of homeless… Read story
January 15, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies
Shumway -- Two Vancouver teen violinists -- who are siblings -- were chosen to perform in MetroArts Inc.'s Young Artists Debut! concert April 9 in Portland. Vancouver School of Arts and Academics sophomore Lauren Siess, 16, and Skyview High School senior Michael Siess, 17, were two of eight classical musicians… Read story
