November 20, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
St. Johns -- Clark County Food Bank was named "Outstanding Volunteer Group" by the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter. The food bank, located at 6502 N.E. 47th Ave., won the honor Nov. 14 during the fundraising association's annual Philanthropy Awards in Portland. Longtime volunteers Jim Youde,… Read story
November 20, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Countryside Woods -- In response to the ongoing needs of a Vancouver children's charity, 11-year-old Madelyne Cole raised nearly $3,000 by selling handmade greeting cards this summer. Cole's mother, Katie Loescher, said her daughter came up with the idea to start a fundraising drive for Northwest Children's Outreach while volunteering… Read story
November 20, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- The Greater Federation of Women's Clubs in Battle Ground donated $1,000 toward the city's Veterans Memorial project. Club President Valerie Huey presented the donation to the Battle Ground City Council on Nov. 5. Efforts began in 2008 to create a memorial in Battle Ground that would honor… Read story
November 20, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- The Fort Vancouver Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored the sacrifices of veterans Nov. 9 by placing U.S. flags on their graves. Members of the service organization visit cemeteries every year for the ritual. This month, eight of the group's 107 members placed 31… Read story
November 20, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- After 12 years safely guiding kids across the street as a Battle Ground Public Schools crossing guard, 84-year-old Gene Townsend retired this month. Battle Ground Public Schools Director of Communications Gregg Herrington said Townsend was a beloved fixture at his regular post by Parkway Avenue and Ninth… Read story
November 20, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Washougal -- A handful of Washougal High School band and choir students were picked from thousands of applicants to join the National Association for Music Education's All-Northwest and All-State honor groups. Eight Washougal teens auditioned in early fall and were invited this month to the groups, comprised of high school… Read story
November 20, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Columbia Way -- Teenage photographers honored American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month with a special exhibit showcasing images that have personal cultural meanings. The 10 photographers' work will be exhibited through December at the Vancouver Water Resources Education Center's "Catching Our Own Shadows" display. The photographs are meant to… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Today Burnt Bridge Creek Neighborhood Association, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School, 14619-A N.E. 49th St. Topic: Continuing discussion of 138th construction. Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Community
When will we finally be rid of all these political signs? The landscape is filthy with them. The election is over. Can't we just forget about it all? Aren't the candidates supposed to get those signs out of my face now?--A callerThe race is on! Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Drive-in theaters were once an integral part of growing up. Read story
