November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Community
The lonely, empty courtyard of Wy'east Middle School is looking a little happier -- and healthier -- these days. Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Ridgefield -- Bonnie Johnson was among 39 women chosen from hundreds of applicants nationwide to attend the October WomenHeart symposium at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. There, the women learned about the latest advances in women's heart health from the clinic's leading cardiologists. Johnson, who has heart disease, is… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Ridgefield -- In early October, Kara Breuer continued her eight-year tradition of decorating the large tree in front of her house for the fall season. Neighbors, friends and their families joined Breuer to paint pumpkins and gourds and hang them from branches of the tree in her front yard. The… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Salmon Creek -- When the Salmon Creek Farmers' Market reopens in the spring, it'll add a new day and location: Tuesday afternoons at the entrance to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. That's in addition to the larger market Thursday afternoons and evenings behind Wayside Market and Biscuits Cafe on Northeast… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Ridgefield -- First-grade students at South Ridge Elementary School learned about plant life by playing with pumpkins. In October, teacher Nathan Ingroum used the pumpkin life cycle to teach the children about plants. Facts about how plants develop from seeds into mature crops were interspersed with entertaining exercises such as… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Salmon Creek -- Vancouver truck driver Mark Tillitt was awarded $10,000 in October from J.B. Hunt Transport for racking up 2 million miles of safe driving for the company. Tillitt, who has worked for J.B. Hunt since 1987, is one of only 375 drivers in the company's history to reach… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
St. Johns -- Clark County Food Bank's warehouse is stuffed with more than 3,000 frozen turkeys, which were set aside to help families in need celebrate Thanksgiving with a succulent feast. Northwest Harvest South spent $18,400, and the food bank covered the rest of the cost of more than $33,000… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- The work of eight young photographers will be on display throughout November in Gallery 360's Favorite Places in Clark County exhibit. Nearly 50 photos were entered in the contest. Their subjects ranged from county parks to unique decorations downtown. The photo contest aims to give young people… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Fircrest -- Chuck's Produce says a supersized stack of spuds at its market is the largest in the world. The store claims an unofficial world record for its 138,000-pound russet potato display, created with help from the Washington State Potato Commission. The pile of spuds, enough to make 552,000 servings… Read story
November 13, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Central Park -- Clark College hosted a Fall Choral Festival on Nov. 3. Student musicians from a dozen regional high school concert, chamber and jazz choirs participated in the noncompetitive event. Groups started the day in choral clinics, and four school choirs -- Woodland High School in Woodland, Seton Catholic… Read story
