October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Community
Back in 1972, my boss rewarded my wife and me with a trip around the world. The trip included an auto trip from Leningrad to Moscow, followed by a 5,600-mile train trip across the Soviet Union via the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Our first stop, which included an overnight stay, was in… Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Community
As the Columbia River Crossing debate rages on, Clark County is moving forward with a bridge project of its own -- albeit on a much smaller scale. Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Community
These pets are among those available for adoption from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, 1100 N.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver. Fees -- which can include registered microchip, health exam, a spay or neuter certificate… Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Harney Heights -- Youth and adults from across Oregon and Washington gathered on the weekend of Sept. 21 at the Community A.M.E. Zion Church on East 13th Street for the first-ever Youth Explosion. The theme was "I'm Goin' In: Committing to Living Deeply in Christ." There were prophesies, healings, discussions,… Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Ogden -- To celebrate Walk to School Month and increase awareness and excitement for Safe Routes to School, Peter S. Ogden Elementary held a "Walk to School" event on Oct. 11. More than 200 participants walked or bicycled to school for the one-day event. Community partners including Clark County Public… Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Cascade Park -- Vancouver resident Jennifer Baker and Peggy, a female golden retriever, crossed the stage during the graduation ceremony on Oct. 7 at Guide Dogs of the Desert, a guide dog breeding and training center near Palm Springs, Calif. Baker previously had a guide dog, so she and Peggy… Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
La Center -- Troy Van Dinter of La Center has been named the 2012 Outstanding Alumnus by Leadership Clark County. Each year, LCC recognizes one graduate from its more than 535 alumni for outstanding volunteer service and community leadership. Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Gifts For Our Community, the nonprofit organization that opened the Divine Consign furniture shop in downtown Vancouver in 2005, recently announced that it made $49,000 in donations to local charities over the past year. The funds were distributed in the form of donated furniture -- and through… Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes, a startup Vancouver nonprofit, was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Nike Employee Grant Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. The grant will help to support the organization's Equipment Expansion Project. The project has a goal of raising $25,000 to… Read story
October 16, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Hazel Dell -- The "Christmas in July" toy drive that got out ahead of all the seasonal charity drives did well. According to the latest Northeast Hazel Dell Neighborhood Association newsletter, about 130 new toys were collected, as well as some cash donations, at toy drive barrels at numerous local… Read story
