May 15, 2012, 5:00pm Community
I went to Illinois in the fall to visit a friend and see where she had moved. She is in Pekin, which is just outside Peoria. At least you can find Peoria on a map. Pekin is a bit of a trick. The first thing I discovered about driving there… Read story
May 15, 2012, 5:00pm Community
CAMAS -- More than two years after announcing its intention to sell the Camas Post Office building, the U.S. Postal Service hopes it has a buyer that may finally close the deal -- and the post office -- this year. Read story
May 15, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- On May 2, local businesses, charitable and educational organizations and Battle Ground city officials gathered behind Battle Ground Cinema to break ground for the planned Battle Ground Community Gardens. The plan calls for 35 plots of varying sizes that will be available to the public and local… Read story
May 15, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Northwest -- Dorothy Collins-Bottassi, 86, has been volunteering for 21 years -- mostly at the St. Vincent de Paul Society but elsewhere, too. For her efforts, she has been named the Washington State Salute to Senior Service award winner, awarded by the Home Instead Senior Care network. The Salute to… Read story
May 15, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Central Park -- Five of voice teacher Linda Appert's students performed at Central Washington University in Ellensburg during the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association/Washington Music Educators Association solo and ensemble contest. They were first-place winner alto Taylor Iverson of Union High School; mezzo-soprano Katie Kibota from Mountain View High School; first-place… Read story
May 15, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Old Evergreen Highway -- A May 5 Kids Fishing Festival lured about 400 people to Columbia Springs environmental education center -- including 240 young fisherwomen and men. Rainbow trout fishing, hands-on science learning stations, a full barbecue and two performances by local storyteller Will Hornyak rounded out the fishy festivities.… Read story
May 15, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Bagley Downs -- Roosevelt Elementary School celebrated National Bike to School Day with a "walk and roll" event May 9. More than 250 students, along with parents, grandparents and siblings, took advantage of great weather to walk or bike to school together. Roosevelt already has a large number of walkers,… Read story
May 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
As a sixth-grader growing up during World War II, Phyllis Burger wanted to do her part to help the war effort. Her mother worked at Boeing, and she realized that everyone -- even the very young -- could make a difference. So she rolled up her sleeves and took on… Read story
May 9, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- The fourth annual spring luncheon for Loaves & Fishes Centers raised more than $187,000 in just one hour to provide hot meals to seniors throughout Clark County. Matching funds from the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund and from the Byrd Family helped make this possible. More than 400… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Community
Fargher Lake -- The sun was shining at the annual spring tree sale and bazaar April 21 at Fargher Lake Grange. Customers were lining up early to purchase trees for $7 each and $5 bushes. The lilac bushes disappeared quickly. More than 10 vendors selling food and craft items created… Read story
