May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Fircrest -- The Vancouver branch of the Salvation Army was thrilled to receive a donation of $2,706.45 from Riverview Community Bank "to help replenish bare shelves in our food pantry," business administrator Steve Rusk said. The local branch of the nationwide Christian charity serves approximately 1,400 needy households every month… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Ariel -- More than 200 people attended the Lelooska Foundation's first evening living history performance of the season on April 28 to experience the masks, dances and stories of the Lelooska family coming to life in the cedar ceremonial house and to visit the Lelooska Museum. Groups attending the performance… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
La Center -- 4-H students and their llamas wore purple on "Purple Up Day" April 13 to show their support for Operation: Military Kids, a national organization that now has a presence in Clark County thanks to Washington State University Extension. The organization's goal is to connect children from military… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- When an April 24 visitation event for next year's kindergarten students and families turned into a medical emergency, school nurse Renee Klein sprang into action. Laura McBride had brought her son Gavin, 5, to the kindergarten roundup at Glenwood Heights Primary along with her daughter, Marley, 3… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- The Captain Strong Primary School "Math is Cool" team won the regional competition at Fort Vancouver High School in April. The team was comprised of fourth-graders in the "Aspire" program for highly capable students from across the Battle Ground school district. Math whizzes Charlie Tripp, Matthew Palmateer,… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Arnada -- If you had terminal brain cancer and had only three to six months to live, how would you spend your time? Ryan Woods, an Arnada resident who reaches out to others in his neighborhood, is writing a blog and continuing to connect with people, despite the limitations of… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Central Park -- Three Clark College Jazz Ensemble musicians who performed at two of the nation's top collegiate jazz festivals received special awards and recognition for outstanding solo performances. The awards followed jazz ensemble performances at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz Festival from March 29 to April 1… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Orchards -- The Our Community Salutes Committee of Portland, Vancouver and Clark County hosted a joint military services recognition ceremony April 28 to honor more than 200 area high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. military to serve their country. Nearly 1,000 people filled the Vancouver Armed Forces… Read story
May 8, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Burton-Evergreen -- During its door-to-door Tag Day fundraising event on April 21, the Evergreen High School Band and Colorguard raised nearly $7,000 for their award-winning music program. Students and teachers said they were thankful to the community for its generous donation. Read story
May 1, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Peg O'Donnell found Zoe, an orange, long-haired Persian tabby, hiding in her neighbor's yard. One of her paws was crushed. Read story
