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ESTHER SHORT: Kensie Broom, from left, Jenn Hutchman, Jaimie Garver, Jazmynn Hoffman, Brandi Towner and Danielle Chancey helped Furry Friends raise money for its no-kill cat shelter.

Furry Friends cat shelter raises $400

ESTHER SHORT: Kensie Broom, from left, Jenn Hutchman, Jaimie Garver, Jazmynn Hoffman, Brandi Towner and Danielle Chancey helped Furry Friends raise money for its no-kill cat shelter.

September 18, 2021, 5:35am Community

The volunteer-run nonprofit and no-kill cat shelter Furry Friends raised $400 at the Peace and Justice Fair on Sept. 11, where they had a booth sharing information and merchandise. They also administered discounted microchips for dogs and cats. Money raised goes directly to the care of the cats and kittens.… Read story

David Uhrich of World's Best Cat Litter was on hand recently to donate 11,000 pounds of his company's cat litter to the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society receives 11,000 pounds of kitty litter

David Uhrich of World's Best Cat Litter was on hand recently to donate 11,000 pounds of his company's cat litter to the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

September 11, 2021, 5:56am Community

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society goes through a lot of kitty litter, and staff at the Washougal animal shelter were happy to accept a donation of 11,000 pounds of it recently from World’s Best Cat Litter. Read story

The Battle Ground Lodge #2589 recently received a $2,000 Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. The grant will allow the service group to partner with Battle Ground Adventist Community Services' Diaper Bank. Pictured from left: Darlene Daley, Lomoar Majorowicz, Jim Daley and Maury Parrish.

Battle Ground Elks get Gratitude Grant

The Battle Ground Lodge #2589 recently received a $2,000 Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. The grant will allow the service group to partner with Battle Ground Adventist Community Services' Diaper Bank. Pictured from left: Darlene Daley, Lomoar Majorowicz, Jim Daley and Maury Parrish.

September 11, 2021, 5:54am Community

The Battle Ground Elks Lodge #2589 recently received its second Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. The grant will allow the group to partner with Battle Ground Adventist Community Services’ Diaper Bank. At $2,000, the grant helped fund the organization’s July order for 30,000 diapers. The diaper bank provides… Read story

A recent multigeneration family reunion celebrated Vancouver's historical Yinger Dairy and its family. The reunion was held at a cousin's home in Oregon City, Ore. The dairy started in 1900.

Yinger Dairy family members reunite

A recent multigeneration family reunion celebrated Vancouver's historical Yinger Dairy and its family. The reunion was held at a cousin's home in Oregon City, Ore. The dairy started in 1900.

September 11, 2021, 5:42am Community

A recent multigeneration family reunion celebrated Vancouver’s historical Yinger Dairy and its family. Read story

Volunteer opportunities

September 11, 2021, 5:39am Clark County News

The Clark County Manager seeks applicants to fill two positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board. Positions are for one low-income representative and one community representative from the county council District 2. District 2 covers much of west Clark County including the cities of Ridgefield and La Center, and… Read story

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Camas man flies flag since 9/11

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September 11, 2021, 5:32am Community

Richard Bolger, who lives on Northwest Oregon Street in Camas, has flown the Stars and Stripes at his home since Sept. 12, 2001, in commemoration of the terrorist attacks the day before. Read story

Share Vancouver recently benefitted from a nearly $9,500 donation from Orchards Grocery Outlet benefitting the nonprofit's kids backpack food program.

Orchards Grocery Outlet staff, customers help food program

Share Vancouver recently benefitted from a nearly $9,500 donation from Orchards Grocery Outlet benefitting the nonprofit's kids backpack food program.

September 4, 2021, 6:02am Community

Share Vancouver recently benefitted from a nearly $9,500 donation from Orchards Grocery Outlet benefiting the nonprofit’s kids’ backpack food program. Read story

Vancouver Mall donation program to benefit 7 schools

September 4, 2021, 6:01am Community

Vancouver Mall has launched its annual My School Rewards program, with plans to donate $11,300 to seven local schools. Mall patrons can submit their receipts to earn between $500 and $3,000 for a local school between now and April 30, 2022. Read story

Sherry Stose, left, Mary Frances Duggan and Jeanne Firstenburg with a pink Waste Connections recycling bin that supports the Pink Lemonade Project. A new pink Taylor Transport Inc. truck supporting the nonprofit made its debut at a recent cruise-in event at Alderbrook Park in Hockinson.

Pink Lemonade Project keeps on truckin’

Sherry Stose, left, Mary Frances Duggan and Jeanne Firstenburg with a pink Waste Connections recycling bin that supports the Pink Lemonade Project. A new pink Taylor Transport Inc. truck supporting the nonprofit made its debut at a recent cruise-in event at Alderbrook Park in Hockinson.

September 4, 2021, 5:53am Community

The Pink Fleet is growing. Read story

The U.S. flag is displayed at half staff on a home's flagpole recently following the Aug. 24 death of longtime Scouting volunteer Greg Hamilton at the age of 65.

Orchards family remembers longtime Scouting volunteer

The U.S. flag is displayed at half staff on a home's flagpole recently following the Aug. 24 death of longtime Scouting volunteer Greg Hamilton at the age of 65.

September 4, 2021, 5:45am Community

A family displayed the colors at half staff at their home’s flagpole recently following the Aug. 24 death of longtime Scouting volunteer leader Greg Hamilton. He was 65. Read story