July 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
Lewis and Clark Woods -- This newest of all Vancouver neighborhood associations (officially recognized by the city council on Jan. 10 of this year) elected its first slate of officers in May. They are: Leslie Keating, chairwoman; David Wright, co-chairman; Greg Ellis, secretary; and Kristy Wright, treasurer. The Lewis and… Read story
July 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
Fircrest -- Fircrest neighbors dedicated a tree in Fircrest Park in late June to Ralph Peabody, a longtime neighborhood activist. Among other things, Peabody was instrumental in getting the sidewalk installed on the south side of Ninth Street, as well as the proper type and height of speed bumps along… Read story
July 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
Old Evergreen Highway -- Columbia Springs, a nonprofit environmental education organization, can now better illuminate its walkways because of a donation of exterior lighting and labor from the Vancouver based employees of Stoner Electric. The new lighting will make it more inviting for community members to participate in workshops and… Read story
July 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
The Ridgefield Farmers Market continues with its third year Saturdays through Oct. 1. Read story
July 22, 2011, 12:00am Community
LA CENTER -- He is arguably Clark County's largest, if most unassuming, attraction. His mere presence makes children "ooh" and "ahhh" on parade routes, at farmers markets and in church auditoriums. His staggering size and gentle demeanor unlocks adults' inner kids. Literally and figuratively, Curly is a big deal. The… Read story
July 20, 2011, 12:00am Community
The opening of our elegant new Fort Vancouver Regional Library headquarters has stirred up some old memories for me. I've been a fan of the library since my family moved out here from Iowa, during World War II, so Dad could work in the shipyards. Back then, we lived in… Read story
July 20, 2011, 12:00am Community
I saw a bunch of kids lining up for the new Harry Potter movie, out at the theater on 164th Avenue, days in advance of the opening. Doesn't the city of Vancouver have a no-camping ordinance? I am wondering whether those kids can get in trouble for camping out on… Read story
July 20, 2011, 12:00am Community
Macho is a 6-year-old black cat. He came to the shelter as a stray. Now he is ready to start a new life with a family that will love him and keep him safe. Macho will need to go to a home with children 10 and older because he does… Read story
July 20, 2011, 12:00am Community
Tuesday Fourth Plain Village Neighborhood Association, 6 p.m., Evergreen Park, 3500 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Bring a lawn chair and blankets. Read story
July 18, 2011, 12:00am Community
Camas -- The 10- and 11-year-old Lacamas Little League team won the 2011 District 4 Championship. The team went to the state tournament in Cheney last week. Players are Connor Shira, Taylor Birchem, Tanner Fogle, Sam Thomas, Wes Colvin, Haruki Takada, Grant Gaudio, Patrick Upkes, Nick Werts, Tyler Vaughan, Michael… Read story
