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Volunteer Tom Denman uses a three-ton excavator to clear an area that will be transformed into a native plant oasis in Vancouver's Riveridge neighborhood Aug. 29.

Volunteers create native plant oasis in Riveridge neighborhood

Volunteer Tom Denman uses a three-ton excavator to clear an area that will be transformed into a native plant oasis in Vancouver's Riveridge neighborhood Aug. 29.

September 4, 2021, 5:34am Community

A project to create a native plant oasis in Vancouver’s Riveridge neighborhood began Aug. 29 with volunteer Tom Denman clearing an area with a 3-ton excavator. Read story

Members of the Vancouver Bike Club prepare to depart from the Vancouver Farmers Market withy a load of donated food bound for the Clark County food Bank. On most Sundays, club members gather at the downtown Vancouver event to pick up donations, which benefit the food bank and its partner agencies.

Food bank thanks bike club for yet another donation

Members of the Vancouver Bike Club prepare to depart from the Vancouver Farmers Market withy a load of donated food bound for the Clark County food Bank. On most Sundays, club members gather at the downtown Vancouver event to pick up donations, which benefit the food bank and its partner agencies.

September 4, 2021, 5:34am Community

Members of the Vancouver Bike Club prepare to depart from the Vancouver Farmers Market with a load of donated food bound for the Clark County Food Bank. Read story

Oh baby! La Center Farmer’s Market wraps season

September 4, 2021, 5:00am Community

The last La Center Farmer’s Market of the season was Aug. 26. It was an expanded version with a mini car show, additional vendors, kids activities, bingo and a beautiful baby contest. Read story

Volunteer opportunities

September 4, 2021, 5:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help collect and sort food donations from area grocery stores through its Fresh Alliance Program. Food collector shifts are available from 6:30 to about 10:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, and will drive or ride in a 20-foot box truck. Food… Read story

You Can Help

August 29, 2021, 5:58am Community

CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate, seeks volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who have come into the state’s care as a result of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Volunteers are empowered to represent a child’s voice in court after extensive training that prepares them for the role.… Read story

Arnada neighborhood in Vancouver repainted intersection at D Street & 21st Street on Aug. 21.

Rejuvenated Arnada street mural aimed at slowing drivers down

Arnada neighborhood in Vancouver repainted intersection at D Street & 21st Street on Aug. 21.

August 29, 2021, 5:30am Community

A traffic- calming street mural at the intersection of D Street and 21st Street got a needed upgrade on Aug. 20 and 21 as volunteers cleaned the pavement and repainted the colorful display, which is aimed at encouraging drivers to slow down and enjoy the artwork rather than speed through… Read story

Boxes and bags of school supplies were taken to the Battle Ground Education Foundation office on the district's Lewisville campus by Greater Federation of Women's Club-Battle Ground members. Standing are: Ginger Crabtree, president Mary Lee Miller, Nancy Lee, Johanna Hyatt and Linda Tochen. In front are Marla Polos, Paulette Stinson and Valerie Huey. Not pictured was Cindi Pike, member photographer.

Women’s clubs donate school supplies for Battle Ground students

Boxes and bags of school supplies were taken to the Battle Ground Education Foundation office on the district's Lewisville campus by Greater Federation of Women's Club-Battle Ground members. Standing are: Ginger Crabtree, president Mary Lee Miller, Nancy Lee, Johanna Hyatt and Linda Tochen. In front are Marla Polos, Paulette Stinson and Valerie Huey. Not pictured was Cindi Pike, member photographer.

August 29, 2021, 5:29am Community

The local chapter of the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs brought 5,261 school supply items to the Battle Ground Education Foundation office on Aug. 17. Read story

Representatives from local organizations were on-hand Aug. 21 to provide information about free resources to families at Woodland Public Schools' Back-to-School Bash.

Woodland students receive backpacks, school supplies

Representatives from local organizations were on-hand Aug. 21 to provide information about free resources to families at Woodland Public Schools' Back-to-School Bash.

August 29, 2021, 5:23am Community

Hundreds of Woodland students received free backpacks filled with school supplies Aug. 21 at Woodland Public Schools’ fifth annual Back-to-School Bash. The event was held outdoors this year due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. In addition to picking up backpacks, families visited with representatives from local resource agencies and munched on… Read story

Members of Clark County Fire District 6 joined in on the birthday festivities for Alvera Kelly as she turned 100 years old earlier this month.

Clark County Fire District 6 helps celebrate volunteer’s 100th birthday

Members of Clark County Fire District 6 joined in on the birthday festivities for Alvera Kelly as she turned 100 years old earlier this month.

August 28, 2021, 6:02am Community

Members of Clark County Fire District 6 joined in on the birthday festivities for Alvera Kelly as she turned 100 years old earlier this month. She was married to Glenn Kelly, the first paid career firefighter for District 6. Read story

Orchards: Duncan was adopted from the Humane Society for Southwest Washington by Bob and Amy Libby in July 2017.

Remembrance of local kitty is national ‘Senior Tales’ winner

Orchards: Duncan was adopted from the Humane Society for Southwest Washington by Bob and Amy Libby in July 2017.

August 21, 2021, 6:00am Community

A heartfelt remembrance of Duncan, a quirky and beloved senior shelter cat adopted by Amy Libby and her husband in 2017, was honored by the ARM & HAMMER Feline Generous Program and the ASPCA and was one of three national winners in the program’s “Senior Tales” giveaway, collecting $2,500 to… Read story