May 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
Here are two questions about safe driver behaviors. Those highway "talking signs" began saying "See flashing lights? Move over OR slow down." A week later they said "Move over AND slow down." A week after that they said "Move over OR slow down." As I remember, the newspaper article about… Read story
May 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
Fisher-Mill Plain -- The Union High School music department has scored some wins at recent music competitions. In April, it competed against bands from Washington, California, Utah and Canada at the Seattle Heritage Music Festival. The Wind Ensemble was named the best concert band. Union Jazz Ensemble 1 was the… Read story
May 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
Burnt Bridge Creek -- Kathryn B. Hargett celebrated her 100th birthday on May 11 with close friends and family. Her grandparents homesteaded around the town of Starbuck in Columbia County, where she was born. Starbuck is north of Walla Walla. Read story
May 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
My window ledge overlooks a wooded valley. Mossy green velvet clothes the trunks and branches of deciduous trees, while the lush evergreens always retain their emerald beauty through each season. From my window seat I watch Salmon Creek below turn and trail through the vale. Ferns sprout along the ground… Read story
May 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
Cash is a sweet 8-year-old domestic shorthair brown tabby. He came to the shelter when his family moved and was unable to take him with them. Cash will need to be fed Prescription Diet C/D in order to keep him healthy and will need a slow introduction to his new… Read story
May 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
Today Central Park Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. meeting, Washington State School for the Blind, 2214 E. 13th St.: Bob Knight, minor league baseball team. Read story
May 25, 2011, 12:00am Community
The La Center Museum Association is seeking applicants interested in completing a term of service on its board of directors. Read story
May 18, 2011, 12:00am Community
Today Marrion Clarion Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Marrion Elementary School, 10119 N.E. 14th St.: Crime prevention, neighborhood garden, Traffic and Neighborhood Traffic Safety Alliance report, June cleanup and parking enforcement, parks. Read story
May 18, 2011, 12:00am Community
Washougal -- Students and staff have learned how to conserve energy at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School. The schools were recently awarded Level 1 certification by the Washington Green Schools Team. Staff and students met the requirements to conserve energy by turning off lights when they leave… Read story
May 18, 2011, 12:00am Community
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, the Camas Public Library wants you to snap beautiful pictures and send them in. Read story
