March 16, 2011, 12:00am Community
These pets are among those available for adoption from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, 1100 N.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver. Fees -- which can include registered microchip, health exam, a spay or neuter certificate… Read story
March 16, 2011, 12:00am Community
Cascade Park -- Artist Heidi Hansen is trying to raise the profile of homelessness. On Monday, she and Craig Lyons, director of the Council for the Homeless, presented Vancouver's mayor and city council with an original Hansen painting with the dedication: "When we reach our darkest moments, we can choose… Read story
March 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Hazel Dell -- Savenia Falquist, a sexual assault advocate, foster mother and caregiver to her own mother, was given the Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award on March 8 at the YWCA Clark County. "She has touched so many of us, and she has saved many of our spirits during the obstacles… Read story
March 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Camas -- Feb. 16 was a good night to be at the Portland Trail Blazer game. How good? $8,000 good. Jeff Lightheart, a season ticket holder from Camas, attended the game. The Oregon Lottery-Blazer game promotion that night gave all fans 18 years and older sitting in that night's special… Read story
March 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Washougal -- The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. In honor of the occasion, the chamber donated its 100-year-old meeting logs to the Two Rivers Heritage Museum. The logs were from the original business organization: The Camas Commercial Club, formed in 1911. In 1941 it evolved… Read story
March 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Camas -- More than 200 seniors attended the Spaghetti Luncheon and Senior Resource Fair in Camas put on by S.A.L.T (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together). The luncheon is an annual tradition to show appreciation to the seniors of Clark County. Virginia Jester of Camas was recognized by Sheriff Lucas for… Read story
March 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Ridgefield -- Ridgefield green thumbs with no space to garden can look forward to the 2011 growing season. The Sargent Street Community Garden, located at the intersection of South Fifth Avenue and Sargent Street, is nearing completion. The new garden, made up of 21 various-sized plots, is funded by the… Read story
March 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Salmon Creek -- Residents of the Salmon Creek Estates can rest a little easier thanks to Clark County Fire District 6 firefighters and volunteers from the Salmon Creek Lions Club, Juvenile Justice, and Paul Davis Restoration. The volunteers installed 84 smoke alarms and replaced 21 batteries in the condo community… Read story
March 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Salmon Creek -- Tracey Rushton and Kristen Kadow could sell you the moon. The two Washington State University Vancouver students in December placed first and second at the WSU Vancouver Sales Competition. These wins sent them to Georgia in March to compete in the 13th annual National Collegiate Sales Competition.… Read story
