November 10, 2010, 12:00am Community
Kent is a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix. He came to the Humane Society as a stray. He is a little worried at first but warms up quickly. Kent would love to go to a nice, quiet home with kids over the age of 14. If you're interested in meeting him, please… Read story
November 10, 2010, 12:00am Community
I was wondering if you could provide us an update: In the spring we saw an article in The Columbian (we think it was in your column) regarding the expansion of the parking lot at Firstenburg Community Center and the Cascade branch of the library. The article told us that… Read story
November 10, 2010, 12:00am Community
"Left on Heceta Beach Road," said the young man, gesturing. "Take a right at the fork. The beach is just past The Driftwood Inn." I hopped back into my little pickup and turned on the radio. Elvis belted out the last line of his rendition of "The Battle Hymn of… Read story
November 10, 2010, 12:00am Community
If you can hear those jingle bells coming down the block, then it must be almost time to start decorating for Christmas. If Santa and his reindeer, Yukon Cornelius or any other jolly giants will make an appearance on your roof or in the yard this year, we'd like to… Read story
November 10, 2010, 12:00am Community
The Parent Teacher Student Association at Hough Elementary School is looking for donations of new or used toys and gift items for its annual Father Christmas Shop on Dec. 14. Read story
November 10, 2010, 12:00am Community
What do cats, knitting and reading have in common? They're all favorites of Vancouver resident Stephanie Thompson. Four years ago, she found a way to connect her three interests by creating a program in partnership with Vintage Books and Kazoodles called "Read Me a Blanket." Read story
November 10, 2010, 12:00am Community
To list your neighborhood news: Call Mary Ricks at 360-735-4550 or Paul Suarez at 360-735-4530; send text and photos to mary.ricks@columbian.com or paul.suarez@columbian.com. Read story
November 3, 2010, 12:00am Community
Neighborhood association events and meetings. Read story
November 3, 2010, 12:00am Community
There are campaign signs cluttering the landscape everywhere. What are the laws about these signs? Isn't there some requirement about how fast they have to be taken down? This year is the worst I've ever seen. -- Steve Kennedy, West Hazel Dell Read story
November 3, 2010, 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
