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Matthew Bacon, center, and his family, not pictured, visited the stars of the Discovery Channel show MythBusters on a Make-A-Wish trip in August.

MythBusters fulfill Vancouver boy’s wish

Matthew Bacon, center, and his family, not pictured, visited the stars of the Discovery Channel show MythBusters on a Make-A-Wish trip in August.

September 22, 2010, 12:00am Community

Matthew Bacon spent the better part of two weeks watching episodes of MythBusters in his room at Legacy Emmanuel Children's Hospital last October. At the time, the 10-year-old was just diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The show helped keep his mind off his treatment. This August, he got to meet the… Read story

Pets of the week

September 15, 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

Head of the Hood: Jamie Manriquez

September 15, 2010, 12:00am Community

A profile of a Clark County neighborhood leader. Read story

What’s up with that? Medical offices, more retail headed north of Costco

September 15, 2010, 12:00am Community

I am curious about the substantial construction project on the northwest corner of Andresen Road and Northeast 88th Street. Is this the site preparation for (land) purchased by one of the hospitals that you announced in The Columbian some months ago? -- George Etter IV, Hazel Dell Read story

Neighbors calendar

September 15, 2010, 12:00am Community

Clark County neighborhood association meetings and events. Read story

Battle Ground: Nearly 100 riders participated in the Razor Exposed Tour freestyle competition at Battle Ground skate park Aug.

In your neighborhood

Battle Ground: Nearly 100 riders participated in the Razor Exposed Tour freestyle competition at Battle Ground skate park Aug.

September 15, 2010, 12:00am Community

News and events in Clark County neighborhoods. Read story

Sip & Stroll moves from winter to Sept. 18

September 15, 2010, 12:00am Community

Sip & Stroll, traditionally a winter wine-tasting and shopping event, has moved to September. Read story

Jim and Ruth Linderman stand in front of their single-wide trailer just off West Yacolt Road.

Two north Clark County churches come together to help a couple who have helped others

Jim and Ruth Linderman stand in front of their single-wide trailer just off West Yacolt Road.

September 15, 2010, 12:00am Community

For the better part of the past decade, Jim and Ruth Linderman have made Yacolt Foursquare Church their spiritual home. And now their fellow church members, neighbors and other north Clark County residents are working to provide them with a new place to live. Read story

Street trees slow speed, offer 21 other benefits

September 15, 2010, 12:00am Community

You already knew trees provide shade, suck up storm runoff and freshen the air. Did you know they also slow speeders? Read story

Housing workshop kicks off series on aging

September 15, 2010, 12:00am Community

Getting any younger? If not, you might be interested in the county’s Aging Readiness Plan. Read story