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Billimon "Birdy" Billimon of Vancouver, 19, spars with Aaron Mino of Vancouver, 18, during practice at Lord's Gym in Vancouver on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. Birdy has participated in the program throughout the past three years and has encouraged his brother many of his friends to join. ÒLooking back at it, boxing helped me with a lot, like self discipline," he said.

Fighting the good fight — Boxing program aims to help at-risk youths

Billimon "Birdy" Billimon of Vancouver, 19, spars with Aaron Mino of Vancouver, 18, during practice at Lord's Gym in Vancouver on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. Birdy has participated in the program throughout the past three years and has encouraged his brother many of his friends to join. ÒLooking back at it, boxing helped me with a lot, like self discipline," he said.

November 26, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

Billimon “Birdy” Billimon works a night shift at Portland International Airport and then takes morning classes toward his high school diploma — all on top of caring for an 11-month old daughter. Boxing, he said, tapping at one of the heavy bags hanging from the ceiling in Lord’s Gym’s makeshift… Read story

Members of the Autism Serves Kids Care Club assembled wellness kits for homeless vets at a recent club meeting. The group meets monthly to learn about community needs and issues, then they take on a related service project. The club is a program under the umbrella of the Autism Empowerment organization.

Autism kids club assemble kits for homeless

Members of the Autism Serves Kids Care Club assembled wellness kits for homeless vets at a recent club meeting. The group meets monthly to learn about community needs and issues, then they take on a related service project. The club is a program under the umbrella of the Autism Empowerment organization.

November 22, 2017, 5:59am Community

Autism Serves Kids Care Club put together wellness kits for homeless Clark County veterans for a third year recently. Read story

North Garrison Heights: Representatives from the renovated Planet Fitness present a check to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington at the gym’s reopening.

Gym reopens, donates money to Boys & Girls Clubs

North Garrison Heights: Representatives from the renovated Planet Fitness present a check to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington at the gym’s reopening.

November 22, 2017, 5:59am Community

A renovated Planet Fitness, 8024 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, celebrated its reopening on Nov. 2. As part of the grand reopening, the club presented a $2,500 check to representatives from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington. The facility was under construction for three months, and now has… Read story

Vancouver Mall: Remax agents, from left, Pam Moore, Dominique Roark and Lori Anderson-Benson with the 200 coats collected for Open House Ministries, 50 of which were new coats purchased by Anderson-Benson.

Real estate agent buys 50 coats for coat drive

Vancouver Mall: Remax agents, from left, Pam Moore, Dominique Roark and Lori Anderson-Benson with the 200 coats collected for Open House Ministries, 50 of which were new coats purchased by Anderson-Benson.

November 22, 2017, 5:59am Community

Re/Max has been working on a coat drive in partnership with Kiwanis to collect warm winter coats for children at a local homeless shelter. Read story

The Vancouver City Council voted Monday to extend a moratorium on development of the Tower Mall site, recently called Town Plaza.

Vancouver City Council extends Tower Mall moratorium

The Vancouver City Council voted Monday to extend a moratorium on development of the Tower Mall site, recently called Town Plaza.

November 21, 2017, 5:16pm Clark County News

Development at the Tower Mall site will have to wait until next year. The Vancouver City Council voted Monday to extend a moratorium on development of the site. Read story

Dr. James Reiss, an electrophysiologist at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, visited Moscow in June to discuss cryoablation using minimal X-ray. Contributed by Dr.

Local doctor specializes in alternative treatment for atrial fibrillation

Dr. James Reiss, an electrophysiologist at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, visited Moscow in June to discuss cryoablation using minimal X-ray. Contributed by Dr.

November 20, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

When Dr. James Reiss performed his first cryoablation procedure to treat atrial fibrillation in 2011, his patient was exposed to X-ray radiation for 40 minutes. Read story

Cinetopia Vancouver Mall 23 occupies two levels at Vancouver Mall. When the multiplex opened in 2011, sales at the mall rose for two years. General manager JB Schutte said mall operators are trying to bring on similar tenants who provide experiences.

Vancouver Mall: Still packing a punch after 40 years

Cinetopia Vancouver Mall 23 occupies two levels at Vancouver Mall. When the multiplex opened in 2011, sales at the mall rose for two years. General manager JB Schutte said mall operators are trying to bring on similar tenants who provide experiences.

November 19, 2017, 6:05am Business

It wasn’t exactly good weather, but it was a good sign. Outside Vancouver Mall, static gray clouds spelled the arrival of the fall and winter shopping season. Read story

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Rats lead to closures in McDonald’s in Vancouver Wal-Mart Supercenter

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November 17, 2017, 12:08pm Clark County Health

Health officials have temporarily closed portions of the Vancouver Wal-Mart Supercenter and the McDonald’s restaurant inside the store after discovering rats. Read story

Photos courtesy City of Vancouver Members of the local Native American community gathered at the Water Resources Education Center to dance, sing, show off their regalia - and explain it all - during Native American Indian Cultural Heritage Month celebrations in November 2015 and 2016. This year, the celebration will be bigger and better than ever, organizers say.

‘Native Runway’ finds its stride

Photos courtesy City of Vancouver Members of the local Native American community gathered at the Water Resources Education Center to dance, sing, show off their regalia - and explain it all - during Native American Indian Cultural Heritage Month celebrations in November 2015 and 2016. This year, the celebration will be bigger and better than ever, organizers say.

November 17, 2017, 6:02am Clark County Life

“We are more than feathers and beads,” Becky Archibald said. “We are also your neighbors. We come from all walks of life: teachers, doctors, lawyers, volunteers, veterans. People would not know our story or even know we are here if we didn’t come out and do this.” Read story

Pines Coffee isn’t afraid to serve up some funky drinks and recently developed a special Thanksgiving menu featuring coffee beverages inspired by foods typically eaten during the holiday meal.

Food & Drink: Pines Coffee puts focus on quality

Pines Coffee isn’t afraid to serve up some funky drinks and recently developed a special Thanksgiving menu featuring coffee beverages inspired by foods typically eaten during the holiday meal.

November 17, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Life

Ryan Thompson sometimes gets complaints that the drinks at Pines Coffee taste different than those at larger venues, but he insists his intentions are pure in crafting those concoctions. Read story