October 4, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Hearthwood -- Josh Cunningham graduated from Washington State University Vancouver in 2010 with a teaching degree. After looking more than a year for a local job, Cunningham accepted a teaching position in Marshall, Alaska, a community of around 400 people with no roads in or out. The nearest major town… Read story
October 4, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Image -- The Peace Lutheran Church at 13112 N.E. 28th Street is looking to expand. According to a land-use proposal filed with the city of Vancouver, the church wants to add 3,200 square feet of space to its current fellowship hall for weddings, Sunday school classes, offices, expanded kitchen and… Read story
October 4, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Mountain View -- When residents of the Renaissance Condominiums realized their annual picnic fell on Sept. 11, they decided to add a fundraiser to their festivities. During the picnic $300 was collected to donate to the Vancouver Fire Department in memory of those who lost their lives during the terrorist… Read story
October 4, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Cascade Highlands -- Ten volunteers learned proper pruning techniques as they wound their way through the Cascade Highlands neighborhood Sept. 22. The volunteers, led by arborist John Buttrell, owner of Arborscape Ltd. Inc., pruned 33 young street trees in the hands-on workshop which was sponsored by Arborscape and Friends of… Read story
October 4, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Cascade Park West -- Evergreen Public Schools received $7,500 from the Quinn Driscoll Foundation to purchase five automated external defibrillators for student athletes. The Foundation made the presentation Sept. 22 at a "helmet sticker" ceremony after football practice at Wy'east Middle School. Read story
September 20, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Bella Vista -- About 80 neighbors gathered for the 2011 Bella Vista picnic Aug. 21 at Bella Vista Park, near Southeast 20th Street and Bella Vista Road. Natalie Howard organized the picnic, which included games, prizes and an inflatable obstacle course. The Bella Vista Neighborhood Association says the event is… Read story
September 20, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
Four months ago, Dan and Cathy Maxwell were involved in a devastating single-vehicle accident in Eastern Oregon. Dan broke both bones in his lower right leg. His left ankle was shattered. His right shoulder was crushed. His face was torn open by shards of glass. Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Cascade Highlands -- Don't hesitate to paint your fence, says the latest newsletter from the Cascade Highlands Neighborhood Association. A few years ago, the neighborhood organized a group purchase of white paint that folks used to touch up fences. Just because the paint was bought in bulk then doesn't mean… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Columbia Way -- The Ray Hickey Foundation contributed $20,000 to the Team Gaffney Swim and Cruise for the Kids event Aug. 27. At the event, a group of 20 dedicated open-water swimmers leapt into the Columbia River at the I-205 bridge and swam 6 miles downriver to the Interstate 5… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Fircrest -- The Clark County Newcomers Club presented a check for more than $4,000 to Northwest Children's Outreach at the August club meeting. The club held numerous fundraisers including raffles, book sales and an annual rice-bag sale to raise money for its chosen charity. Read story
