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The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra&rsquo;s first Vancouver Arts &amp; Music Festival drew an estimated 30,000 people to downtown Vancouver in 2023. Will it go even bigger this year?

Vancouver Arts & Music Festival returns to Esther Short Park for free, 3-day event

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra&rsquo;s first Vancouver Arts &amp; Music Festival drew an estimated 30,000 people to downtown Vancouver in 2023. Will it go even bigger this year?

July 27, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Vancouver’s first run at a free music-and-arts festival in summer 2023 was a big success. It drew an estimated 30,000 people to downtown across three days to sample talents from our own region and beyond. Read story

Water sprays out of cannons on the front of Vancouver Fire Boat 1 on Monday on the Columbia River. In the 10 years the department has had the boat, development along Vancouver&rsquo;s waterfront has increased the need for the emergency response vessel.

Vancouver Fire Boat 1 can do it all: Search and rescue, firefighting and medical emergencies

Water sprays out of cannons on the front of Vancouver Fire Boat 1 on Monday on the Columbia River. In the 10 years the department has had the boat, development along Vancouver&rsquo;s waterfront has increased the need for the emergency response vessel.

July 27, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

As members of the Vancouver Fire Department cruised down the Columbia River aboard Fire Boat 1, they remarked on how much has changed about the city’s waterfront in the 10 years since the agency acquired the emergency response vessel. Read story

Dick Hannah Dealerships has donated $20,000 to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools.

Dick Hannah, Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools team up for ninth annual school supply drive

Dick Hannah Dealerships has donated $20,000 to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools.

July 27, 2024, 5:56am Community

VANCOUVER – Dick Hannah Dealerships has donated $20,000 to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools to support the annual Write from the Start School Supply Drive, as well as for general support for students. Read story

Jill Watson has grown an eight-person fundraiser into an annual community event that brings hundreds together to play tennis, pickleball, golf and other sports to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's research, care and support.

Community raises more than $40,000 at Club Green Meadows for Alzheimer’s research

Jill Watson has grown an eight-person fundraiser into an annual community event that brings hundreds together to play tennis, pickleball, golf and other sports to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's research, care and support.

July 27, 2024, 5:37am Community

GREEN MEADOWS – Jill Watson has grown an eight-person fundraiser into an annual community event that brings hundreds together to play tennis, pickleball, golf and other sports to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Read story

Camas entrepreneur Tatum Talbert, 10, owns Tatum and Her Gnomies.

Camas gnome creator, 10, named Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year

Camas entrepreneur Tatum Talbert, 10, owns Tatum and Her Gnomies.

July 27, 2024, 5:36am Community

VANCOUVER – Tatum Talbert, a 10-year-old from Camas, who owns Tatum and Her Gnomies, was named the 2024 Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Tatum was recognized for her exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence. Read story

Jeff Way of Vancouver, right, keeps his balance as he enjoys slacklining in the sunshine with his roommate, Matthew Nebel, not pictured, Friday afternoon, April 1, 2016 at Esther Short Park. Yesterday's blue skies and warm temperatures made it a good day for residents to kick off their shoes and get outdoors.

Vancouver parks to feature pop-up arboretums

Jeff Way of Vancouver, right, keeps his balance as he enjoys slacklining in the sunshine with his roommate, Matthew Nebel, not pictured, Friday afternoon, April 1, 2016 at Esther Short Park. Yesterday's blue skies and warm temperatures made it a good day for residents to kick off their shoes and get outdoors.

July 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Many stroll through downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park on a daily basis, taking in the busy playground or a game of Frisbee on the lawn. But how many take the time to look up? Read story

People stroll among classic cars Friday, during one of Alderbrook Park&rsquo;s regular Friday night cruise-ins.

Clark County car enthusiasts are stocking this summer with cruise-ins and shows

People stroll among classic cars Friday, during one of Alderbrook Park&rsquo;s regular Friday night cruise-ins.

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Car shows and cruise-ins have been a staple of Clark County summers since the 1950s, when high school students began “cruising the gut” down Vancouver’s Main Street, showing off their sweet rides. Read story

Family caregiver advocate Christina Keys remembers her mom, Patricia Keys, while looking at her portrait in the front hallway of her Vancouver home Monday afternoon. Christina Keys quit her job 12 years ago to take care of her mother, who died in December 2022. More than 120 organizations and advocates for workers have launched a statewide campaign to defeat ballot Initiative 2124, which would make opting into the long-term care coverage tax voluntary. Also pictured is her mom&rsquo;s service dog, Puddy, 13. &ldquo;You weren&rsquo;t a burden,&rdquo; she said to her late mother.

Family caregivers, nurses launch campaign to protect Washington’s long-term care benefit, defeat I-2124

Family caregiver advocate Christina Keys remembers her mom, Patricia Keys, while looking at her portrait in the front hallway of her Vancouver home Monday afternoon. Christina Keys quit her job 12 years ago to take care of her mother, who died in December 2022. More than 120 organizations and advocates for workers have launched a statewide campaign to defeat ballot Initiative 2124, which would make opting into the long-term care coverage tax voluntary. Also pictured is her mom&rsquo;s service dog, Puddy, 13. &ldquo;You weren&rsquo;t a burden,&rdquo; she said to her late mother.

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Last week, hundreds of family caregivers, advocates and nurses across the state launched a campaign to defeat a Washington ballot initiative that would cut funding to long-term health care benefits. Read story

Lynn Rullman, daughter of International Air and Hospitality Academy founder Arch Miller, teaches a class in 2008.

International Air and Hospitality Academy in Vancouver will close its doors at the end of the year

Lynn Rullman, daughter of International Air and Hospitality Academy founder Arch Miller, teaches a class in 2008.

July 23, 2024, 4:44pm Business

The International Air and Hospitality Academy in Vancouver will close all affiliated schools and programs at the end of the year, CEO DJ Schmidt announced Tuesday. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, left, details proposed budget cuts to the district March 12 during a Vancouver Public Schools board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership.

Despite early start, Vancouver schools, teachers union still negotiating as end of contract approaches

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, left, details proposed budget cuts to the district March 12 during a Vancouver Public Schools board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership.

July 23, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

At the end of August, the Vancouver Education Association’s contract will expire with Vancouver Public Schools. Southwest Washington’s second-largest teachers union hopes to reach a deal before then. Read story