The Columbian

ESTHER SHORT: Open House Ministries' Christmas adoption program was a success again this year.

Open House Ministries helps families

December 28, 2019, 5:10am Community

A couple of former residents at Open House Ministries were involved in the shelter’s Christmas adoption this year — this time as adopters. Read story

Little Italy's Trattoria won the Best Use of Business Theme award for the Vancouver's Downtown Association Holiday Window Decorating Contest. The restaurant's display featured a boy pouring a bucket of spaghetti on his head, based on a painting hanging on one of the restaurant's walls.

Downtown Vancouver businesses put their holiday spirit on display

December 26, 2019, 6:04am Business

In one window, two figures eagerly tear through wrapping paper, surrounded by a pile of gifts. In another, a snowman and reindeer stand in the middle of a wintery landscape. And in a third, a boy in bright red Christmas attire overturns a bucket of spaghetti on his head. Read story

Peer mentors Timothy Tipton and Kodi Findlay share a laugh as they work in their office at Clark College in Vancouver. Tipton was released from Larch Corrections Center this summer. While he was at Larch, he was certified as a GED teaching assistant and tutored other inmates.

‘I want to be a better human’: At Clark College, ex-convict crams for a fresh start

December 25, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Timothy Tipton mumbled to himself, shuffling through papers and typing rapidly. Read story

Richard Beer, programming director at the Kiggins Theatre, staffs the box office for a live performance of "In Flight with D.B. Cooper," an original radio play.

Kiggins, Liberty theaters strive for creativity

December 22, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

In his heart, Dan Wyatt remains “a kid in a movie theater, transported to other worlds and other times,” he said. Unlike most movie-loving kids, Wyatt owns his own cinema, the independent Kiggins Theatre, which he bought in 2012. Read story

The downtown Vancouver location of Tommy O's will close on Sunday after years in business.

Tommy O’s, iconic downtown Vancouver restaurant, will close Sunday

December 20, 2019, 2:15pm Business

Longtime downtown Vancouver restaurant Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro will close permanently this weekend, though the owner is working to keep the Camas location open. Read story