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Students in Lewis River Academy learn by doing with hands-on activities and guest lecturers
Youth

Students in Lewis River Academy learn by doing with hands-on activities and guest lecturers

Students in Woodland Public Schools’ Lewis River Academy learn more about the subjects they study from special workshops featuring guest lecturers who specialize in using in-class material for thei…

Oct 23, 2019

Battle Ground schools to honor veterans
Youth

Battle Ground schools to honor veterans

Battle Ground Public Schools’ students and staff will honor veterans during school events, including assemblies and a panel for high school students. Community members and veterans are invited to a…

Oct 23, 2019

Evergreen Public Schools’ graduation rate surpasses 91 percent
Youth

Evergreen Public Schools’ graduation rate surpasses 91 percent

The graduation rate for Evergreen Public Schools hit 91. 3 percent for the class of 2019 (students who graduated in June 2019). That’s a nearly four (4) percent improvement from the year before, an…

Oct 23, 2019

BIA honors New Homes Tour award recipients
Business

BIA honors New Homes Tour award recipients

The Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA) honored the New Homes Tour award recipients at the BIA Dinner Meeting last week.

Oct 23, 2019

Beacock Music to hold benefit concerts
Entertainment

Beacock Music to hold benefit concerts

Beacock Music will host six benefit concerts in the upstairs theater at its Vancouver location between Nov. 1-10. The show, “Always … Patsy Cline! ,’’ is described as a musical extravaganza that wi…

Oct 22, 2019

Battle Ground Police Chief Bob Richardson to retire in February 2020
Community News

Battle Ground Police Chief Bob Richardson to retire in February 2020

Battle Ground City Manager Erin Erdman announced that Police Chief Bob Richardson will retire early next year after nine years with the Battle Ground Police Department. His final day of service is…

Oct 22, 2019

Rep. Vicki Kraft opens 17th District legislative office in Vancouver
Community News

Rep. Vicki Kraft opens 17th District legislative office in Vancouver

In an effort to be more easily accessible to the citizens she serves, Rep. Vicki Kraft announced today (Tue. , Oct. 22) she has opened a new 17th District legislative office in Vancouver.

Oct 22, 2019

Battle Ground City Council passes annexation ordinance for Emergency Services
Community News

Battle Ground City Council passes annexation ordinance for Emergency Services

At its Monday meeting, the Battle Ground City Council passed an ordinance asking voters to consider annexing to Clark County Fire District 3.

Oct 22, 2019

Detached garage destroyed by Tuesday morning fire
Community News

Detached garage destroyed by Tuesday morning fire

Clark County Fire & Rescue crews responded to a call of a garage fire at 8507 NE 199th Street Thursday morning.

Oct 22, 2019

Up to $1.3 million in City Community Development, housing grants available in Vancouver
Business

Up to $1.3 million in City Community Development, housing grants available in Vancouver

The city of Vancouver estimates there will be up to $1. 3 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding available for local projects in 2020.

Oct 21, 2019

Vancouver Police investigate strong-arm robbery
Community News

Vancouver Police investigate strong-arm robbery

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a strong-arm burglary that took place Thursday evening in East Vancouver.

Oct 18, 2019

Vancouver volunteers to make a big difference on nation’s largest day of service
Community News

Vancouver volunteers to make a big difference on nation’s largest day of service

Each year, volunteers across the nation gather on the fourth Saturday of October to work towards a common goal: making a difference in their community. On Sat. , Oct. 26, the city of Vancouver and…

Oct 18, 2019

Nov. 5 general election voter registration deadlines set
Community News

Nov. 5 general election voter registration deadlines set

Ballots for the Nov. 5 general election are in the mail to all registered voters in Clark County.

Oct 17, 2019

Area prevention groups to collect unwanted meds
Transportation

Area prevention groups to collect unwanted meds

To combat the issue of opioid misuse, several Southwest Washington community prevention coalitions are holding drug take back events on Sat. , Oct. 26, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. in locations across Cla…

Oct 17, 2019

Seton Catholic hires director of Washington Timbers as boys soccer coach
Sports

Seton Catholic hires director of Washington Timbers as boys soccer coach

New boys soccer coach at Seton Catholic High School brings years of experience to the job.

Oct 17, 2019

Fundraiser to be held to support the preservation of Moulton Falls Trail
People

Fundraiser to be held to support the preservation of Moulton Falls Trail

To help raise money to support the preservation of the Moulton Falls Trail, Loo Wit Group Sierra Club will sponsor a fundraiser from 4-8 p. m. Sat. , Oct. 19 at the Moulton Falls Winery in Yacolt.

Oct 16, 2019

Woodland Public Schools receives $60,000 grant to support its ongoing Dual Language Program
Youth

Woodland Public Schools receives $60,000 grant to support its ongoing Dual Language Program

Washington State’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction awarded Columbia Elementary School a two-year grant worth $60,000 as the school embarks on its second year of offering its Dual…

Oct 16, 2019

Additional details released in search for missing University of Portland student
Community News

Additional details released in search for missing University of Portland student

The investigation continues into the disappearance of Owen Klinger, the 18-year-old student at the University of Portland.

Oct 16, 2019