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Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington seeks public input on design of new watershed wayfinding signs
Community News

Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington seeks public input on design of new watershed wayfinding signs

Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington, a coalition of local jurisdictions and organizations including Clark County and the cities of Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Camas and Washougal,…

Oct 9, 2019

‘Educating for the Seventh Generation:’ Clark College to 10th annual Celebration of Indigenous Cultures
People

‘Educating for the Seventh Generation:’ Clark College to 10th annual Celebration of Indigenous Cultures

On Fri. , Nov. 1, Clark College welcomes the community as it hosts “Educating for the Seventh Generation,” a celebration of Indigenous cultures.

Oct 9, 2019

Most popular hunting seasons of the year open Oct. 12
Sports

Most popular hunting seasons of the year open Oct. 12

Some of Washington’s most popular hunting seasons will get underway Oct. 12, when modern firearm deer hunters and waterfowl hunters take to the field.

Oct 9, 2019

Ridgefield band class hits all the right notes
Youth

Ridgefield band class hits all the right notes

Under the guidance of band teacher Stephanie Bloom, middle school students are flourishing in band program at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School and View Ridge Middle School.

Oct 9, 2019

Free Bereavement Support Groups offered in Clark County
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Free Bereavement Support Groups offered in Clark County

Community Home Health & Hospice offers ongoing grief support groups for all ages throughout Clark County. Area residents can join friendly, caring people who support each other through one of life’…

Oct 8, 2019

SWCA names Ellen Rogers master of Advocacy & Brand Experience
Business

SWCA names Ellen Rogers master of Advocacy & Brand Experience

Southwest Washington Contractors Association has named Ellen Rogers its new Master of Advocacy & Brand Experience, Executive Director Nelson Holmberg announced today.

Oct 8, 2019

Clark College celebrates 10th anniversary of East Vancouver location
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Clark College celebrates 10th anniversary of East Vancouver location

Clark College is celebrating a decade of serving eastern Clark County at its Clark College at Columbia Tech Center (CTC) location with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Mon. , Oct. 14. The eve…

Oct 8, 2019

Artist Liz Pike presents new body work featuring her signature sunflowers in new crimson colors
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Artist Liz Pike presents new body work featuring her signature sunflowers in new crimson colors

Artist Liz Pike will present new body artwork featuring her signature sunflowers in crimson colors at several shows this fall.

Oct 8, 2019

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad to operate Fall Leaves Special
Entertainment

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad to operate Fall Leaves Special

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will be operating Saturday & Sunday — Oct. 12 & 13 — with the Fall Leaves Special. Nature is changing the leaves with crispness in the air, it promises to be a beaut…

Oct 7, 2019

Clark County Fire & Rescue to host open house Saturday
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Clark County Fire & Rescue to host open house Saturday

To celebrate National Fire Prevention Week, Clark County Fire & Rescue is hosting an open house from 10 a. m. to 1 p. on Sat. , Oct. 12. The free event will take place at our Ridgefield Junction St…

Oct 7, 2019

Children are authors at Ridgefield’s Union Ridge Elementary School library
Youth

Children are authors at Ridgefield’s Union Ridge Elementary School library

Last year, each class at Union Ridge created its own book, written and illustrated by students. From kindergarten through fourth grade, each student had a page to complete in a book. The books were…

Oct 7, 2019

Student education is key to Battle Ground’s bullying prevention efforts
Youth

Student education is key to Battle Ground’s bullying prevention efforts

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Battle Ground Public Schools knows that it’s important to teach these valuable lessons year-round.

Oct 7, 2019

Eight homes to be featured in the Columbian Credit Union Remodeled Homes Tour
Business

Eight homes to be featured in the Columbian Credit Union Remodeled Homes Tour

The Columbia Credit Union Remodeled Homes Tour will feature eight homes. Attendees can tour all homes on Sat. , Oct. 12 and Sun. 13.

Oct 7, 2019

Clark County also struggling with homeless encampments
Community News

Clark County also struggling with homeless encampments

Clark County is zeroing in on an official policy to deal with rising numbers of homeless encampments in public spaces

Oct 4, 2019

Commission On Aging to learn about the value older adults provide to communities
Community News

Commission On Aging to learn about the value older adults provide to communities

Area residents can learn about the importance of engaging older adults within our communities at the next meeting of the Commission on Aging, 4:30 p. m. Wed. , Oct. 16.

Oct 3, 2019

Local prevention groups to collect unwanted meds in Clark County
Transportation

Local prevention groups to collect unwanted meds in Clark County

Community prevention coalitions and several area partners are holding a drug take back event at five locations in Clark County on Sat. , Oct. 26, from 10 a. m. to 2 p.

Oct 3, 2019

Rep. Paul Harris receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award
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Rep. Paul Harris receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award

Rep. Paul Harris has received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award (NDAA) from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for his work on tobacco control legislation.

Oct 3, 2019

PeaceHealth Southwest hosts dementia and advance directives planning seminar
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PeaceHealth Southwest hosts dementia and advance directives planning seminar

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will host a seminar titled “Dementia and Advance Directives: Planning Care, Improving Care” on Tue. Oct. 8 from 3-4 p. m. at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Cente…

Oct 3, 2019