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New equipment popular attraction at Vancouver Lake Regional Park
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New equipment popular attraction at Vancouver Lake Regional Park

With the support of a Clark County Parks Foundation grant, a new Spin-Max Tower from Allplay Systems was installed at Vancouver Lake Regional Park in August. The equipment, which replaced deteriora…

Sep 9, 2019

Vancouver receives $180,000 state grant for expansion of litter removal program
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Vancouver receives $180,000 state grant for expansion of litter removal program

This week, the state Department of Commerce awarded the city of Vancouver a two-year grant totaling $180,000 ($90,000 per year) for the expansion of Share’s Talkin’ Trash program.

Sep 9, 2019

PeaceHealth’s David Ruiz honored for his work to improve the health of the Latino community
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PeaceHealth’s David Ruiz honored for his work to improve the health of the Latino community

David Ruiz, MD, medical director of PeaceHealth’s Family Medicine of Southwest Washington clinic, recently earned the prestigious Bravo Award from the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber.

Sep 9, 2019

Clark College at Columbia Tech Center is ‘open for business’
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Clark College at Columbia Tech Center is ‘open for business’

Clark College has worked to create a series of course offerings that will allow students to pursue career-oriented higher education in subjects that include business, information technology, comput…

Sep 6, 2019

Businesses, citizens to be honored at upcoming event
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Businesses, citizens to be honored at upcoming event

Businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the lives of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities will be honored Wed. , Oct. 2, at the Disability Employment Awarene…

Sep 6, 2019

A record for the books: Battle Ground schools adopts most textbooks ever
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A record for the books: Battle Ground schools adopts most textbooks ever

The record breaking number of curriculum adoptions that have occurred in Battle Ground Public Schools in the past year meant that the warehouse staff had a full plate this summer in the processing…

Sep 6, 2019

Vancouver hosts community workshop for downtown Waterfront Gateway Project
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Vancouver hosts community workshop for downtown Waterfront Gateway Project

The city of Vancouver invites the public to weigh in on the future of downtown’s Waterfront Gateway properties at a community workshop from 4 to 7 p. m. Thu. , Sept. 19.

Sep 6, 2019

Vancouver Police identify suspect in fatal hit and run
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Vancouver Police identify suspect in fatal hit and run

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a hit and run fatality accident that took place Thursday evening in east Vancouver and they are asking for the public’s help.

Sep 6, 2019

PeaceHealth adds executive to lead the expansion and enhancement of outpatient services
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PeaceHealth adds executive to lead the expansion and enhancement of outpatient services

PeaceHealth has named John Bennett as chief executive of ambulatory services. Bennett will lead the organization’s continued focus on expanding access to care and enhancing the consumer and patient…

Sep 5, 2019

Open house for proposed improvements on NE 179th Street corridor set for Tue., Sept. 10
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Open house for proposed improvements on NE 179th Street corridor set for Tue., Sept. 10

Members of the public are invited to come learn about a series of proposed improvement projects on the Northeast 179th Street corridor during an open house next week. Clark County Public Works, alo…

Sep 4, 2019

Two community events, one mission
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Two community events, one mission

School staff, student assistance professionals and other youth behavioral health providers are invited to attend a special event to get information about programs that are available to youth in the…

Sep 4, 2019

WSU Vancouver’s Business Growth MAP Alliance to host forum on engaging consumers from their perspective
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WSU Vancouver’s Business Growth MAP Alliance to host forum on engaging consumers from their perspective

Area residents are invited to learn to engage buyers from the customer perspective at Washington State University Vancouver’s next Business Growth MAP Alliance forum. The event will be held Wed. ,…

Sep 4, 2019

Vancouver Tennis Center to jump start fall with a community event
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Vancouver Tennis Center to jump start fall with a community event

Vancouver Tennis Center, located at 5300 E 18th Street in Vancouver, will rally from summer to fall programming with a free community event on Fri. , Sept. 27, 6 to 8 p. m. , to celebrate the one-y…

Sep 4, 2019

Third annual Vancouver Tech Tour on Sept. 17 to feature Clark County-based companies
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Third annual Vancouver Tech Tour on Sept. 17 to feature Clark County-based companies

Job seekers, tech enthusiasts and students interested in learning about Clark County’s growing tech community and job opportunities are invited to interact with local tech companies on Tue. , Sept.…

Sep 4, 2019

Community invited to 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony to be held
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Community invited to 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony to be held

The Community Military Appreciation Committee, in partnership with the city of Vancouver, invites the public to attend a special Patriot Day ceremony at Vancouver City Hall in remembrance of all th…

Sep 3, 2019

County seeks community input for five-year housing, community needs plan
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County seeks community input for five-year housing, community needs plan

Clark County Community Services is responsible for submitting a Five-year Consolidated Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development describing the needs and priority areas that Com…

Sep 3, 2019

Commission on Aging to hear how complete neighborhoods improve livability, connectivity and accessibility
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Commission on Aging to hear how complete neighborhoods improve livability, connectivity and accessibility

Area residents can learn about the benefits of complete neighborhoods and what changes can be made at the local level to promote the development of these types of communities at the next meeting of…

Sep 3, 2019

Liz Pike Art to be featured at several Fall shows around Pacific Northwest
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Liz Pike Art to be featured at several Fall shows around Pacific Northwest

Artist Liz Pike will be painting at the Downtown Camas Plein Air Art Event on Fri. , Sept. 6 from 9 a. m. to 4 p. Her finished work, along with 30 other artists will be viewed by the public that ev…

Sep 3, 2019