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Clark County youth mentor walks 18 miles on Juneteenth in one-man protest for restoration
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Clark County youth mentor walks 18 miles on Juneteenth in one-man protest for restoration

A 51-year-old veteran said he’s doing it for the “youngsters” so they know he’s standing with them. As a mentor with the Teach One to Lead One (T1L1) organizations, Eddie Odoms has mentored dozens…

Jun 19, 2020

Clark College holds first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on June 18
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Clark College holds first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on June 18

Clark College honored its 84th graduating class with something never before done at the college: a virtual ceremony.

Jun 19, 2020

Face of US Digital’s Outreach Center set to retire
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Face of US Digital’s Outreach Center set to retire

Outreach coordinator and receptionship said it has been an honor to work for a place that supports faith-based ministries.

Jun 18, 2020

First ever Fern Prairie ART FEST slated for July 18-19
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First ever Fern Prairie ART FEST slated for July 18-19

The Fern Prairie ART FEST is a new two-day event connecting area artists and the community. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 & 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jun 17, 2020

Evergreen School District names Klarissa Hightower executive director of equity and inclusion
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Evergreen School District names Klarissa Hightower executive director of equity and inclusion

The Evergreen School District has named Klarissa Hightower as the district’s new executive director of equity and inclusion.

Jun 17, 2020

Woodland High School Principal John Shoup says goodbye after 22 years
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Woodland High School Principal John Shoup says goodbye after 22 years

Woodland High School Principal John Shoup is leaving the position he has held for the past 22 years, breaking up a leadership team that has served the school for the past 20 years.

Jun 15, 2020

Woodland Public Schools bids a fond farewell to Columbia Elementary School Principal Ingrid Colvard
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Woodland Public Schools bids a fond farewell to Columbia Elementary School Principal Ingrid Colvard

Woodland Public Schools bids farewell to Ingrid Colvard, principal of Columbia Elementary School, who will move on to serve as superintendent of the Stevenson-Carson School District beginning with…

Jun 12, 2020

Vancouver’s Carl Click honored by Northwest Emmys
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Vancouver’s Carl Click honored by Northwest Emmys

Carl Click spent more than 30 years in Portland television and has always been a fixture in Clark County community charities.

Jun 11, 2020

Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy assists with the delivery of a baby
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Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy assists with the delivery of a baby

A Clark County Sheriff’s deputy helped successfully deliver a baby Tuesday.

Jun 10, 2020

Woodland High School’s SkillsUSA team selected as National Model of Excellence,  qualifies for nationals
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Woodland High School’s SkillsUSA team selected as National Model of Excellence, qualifies for nationals

SkillsUSA identified Woodland High School’s team as one of 24 National Models of Excellence, the organization’s highest honor, and Kimberly Miller, the team’s advisor and a CTE teacher at the schoo…

Jun 10, 2020

Woodland Public Schools thanks retiring employees for their decades of service to public education
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Woodland Public Schools thanks retiring employees for their decades of service to public education

Woodland Public Schools recently recognized retiring employees who will end their careers after decades of serving the community and ensuring all children receive a high-quality education.

Jun 10, 2020

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is beginning to increase recreational access to park grounds and trails
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is beginning to increase recreational access to park grounds and trails

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is increasing recreational…

Jun 9, 2020

Furry Friends nonprofit in dire need of new veterinarian help
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Furry Friends nonprofit in dire need of new veterinarian help

Furry Friends, a nonprofit cat adoption and rescue organization in Vancouver, has remained open through COVID-19 to save homeless and abused cats. Now they need help to give back.

Jun 4, 2020

Highs and lows of past year help Vancouver teen gain perspective
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Highs and lows of past year help Vancouver teen gain perspective

Skyview High School’s Payton May was named Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2020 last summer but her reign, and senior year at Skyview High School, were deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 3, 2020

Share Vancouver to host community webinar to celebrate volunteers
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Share Vancouver to host community webinar to celebrate volunteers

On June 2, Share Vancouver will host its annual meeting event where the organization celebrates volunteers and shows its appreciation for the community. This year, due to the pandemic, the gatherin…

May 29, 2020

‘Worst case scenario, we have a good time’ — The Governors story
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‘Worst case scenario, we have a good time’ — The Governors story

They met in high school, at Battle Ground’s Cam Academy to be exact. Well, most of them did. The rest, at Boise State University. A band was always a running joke. Never a true goal. But then, ther…

May 28, 2020

Pacific Power to open additional day use areas, Swift Forest Camp
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Pacific Power to open additional day use areas, Swift Forest Camp

Beginning Fri., May 22, Swift Forest Camp will be available for both camping and day use and the Cougar and Cresap Bay Parks will open for day use only, aligning with the state of Washington’s COVI…

May 20, 2020

Eyewitness to history: Clark County Today staffers share Mt. St. Helens memories
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Eyewitness to history: Clark County Today staffers share Mt. St. Helens memories

Two Clark County Today staff members share their memories of the day Mt. St. Helens erupted, 40 years ago this week.

May 19, 2020