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Honoring a president
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Honoring a president

A former Vancouver resident who still has strong ties to the region was on the funeral detail for President John F. Kennedy. More than 50 years later, he is sharing his story more regularly.

Jun 22, 2017

County to contract for interim county manager services
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County to contract for interim county manager services

The Board of County Councilors Wednesday approved entering a contract with the Prothman Co., an executive search firm in Issaquah, to obtain the professional services of an interim county manager.

Jun 21, 2017

National Park Service celebrates Russian-American aviation achievement at Pearson Air Museum
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National Park Service celebrates Russian-American aviation achievement at Pearson Air Museum

Area residents are invited to attend an event Pearson Air Museum for a special program celebrating the 80th anniversary of Valery Chkalov’s landmark transpolar flight from Moscow, Russia, to Pearso…

Jun 21, 2017

Thursday’s NBA Draft key for the future of the Portland Trail Blazers
Opinion

Thursday’s NBA Draft key for the future of the Portland Trail Blazers

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance offers his thoughts on the Portland Trail Blazers’ participation, past and present, in the NBA Draft.

Jun 21, 2017

Ridgefield School District names new high school principal
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Ridgefield School District names new high school principal

Ridgefield School District has named Christen Palmer as the new principal of Ridgefield High School, replacing Tony VanderMaas.

Jun 21, 2017

Yacolt Mayor Jeff Carothers and Council Member Nancy Tester resign for health reasons
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Yacolt Mayor Jeff Carothers and Council Member Nancy Tester resign for health reasons

Yacolt Mayor Jeff Carothers and Council Member Nancy Tester both resigned their positions Monday, citing health reasons.

Jun 21, 2017

Woodland Planters Days keeps focus on heritage and community
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Woodland Planters Days keeps focus on heritage and community

The oldest community festival in Washington — Woodland’s Planters Days — saw massive attendance this weekend as Woodland celebrated its history.

Jun 19, 2017

Minder steps down as Camas’ boys soccer coach
Sports

Minder steps down as Camas’ boys soccer coach

Longtime Camas boys soccer coach Roland Minder is stepping down. His teams won three state titles.

Jun 19, 2017

Retired general offers words of wisdom to Camas HS students
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Retired general offers words of wisdom to Camas HS students

Retired Brigadier General Robert P. McFarlin, who now lives in Camas, was a guest speaker at Camas High School last week, discussing the Cold War.

Jun 19, 2017

Vancouver’s free summer concerts, movies start July 5
Entertainment

Vancouver’s free summer concerts, movies start July 5

The city of Vancouver will present another summer of free concerts and movies at locations throughout the city from July 5 to Aug. 13.

Jun 19, 2017

Battle Ground teacher named Elementary Art Educator of the Year
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Battle Ground teacher named Elementary Art Educator of the Year

Andrea Johnston, an art teacher at Tukes Valley Primary School, has been named the Washington Art Education Association’s 2017 Elementary Art Educator of the Year.

Jun 19, 2017

Service leads to scholarships
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Service leads to scholarships

Once Mitchell Leon started applying for scholarships, he could not stop. He now has more than $70,000 for his studies at Creighton University in Nebraska.

Jun 16, 2017

It’s a time for leadership by members of the Clark County Board of Councilors
Opinion

It’s a time for leadership by members of the Clark County Board of Councilors

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance offers his views of the leadership, or lack thereof, displayed by members of the Clark County Board of Councilors.

Jun 15, 2017

State Senate approves slimmed-down companion version of Rep. Liz Pike’s short-line railroad development jobs bill
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State Senate approves slimmed-down companion version of Rep. Liz Pike’s short-line railroad development jobs bill

The Washington State Senate voted Tuesday to approve a bill that would change the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA) to allow limited development along the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad in Clark Cou…

Jun 14, 2017

2017 Planters Days set to begin Thursday
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2017 Planters Days set to begin Thursday

The 95th edition of Woodland Planters Days is scheduled for Thu., June 15 through Sun., June 18 and will feature many of the annual events including a fireworks display, Queen Coronation, carnival,…

Jun 14, 2017

Isaiah Smith drafted by Kansas City Royals
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Isaiah Smith drafted by Kansas City Royals

Battle Ground’s Isaiah Smith, who is set to graduate Wednesday night, was selected in Major League Baseball’s draft.

Jun 14, 2017

Fire cadet receives prestigious award from Cascadia Technical Academy
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Fire cadet receives prestigious award from Cascadia Technical Academy

Clark County Fire District 6 fire cadet Nathan Holmgren recently received a prestigious award from Cascadia Technical Academy.

Jun 14, 2017

Continuing the examination into Oregon’s plans to address traffic congestion
Opinion

Continuing the examination into Oregon’s plans to address traffic congestion

Camas resident and ClarkCountyToday.com contributor John Ley takes a closer look at Oregon’s Transportation package.

Jun 13, 2017