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Slither, crawl or hop to the Water Center’s Critter Count on April 8
VANCOUVER — Clark County area residents should mark their calendars for Sat., April 8, when Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center celebrates its 17th annual Critter Count by seeking and expl…
Three more Clark County restaurants offer healthier options, choice of smaller portions
CLARK COUNTY — Three more Clark County restaurants are recognized as “Healthy Neighborhood Restaurants” by Clark County Public Health. Linda’s Home Plate, Nuestra Mesa and The Garage earned the dis…
Area citizen suggests Green Meadows residents don’t want to be annexed
John Hallinen Green Meadows resident The Green Meadows residents are concerned about the Van Mall Annexation Plan. Several residents have complained about the overreach of the city of Vancouver. We…
Hundreds of lowland lakes open April 22 with new opportunities to pull in fish
CLARK COUNTY – Trout fishing in Washington reaches full speed April 22, when several hundred lowland lakes – stocked with millions of fish – open for a six-month season. That date also marks the st…
County manager’s comments about citizen testimony ‘disconcerting’
Susan Rasmussen Clark County Citizens United, Inc. When citizens take the time to come in and present their points of view under difficult conditions in public hearings, the county public record sh…
Today’s PE classes are more than running laps and playing sports
BATTLE GROUND — When you picture physical education class, you probably think about playing team sports against your classmates, running a timed mile or perhaps climbing a rope. While those compone…
Recent report suggests health trends and priorities in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY — Clark County ranks 14th among Washington’s 39 counties in overall health status and 12th in health factors such as individual behavior, quality of health care, education and jobs, ac…
Klineline Pond in Vancouver to close to the public for Kids Fish-In
VANCOUVER — In order to assure a safe and successful Kids Fish-In event at Klineline Pond this April, the pond will be closed to fishing by the public one day prior to the fishing event as well as…
Main Street stylist recruits Vancouver filmmaker to tell her story
VANCOUVER — Bee Sam, a hair stylist in Vancouver, has released a short film entitled “From the Runway to You.” The film is a classical story of a young woman who overcomes adversity by rising to th…
Several spring recycling events to be held throughout Clark County
CLARK COUNTY — A series of free Green Neighbors Recycling Day events will expand opportunities for Clark County residents to recycle a variety of items. Event times and locations include: Sat., Apr…
Armed suspect robs Subway restaurant in Salmon Creek area
VANCOUVER — Deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a suspect who was allegedly armed and robbed a Subway restaurant yesterday morning at 910 Tenney Road in Salmon Creek. Th…
Individuals, businesses honored for promoting environmental sustainability
VANCOUVER — At the Green Awards celebration on Thu., March 23, Clark County Manager Mark McCauley presented awards to six businesses and community members for their commitment to reduce harmful env…
ilani casino resort announces first two restaurants that will open with the casino in mid-April
LA CENTER — On Mon., March 27, the ilani casino resort — the $510 million entertainment and gaming facility that will feature 100,000 square feet of gaming space, two entertainment venues, and 15 b…
Evergreen Public Schools launches public survey
VANCOUVER — Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) is giving those living within its borders a chance to comment on the condition of the buildings maintained by the school district. The survey, available a…
Making a difference: Virginia Scott
Carolyn Schultz-Rathbun For ClarkCountyToday.com RIDGEFIELD — It’s a little hard to say exactly how much time volunteer Virginia Scott puts in at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Seven to e…
Modern future in works for historic Pearson Field Airport
VANCOUVER — It may be one of the oldest airfields in the country, but the future at Pearson Field Airport in Vancouver is filled with modern possibilities. In fact, as Pearson Field Airport Manager…
Rocksolid Community Teen Center brings in record amount of money at annual Lucky Shamrock Auction
BRUSH PRAIRIE — The Rocksolid Community Teen Center, located in Brush Prairie in the Bethel Lutheran Church, held its 16th annual Lucky Shamrock Auction on Sat., March 11, at the Battle Ground Comm…
Planning Ahead: County, city leaders planning now for future natural disasters
VANCOUVER — There’s no way to stop Mother Nature, but county and city leaders in southwest Washington believe there may be a way to blunt her more destructive side. After nearly two years’ worth of…