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Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce to host Spring Workshop Series in May
VANCOUVER — The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will host its 2017 Spring Workshop Series, entitled Media Relations Homerun, with eight workshops in May. All-access passes for the event went…
Hockinson Superintendent Sandra Yager to provide keynote address at Republican Women’s Dinner
VANCOUVER — Clark County Republican Women (CCRW) invite the general public to attend their next dinner meeting on Fri., March 24. The event begins with a 6 p.m. Social and 6:40 p.m. Dinner at Club…
Area police departments increase DUI patrols for St. Patrick’s Day
VANCOUVER — On Fri., March 17, thanks to a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the Vancouver, Battle Ground and Washougal Police Departments as well as the Washington State Patrol…
Major heroin bust made in Clark County
VANCOUVER — Three Vancouver residents were arrested and booked Thursday for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (heroin). Luis Armando Morales-Garcia, 31, Jose Carlos Vega-R…
Celebrate locally crafted brews, music and community this weekend at Vancouver BrewFest’s ‘Spring Edition’ charity event
VANCOUVER — The popular Vancouver BrewFest, usually held in the summertime, is back for a two-day “Spring Edition” this weekend. The Spring Edition Vancouver BrewFest, which features 70 beers from…
Battle Ground community members, city officials gather for South Parkway project groundbreaking ceremony
BATTLE GROUND — Battle Ground community members, city staff and city council members (past and present) were able to enjoy a brisk, sunny morning out at Starting Grounds Church along South Parkway…
Waterfront developer sets sights on Vancouver’s long-vacant ‘Block 10’ parcel, proposes mixed-use building with grocery store, apartments, retail shops
VANCOUVER — A long-vacant piece of prime real estate in Vancouver’s core could soon become a mixed-use development with a grocery store, 250 residential units and ground-floor retail shops. Located…
Chief Umtuch students shape school culture through new clubs
BATTLE GROUND — Students at Chief Umtuch Middle School made it clear in their feedback — they wanted more responsibility and opportunities to be directly involved with shaping the culture of their…
Battle Ground Council Member Cherish DesRochers announces that she will seek reelection
BATTLE GROUND — Current Battle Ground City Council Member Cherish DesRochers recently announced that she will seek reelection to Position No. 6. DesRochers was appointed to the position in December…
2017 Woodland Planters Days Court announced
WOODLAND — The 2017 Woodland Planters Days Court was recently announced as organizers of the annual event continued preparations for the 95th edition of the popular community festival. The three pr…
Paying for winter: Clark County school districts extend school year, tack on extra minutes to make up for unusually high number of snow days
Kelly Moyer, Reporter Joanna Yorke, Reporter ClarkCountyToday.com CLARK COUNTY — Across Clark County, school district leaders are trying to remedy an unusually high number of missed instructional d…
Federal council adopts alternatives for ocean salmon fisheries
VANCOUVER – Salmon managers have developed options for ocean salmon fisheries that reflect concerns over poor projected returns of coho salmon this year. Three alternatives for ocean salmon fisheri…
SW Washington Job Fair features school districts seeking candidates
VANCOUVER — Those interested in starting or growing a career in education are encouraged to attend the Southwest Washington Education Job Fair Mon., March 20 at Educational Service District 112, 25…
Battle Ground now has a location that accepts used, leftover paint for free
CLARK COUNTY — Battle Ground residents now have a move convenient place to take used or leftover paint — the Battle Ground Ace Hardware store. The Ace Hardware store has joined the county’s Paint T…
Clark County citizens respond to transportation solutions survey
Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver 17th Legislative District Recently, I sent out a transportation solutions survey to local citizens. Well over 300 people responded to the survey. This was an outstandi…
I-5 bridge replacement gains momentum, much to the chagrin of opponents
The movement to create a new project to construct a replacement for the Interstate 5 (I-5) bridge has gathered momentum in recent weeks despite the continued objections of some area and regional el…
Washington State University Vancouver celebrates opening of new Health Services clinic
VANCOUVER — On Mon., March 20, a new Health Services clinic on the Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV) campus — the Student Wellness Center: Counseling, Health and Access — will open and b…
Making a difference: Pat Jeschke
Carolyn Schultz-Rathbun For ClarkCountyToday.com BATTLE GROUND — Pat Jeschke is usually at the North County Community Food Bank (NCCFB) by about 7:30 a.m. on the days she volunteers. She begins by…