Commission on Aging looking for members
Clark County – Do you have an interest in helping Clark County prepare for its aging population? The county is looking for residents to fill three positions on its Commission on Aging, which is charged...
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Morning Press: Washougal grandmother killed; Vancouver students march; ‘Ninja...
What’s on tap for this weekend’s weather? Check our local weather coverage. In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the week: Man in court in slaying of his grandmother at...
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Vancouver woman wins $51K on TV game show ‘Jeopardy’
Answer: This sovereign nation has just 33 female citizens. Question: What is the Vatican? Answer: This Vancouver woman overcame major personal demons to succeed in life — with her recent three-day run...
View ArticleWSDOT reports wire thefts on two state highways
The Washington State Department of Transportation is grappling with a recent uptick in wire thefts from its properties in Vancouver and beyond. “We’ve seen an uptick in it in the last six months in the...
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Vancouver places second in city hall beauty contest
Spirit is more important than bragging rights. Nobody knows that better than ultra-dedicated civil servant Leslie Knope. But, Knope also knows that bragging rights are pretty darned nice, too. Look at...
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South Parkway project underway
BATTLE GROUND — Kim Frahm’s fitness classes will run this summer as they normally do outside of her BG Nutrition store, and she hopes they’re not too much of a distraction. The city will be well into...
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Teachers, parents and legislators gather for school funding forum
Two hundred educators and their allies turned out Saturday morning for a public school funding forum and rally at Roosevelt Elementary School in Vancouver. They told a panel of local legislators that...
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Ilani Casino Resort: Work now, play later
COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — Against the monochromatic winter sky, a black screen 100 feet in the air flashes a message: “Let’s play. Let’s ilani,” it reads, invoking the Cowlitz Indian Tribe word for...
View ArticleWeather Eye: Area still above average on rainfall; chance of rain daily this...
“Yes, it was an unexpectedly fine day (Friday). Temperature in Barberton area was 60.4 degrees. Outside in just sweatshirt. Too bad it’s just about to go back to March rain. Hoping for more, Regards,...
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Silent films soar with vintage music scores at Kiggins
The way Rodney Sauer hammers musical scores together is not unlike the way Buster Keaton hammers a house together in the silent movie “One Week.” With one crucial difference: Keaton’s project is a...
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New Housing First director ready to build on successes
Olivia Resnick recently took over as Share’s Housing First director, a role that includes administering Lincoln Place. She discussed her background and ideas for the Housing First program during an...
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Lincoln Place: A roof over people’s heads but not totally meeting all needs
While Lincoln Place is not like regular apartment complexes, there are still rules, a lease to be followed and a line that when crossed can lead to people being kicked out. If a resident becomes a...
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One year later: Hope in housing the homeless
Ronda McDeavitt was homeless off and on for 17 years, addicted to methamphetamine and bad relationships. That changed when she moved to Lincoln Place. “At first I thought ‘How can I be here?’ ”...
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Fire damages shop north of La Center
A Sunday morning fire heavily damaged a home workshop north of La Center, but firefighters were able to save the upstairs living space. Clark County Fire & Rescue was called to 34812 N.W. Pacific...
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Camas School District looks at waiver for 4 snow days
After the Camas School District canceled 10 days of school this year due to snow and inclement weather, Superintendent Jeff Snell is looking for a little help between now and the end of the school...
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Lt. Gov. Habib will be keynote speaker at Marshall Award event
A unique figure on the American political scene will be the keynote speaker at this year’s General George C. Marshall Leadership Award ceremony. Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib will headline the March...
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Jewish congregation celebrates Purim in a New York style
Costumed congregation members crowded the Chabad Jewish Center on Sunday to feast and be merry in celebration of the Jewish holiday Purim. “The kids love it, adults love it, it’s the happiest day in...
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Morning Press: Housing the homeless; Ilani casino; ‘Jeopardy!’ winner; City...
What’s on tap for this week’s weather? Check our local weather coverage. In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the weekend: One year later: Hope in housing the homeless It’s been...
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Off Beat: They found all that stuff inside pianos
By all indications, the Piano Hospital will be remembered fondly. Officials just announced that it will be shutting down in a few months after 68 years serving blind students and piano owners. Online...
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Vancouver Clinic, Seattle firm team up to offer genomic testing
Doctors at The Vancouver Clinic will soon have the ability to consider patients’ genetic information when prescribing medication and determining whether to begin early cancer screenings. The Vancouver...
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