Black Friday is often considered a day of excess — a chance to snag a discount on luxury items, such as big televisions or fancy…
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Volunteers in Clark County ready for 39th Walk & Knock, nation’s largest local food drive
Walk & Knock, the nation’s largest local food drive, is back in Clark County for the 39th year. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Paw & order: Dogs and even one cat on ‘paw-trol’ with Clark County Sheriff’s Office’s volunteer corps
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office’s newest volunteers look a little different from those who usually don the badge. To start, they have four legs, furry…
The Totem Pole was a Hazel Dell staple; landmark restaurant served travelers and locals for decades
A totem pole — several, in fact — once stood where a Starbucks Coffee stands near the corner of Northeast 78th Street and Northeast Highway…
Look to the skies while giving thanks on Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! We certainly have a basket full of blessings to think about which leads me to my usual writing this time of the year.…
Strategies Clark County residents can use to reduce waste from holiday meals, gift-giving
We have now entered the season of feasting, gift-giving and, unfortunately, waste. Read more… Source: The Columbian
La Center students Stuff the Bus with donations for FISH food pantry, Clark County Food bank
Buses arrived at La Center schools Tuesday morning, but the kids didn’t board them. Instead, students loaded the school buses with thousands of pounds of…
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce accepting Civics Bee essays
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is now accepting essay submissions for its 2024 National Civics Bee. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Orchards man, a former volunteer firefighter, pulls neighbor away from flames to safety
A resident of the Nobl Park Apartments braved a rapidly spreading blaze Saturday night to save his downstairs neighbor who was trapped inside when the…
Vancouver-based PeaceHealth reaches deal with state on charity care
Vancouver-based health care and hospital services provider PeaceHealth announced Monday it has reached an agreement with the state attorney general’s office regarding the Charity Care…