Expert will speak on behavior of people with disabilities
The Arc of Southwest Washington will host developmental disability expert David Pitonyak, Ph.D., on the evening of May 30 at Vancouver City Hall.
Vancouver Farmers Market board seeks new strengths
New members, new structure intended to make group more stable
The Vancouver Farmers Market on Thursday appointed a couple of new board members, elected interim officers, worked out a procedure to vet additional board members and reviewed a draft of proposed bylaws changes.
Parents protest New Vision removals
Children were moved; where and how they are now is a matter of debate
New Vision Programs, a chain of foster homes for troubled children in Vancouver and Lacey as well as Clackamas and Milwaukie, Ore., has sued the state Department of Social and Health Services for pulling its kids out of its facilities without proper notice or explanation.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Serving as Olympia page a Hockinson family's tradition
Ten children, nine pages. Actually, you could add Mom to the mix for an even 10. When Julie Curtiss was 15 years old in 1973 she was a legislative page for state Sen. Al Bauer, D-Vancouver. "I just remember it being a really good experience," she said. "I learned so much."
Stabbing, robbery at Grand Central Fred Meyer
Suspect arrested; stabbing victim wounds "non-life-threatening"
A security guard was stabbed Saturday afternoon after confronting a theft suspect at the Grand Central Fred Meyer store.
Two local group homes emptied
State concerned about kids' safety; New Vision directors express shock
The state of Washington is removing young residents from two Vancouver group homes that cater to children with serious emotional and behavioral challenges -- those who have been "kicked out of foster care" because they were too hard to handle, according to one group home manager.
Twice as many people at risk of homelessness in county
Numbers surge as recession-era aid ends
Homelessness is on the rise again.
Downtown grocers gain foothold
Vancouver Food Co-op to sell Burgerville sandwiches; Neighbors Market shuns anything corporate
Downtown Vancouver boosters have long called for viable grocery options. A vital, thriving downtown core requires residents, they've argued — and residents require groceries.
Letter carriers collecting food donations with Saturday mail
You can help stamp out hunger. It doesn't even cost a stamp.
UPDATE: Gov. Inslee encourages support for nonprofits
He visited Clark County Food Bank
If you love your local nonprofit agency, let the state senate know.
Sikhs seeking a place in America
Congregation relieved that Vancouver temple fire, officially 'undetermined,' likely wasn't arson
A customer once glared at Gurjit Singh's turban and declared that he wouldn't return to Singh's gas station. But before long he changed his mind, approached Singh personally and confessed his troubled conscience: "'My God, my Jesus, said that's not right.' Now he is my best customer," Singh said with a big grin.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Styrofoam art evokes tough truth
If you walk into the North Bank Gallery this month, don't worry about the Styrofoam on the floor. It's the art. Walk all over it, says the artist.
Salisbury, local architect, dies at 56
Volunteer with local nonprofit organizations had brain cancer
Randall Salisbury, a prominent local architect who was less well-known, but much beloved, for volunteering his labor and services to needy local nonprofits, died Thursday night. The cause was brain cancer. He was 56.
Fallout from board resignations hits Farmers Market
Vendors complain Vancouver group lacks leadership
The Vancouver Farmers Market is weathering a crisis of leadership.
Wellness Project earns national recognition
Free, volunteer-based mental health clinic honored for partnerships, innovation
Free, volunteer-based mental health clinic honored for partnerships, innovation
Amazon puts Vancouver on list of well-read cities
Local bookseller says that just shows many readers buy online
There are different ways to read Vancouver's surprise inclusion on the list of Most Well-Read Cities in America. One is that we're much more bookish than we realized.
Patty Duke speaks about mental illness at local fundraiser
Star of stage and screen supports efforts of Children's Center
Star of stage and screen supports efforts of Children's Center
Coordinators forge ties with volunteers
Their task is to recruit, train, monitor, reward
When she's with Phyllis White, who is frail and dying of cancer, Debbie Switzer's hands are as gentle as a couple of cotton balls. When Switzer is with Bob Garrett, also diagnosed with cancer but a tougher customer overall, she digs in harder -- while complimenting Garrett's tattoos, reminders of a life well-lived. Garrett, an ex-Navy man and freelance photographer, talks about some but just grins wickedly about others.
Local Russians see Chechnya as distinct place
No fear of retaliation or confusion about nationalities
Lex Valishvili remembers too well a previous bombing that was linked to Chechens. It was 2008 and Valishvili was a university student, living in his native Russia -- and sleeping late.
Local mediation service targets parenting plans
Pilot program aimed at low-income residents
When parents divorce, children suffer. But when parents and their lawyers battle over the children in court, it's incalculably worse for the kids.
Former Puyallup official will lead parks and recreation temporarily
Ralph Dannenberg, a former official with the city of Puyallup, has been hired as the interim director of Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Vancouver Piano Hospital holds hometown fundraiser
The recent salsa-tinged fundraiser for Vancouver's Piano Hospital wasn't so hot. Executive Director Jeff Lann was hoping to raise $5,000; instead, the show at Portland's Aladdin Theater lost about $1,000, Lann said.
Donations near to saving summer playground program in troubled park
With just a little more community support, local families will be able to continue taking back Evergreen Park this summer.
Permaculture property a neighborhood conundrum
Woman, 85, gets West Hazel Dell home back two years after donating it to land trust
Beverly Doty has two tons of work ahead of her. One ton is out in the yard. The other ton is inside the Hazel Dell home she just returned to after a two-year absence.
Community Choices chooses to wind down
Local agencies expected to continue nonprofit group's health-related mission
It happened to 1984, 2000 and even 2001. Those impossibly futuristic years came and went.
Community Foundation to celebrate local philanthropy in banner event
The Community Foundation of Southwest Washington's annual celebration of local philanthropy is set for May 21.
'Upscale resale' will B. Divine
Nonprofit empire expands from downtown to Hazel Dell with fancy used clothes for women
Every time the Divine empire has expanded, Linda Glover said, it's been a natural step to take.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Woman turns grandma's story into 'Crazy Quilt of Life'
Margaret Ann Parker's lifelong dream was to see her grandmother's remarkable journey get the attention it deserved. But she didn't find the time and dedication to publish the diaries until a few misfortunes changed her life -- opening up the time and a new attitude, as well.
What's Up with That? Vandalized St. Johns interchange headed for cleanup
Last summer, there was a Columbian story about the reconnected Burnt Bridge Creek trail. It said those weird "welded wire walls" near the St. Johns overpass would discourage vandalism. Well, last time I went by there, graffiti was all over the place. To my eye, what was theoretically difficult to vandalise now looks extremely difficult to clean up.
Influential Crossroads Church pastor hands the reins to young successor
Church leadership transitions are famous for being less than perfectly spiritual. Egos get inflated, history and tradition get invoked, and some people's deep sense of belonging gets bruised.
Food bank 2.0: More of everything
Increased space, visibility let Clark County Food Bank pursue prevention, education as well as feeding the hungry
Three truckloads of golden sunshine — oranges — arrived earlier this year at the Clark County Food Bank. Officials there were delighted to let that sunshine in.
Report: 28% of Clark County children sometimes go hungry
The Clark County Food Bank is the central feeder for 29 smaller food pantries where people go to pick up provisions, from La Center's relatively new Lewis River Mobile Food Bank project to Washougal's long-standing Inter-Faith Treasure House.
What's up with that? Work on waterfront walk waiting, like all of us, for bridge
There is a pier/walkway just east of the Interstate Bridge, near Joe's Crab Shack. It has been closed for several years because the portion nearest the Interstate Bridge is not stable; it is listing and some of the deck timbers are jutting up. That area is listing because it is not supported underneath, but there is enough area supported with pilings for a narrower walk. The remainder of the pier/walkway to the east seems in good shape. Who is responsible for the pier and are there plans to rebuild the listing area and reopen the pier/walkway?Barbara Nordstrom
Salvation Army coffee helps from farm to mug
Project offers benefits at every stage of production
The coffee at the Salvation Army thrift store on Highway 99 is good. Really good.
Plenty of optimism at Share's grand opening
Late state Rep. Fromhold's attitude and legacy are invoked as agency unveils new home, promises more will come
Bill Fromhold loved a party and loved helping people. He would have loved the grand opening that honored his legacy on Friday.
Local homeless getting more help
New, more comprehensive approach links people to many resources
Calling for emergency shelter can be a revolving door. You might score a roof over your head for the night, or you might not. Even if you do, you might be back on the street bright and early the next morning, with your fingers crossed and a new round of desperate phone calls to place.
Local theology teacher: Argentinian Pope is nod to the poor and 'Hispanic culture'
Seton students all gathered to watch announcement
What's Up With That? Stones at Park Hill Cemetery need family care, volunteers
What's up with that? I really do have to ask: Why aren't the flat stones at Park Hill Cemetery clean so you can read them?
It's your yoga
Science confirms many benefits of yoga, and there are numerous places to pursue it in Clark County
How's that body feel?
Sharing in the American Dream
Share program triples savings for low-income earners with goals in mind
Penelope Lane Royce has no idea yet what she's getting into: a family home.
Robert Gates, former defense chief, to deliver annual Marshall Lecture
The United States' 22nd Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, will deliver the 17th Marshall Lecture in Vancouver next month.
Mormon missions to gain local office
LDS Church expanding its evangelism worldwide
Vancouver is one of 58 sites around the globe that's been targeted for new missions, and an influx of young missionaries, by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Religious diversity growing in Clark County
Congregations old, new minister to faithful
People are always debating whether the swooping roof of Hazel Dell’s hilltop church is an ark or a dove.
Neighborhoods: They’re where you are
Clark County has zones full of personality
Everyone lives in a neighborhood.
County charities can depend on volunteers
Funding may be reduced some, but enthusiasm is strong
On the first Saturday in December, thousands of people scour the streets of Clark County for food.
Experts: Treat volunteers like people
Conference focuses on their value to nonprofits
In this era of soaring social needs and public budget cuts, volunteers mean more to nonprofit organizations than ever. So it makes sense to treat volunteers less like functional widgets and more like people who bring skills, creativity and heart to their work.
Share staff savors spacious new digs
Nonprofit that aids local homeless moves offices, services under one roof
The bowling alley odors of cigarette smoke and kitchen grease are gone at last — replaced by an air of new carpeting and drywall. The motion-sensitive lights keep you moving — otherwise they tend to wink out while you're sitting still, focused on your job.
Clark College collects career fashions for job-hunting students
Bring on the fancy duds. But hold the mile-high shoulder pads, please.
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