Local church aims for pet food world record
Living Hope Church collects 9.8 tons, enough to best 2006 Guinness World Record
Living Hope Church recently collected 19,600 pounds of pet food in seven days, a feat that -- when verified -- should smash a record held for seven years by a South African supermarket.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Father and son sculpt piece of history
The names of a father and son sculpting team will be emblazoned on history.
Minnehaha store aims to keep the magic alive (with video)
Dave's Killer Magic Shop a haven for local magicians to perfect their craft and pass it on to others
The smirking store owner behind the counter was curiously calm for someone whose wallet had suddenly burst into flames.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Fighting the sounds of silence
Gayle Beacock believes in the life-changing power of music.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Thriving in a world of silence
She's deaf, but it doesn't define her.
Frey family moves to second night on 'Family Feud'
Vancouver man, brothers, sister-in-law, dad get another shot at winning $20,000
The Washington family featured on "Family Feud" Thursday missed out on the $20,000 top prize, but won $820 and another shot at the big bucks.
Vancouver family competes on 'Family Feud'
Freys given a shot to win $100,000 on long-running game show
It's not often a family is rewarded for their ability to feud.
Dining Out: Strong flavors keep traditional menu lively
Downtown Vancouver Jerusalem Cafe's offerings often exciting, but some less thrilling
When Jerusalem Cafe gets it right, you'll have a hard time putting down your fork.
Neighborhood market gets a healthy makeover
Business club students help guide Mercado Latino toward healthier food offerings
Members of the Hudson's Bay High School DECA business club hope that a simple concept -- steering shoppers toward nutritious foods at a neighborhood market -- will have a healthy impact on their community's well-being.
Green light for traffic safety push
Vancouver develops two-year traffic-calming program to slow drivers
Some Rose Village residents fear lead-footed drivers blasting past Washington Elementary School are moving their neighborhood down a road to tragedy.
Bear cub spotted in Camas
A black bear cub was spotted in Camas this afternoon, but seemed to wander back into the nearby forested area without any trouble.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Peers play benefit for rocker
When Vancouver rocker Rex Cabot Wilson fell down, dozens of local musicians jumped at the chance to help him back up.
Scary sale: Out with the old, in with the 'boo'
Haunted house production company to unload spooky wares in rare sale at Vancouver site
For the right price, you, too, can own a monster.
Cash mob plans to boost Billygan's business tonight
Effort follows outbreak of stomach illnesses that caused the restaurant to close for a few days last month
Supporters of Billygan’s Roadhouse plan to bombard it with business tonight in an effort to boost sales in the wake of an outbreak of stomach illnesses that caused the Salmon Creek restaurant to close for a few days last month.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY QUIZ: Do you know your local lore?
In honor of the holiday, test yourself with our tricky questions
Think you know your local Irish lore? Then it's time to prove your knowledge.
Paddy Hough Parade excites Uptown Vancouver community
Hough Foundation's annual celebration reminds community of legendary educator
Minutes before the unmistakable moan of bagpipes signaled the start of the annual Paddy Hough Parade, the excitement radiating from the Hough Elementary School students waiting in the wings reached a fever pitch.
No age limit on love
Clark County seniors say getting older doesn't mean romantic longing fades away, but relationship challenges remain
You're never too old to feel weak in the knees. The butterflies in your belly. The extra dusting of make-up you put on in the morning. The unshakable smile stretching the limits of your face. These are the marks of new love. It can put a spring in your step whether you're 16 or 86.
Private colleges offer education options for county residents
Adults hoping to broaden their education, whether returning or first-time students, must often balance schooling with work, children and other responsibilities. For them, the traditional college experience sometimes just isn’t feasible.
Private schools include range of religious options
While they’re not all religious, most private K-12 school options in Clark County provide parents an opportunity to give their children an educational experience rooted in faith.
Bits 'n Pieces: Month of Jazz settles into Niche
Students from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics can get a taste of what it's like to be professional musicians during Niche Restaurant's Month of Jazz benefit.
Bits and Pieces: Changes lead artist to job as gallery director
Maureen Andrade vividly recalls the first time she truly felt like an artist.
Relay for Life of Vancouver kick-off rally tonight
Event celebrates 25th year for local fundraiser
Volunteers and participants of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Vancouver will celebrate the start of their 25th anniversary year with a kick-off rally tonight.
An empress reigns again: Woodland estate opens for weddings
Couple refurbish hillside mansion as a venue for weddings, other special events
The mansion on the hill had seen grander days.
Anti-hunger group disbands after 30 years
Northwest Harvest South passes baton to county food bank
After 30 faithful years helping feed the hungry in Clark County, Northwest Harvest South is disbanding.
2012: The Year Through Your Lens
Reader-submitted photos give glimpse into neighborly spirit
Our readers are quite the shutterbugs.
Train collecting chugs along
Hobbyists keep aging interest alive, as train culture loses steam
When 75-year-old David Dansky plays with his toy trains each morning, he's transported back to a special time when unwrapping a treasured Lionel locomotive on Christmas made him feel like "king of the block."
Yearning to do good is fulfilled in '26 Acts of Kindness' model
A viral goodwill campaign is inspiring people around the country to commit "26 Acts of Kindness" in honor of those killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre last week.
Local Santa celebrates 25 years behind the beard
Vancouver's Phillip Verry embraces his jolly alter ego
Vancouver's Phillip Verry embraces his jolly alter ego
Widower hopes for return of beloved angel statue
Cherished memento, a reminder of late wife, vanished from yard
An 88-year-old Vancouver widower is praying for the return of a beloved angel statue — a reminder of his wife — after it went missing from his yard. DeWayne Ernesti said Adella Ernesti loved collecting angel mementos in a variety forms. She died in 2009 after years of illness.
Christmas cheer spread from father to son and back
Teen rekindles Vancouver dad's love for holiday displays
Brad Buchanan still remembers his father's knowing smile as glowing Christmas cheer radiated past them into Northeast Seventh Street.
Clark County residents' DIY calendars share stories
There are myriad inspirations for crafting a homemade calendar.
12/12/12: When numbers align
Is Dec. 12, 2012 just another day, or does it signal something ... greater
When is a number just a number? And when is it something extraordinary?
'American Pickers' visit farm in Ridgefield
Episode of reality show focuses on steam engines, airs tonight
Tonight's episode of an antique hunters reality series will feature Schurman's Iron Ranch, a 25-acre Ridgefield farm packed with metallic relics and collectible curios.
Battle Ground High jazz concert will feature Grammy winner
Esperanza Spalding will be featured in benefit for band, which is $16,200 in the red
Battle Ground High School Band Boosters are hoping a jazz concert featuring Grammy-winner Esperanza Spalding will keep the school's band program afloat another year in the face of a $16,200 deficit.
Vancouver comics publisher embraces a digital frontier
Bluewater Productions sticks with biographical stories in face of criticism
When working in any creative field, a thick skin can help temper harsh criticism. Darren Davis' hide can be as thin as a page of one of his comic books.
