Bits 'n' Pieces: Brewing offers respite from illness
Ron Muck isn't the type of guy to let an illness stop him from doing what he loves.
Toasting local brews
Vancouver's reputation as a destination for beer festivals grows as the Who's Your Daddy? kicks off summer events
Just two years ago, Clark County was a dry, barren landscape for fans of beer festivals.
Battle Ground afloat in success
All-volunteer effort consistently produces award-winning Rose Festival entries
Battle Ground's float appears in both the Grand Floral Parade and in Harvest Days, which is a local celebration in July. Because of that, the materials have to last about a month, which can sometimes be challenging.
Kickball league brings fun, camaraderie to West Vancouver
Neighborhood associations also vie for bragging rights
Usually when neighborhood associations get together, it's to talk about such issues as the need for stop signs or speed bumps.
Runs promise summer fun in Clark County
A host of summer running events kick off this weekend
If your upcoming plans include getting bombarded with multi-colored corn starch, following instructions from a mystery envelope or crawling under barbed wire — you just might be a Clark County runner.
VSO Chamber Music Series heads to Kiggins Theatre
A touch of classic culture will descend on downtown this fall when the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra launches its third annual Chamber Music Series at The Kiggins Theatre.
Life Afloat: Weekend offers tall ship tours, dragon boat races
A bit of acting was required when our official state ship, the Lady Washington, played the role of the H.M.S. Interceptor in “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Bits 'n' Pieces: Inspiring with the forbidden
Justin Stanley just got national accolades for providing a banned substance to teenagers.
Extreme weather lessens, but showers to continue through the holiday weekend
Another low-pressure system expected to arrive Tuesday
The system that set rain and low temperature records in Vancouver is on its way out, but not fast enough to make this an idea Memorial Day weekend.
Dozer Day a family affair
Event organizer’s children provide ideas, assistance for kids event with construction equipment
Ranee Nutter relies on some expert help as she plans the kids construction playground that is Dozer Day. Each year, her two children — Jerry, 16, and Sammi, 13 — help her create new attractions at the two-day event, she said.
A parade of heroic proportions
Hazel Dell Parade of Bands goes up, up and away with superhero theme for Saturday event
When it comes to defining a superhero, Batman and Superman certainly both fit the bill — but to many people, so do firefighters, nurses, soldiers, police officers and other first responders.
What are the signature scents of our area? Residents sniff 'em out
Close your eyes. Cover your ears. Breathe in.
Gravely injured by drunken driver, Joseph Reilly 'beat all the odds'
Joseph Reilly has been waiting for his victory shave for nearly four and a half months.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Author tries to explain why Daddy is different
In the years following her husband's car accident, Ginille Forest had to learn what she calls "the language of traumatic brain injury."
What do moms want? Togetherness
Mother’s Day activities not nearly as important as spending quality time with family
Forget brunch.
Vacant block in downtown Vancouver has full history
Do the 'Time Warp' and revisit site through the years
If Low Bar came up with a "Time Warp" cocktail that sent patrons to the past, thirsty visitors would see a very different landscape than the temporary park that's grown across the way.
Take a tour of Clark County on two wheels
Southwest Washington's largest cycling event offers 18-, 34-, 65- and 100-mile rides
One of the best things about going on a big, well-organized bike ride is that you can quit if you need to, said Wade Leckie, owner of Bad Monkey Bikes in Vancouver.
Zombie: Reporter is loving life as undead
Writer gories up for Web series
Ridgefield. High noon. The bloodied, slow-moving residents looked on hungrily as a band of newcomers trickled into town on the rainy Sunday.
Brushing up on history at Fort Vancouver
Retouching of building offers reminder of site's opulence in the mid 1800s
They might seem insignificant, but tiny flecks of paint found at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site have a story to tell.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Solo effort a fresh start for musician
Battle Ground musician Amber Sweeney admits she's a little nervous about going it alone for the first time in seven years.
Idea Fair blooming with inspiration
Clark Public Utilities' annual event has something for everyone
When the 22nd annual Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair kicks off this weekend, there will be hundreds of plants to choose from. But that's not the only reason to race to the free Clark County event.
Pacific Northwest ranks high for stress
Washington, Oregon and Idaho among top 15 most-stressed states
A new Gallup poll has ranked Idaho, Washington and Oregon as the 15th, 11th and 9th most anxiety ridden places in the nation.
Pearson solution in holding pattern
While congressional intervention remains an option in air museum controversy, a new effort is being made toward mediation between trust, Park Service
Strong language, finger-pointing, community outrage and even congressional action has surrounded the operations of Pearson Air Museum since its management switched from the Fort Vancouver National Trust to the National Park Service earlier this year.
Fundraising is slow for a Vancouver parade entry
The effort to return a Vancouver float to the Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade on June 8 -- after a 19-year absence -- might have to wait another year.
'This week has ripped my guts out'
Boston native shares Vancouver perspective
I think my fellow Bostonians will cut me some slack when I say that this week has ripped my guts out. It's devastated all of us.
Golf courses take swing at stereotypes
Local venues relax rules, atmosphere to help draw newcomers to game
Forget the days of rigid rules, ugly clothing and high costs — there's a new type of golf emerging at Clark County's public courses aimed at breaking the stereotypes.
Alpacapalooza: Fuzzy, free, family-friendly fun
Alpaca fans are invited to shows and contests at fairgrounds
Alpacapalooza, in its 15th year, will fill the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds with about 600 alpacas that will participate in a variety of shows and contests.
No hoax: Strange lights over Battle Ground identified
Mystery solved! After a few days of wild speculation, a group has come forward to explain the strange red lights seen over Battle Ground on Monday night -- and no, it wasn't a hoax.
'UFO' photos spur out-of-this-world theories
Some Columbian readers allege they were caltered
No aliens have come forward to claim responsibility for a picture showing strange lights over Battle Ground on Monday night.
Picture shows strange lights over Battle Ground
UFO Reporting Center says such sightings are not uncommon
Nobody else seems to have noticed the strange lights that Nicole Keller's husband saw over Battle Ground late Monday night — but he does have his cellphone as a witness.
Backers of voting on light rail raise money to pay attorney
About 50 people turned up at a fundraiser in Vancouver aimed at putting an initiative on the ballot to stop light-rail portions of the Columbia River Crossing project.
Fun & games at Gamestorm
Growing convention in downtown Vancouver proves to be a winner
An occasional loud wooden crash somewhat randomly overwhelmed the more prominent noises of rolling dice, shuffling cards and shouts of "A-ha!" at this weekend's Gamestorm convention at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.
National Weather Service predicts overnight freeze
The National Weather Service is predicting near-freezing temperatures that could create icy road conditions overnight in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon.
A perfect storm for lovers of board games
Convention in downtown Vancouver expected to draw record crowd
Nobody knows for sure what will happen when hordes of zombies, soldiers, mages, orcs, settlers, electricity tycoons and disgruntled post-apocalyptic office workers converge this weekend on the Hilton Vancouver Washington.
Herrera Beutler's Pearson bill passes to House floor
It would transfer ownership of museum and land from Park Service to city of Vancouver
A bill to transfer ownership of Pearson Air Museum from the National Park Service to the city of Vancouver has passed through the House National Resources Committee and will head to the House floor.
Vancouver Farmers Market springs to life
About 100 vendors will offer their wares on opening weekend
Forget about the groundhog or the astronomical start of the season — in this town, the official start of spring is the annual opening of the Vancouver Farmers Market.
Dogs look to put their best paw forward
Competition scheduled at fairgrounds this weekend
Maryke Nau already knows that Coda, her golden retriever, is a handsome boy.
Congressional hearing on Pearson draws strong criticism of Park Service
Rep. Herrera Beutler leading effort to transfer ownership of museum to city of Vancouver
A congressional hearing about the situation at Pearson Air Museum drew strong criticism of the National Park Service this morning by members of the House Natural Resources Committee.
Congressional hearing on Pearson Air Museum bill set for Thursday
If passed, it would transfer ownership from the Park Service to the city of Vancouver
The House Natural Resources Committee will hear a bill Thursday morning that could shift ownership of Pearson Air Museum from the National Park Service to the city of Vancouver.
Ridgefield show presents belly dancing’s full history in U.S.
Show, workshops, more featured at Ridgefield theater
You might think the most skilled belly dancers in the world hail from countries like Egypt, Turkey and Syria, where the styles originated -- but actually, they come from America, said the organizers of a special show this weekend in Ridgefield.
Pearson Air Museum takeover hinted at in '09
Managing air museum cited in Park Service document
An internal document from the National Park Service could indicate that the agency was planning as early as 2009 to take over the Pearson Air Museum.
Pearson Air Museum bill set for March 14 hearing before House subcommittee
Herrera Beutler leading effort to transfer ownership to city of Vancouver
A bill to transfer ownership of Pearson Air Museum from the National Park Service to the city of Vancouver is moving forward and will go to a hearing before the National Resources Committee on March 14, said U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas.
Group declines to help stock Pearson
Park Service effort to fill museum hampered by ongoing controversy
It's just not a good time to help the National Park Service build exhibits at Pearson Air Museum, said a local partner with a history of working with the agency.
WSUV researchers trace the ancient origins of curry (with video)
Starch found on 4,400-year-old teeth is evidence of oldest use of spices, plants by humans
The love of eggplant goes way back for Arunima Kashyap. It was the only food she'd eat when she was little, and it's still her favorite, she said.
‘Rent’ is due at Clark College
Student production tackles musical about love in time of AIDS
Acting in the Clark College production of “Rent” has been a broadening experience for James Martine, a first-semester student in the school’s theater program.
Air Museum reopens under new management (with video)
The museum had been empty since Feb. 6, when exhibits owned by and lent to the Fort Vancouver National Trust were removed.
Area bursting with artists
Fine arts, performing arts show the community’s values
Galleries in Clark County have come and gone over the nine years that Elizabeth Steinbaugh has owned Aurora, the oldest art venue in downtown Vancouver, but the arts scene is stronger than ever, she said.
Family fun abounds in Clark County
Wide variety of activities will entertain kids of all interests
Clark County has a wide variety of options for families seeking entertainment for kids from tots to teens.
'He's definitely Joseph; he's all in there'
Joseph Reilly of Vancouver shows signs of progress after being severely injured by a drunken driver Nov. 27
Joseph Reilly recently gave his mother a confused look at she sat by his bed in a Portland rehab facility.
Nerd-vana at Portland Comic Con
Stars of 'Walking Dead,' 'Evil Dead,' 'Buffy,' plus comic book legend Stan Lee highlight weekend event
If the zombie apocalypse starts during this weekend's Wizard World Comic Con, find Michael Rooker, fast.
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