Yard sales unite neighborhoods
From Rose Village to La Center, events have gained popularity in Clark County
Rose Village's first neighborhood yard sale on June 8 gave people a chance to clear out unneeded items, raise money for good causes and share some neighborly pride.
Clark County salutes Flag Day
Yacolt mayor Carothers bests tie-contest veterans to take home prize for best patriotic neckwear
After the county's smallest town made the biggest star-spangled statement, the trophy for the mayors' tie competition will spend a year in Yacolt.
Balloons' camera bursting with bird's-eye images (video)
Cluster lost during Sunday test flight found in Skamania County
A traveler that lost its way Sunday is back, thanks to three guys who navigated a rock slide and some bear poop to rescue it.
Balloon cluster goes up, up and 'away'
Test for manned flight goes awry as craft disappears
Somewhere in Skamania County, an unmanned balloon cluster slipped its high-tech leash Sunday.
Fargher Lake man hopes to be a lawn-chair balloonist
If all goes well, he'll ascend to 11,000 feet on June 21
Joe Barbera and his team will launch a cluster of three weather balloons and a modest payload Sunday morning from a field next to his house.
Family-friendly activities focus of Get Outdoors Day at Fort Vancouver
Fishing, archery among the activities at free Saturday event
Introductions to a range of family-friendly outdoor activities -- including fishing, disc golf and archery -- will be part of Saturday's Get Outdoors Day at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Battle Ground treasure hunt targets geocachers
Event linked to the centennial of Washington State Parks
The local portion of a statewide high-tech treasure hunt kicks off Saturday at Battle Ground Lake State Park.
Fort Vancouver slates archaeology lecture series
Theme focuses on technology, manufacturing at site
Technology and manufacturing will provide a fitting theme for this year's lecture series, said Doug Wilson, archaeologist at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Vouchers will help homeless veterans
30 in Vancouver area will secure housing
An additional 30 homeless veterans in the Vancouver area will get housing over the next year through a federal program.
Project aims to digitalize local news from late 19th century
The family tragedy that killed three Clark County people was summarized in two intriguing sentences:
Off Beat: Civil War sailors, found or long-lost, had lives to remember
Two Civil War sailors who died in 1862 finally are in a position to be honored by their nation on Memorial Day.
Flag pole to be dedicated at Barracks' Memorial Day ceremony
The site of the first permanent U.S. Army post in the Northwest will be the setting Monday for Clark County's biggest Memorial Day observance.
Former Vancouver man explores oceans' depths
Jim Delgado has visited the remains of more than 100 ships that have sunk during the past 2,700 years, including the Titanic
Jim Delgado's work has involved some of history's most significant moments, with names and events that include HMS Titanic and the USS Monitor, Pearl Harbor and D-Day.
Soldiers' graves graced by Old Glory
Scouts, veterans, other volunteers place flags nearmarkers in Post Cemetery in anticipation of Memorial Day
The graves of about 1,500 veterans received individual salutes Thursday afternoon, just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
Pearson Air Museum exhibit pays tribute to 'Straight-Grained Soldiers'
Vancouver division ensured that allies in Europe had spruce needed to build airplanes during WWI
When our World War I allies needed a steady flow of new aircraft in 1917, Vancouver became the key to that supply stream.
Injured veterans find multiple benefits from paddling on dragon boat teams
Nonprofit group hosts races Sunday at Vancouver Lake
From the shore along Vancouver Lake, you can see ospreys slice through the sky, then suddenly wheel around and plunge toward a target in the water.
Logging accident kills man near Cougar
Rochester resident struck by falling tree
A Rochester man was killed Monday morning in a logging accident near Cougar.
Demand grows for mobile food bank
North County operation applies ingenuity to serve more hungry households
Hunger continues to be a growing problem in rural areas of Clark County, said Candice Howell, one of the Lewis River Mobile Food Bank's organizers.
'Digital bookmobile' promotes e-books
Stop in Camas was one of only two in state
CAMAS — Shauna Ahearn remembers when her folks introduced her to the Camas Public Library.
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad steam locomotive ready to roll again
Train tours through Clark County's north woods start May 11
AMBOY — Luke Johnson's excursion ride doubles as a steam-powered time machine.
Expert on Lincoln to headline museum's fundraising dinner
Historian Richard Etulain will discuss Abraham Lincoln's significant impact on the Pacific Northwest during the Civil War at this year's fundraising dinner for the Clark County Historical Museum.
Wednesday training run will support Boston
Open to all levels
A 5:30 p.m. gathering will precede the run
Vancouver USA Marathon to review security
Event director says Boston bombings may prompt changes at race
Following fatal explosions in the Boston Marathon, organizers of the Vancouver USA Marathon will be considering refinements over the next two months.
UPDATE: Vancouver man went from elation to disgust at Boston Marathon
Several of almost 30 Vancouver-area runners in the Boston marathon report their experiences.
All Church Picnic moving to Esther Short Park
Relocation follows tussle with park service over permit
After a one-year hiatus, Clark County's All Church Picnic is back in business at a new spot, Esther Short Park.
Add Oregon Book Award to writer's successes
Ismet Prcic didn't expect to win anything at the 2013 Oregon Book Awards.
Former Defense Secretary Gates salutes Marshall's leadership model
He cites general as role model in visit to Vancouver
Robert Gates worked for eight American presidents, but the leader who inspired him most, said the former secretary of defense, was a person he’d never met. That leader was Gen. George Marshall.
Head-turner Corvette now a pin-up
Vern Toedtli's 1957 car featured in the 2013 Snap-on Tools calendar
A timeless beauty is, by definition, beyond any concerns of chronology and calendar.
Alpacas: Fleece to meet you
Alpacapalooza fills fairgrounds with competitive fluffiness
RIDGEFIELD -- Lightly petting the back of King David is like stroking smoke.
Share Backpack Program provides food for growing minds
The effort helps hungry schoolchildren in a variety of ways
The Backpack Program didn't take long to outgrow its initial clientele of 75 children. It didn't take long to outgrow its namesake, either.
State recognizes 26 area schools for achievement; 41 awards given
Twenty-six area schools have been honored for achievement by state public education officials, including one school that's among the highest achievers in Washington.
'Army Boots and Army Wings' bookends history at Pearson
Park Service debuts first comprehensive exhibit at museum
Cpl. Hugh Beirne arrived in 1849 after his Army artillery regiment was shipped around the tip of South America.
Off Beat: International interest hasn't flagged since history was the news
Vancouver just saw a mini-flurry of diplomatic activity, with top West Coast consular officials from Great Britain and Russia visiting to firm up some relationships.
Russian delegation offers help in Pearson situation, envisions new display on Chkalov
Following a dispute over management of Pearson Air Museum, Russian officials made sure Wednesday that their artifacts linked to the history-making Chkalov flight were still in good hands.
Smaller, renovated library space welcomes grateful patrons at Vancouver mall
Erin Iwata and her boys went home Monday with a book about raising baby chicks, as well as a few other books for the gardening season.
House committee schedules Pearson Museum bill Wednesday
Next step would be consideration by full House
The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee announced that it will advance U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s proposed legislation on the Pearson Air Museum to markup on Wednesday.
Trust launches campaign for Academy
Goal is $200,000; Columbia CU announces $100,000 matching gift
Campaign will assist purchase, preservation of Mother Joseph's landmark
Former Columbian reporter Durbin dies
She was award-winning journalist, wrote several books
Kathie Durbin, an author and award-winning journalist who had covered the Washington Legislature and the environment for The Columbian, died Friday in a Portland hospice facility.
WSUV assistant professor National Park Service volunteer of year, shares 2nd award with historian
He coordinates mobile storytelling apps
America's national parks have a lot of human stories to share. A Vancouver researcher is breaking new ground in telling them, which is why Brett Oppegaard is the National Park Service's 2012 volunteer of the year.
Jordan Boldt wins 2013 Marshall Leadership Award
Executive director of Vancouver Farmer's Market honored
Award celebrates legacy of former Vancouver military commander
British officials make trade pitch in Vancouver
Chamber hosts three officials who hope to refresh longtime ties
A British trading power set up shop in Vancouver almost 190 years ago.
Big bots battle at regional competition (with video)
Disc toss, climbing among tasks local teams' machines do at event
It isn't always enough to eliminate potential problems. Sometimes you just have to solve them.
Step into the past at Fort Vancouver (with video)
National historic site's monthly open house tours offer an array of artifacts
Two footprints illustrate the faraway places and different eras that overlap at Fort Vancouver.
VIDEO: La Center museum a place to view artifacts, share stories
LA CENTER — The story of the old sewing machine reflects some of the historical influences that brought people to Clark County in the past 150 years.
Memories sear survivor of fire that killed 100 in 2003
Local musician was in club when 100 died in 2003
RIDGEFIELD — As John Reagle relaxed with a beer and burger before his band took the stage, he looked up at the ceiling of the night club.
UPDATE: Pearson Air Museum to reopen Wednesday
It will feature spruce mill, auto exhibits instead of planes
Pearson has been closed for three weeks following a dispute between the NPS and the Fort Vancouver Historic Trust, which had operated the air museum on behalf of the city.
VIDEO: WWII pilot flies into family history
Harry Generaux says his stint as a bomber pilot over Europe was no different than what other American pilots did during World War II.
Farms still have place in changing economic landscape
New crops sprout new agricultural business models
As anyone who grew up in Clark County can attest, thousands of acres of farm land have been paved over and populated with houses.
Vancouver Barracks transition from post to park
U.S. Army departs from longest continuously operating installation west of the Mississippi
An era ended in May when military officials handed over the East and South Vancouver Barracks to the National Park Service.
By land, water or air, county rich in history
To reflect on local history, you might walk to a particular viewpoint where you can look to the sky, the water and the land. And fittingly enough, the historical reflections can include that viewpoint.
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