Visits at Salmon Creek care center limited to curb illness
"No visitors" signs are up at a Salmon Creek care center this weekend after gastrointestinal illness affected a dozen residents.
Trees bring last bit of cheer
No longer décor, they benefit Scouts and will mulch gardens
Local Scouts helped their neighbors, provided a big recycling boost and raised a little money.
Teens rise early for robotics challenge, giving disc golf a fling
Teams around the world hear assignment at the same moment
For about 700 robot enthusiasts, Saturday's 7:30 a.m. unveiling was a little bit like Christmas morning … with a dose of dread.
Scouts to haul away Christmas trees in annual fundraiser Saturday
A Christmas tree doesn't come with an expiration date. There is no "Best if used by ..." label on the trunk.
Off beat: Locally raised surgeon followed in his father's heartbeat
When we ran a medical technology story recently, the piece from the Minneapolis Star Tribune had an unexpected Vancouver link.
Clark County's top 10 stories of 2012
Here is a our list of stories we’ll talk about after the year’s over
Clark County's top two stories of the year were about connecting people, although on significantly different scales.
Bits and Pieces: It comes with 'mayonnaise'
The Brautigan Library has been bringing quite a bit of attention to the museum lately. The December issue of Harper's Magazine includes a five-page essay, "Man Underwater: The democratic fiction of Richard Brautigan."
Nonprofit group improves Haitians' health, one cup of water at a time
For many of the families Chris and Leslie Rolling work with, diarrhea is considered a normal part of childhood.
Off beat: Life on the USS Enterprise good for the stories
U.S. Navy veteran Keith Cupp and his dad Ted recently shared their family saga of sailing on two generations of USS Enterprise aircraft carriers. It turns out that a couple of other sagas were part of Keith Cupp's time aboard the ship, and one tale featured still another version of the USS Enterprise -- the starship.
Research confirms giving has benefits for the giver
Volunteering can be a two-way gift. A donation of time, or something more material, can benefit the donor as much as the recipient.
Mall library to close Monday for three-month remodel
Smaller version will reopen in late March or early April
Some book pickup services at the Vancouver Mall Community Library have already stopped as the branch prepares to close Monday for remodeling.
Wreaths to be placed on graves of local veterans
Wreaths will be placed at the graves of 100 veterans at Northwood Park cemetery north of Vancouver Saturday morning as part of a national observance.
Father, son bound by blood and Enterprise
As eighth U.S. Navy ship bearing the name Enterprise is retired, they recall their service aboard two of the vessels so linked to American history
There have been two aircraft carriers named USS Enterprise in the past 70 years. Two father-and-son sailors, Ted and Keith Cupp, helped both ships make history.
Driver hits, kills cow near Dollars Corners
A person driving eastbound on Highway 502 near Dollars Corner struck a cow just after 6 p.m. Thursday, killing the animal.
Santa’s train is coming to town
Jolly old elf will arrive by rail Saturday for the eighth year
Santa will not be pulled into town Saturday morning by eight flying reindeer. His Vancouver visit will be powered by 5,000 steaming horses.
Mobile food bank extends program
Wednesday night distributions will continue into Feb.
A local food bank is extending its once-a-month Wednesday night food distributions into February.
Memories of infamous day remain clear
Vancouver event honors those lost in Pearl Harbor attack
Six former sailors who were stationed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 shared their recollections this morning at a local commemoration of the Japanese attack that day.
Vancouver survivor to speak at Pearl Harbor observance
On Dec. 7, 1941, Ralph Laedtke helped care for some of America's first casualties of World War II.
Photo of Vancouver woman's family used in Dust Bowl documentary
The films of Ken Burns have featured America's most iconic figures -- faces we've seen on monuments and on money and in history books.
Pearl Harbor veterans to mark anniversary of attack
Local veterans will share their perspectives of a day that made history on Friday when they gather to commemorate the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Volunteer costumers help Fort Vancouver re-enactors look authentic
Caleb Hardy can play the music. A few days ago, he was getting ready to play the role.
Off Beat: Chkalov's historic flight inspired Russian women to soar
Last week's visit by members of the Chkalov family and other Russian dignitaries wrapped up the 75th anniversary observance of the first transpolar flight.
Chkalov festivities include surprise
Discovery of hidden memoirs revealed at dinner honoring flight
Doug Lasher and Jess Frost were among those who hosted a Russian delegation last week, wrapping up Vancouver's 75th anniversary observance of the 1937 Chkalov flight.
Poor Farm's rich history honored
County landmark added to state historic register; national recognition could be next
When the beige Hazel Dell landmark was built in 1926, there were no national discussions about saving Social Security or funding Medicare. Those elements of the social safety net didn't exist.
Love of cars reunites local Vietnam veterans
Vancouver men trained together, parted ways in 1966
A 1967 Ford Fairlane that didn't go anywhere one hot afternoon brought together two Vancouver men who hadn't seen each other in 46 years.
School district gives families a new resource
Vancouver schools' centers offer variety of services
It was a Tuesday, so Jennifer Hernandez had no problem getting her daughter up and off to school at Harney Elementary.
Off Beat: Story on Vietnam vet gets lost in translation
Enemy machine-gun fire doesn't sound as perilous when it's described as "belligerent glow."
Effort gives families of ailing vets a place to stay
Facility for kin of those getting medical care far from home will be built on Vancouver VA campus
An effort is under way to provide a home away from home in Vancouver for families of veterans receiving medical care in this area.
Administrator speaks from Afghanistan to local students
Schools all over Clark County have been saluting the community's veterans, holding assemblies to honor the current and former military personnel in their students' families.
Longtime military man stands down
Ridgefield grad Mike Settles retires after nearly 42 years of service to his country
Mike Settles enlisted in the Marines in 1970. Today, he finally can observe Veterans Day as a veteran.
Camas man receives war medal, 44 years later
Army veteran recognized for 692 hours of combat flying in Vietnam War
This is the fourth year Aaron Rich has been part of the veterans assembly at his grandson's schools, so the former Army helicopter pilot figured he knew what to expect.
Man hospitalized after crashing motorcycle
A 28-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle east of Interstate 5 near Ridgefield, said Battalion Chief Tim Dawdy with Clark County Fire & Rescue.
New library director's career far from quiet
She's been featured in comic, had brush with hostage drama
Nancy Tessman's 33-year library career has ranged from the whimsy of an "Archie" comic book to the life-and-death drama of a hostage standoff.
A feather in his cap
A Vancouver man's trip to the emergency room with a pecked finger leads to the reunion of a Portland woman with her missing cockatiel
Sometimes birds of a feather flock together.
U.S. flag flies from new spot at county war memorial
WWII veteran waged 14-year campaign to swap flag positons
Ongoing discussions offered differing perspectives on memorial
Dead shed light on the living
Old City Cemetery provides insight into area's culture
The fading inscriptions on slabs of weathered stone tell us about the people who died here a century ago.
Officers Row roofing project progresses
Work aims to keep historic Vancouver buildings watertight
Officers Row has sheltered some significant historical figures in the last 150 years.
Off Beat: Article spurs many memories of Columbus Day storm
It was a day they'll always remember … a day they'll never forget.
Mobile food bank open Wednesday
Nonprofit is evaluating weekday evening demand
A local nonprofit is continuing its once-a-month test of Wednesday evening food distributions.
Over-microwaved food starts fire
Lincoln neighborhood duplex damaged
A home in Vancouver's Lincoln neighborhood was damaged by a fire tonight.
Columbus Day Storm: 50 Years Later
Worst Northwest weather event in modern history blew through Vancouver
Dean and Karen Moreland's wedding was scheduled for 7 p.m. in a Vancouver church.
Pat Jollota honored as Vancouver's First Citizen
Historian's contributions to city's past, present, future applauded
Pat Jollota has been recognized as an authority on Clark County's past.
Off Beat: Camas guitarist's brush with McCartney well-played
Paul McCartney has written a lot of great music for guitar.
Debt repaid to ailing veteran
Hazel Dell man's home gets makeover after he's diagnosed with ALS
Clyde Kment was rototilling in his garden five months ago when he noticed a pain in his back.
Chinking keeps Fort Vancouver fur store cozy
Modern sealant should last longer, still look authentic
In the Hudson's Bay Company era, the massive timbers of Fort Vancouver's fur store safeguarded valuable animal pelts.
Former Vancouver teacher will oversee nuns across West
Joseph Province's new leader has local ties
A former Vancouver second- and third-grade teacher has been chosen by the Sisters of Providence to become provincial superior of the Mother Joseph Province.
Clark honors late music man Dale Beacock
Building renamed for dedicated musician, teacher, businessman
Dale Beacock influenced a lot of young lives in the Clark College music building.
Camas guitarist recalls playing with the legendary Andy Williams
He was in the band for crooner's final stage performance of signature song 'Moon River'
CAMAS — Dave Raynor has played hundreds of different songs in his musical career. Only one song compelled people to travel thousands of miles.
Clark College opens 2012-2013 classes
Enrollment at two-year colleges reflects economic picture
Clark College opened its classroom doors this morning to a 2012-2013 enrollment of almost 14,000 students.
