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Julia Anderson, seen at her home east of Woodland, has spent her retirement writing and speaking to convince women to become more confident investors.

Former newspaper editor helps women learn financial literacy

Julia Anderson, seen at her home east of Woodland, has spent her retirement writing and speaking to convince women to become more confident investors.

September 19, 2021, 6:08am Business

Julia Anderson has spent a lifetime absorbing financial trends, first as a farmer’s daughter growing up in Idaho and later in a career as a journalist. Read story

Sheriff's deputies investigate reports of gunfire in the 9700 block of Northeast 19th Avenue on Friday.

Deputies investigate apparent road rage incident, gunfire in Hazel Dell

Sheriff's deputies investigate reports of gunfire in the 9700 block of Northeast 19th Avenue on Friday.

September 3, 2021, 8:56pm Clark County News

An apparent road rage incident involving gunfire drew a swarm of Clark County sheriff’s deputies to a Hazel Dell neighborhood on Friday afternoon. Read story

Waste Connections' new RecyclePlus service collects items that can't go in the blue bins.

Waste Connections launches RecyclePlus program in Vancouver

Waste Connections' new RecyclePlus service collects items that can't go in the blue bins.

September 3, 2021, 6:01am Business

Conservation-minded Vancouver residents now have not one but two new services that collect hard-to-recycle items. Read story

A harbor seal soaks up sun off San Juan Island.

Nature, history call visitors to San Juan tour

A harbor seal soaks up sun off San Juan Island.

August 22, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

My family loves visiting San Juan Island, and not just for its rugged beauty. It has interesting connections to Vancouver, even though it takes at least 300 miles and 6 hours to get there from here, depending on the route. Read story

Payton May, right, crowns Marcelle LeBlanc of Alabama as Miss America?s Outstanding Teen 2022.

Skyview grad ends reign as Miss America’s Outstanding Teen

Payton May, right, crowns Marcelle LeBlanc of Alabama as Miss America?s Outstanding Teen 2022.

August 8, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Skyview High School graduate Payton May recently ended her long reign as Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. Read story

Chancellor Perry, right, as Dodger Blue, reacts to co-star Pablo Schreiber as Wayland in the recently released feature film, "Lorelei." (Contributed photo)

Feature film experience ‘mind blowing’ for Vancouver teen

Chancellor Perry, right, as Dodger Blue, reacts to co-star Pablo Schreiber as Wayland in the recently released feature film, "Lorelei." (Contributed photo)

August 6, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Chancellor Perry, a 2021 graduate of Mountain View High School, said it was strange watching himself in the feature film “Lorelei” when he saw it the first time. Read story

A close-up photo of police lights by night

Vancouver motorcyclist crashes, dies Friday on state Highway 500

A close-up photo of police lights by night

July 31, 2021, 1:56pm Clark County News

A 50-year-old Vancouver man died in a motorcycle crash on state Highway 500 late Friday, according to a bulletin from the Washington State Patrol. Read story

The Clark County Fair is canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but you can still enjoy a 10-day carnival by Butler Amusements beginning Aug. 6.

Fair alternative: Family Fun Series at Clark County fairgrounds offers favorite events

The Clark County Fair is canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but you can still enjoy a 10-day carnival by Butler Amusements beginning Aug. 6.

July 29, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Clark County Fair enthusiasts can find consolation in the Family Fun Series that kicks off Friday with Tuff Truck races and continues into August with a 10-day carnival. Read story

A new outdoor exhibit at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site explores what life was like at the Army post in the 1880s.

New Fort Vancouver exhibit tells lesser-known tales

A new outdoor exhibit at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site explores what life was like at the Army post in the 1880s.

July 11, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

A new outdoor exhibit and walking tour at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site explores barracks life in the 1880s. Read story

Priscilla Plummer, left, spends most of her time in Africa, but she and her sisters kept her childhood home, where she stays when she's in Vancouver and has long provided hospitality to travelers. Plummer founded Global Sojourns Giving Circle, which aims to improve gender equity in Southern Africa. The nonprofit recently hired its first executive director, Paul Ventura, right.

Grant gives Vancouver-based nonprofit more traction to help girls in Africa

Priscilla Plummer, left, spends most of her time in Africa, but she and her sisters kept her childhood home, where she stays when she's in Vancouver and has long provided hospitality to travelers. Plummer founded Global Sojourns Giving Circle, which aims to improve gender equity in Southern Africa. The nonprofit recently hired its first executive director, Paul Ventura, right.

July 1, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Born and raised in Vancouver, Priscilla Plummer founded an organization 14 years ago to mentor girls in Africa. Read story