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Stories by Hope Martinez

Columbian news assistant

New development opens in Battle Ground

September 22, 2022, 5:21am Clark County News

Pacific Lifestyle Homes has announced the grand opening of its 46-home Cedar Heights development at 18209 N.E. 142nd Ave., in Battle Ground. Read story

As lead designer, Raiden Gorby works constructing the shape and form of Luna's Puppets' creations. While his wife Andrea Gorby is the seamstress, assembling the characters' felt, fur and clothing.

Working in Clark County: Raiden Gorby, owner of Luna’s Puppets

As lead designer, Raiden Gorby works constructing the shape and form of Luna's Puppets' creations. While his wife Andrea Gorby is the seamstress, assembling the characters' felt, fur and clothing.

September 17, 2022, 6:02am Business

Whether it’s the brightly colored and comforting citizens of Sesame Street, or the terrifying and deadly creatures on display in Jurassic Park, everyone has a favorite TV show or movie that was helped brought to life by the art of puppetry and animatronics. Read story

With a lifelong passion for rowing and years of experience as a coach, Conor Bullis is excited to share the sport with the newest generation of Clark County rowers.

Working in Clark County: Conor Bullis, Vancouver Lake Rowing Club

With a lifelong passion for rowing and years of experience as a coach, Conor Bullis is excited to share the sport with the newest generation of Clark County rowers.

September 12, 2022, 6:05am Business

With the summer season drawing to a close, outdoor enthusiasts around Clark County are looking to chase the sun and have one last adventure before the autumn rains set in. Vancouver locals are particularly in luck as they needn’t look far for the perfect patch of water for summer’s final… Read story

Pamela Richey Curtis is the owner and founder of Belle Flower Farm in Salmon Creek.

Working in Clark County: Pamela Richey Curtis, Belle Flower Farm

Pamela Richey Curtis is the owner and founder of Belle Flower Farm in Salmon Creek.

August 27, 2022, 6:02am Business

Putting on a large event like a wedding, birthday party or baby shower can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to decorations. Local florist Pamela Richey Curtis believes that all it takes to turn stress into something beautiful is just a little bit of magic. Read story

Heidi Mason is a dance mom who founded Cottage Dance Academy on the Providence Academy campus after a previous operator in that space, Liz Borromeo, left town.

Working in Clark County: Heidi Mason, Cottage Dance Academy

Heidi Mason is a dance mom who founded Cottage Dance Academy on the Providence Academy campus after a previous operator in that space, Liz Borromeo, left town.

August 20, 2022, 5:07am Business

P.E., math and history aren’t the only classes starting up again for the fall. At Cottage Dance Academy, the coming school year has dance students of all ages leaping and bounding for joy. Read story

Clark County Fair results, Aug. 14

August 18, 2022, 5:01pm Clark County Life

The Columbian will publish Clark County Fair results online as they are received. For more results and coverage of the Clark County Fair, visit www.columbian.com/news/tag/clark-county-fair/. AG/ED AG/ED Award Agriculture & Education Winner 4H/Grange Sheep Barn Educational Display Winner Don Kemper Blacksmith 4H Dogs Jr. Rally Novice B Champion Kenzy Buls,… Read story

Clark County Fair results, Aug. 13

August 17, 2022, 2:35pm Clark County Life

The Columbian will publish Clark County Fair results online as they are received. For more results and coverage of the Clark County Fair, visit www.columbian.com/news/tag/clark-county-fair/. AG/ED AG/ED Award Agriculture & Education Winner Open Class Dairy Goats Educational Display Winner Open Class Astrophotography Display Special Education Award Pirate’s Parrot Live Bird… Read story

Clark County Fair results, Aug. 12

August 17, 2022, 1:06pm Clark County Life

The Columbian will publish Clark County Fair results online as they are received. For more results and coverage of the Clark County Fair, visit www.columbian.com/news/tag/clark-county-fair/. AG/ED AG/ED Award Agriculture & Education Winner 4H/FFA/Grange Youth Hogs Educational Display Winner Junior Livestock Auction Special Education Award Fair Court Equine Display Vegetable/Fruit/Special Crops… Read story

Clark County Fair results, Aug. 11

August 17, 2022, 12:46pm Clark County Life

The Columbian will publish Clark County Fair results online as they are received. For more results and coverage of the Clark County Fair, visit www.columbian.com/news/tag/clark-county-fair/. AG/ED AG/ED Award Agriculture & Education Winner 4H Dairy Cows Educational Display Winner 4H Vet Science/Fiber OC Floriculture 622 Best in Class/Design Trophy C. Schuldt,… Read story

Clark County Fair results, Aug. 10

August 16, 2022, 3:31pm Clark County Life

The Columbian will publish Clark County Fair results online as they are received. For more results and coverage of the Clark County Fair, visit www.columbian.com/news/tag/clark-county-fair/. AG/ED AG/ED Award Agriculture & Education Winner 4H Rabbits Educational Display Winner 4H Horses Special Award Best Theme Winner OC Llama 4H Dogs-Obedience  Pre Novice… Read story