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Clark County Easter egg hunts are eggs-actly what they’re cracked up to be

April 10, 2025, 6:06am Clark County Life

Real eggs might be pricey right now, but plastic eggs can be had by the basketful at these Clark County Easter egg hunts. Hop right up to one of the… Read story

Program offering free books for families at risk due to Washington’s budget deficit

April 8, 2025, 6:06am Clark County News

Free books about family togetherness, achieving goals, starting kindergarten and more are sent to young children locally and statewide every month — but the program is at risk due to… Read story

The Easter Bunny's energetic demeanor attracted children who ran down the hallway for a chance to give the bunny a high-five.

Try this: Easter Bunny photos, Soul Line Dancing, Lucas Holmgren Trio

The Easter Bunny's energetic demeanor attracted children who ran down the hallway for a chance to give the bunny a high-five.

March 27, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

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Candy is thrown from a car Friday during the Paddy Hough Parade in Vancouver.

Try this: Paddy Hough Parade, St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Felida Shamrock Run

Candy is thrown from a car Friday during the Paddy Hough Parade in Vancouver.

March 13, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

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Nancy Benway of Vancouver, from left, joins her dog, Gigi, 8, as well as Leif Johnson, 5, Rebeca Johnson and Leo Johnson, also 5, as they listen to Andi Johnson, 9, read a story during the Read to the Dogs event at Vancouver Community Library on Wednesday.

Vancouver library unleashes a love of reading on kids at Read to the Dogs eventsvideo icon

Nancy Benway of Vancouver, from left, joins her dog, Gigi, 8, as well as Leif Johnson, 5, Rebeca Johnson and Leo Johnson, also 5, as they listen to Andi Johnson, 9, read a story during the Read to the Dogs event at Vancouver Community Library on Wednesday.

January 11, 2025, 6:12am Clark County Life

A little boy sat on his mom’s lap as he read a book to a poodle and sounded out words during the Vancouver Community Library’s Read to the Dogs event Wednesday. Read story

“I’m Done!” by Gretchen McLellan, illustrated by Catherine Lazar Odell, and “No Party Poopers!” by Gretchen McLellan, illustrated by Lucy Semple.

Snuggle up for storytime with these Clark County children’s authors and their new books

“I’m Done!” by Gretchen McLellan, illustrated by Catherine Lazar Odell, and “No Party Poopers!” by Gretchen McLellan, illustrated by Lucy Semple.

December 12, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Do your children or grandchildren need more mice? How about kites, birds, beavers or fairies? Read story

Healthy behaviors for kids as we head toward the school year include vaccinations, establishing routines, holistic preparations and health and safety in sports, said Dr. Brittany Bassitt, a pediatrician on the Immunization Practices Committee with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

Ensure kids are healthy students: Pediatrician shares advice for back-to-school success

Healthy behaviors for kids as we head toward the school year include vaccinations, establishing routines, holistic preparations and health and safety in sports, said Dr. Brittany Bassitt, a pediatrician on the Immunization Practices Committee with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

August 15, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health

It’s that time of year when summer activities slow down, parents stock up on school supplies, teachers prepare classrooms and kids get ready to head back to school. Read story

Jaxon Cooper, 5, of Yacolt, right, flips off a sheep while taking a turn during the Monday afternoon’s Mutton Bustin’ preliminary competition at the Clark County Fair. Cooper was not seriously injured in the event.

Kids line up for a wild & woolly ride at the Clark County Fair

Jaxon Cooper, 5, of Yacolt, right, flips off a sheep while taking a turn during the Monday afternoon’s Mutton Bustin’ preliminary competition at the Clark County Fair. Cooper was not seriously injured in the event.

August 10, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

Kids went for a wild ride — not at the carnival, but on sheep — during the Clark County Fair’s Mutton Bustin’ rodeo earlier this week. Read story

Columbia Play Project is planning for a future children's museum in Clark County.

Columbia Play Project begins planning for children’s museum; cost estimated from $10M to $40M

Columbia Play Project is planning for a future children's museum in Clark County.

May 7, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

Columbia Play Project will launch the first phase of planning for a children’s museum in Clark County this summer. Read story

Darth Vader makes his entrance in the 1977 movie "Star Wars." Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries will celebrate Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day (May 4, as in "May the fourth be with you") in one giant event on Saturday.

Library Con: Free Comic Book Day meets Star Wars Day in one giant celebration in Vancouver

Darth Vader makes his entrance in the 1977 movie "Star Wars." Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries will celebrate Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day (May 4, as in "May the fourth be with you") in one giant event on Saturday.

April 30, 2024, 11:00am Clark County Life

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries will celebrate Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day (May 4, as in “May the fourth be with you”) in one giant event on Saturday: Library Con, a celebration of fan culture with activities at all local library branches. Read story