Local School Superintendents Push for Remote School Only
The superintendents of eight Clark County school districts are recommending to their school boards that a return to school this fall should happen through an
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High School Sports Seasons and Schedules Modified for 2020-21 Season
The WIAA Executive Board took action on Tuesday to modify the 2020-21 WIAA sports season calendar in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes will create four WIAA-sanctioned seasons and will also move moderate- and high-risk team sports, originally scheduled for the fall season, to the WIAA Season 3.
Stay on Guard: Scammers Targeting Clark Public Utilities Customers
Customers should always keep their guard up whenever someone claiming to be from the utility contacts them—especially if they’re contacted at odd hours, like evenings or weekends. And remember, Clark Public Utilities has suspended disconnects during this pandemic.
Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Unemployment Claims
Washington State has become a target of fraudulent unemployment claims. City, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating after a rise in unemployment fraud claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.
No Fair! 2020 Clark County Fair Canceled
The 2020 Clark County Fair, the 152nd version of the Summer Classic that was scheduled for August 7-16, 2020, has been canceled. According to the
Combating Covid: Business Programs Launched, Includes Free Listings, Advertising Support
Local businesses to benefit from suspension of directory listing charges; plus free package upgrades, free new listings, and new business tools launching. The Covid-19 situation
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New Leadership Takes Reigns at East Vancouver Business Association
The East Vancouver Business Association (EVBA) recently announced new Executive Leadership changes within the Association.
Experience the Fun of Drive in Movies
I know I’m dating myself, but growing up I used to love going to the Drive-in Movies. Well, it’s time to relive those glory days of summertime outdoor movies! Join Pop-Up Cinemas at Vancouver Mall for a safe and fun-filled drive-in movie night.
Ridgefield Family Resource Center Snack Note Project Inspires Community
The snack notes have become a huge hit and are important in many ways for families. The simplicity of a positive message can often change a negative mindset.
Fee Free Day to Commemorate Great American Outdoors Act
Creat American Outdoors Act dedicates funding for national parks, wildlife refuges, public recreation facilities and American Indian school infrastructure.
Experience the Best of the Clark County Fair
While the Clark County Fair has been canceled for 2020, the fun still continues.
Is Your Hand Sanitizer Safe?
If you use hand sanitizer, you should check to make sure it’s safe to use, and not actually harmful to your health. The Food and Drug Administration continues to see an increasing number of adverse events, including blindness, cardiac effects, effects on the central nervous system, and hospitalizations and death, due to hand sanitizers contaminated with methanol (or wood alcohol).
Safe to Swim? Local Water Quality Advisories
With warmer weather upon us, many people are going to want to splash in the water or go swimming at our local beaches. While the parks are now open, sometimes the swim areas are closed due to algae bloom or bacteria.
Washougal Arts Festival Features 25 Local Artists
Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance will host a month-long online art festival highlighting the work of 25 artists.
Clark County Launches Interactive Natural Garden Tour
Each year the Clark County Green Neighbors program organizes a tour of the most vibrant and beautiful natural gardens in the county. All of these gardens thrive without the use of synthetic chemicals and include a wide variety of natural features and innovative gardening techniques.
Camas First Friday Week Features Food and Flamingo Fun
A friendly food drive competition adds to the “Small Town Summer Fun” for August’s First Friday Week in Downtown Camas. August’s Virtual First Friday Week starts August 2nd and will feature daily summer-inspired activities with a flamingo flair.
August Farm Days at Pomeroy Farm
Enjoy a relaxing day at the farm at Pomeroy Farm August Farm Days event featuring farm animals, historic buildings, beautiful views, an “I Spy” activity, and some local vendors.
Battle Ground Prevention Alliance Awarded Drug Free Communities Grant
The ongoing efforts of Prevent Together: Battle Ground Prevention Alliance to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse in the Battle Ground community has been given a boost in the form of a federal Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant.
Building Industry Association of Clark County New Homes Tour
This is the final weekend to view the Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA) New Homes Tour and will offer attendees the chance to visit the hottest new homes on the market.
Port of Vancouver Welcomes USNS Brittin
The Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the USNS Brittin on July 17, 2020, for approximately 90 days while the ship undergoes annual maintenance and inspections required by the American Bureau of Shipping and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Local Spotlight Interview: Quartz Mountain Distillers
In this week’s Business Spotlight interview, Kyle spoke with Randy Kyle of Quartz Mountain Distillers. Randy shares how their opening didn’t go quite as expected, how they are making the pivot, and what they are doing to serve the community…
Compassion 360 Hosting Free Garage Sale and Closet Share
Shop for free at the Compassion 360 Garage Sale and Closet Share on Saturday, July 18, 2020, from noon to 4:00 PM at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene parking lot.
Celebrating Survivors Hope Parade
Join the Relay for Life of Clark County as they host a Hope Parade to celebrate cancer survivors where survivors form a car parade during this drive-thru event on Saturday, July 18, 2020.
Rusty Grape Vineyard Italian Market
Visit Rusty Grape Vineyards and enjoy an afternoon of wine, wood-fired pizza and local vendors at their Italian Market on Saturday, July 18th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Evergreen Public Schools Announces Class of 2020 Graduation Event
As Evergreen Public Schools stated earlier this spring, it wanted to provide graduating seniors with some type of in-person ceremony, in addition to the virtual celebrations that already took place in June.
Clark County Relay for Life 2020
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Clark County will be hosting the 2020 Relay for Life as a hybrid of two socially distant in-person events and a weeklong virtual Relay on the Relay for Life of Clark County Facebook page. The events will run from July 12-19, 2020.
Heisen House Farm Market
Get to know your local farmers, make connections, support local agriculture, have a bite to eat, and enjoy some live tunes at the first Heisen House Farm Market for the 2020 season.
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Road Work Ahead: Be Prepared for Delays at Hwy 99 and 99th Street Intersection
The Road to success is always under construction, And right now, so is the Highway 99 and 99th Street intersection in Hazel Dell.
Join the Potato Party at Gather and Feast Farm
Gather and Feast Farm is hosting a Potato Party. Now, you are probably asking yourself, “What exactly is a Potato party?” Well, it’s pretty simple. Bring your family, wear your masks, help harvest some potatoes, and take home some amazing farm-grown produce as a reward.
Cruise for Claws
Whether you have a hot rod or not, you can still take part in Cruise for Claws… a cruise for a cause on Saturday, August 8, 2020.
Maple Gate Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale
A lot of folks have been doing some major spring cleaning this spring. So, if you’re looking to shop for a wide assortment of great new-to-you stuff at bargain prices, check out the Maple Gate Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, July 25, 2020, between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Enjoy Wine, Music and Trivia at Three Brothers Vineyard
If you are ready to get out and feel comfortable doing so, Three Brothers Vineyard and Winery has some entertaining events lined up.
Lucia Falls Farm Opening
Visit Lucia Falls Farm and explore a collection of Vintage Items and Handmade Crafts from a variety of local vendors. Farm Fresh Produce will be coming soon.
Volunteers Needed for Animal Control Advisory Board
Vancouver’s Interim County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for several open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board.
Vancouver Public Schools Seeks Applicants for School Board Position
Vancouver Public Schools is seeking applicants for position 2 on the board of directors, from which former director Mark Stoker resigned on June 1.
East Vancouver Farmers Market Offers Weekday Freshness
Because sometimes you can’t wait until the weekend to get a taste of freshness.
The East Vancouver Farmers Market will be open on Thursdays, June 18th to August 27th, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 17701 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver.
Vancouver Seeks Volunteer for Building and Fire Code Commission
The City of Vancouver is seeking a volunteer interested in serving on