Jacob Nierenberg
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‘Amanda to the Rescue’ « Special Projects
For more than a decade, Amanda Giese has operated Panda Paws Rescue out of her home, raising her family to share her passion for saving animals. Now, she’s the star of a new Animal Planet series WASHOUGAL — Amanda Giese is talking about one of the less glamorous parts of running an animal shelter. “I do all the poop scooping, but I actually like it,” Giese said, looking over at her two children,… → Read More
County treasurer race: Topper leads Hinds
Clark County Treasurer Doug Lasher’s decision not to seek a ninth term came as a surprise to many — even Vancouver City Councilor Alishia Topper. Although the two had discussed the possibility of Lash → Read More
Local radio enthusiasts tune in to Clark County Amateur Radio Club
It’s hard to miss the Yassons’ house — just look for the tall radio mast coming out of the roof, with long, thin aerials extending like bare tree branches. Philip Yasson didn’t say just how tall it wa → Read More
Vick, Thobaben race one to watch
It’s been 22 years since Washington’s 18th Legislative District had a Democrat in the state House of Representatives. But if the party is lucky, it could potentially score a double play on Election Da → Read More
After 40 years, Life Flight Network continues to expand, add members
If you’ve never seen a helicopter take off, it’s something to behold. No matter how many action movies you’ve watched, there’s a visceral thrill to seeing it in person: the high-pitched whine as the e → Read More
Work on new Fire District 6 station to start soon
Nearly two years after purchasing a couple of properties in Salmon Creek, Clark County Fire District 6 is getting ready to break ground on a new, larger station. → Read More
Fire officials seek community education volunteers
The Vancouver Fire Department is looking for new volunteers to join its Fire Corps community education program. → Read More
Eagle Creek Fire, One Year Later: Gorge businesses still feel the burn
It was about 5 p.m. Sept. 4, 2017, when Jill Willis was told to evacuate all tourists and employees from the Multnomah Falls Lodge. Two hours later, she was told to remove whatever she could from the → Read More
Don’t get too attached to the cooler weather
This wild weather ride that we're on doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. Over the course of the summer, Vancouver has experienced prolonged periods of 90- or near-90-degree weather, of → Read More
Clark Public Utilities helps fairgoers keep cool
It’s been another sweltering year out at the Clark County Fair. Luckily for fairgoers, Clark Public Utilities is there to help them beat the heat, serving up ice-cold cups of water. It’s something the → Read More
Clark Asks: Why are there stairs to the river by Who Song & Larry’s?
Our most recent Clark Asks voting round ended in a tie for the first time. One of our readers asked: “Why is there an old staircase that goes down to the Columbia River by Who Song and Larry’s? What u → Read More
Clark Asks: Why are there stairs to the river by Who Song & Larry’s?
Our most recent Clark Asks voting round ended in a tie for the first time. One of our readers asked: “Why is there an old staircase that goes down to the Columbia River by Who Song and Larry’s? What u → Read More
Spirit Ride’s message: Protect first responders
Drivers on the way into Oregon from Vancouver on Friday may have seen a striking image on the freeway: a sleek red, white and blue casket strapped in the back of a tow truck, emblazoned with the words → Read More
Smoky heat likely to usher in week
The good news: Clark County’s spate of 90-degree days may soon be coming to an end. The bad news: Things are going to get worse before they get better. → Read More
SALT program helps seniors learn about, prevent crime
Shortly after Laura Meyer and her husband, Donald Harvey Meyer, moved back to Vancouver in 2007, the couple went to a 50+ Connections expo at the Hilton. → Read More
Fire District 3 upgrades equipment
Fire District 3 aspires to be “the best rural fire district in America,” and within the last year, the fire district has taken several steps to achieve its vision, including the purchase of new equipm → Read More
Two-legged dog Duncan Lou Who celebrates 5th birthday
Never tell Duncan Lou Who the odds. → Read More
Are Clark County candidates voting? For the most part
Joey Gibson, founder of the group Patriot Prayer, wants his supporters to get out the vote in August. He’s one of several Republican candidates seeking to unseat three-time incumbent Sen. Maria Cantwe → Read More
Ready or not, here comes the heat
After a mostly cloudy June, it looks like the dog days of summer are upon us. Weather forecasts are predicting sunshine and near-90-degree weather for at least the next two weeks in Vancouver, though → Read More
For former Larch resident, a new start – and a new cat
YACOLT — After 26 months, Craig Bigler is a free man again. → Read More