The Columbian: Community

The Columbian: Community https://www.columbian.com Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:15:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/columbian-insignia-2025-1-150x150.png Community – The Columbian https://www.columbian.com 32 32 Chief Umtuch Middle School teacher contributes to Silent Heroes Project https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/27/chief-umtuch-middle-school-teacher-contributes-to-silent-heroes-project/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:03:50 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2781511 BATTLE GROUND — Earlier this year, teacher Beth Doughty was selected to contribute to the National History Day’s Researching Silent Heroes project conducted in partnership with the American Battle Monuments Commission. Doughty is one of just 61 educators nationwide and the only educator from Washington selected to participate in the highly competitive program.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021392902-June27Truckies_104-895x1024.jpg Camas Lions Club helps deliver mobility trainer to Oregon child https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/27/camas-lions-club-helps-deliver-mobility-trainer-to-oregon-child/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:02:18 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2781500 CAMAS — The Camas Lions Club is proud to announce the successful delivery of a custom 3D-printed toddler mobility trainer to Amelia, a young girl from Salem, Ore.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021392902-June27Truckies_101-1024x1024.jpg Music Teachers Association of Clark County names 2026 Collegiate Scholarship winners https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/27/music-teachers-association-of-clark-county-names-2026-collegiate-scholarship-winners/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:01:54 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2781502 CAMAS — The Music Teachers Association of Clark County recently named Adisynn Ackley and Addyson Finley as co-winners of its 2026 Collegiate Scholarship competition.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021392902-June27Truckies_102-916x1024.jpg Junior Market generates record community engagement https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/20/junior-market-generates-record-community-engagement/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:46:51 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2780235 ESTHER SHORT — About 300 young entrepreneurs showcased their businesses June 6 during the 2026 Junior Market hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber and presented by OnPoint Community Credit Union.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021359658-June20Truckies_102-1024x576.jpg Woodland school board and teachers honored for pioneering first Civic Seal https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/20/woodland-school-board-and-teachers-honored-for-pioneering-first-civic-seal/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2780224 WOODLAND — Bill Basl of the Civic Learning Council presented a commemorative plaque to the Woodland school board at its May 28 meeting to recognize the Woodland High School social studies department for launching the very first Civic Seal program in the state of Washington.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021359658-June20Truckies_103-1024x768.jpg Community celebrates new Curtin Creek Community Park https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/13/community-celebrates-new-curtin-creek-community-park/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:51:48 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2778628 CURTIN CREEK — Community members recently gathered to celebrate the new Curtin Creek Community Park, decades after it was first envisioned.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021319529-June13Truckies_102-768x1024.jpg Furry Friends thanks participants of annual garage sale https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/13/furry-friends-thanks-participants-of-annual-garage-sale/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:50:41 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2778644 VANCOUVER — Furry Friends cat rescue recently held its annual garage sale at the American Legion Hall. The sale brought in $6,050 for the kitties. The nonprofit said thank you to everyone that came to the garage sale; it was the best one ever. Thank you to all the volunteers — it was a huge job for them and thank you to everyone that donated items to sell.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021319529-June13Truckies_101-1024x858.jpg Silver Star Masonic Lodge plants Liberty Tree in Battle Ground https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/13/silver-star-masonic-lodge-plants-liberty-tree-in-battle-ground/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:39:19 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2778646 BATTLE GROUND — Silver Star Masonic Lodge No. 286 Free and Accepted Masons donated and planted a historic Liberty Tree at Kiwanis Park in Battle Ground on June 3. The public was welcomed to a brief ceremony recognizing community service, civic pride and the preservation of American history and traditions.

]]> Assistance League of Southwest Washington holds annual luncheon https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/06/assistance-league-of-southwest-washington-holds-annual-luncheon/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:49 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2776999 OGDEN — Assistance League of Southwest Washington held its annual meeting and luncheon on May 21 at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021282178-June6Truckies_102-1024x683.jpg 40,000 pounds of donated food headed to Clark County Food Bank https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/06/40000-pounds-of-donated-food-headed-to-clark-county-food-bank/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:26:39 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2776994 VANCOUVER – A semitruck carrying up to 40,000 pounds of donated food arrived at Clark County Food Bank on May 28, bringing together civic, nonprofit and faith leaders in support of households struggling with the rising cost of food in Clark County. The delivery, part of the JustServe and America250 service initiative, is expected to provide enough food to feed about 1,400 people for one week.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021282178-June6Truckies_101-1024x683.jpg Walk and Knock announces new president and volunteer achievement award https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/06/walk-and-knock-announces-new-president-and-volunteer-achievement-award/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:04:38 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2777383 VANCOUVER — Reese Carpenter took over the reins as president of Clark County Interservice Drive & Drop food drive, formerly Walk & Knock, during its annual meeting May 11.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1021282178-June6Truckies_103a.jpg Vancouver Elks deliver food boxes to Clark County Veterans Assistance Center https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/vancouver-elks-deliver-food-boxes-to-clark-county-veterans-assistance-center/ Sat, 30 May 2026 12:52:40 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2775168 ESTHER SHORT – On May 1 Frank Wilson, Bart Reid and Diana Reid from Vancouver Elks 823 delivered 25 food boxes to the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center, CCVAC. Delivery of these boxes has been an ongoing effort as CCVAC space is limited.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021242267-May30Truckies_102-1024x768.jpg Clark County students earns top honors at Superintendent’s High School Art Show https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/clark-county-students-earns-top-honors-at-superintendents-high-school-art-show/ Sat, 30 May 2026 12:02:12 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2775172 VANCOUVER – Three talented student artists from Southwest Washington earned state-level recognition at the 53rd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, which celebrated the creativity and artistic achievements of high school students from across Washington. The annual awards presentation, hosted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, OSPI, was streamed live on May 19.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021242267-May30Truckies_103-1024x512.jpg Battle Ground High School teacher receives honor from University of Washington https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/battle-ground-high-school-teacher-receives-honor-from-university-of-washington/ Sat, 30 May 2026 12:01:12 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2775174 BATTLE GROUND – Battle Ground Public Schools is proud to announce that Jonas Fridriksson, a U.S. history and world studies teacher at Battle Ground High School, has been named the 2026 recipient of the University of Washington’s Thomas J. and Cameron Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher. This is the second time that Fridriksson has received the award.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021242267-May30Truckies_101-944x1024.jpg Ridgefield School District celebrates May Employees and Students of the Month https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/ridgefield-school-district-celebrates-may-employees-and-students-of-the-month/ Sat, 23 May 2026 12:47:24 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2772998 RIDGEFIELD — On May 12, Ridgefield School District officials recognized the May 2026 Employees and Students of the Month at the regular board of directors meeting.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021198265-May23Truckies_102-1024x682.jpg Bridge the Gap receives support of 100 Women Who Care https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/bridge-the-gap-receives-support-of-100-women-who-care/ Sat, 23 May 2026 12:46:16 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2772996 CAMAS – Members of 100 Women Who Care Clark County presented over $8,700 to Bridge the Gap on May 6 at the second quarterly meeting of 2026 held at The Hammond Kitchen & Craft Bar. Emily Weiss, chair, and Jayne Salisbury, co-chair, of the Bridge the Gap Board accepted the funds on behalf of the organization. 100 Women selected the Bridge the Gap at the February 2026 meeting. The Historic Trust and the Pink Lemonade Project were the other nonprofit nominees at the February meeting.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021198265-May23Truckies_101-768x1024.jpg Three Battle Ground Schools earn state recognition https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/three-battle-ground-schools-earn-state-recognition/ Sat, 23 May 2026 12:45:09 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2772992 BATTLE GROUND – Three Battle Ground schools were recently recognized by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and Washington State Board of Education for their performances in the previous school year. Two primary schools and one alternative learning environment in the district were among the 379 public schools highlighted as part of the Washington School Recognition Program for the 2024-25 school year.

]]> Gause Elementary STEAM Night sparks innovation and community spirit https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/15/gause-elementary-steam-night-sparks-innovation-and-community-spirit/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:18:32 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2771482 WASHOUGAL — Students and families gathered at Gause Elementary April 17 for an evening of hands-on learning during the school’s annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Night. Students completed robotic engineering challenges, used microscopes to compare plant tissue samples and charted experiment data while practicing real-world problem-solving skills.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021164861-May16Truckies_101-768x1024.jpg Battle Ground deputy mayor and councilor awarded certificate of leadership https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/15/battle-ground-deputy-mayor-and-councilor-awarded-certificate-of-leadership/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:18:30 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2771484 BATTLE GROUND — City of Battle Ground Deputy Mayor Aimee Vaile and Councilor Victoria Ferrer recently earned their Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021164861-May16Truckies_102-768x1024.jpg Neighborhood association recognizes public works employees for outstanding service https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/15/neighborhood-association-recognizes-public-works-employees-for-outstanding-service/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:17:13 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2771487 VANCOUVER — The Neighborhood Associations Council of Clark County recently honored two public works employees with the Outstanding Clark County Employee award, in recognition of their service to the community.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021164861-May16Truckies_104-1024x682.jpg Furry Friends unveils art contest winner https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/09/furry-friends-unveils-art-contest-winner/ Sat, 09 May 2026 12:37:55 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2769755 VANCOUVER — This year, Furry Friends cat rescue initiated an art contest to design an image for promotional use for the upcoming fall auction, “Butch Catsidy & The Sundance Kit,” scheduled for Oct. 17. The event was launched with the goal of uplifting Furry Friends’ supportive community of artists. Becky Duoos-Bourgazas was recently announced as the inaugural winner of this contest.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021120924-May9Truckies_102-812x1024.jpg Woodland school district celebrates first semester honor roll https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/09/woodland-school-district-celebrates-first-semester-honor-roll/ Sat, 09 May 2026 11:40:33 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2769759 WOODLAND – Woodland Public Schools extends congratulations to the 354 students who demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies, navigating a rigorous curriculum with grit and determination, and made the first-semester honor roll at Woodland High School.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1021120924-May9Truckies_103-1024x1024.jpg Cascade Park Kiwanis hold semi-annual baby food drive https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/02/cascade-park-kiwanis-hold-semi-annual-baby-food-drive/ Sat, 02 May 2026 12:04:13 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2767903 CASCADE PARK — Members of Cascade Park Kiwanis recently held their semi-annual baby food drive at the Grand Central Station Fred Meyer with the invaluable support of manager Sean Trimbo. Students from group-sponsored Key Clubs from Camas and Union high schools and members of the Skyridge Middle School Builders Club joined in the effort. Store customers donated 631 pounds of baby food, which were delivered to the Clark County Food Bank.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1021086778-May2Truckies_102-1024x683.jpg Spring shopping event brings confidence and smiles to local foster youth https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/02/spring-shopping-event-brings-confidence-and-smiles-to-local-foster-youth/ Sat, 02 May 2026 12:03:19 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2767905 HUDSON’S BAY — In April, the Assistance League of Southwest Washington hosted its third annual spring shopping event, serving 80 children and teens in foster care, ages 10 to 19, through its JUST because and Fostering Independence programs.

]]> https://www.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1021086778-May2Truckies_101-1024x683.jpg Ridgefield School District celebrates April employees and students of the month https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/apr/25/ridgefield-school-district-celebrates-april-employees-and-students-of-the-month/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:22:33 +0000 https://www.columbian.com/?p=2765708 RIDGEFIELD — During the April 14 board of directors meeting, Ridgefield School District officials recognized the April employees and students of the month.

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