Back in 1961, when retired Vancouver high school teacher Michael Harding was on the Columbia River High School swim team, he and his teammates practiced in a small, frigid swimming pool in the basement of what is now old city hall. “It was terrible, but we came to find out ...
Generations of Clark County families have savored the experience of one of the highest rated fairs in Washington State. More than a quarter million people spend a day or two under the August sun to munch on burgers, curly fries, pizza, seafood, pie, ice cream, cotton candy, popcorn and, as ...
Listen to an audio podcast of this video here: Every Fourth of July our nation commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a day known for firework shows and family picnics. In honor of Independence Day, we asked a few Clark County veterans to reflect ...
As we pause this weekend to reflect on what our fathers mean to us, we found a touching video that we hope you’ll take a moment to share with your dad. Happy Father’s Day from COUV.COM.
Unite 4 Life’s executive director, Aaron Chidester, talks about how Unite for Life started from Chidester’s own response to suicides of those close to him. Unite 4 Life is a suicide prevention program, providing public education about suicide prevention and working one on one with families that are at risk. ...
Listen to an audio podcast of this story here: It’s important to point out that I’m not an avid bicyclist. I enjoy riding my bike and love the outdoors, but this experience is new to me. This trip wasn’t a recreational bike ride like when I’m with my kids around my neighborhood ...
Terri Elioff bikes to work, the grocery store, the hardware store, and even to gala evening events in heels. Her decision to give up driving a car benefited more than just the charity who received the vehicle as a gift, it also had a positive impact on Elioff’s pocketbook. By ...
Vancouver Community Library permanently closed its 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. location on June 4. The closure will allow Fort Vancouver Regional Library District staff and professional movers to transfer the collection and staff work stations to the new building at 901 C St. The library’s new location will open ...
Listen to an audio podcast of this story here: Months of rain combined with the start of mountain thaw have area hydrologists and local residents focused on swollen waterways, especially the Columbia River. Officials with the Northwest River Forecast Center are keeping daily tabs on the Columbia by documenting the ...
In light of the recent suicides at Columbia River and Skyview high schools, Naylene Frunk of COUV.COM talked about the troubling issue with Aaron Chidester, who started a teen suicide prevention program called Unite 4 Life, and Diane Moore, author and parent educator.
Listen to an audio podcast of this performance here: Retired Navy veteran Steven Schaljo was a jazz studio music major right out of high school. Schaljo started playing “Taps” when he noticed military honor guards returning from funerals with a boombox. At a time when many World War II veterans ...
Steven Schaljo sat down with us and shared his experience working at the Veterans Administration. He offers a first-hand view of the support services veterans can access here in Vancouver. Schaljo is a work/study, part-time employee with the VA through the post 911 GI Bill. He’s completing his bachelor’s degree ...
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