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AARP to provide free tax assistance

Again this year AARP Tax-Aide will provide free tax assistance and preparation geared toward taxpayers 60+ with low or moderate incomes.

Papa Murphy’s Makes Anybody a Great Baker this Valentine’s Day

The HeartBaker starts with our fresh dough that’s formed into a heart and topped with freshly grated cheese and loads of pepperoni

Vancouver NAACP Observes Black History Month with Book Publication

Four years ago, Vancouver’s NAACP Branch #1139 agreed to sponsor a grass-roots proposal from local citizens to produce a work of history entitled “First Families of Vancouver’s African American Community: From World War Two to the Twenty-First Century.”

Coast Moles

Large mounds of dark, loamy earth protruded randomly from the green carpet of grass. A new earthy mass erupted and formed as I watched. “They’re back.” I whispered.

Portland Parks & Recreation Worker Assists Hypothermic Man at Sellwood Park

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) maintenance worker Peter Anthony is credited for helping save a 54 year-old man’s life on New Year’s Day

10 tips to help seniors and you make the most of the holiday season

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, where families and friends gather to share the old times and the new.

Humane Society re-opens Paws-N-Claws thrift store

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Paws-N-Claws Thrift Store #1. The newly relocated store sells gently used clothing, furniture, house wares, sporting and gardening equipment, books and toys, antiques, shoes and purses, dishes, textiles and mor

FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL TRUST TO HOST 25th ANNUAL VETERANS PARADE

The Fort Vancouver National Site will once again be the site of one of the largest Department of Veteran Affairs sanctioned parades on the West Coast. On Saturday, November 5, 2011, an anticipated 2,500 individuals representing more than 100 military, veteran and civic organizations will turn out to march or ride in the Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver, which will wind its way through the grounds of the historic site

Garrette Custom Homes Announces Grand Opening of Forest Glenn Neighborhood in Camas

Leading Northwest homebuilder, Garrette Custom Homes announced today the grand opening of, Forest Glenn, an exclusive new development in Camas, Wash.

Teaching Puppies To Keep Their Teeth Off People

Puppies are so cute but their teeth are so sharp. All puppies seem to be mouthy, some more so than others. Puppies put their mouth on you when you pick them up, when you pet them, and especially when you’re playing with them

VANCOUVER WOMAN SHARES SPAGHETTI SAUCE RECIPE WITH THOUSANDS OF HOMETOWN COOKS THROUGH JUST A PINCH RECIPE CLUB

Baker is one of several area residents participating in the club, billed as “America’s Greatest Recipe Swap”. Members can post family recipes and search

Qwest brand will officially be transitioned to CenturyLink

On Tuesday, August 9th the Qwest brand will officially be transitioned to CenturyLink in former Qwest markets. CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications and technology provider in the United States and will continue to invest and serve our communities in Oregon and Washington