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CRESA Getting Prepared for Some Fun

September 7, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Annual Open House.

cresa firetruck 125 CRESA Getting Prepared for Some Fun Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Makes sense, seeing as one of the dates in September is 9-1-1. This is also the month when Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) invites the community to their Annual Open House; taking place this year on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 11 am to 2pm at 710 W 13th Street, Downtown Vancouver.

There are lots of activities planned throughout the day, including “a “thank you first responders” coloring station, face painting, creative button making, exploring homeland-security … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Activities, Events, Government, Live Tagged With: CRESA, Live Local Media, Open House, Vancouver USA, Vancouver WA

Vancouver USA is on the Move

September 7, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Dedication of New City Hall.

keytocity 125 Vancouver USA is on the Move Come help celebrate the Grand Opening of Vancouver’s new City Hall on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from noon to 3pm at 415 W. Sixth Street (next to Esther Short Park). “Dedication of a new City Hall may only happen once in a lifetime for many of us,” said Vancouver Mayor Timothy D. Leavitt. “This is Your Key to the City of Vancouver – come help us celebrate an historic occasion. This is a turning point in the renaissance of historic Vancouver, the birthplace of modern … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Events, Government, Live, Main, Salmon Creek Tagged With: Downtown Vancouver, Live Local Media, Vancouver City Hall

Salmon Creek Interchange Local Paving Begins

July 13, 2011 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Clark County Starts Paving Local Roads on Tuesday.

Is the end in sight? Clark County’s second season – road construction – comes in to full swing this week as crews start the local roads paving segment of the Salmon Creek Interchange Project. According to a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) release, WSDOT work will begin July 11, and Clark County crews will be at it beginning July 12. Aside from long delays, what else should you expect? Long delays.

What can drivers expect?

Both directions of I-5 between NE 134th and … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Building and Development, Featured Posts, Government, Main, Neighborhood, NSCNA Tagged With: construction, interchange, paving, Roads, Salmon Creek

Salmon Creek Community Club Neighborhood Park Project

April 19, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Salmon Creek Community Club Park Project

Let Your Voice Be Heard April 20.

Salmon Creek Community Club Neighborhood Park is at the corner of NE 159th Street and 20th Avenue in the Fairgrounds area. The 4.5-acre neighborhood park currently features trees and a small area of open lawn. Whipple Creek runs through the property along the northwest boundary and connects with the Whipple Creek Greenway to the north.

All interested neighbors are encouraged to attend the April 20, 2011 meeting at 6:30 pm at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds (17204 NE Delfel Rd, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Building and Development, Government, House and Home, Main, Neighborhood, Parks and Recreation, Salmon Creek Tagged With: Clark County Parks District, Events, Fairgrounds, Greater, Live Local Media, Salmon Creek, Salmon Creek Community Club Neighborhood Park, Vancouver Clark Parks and Recreation

Fort Vancouver is Fee Free for a Week

April 16, 2011 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Part of National Park Week, April 16-24, 2011.

fortvancouver 125 Fort Vancouver is Fee Free for a Week When was the last time you visited Fort Vancouver? Well, it’s time to plan another outing! Fort Vancouver is the heart of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve, and as part of National Park Week, admission is free April 16-24!

“The Reserve brings together a national park, a premier archaeological site, the region’s first military post, an international fur trade emporium, one of the oldest operating airfields, the first national historic site west of the Mississippi River, and a waterfront trail and environmental center on … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Activities, Events, Government, Live, Main, Parks and Recreation, Salmon Creek Tagged With: Clark County, Clark County Live, Fort Vancouver, Live Local Media, Parks and Recreation, Vancouver USA

Earth Day Celebration at Salmon Creek Park

April 14, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

12th Annual EcoFair.

earth 125 Earth Day Celebration at Salmon Creek Park Celebrate Earth Day with free family friendly fun for all at Salmon Creek Park (Klineline Pond) on Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy live music, wildlife shows, and free children’s activities. The Stream Team has a ton of fun, informative and interactive things scheduled for the day.

The fun begins at 10 am with free activities, a wild salmon release, informational booths, and over 20 different interactive activities from biodiesel and green energy to native plants and recreation. Prizes and fun to be … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Activities, Events, Government, Live, Main, Neighborhood, On Location, Parks and Recreation, Salmon Creek Tagged With: Clark County, Clark County Live, Earth Day Celebration, Klineline Pond, Live Local Media, Salmon Creek Park, Stream Team

Salmon Creek Interchange Project

April 14, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Road Construction Ahead.

Salmon Creek is a great place to live, work, play, and have kids go to school. There’s shopping, restaurants, a state of the art hospital, and the WSU Vancouver Campus. We’re a stone’s throw away from fun things like the Sleep Country Amphitheater and the Clark County Fairgrounds. And we have easy freeway access to both I-5 and I-205…

OK, sometimes the freeway access is not so easy, but it’s going to get better!

The Salmon Creek Interchange Project, which is currently underway, “will … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Building and Development, Featured Posts, Government, Main, Neighborhood, NSCNA, Salmon Creek Tagged With: I205, I5, Road Construction, Salmon Creek, Salmon Creek Freeways, Salmon Creek Interchange Project

How to Find Your Way Around Clark County

January 4, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

2011 Clark County Road Atlas Available.

pushpinmap 135 How to Find Your Way Around Clark County When I was a small child, I used to love to go visit my grandparents in the summer. We lived here, in Vancouver, and they lived in California. I remember the smell of the lemon tree in the backyard, my first trip to Disneyland, and THE MAP! It was a World Map, with stick pins marking all the spots they had been to. But, a lot of their trips were on backroads, with the local folk, and so they also had lots of local … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Government, House and Home, Live, Main, Neighborhood, Salmon Creek Tagged With: Clark County, Map, Salmon Creek, Vancouver USA

Battle Ground Hosts Washington State Attorney General

December 27, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Rob McKenna Guest Speaker at Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce January Meeting.

battlegroundchamber 135 Battle Ground Hosts Washington State Attorney General On Thursday, January 6th, State Attorney General Rob McKenna will be visiting the City of Battle Ground for a tour of the City led by Mayor Michael Ciraulo.

Mayor Ciraulo stated, “We are honored that Mr. McKenna will be touring and speaking in the City of Battle Ground. The priorities of the Attorney General’s Office – consumer protection, government accountability and community safety – clearly serve the citizens of Battle Ground.”

Following the tour, Washington’s 17th Attorney General, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Events, Government, Live, Salmon Creek Tagged With: Battle Ground, Chamber of Commerce, Clark County, Washington Attorney General

Face to Face with the Mayor and Vancouver City Council Members

November 9, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

What’s on Your Mind?

Face to Face with Mayor Leavitt and the Vancouver City Council is an opportunity for you and your neighbors to chat informally with the Mayor and City Council members, as well as get your questions answered, about topics of interest to you and the Vancouver community. The fourth and final forum of the year will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Wy East Middle School Auditorium (1112 SE 136th Ave.) between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm.

“We appreciate the chance to talk with Vancouver’s … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Events, Government, Live, Opinions Tagged With: Face to Face, Forum, Government, Mayor Leavitt, Vancouver City Council, Vancouver USA