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5 Viewable Articles Dry grass goes up in series of fires August 1, 2009 from The Columbian BY ISOLDE RAFTERY COLUMBIAN STAFF WRITER It was a scorcher of a Saturday. Several grass fires, including two larger ones near Interstate 5, erupted during the day, fanned outward by cooling winds. None damaged any structures, but they were spectacular. At a 2 p.m. fire near Leverich Park, flames reached 30 to 40 feet into the air. "The sun and heat dried it out," said... >> more  Multiple fires cause havoc August 1, 2009 from The Columbian BY CRAIG BROWN, COLUMBIAN STAFF WRITER Firefighters are having a busy Saturday afternoon fighting grass and brush fires. So far, no structure damage or injuries have been reported. Shortly before 4 p.m. firefighters were called to an area near the east end of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail, in the area of Alki Road and 53rd Street. A fast-moving fire was burning up a hillside and... >> more Farmers Market to Celebrate the 4th of July June 29, 2009 “Market will remain open late featuring live music, children’s activities and the ‘Safe and Sound’ campaign.” Vancouver’s Farmers Market will pick up the celebration while the Vancouver Reserve will go dark as it prepares for a return of the fireworks in 2010. Esther Short Park will be the place to bring the family for a day of festivities including... >> more Ex-Letterman uses ABCs of music to aid vets February 14, 2009 from The Columbian BY TOM VOGT As a former singer with The Lettermen, Don Campeau knows about the music business. As a Vietnam vet, the Vancouver resident has a rooting interest in veterans' causes. Now Campeau is joining forces with someone who shares those characteristics: Willie Nelson. Campeau is part of a fledgling music company that will feature the Grammy-winning singer (and former... >> more Jim Mains to Present at FISH December 18, 2008 from Worship Center Newspaper "Inspirational message and motivation packaged into one Christmas gift." Jim Mains is a minister, development director and life coach. Healing a dying church is the focus of his latest series of engagements. Jim will join us on December 23 as part of the FISH series at Worship Center. "I'm excited to share my gifts with this community." Jim stated in a phone... >> more |
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