vancouver Archive
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Bravo! Vancouver’s Holiday Classic
Posted on November 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe Bravo! Vancouver Chorale, Washington Chamber Orchestra and guest soloists will perform George F. Handel’s Classic Messiah: An Oratorio on Sunday, Dec. 5 at St. Joseph Church in Vancouver. Concert... -
Fort Vancouver to Honor Buffalo Soldiers
Posted on November 2, 2010 | No CommentsBuffalo Soldiers march in the Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver. Parade Saturday at historical site In celebration of Veterans Day, Fort Vancouver is holding its 24th annual Celebrate Freedom Veterans... -
Hip Hop Dance Crew NYC Bound
Posted on October 27, 2010 | 1 CommentThe local hip hop dance crew F.I.O. has won a talent competition to compete in the BET network’s music video show 106 and Park. Pictured are the group’s members, Brian... -
Antique cars and airplanes
Posted on August 17, 2010 | No CommentsVancouver hosts weekend shows Two weekend events in Vancouver will feature rare collections of antique cars and airplanes, including for the first time the prestigious Concours d’Elegance. Unique antique and... -
Drive hammered, get nailed
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsSix extra DUI patrols will travel Vancouver area roadways in search of impaired drivers between Thursday, Aug. 12 and Sept. 6. Authorities said the ‘Drive Hammered, Get Nailed’ effort will... -
What’s next for the Columbia River Crossing?
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsAfter months of negotiations, Columbia River Crossing planners and residents of Hayden Island have found a solution to how the project will impact their homes. However, other issues remain to be resolved before the shovels hit the dirt on the massive public works project. -
Summer fun at Esther Park
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsA community event with activities for the whole family will take place Saturday, Aug. 14, when the Vancouver Fire Fighters Union takes over Esther Short Park in Vancouver to raise... -
Destination: Vancouver, U.S.A.
Posted on April 21, 2010 | No CommentsVancouver’s Southwest Washington Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a new brand to differentiate the city from Vancouver, B.C., its namesake to the north in Canada. “Visit Vancouver USA, Discover... -
Not enough: CRC opponents not backing down
Posted on December 9, 2009 | 3 CommentsEnvironmental justice advocates aren’t satisfied with a proposed down-scaling of a new I-5 Bridge, maintaining that the public works project is still deeply flawed for its massive size and a potential health threat to people. -
Set back on Columbia River Crossing refinements
Posted on December 4, 2009 | 2 CommentsIt'll be a little bit longer before the shovels hit the dirt on the Columbia River Crossing after a key committee overseeing the project decided to continue to mull over proposed adjustments to the bridge earlier today. -
Leavitt beats Pollard in Vancouver mayoral race
Posted on November 4, 2009 | No CommentsRoyce Pollard, who has served as mayor Vancouver, Wash., for over a decade was defeated by city council member and environmental engineer Tim Leavitt in yesterday's election.
