Local Community, Vancouver WA

After a fire destroyed part of her stock and forced a building-wide remodeling project, Cover to Cover Books moved to its new quarters at 6300 NE St. James Road in Vancouver.

Vancouver Clark Parks & Rec catalog podcast with Annie Rusunen of the Parks Department

Three years ago Cheryl Bledsoe languished with spinal meningitis. Unable to sit up for weeks on end, she watched the world go by online. During the course of her illness, she discovered the #140 Conference in New York City.

Naylene Frunk of USD Media caught up with the Christian Youth Theater at a recent dress rehearsal of "The Secret Garden" at Fort Vancouver High School. Kids were camped out in the CYT green room, a classroom that is used as a camp for CYT cast members during rehearsals.

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.

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.

Things are growing at Dilish Farm in Vancouver where Dillon Haggerty and Patricia Kent are well into their first season of urban farming.

Vancouver's Angst Gallery contributes to local bicycle culture with its annual showcase of bike-focused art. It's a month-long celebration where fans of two-wheeled transportation can see their passion reflected in art.

When Shirley Radford noticed her husband was interested in buying a bike to help lose some weight, she wanted to make sure he could get exactly what he wanted. So when her husband, Steve, turned 45 on May 5 she got a little creative with his presents.

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 -- in this case my bike was my only source of transportation.

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 amount of water coming into the river system and how that flow could change in coming weeks.

For nearly a century the Schwab family has maintained land in North Clark County, where each generation has tried his hand at working the land. None of the attempts produced a lasting operation, but now Matt and his wife Jen are building a diversified farm with a focus on sustainable food and a strong community.

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 were passing away, Schaljo offered his services to perform at funerals to honor veterans.

Matt and Jen Schwab of Ridgefield's Inspiration Plantation explain why they operate their diversified farm with natural practices and how people in the community can become consumers of local food.

I don't remember my life very much, said Tyler Presnell as he sat down to share his story with COUV.COM. From a black shoulder bag he pulled four pictures: One of his practically unblemished face while he slept in a coma, one of of his bare chest revealing a 12-inch scar, and two pictures of what put him in the hospital - the crushed car that wrapped his body around a telephone pole.

Mark Stevenz might have been singing without his band, but the local Elvis tribute artist was still able to wow the crowd at the Camas Moose Lodge on May 14.

A behind-the-scenes look at the life of Washougal-based Elvis tribute artist Mark Stevenz. Stevenz, who spends his days as a landscape worker, dreams of one day being a full-time Elvis tribute artist on a cruise ship or in a casino.

Brief history of Kiggins Theatre

Last week Naylene Frunk of COUV.COM caught up with the Christian Youth Theater Vancouver for "The Secret Garden." This week, she visited the East County group at Washougal High School to watch a dress rehersal of its upcoming play "Robin Hood."

A rough compilation of footage that didn't make it into the final Elvis video.