Local Community, Vancouver WA

Every Fourth of July our nation commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a day known for firework shows and family picnics. In honor of Independence Day, we asked a few Clark County veterans to reflect on what patriotism means to them.

Brief podcast about Pearson Field airport

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

The first sign that something might be wrong came in the recovery room when he wasn't waking up as expected. That's how Peggy Leinweber recounts the beginning of her husband's journey with Lewy body dementia and the lessons of grace she ultimately learned.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Spokane resident Nathaniel Stafford, who was featured in a major anti-malaria publicity campaign in New York City earlier this year, visited COUV.COM recently while in Vancouver visiting relatives. The Boy Scout came to the public's attention in 2009 when he completed a 100-mile road hike near his hometown of Fayetville, N.C. to raise awareness about the work of the international nonprofit NothingButNets, which seeks to reduce deaths from malaria in Africa through the distribution of inexpensive mosquito nets.

Towering fir trees, blue sky, the taste of corn on the cob, and the smell of fresh caught, baked salmon marked the recent gathering of a group of Clark County residents. During the after dinner conversation they shared their thoughts and memories on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.