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Camas-Washougal Rotary Installs New Officers

The Camas-Washougal Rotary Club recently welcomed new officers and  individuals who provided extraordinary service in the past year. Rotary clubs around the world begin their fiscal year on July 1 with the installation of new leadership. The 2013-2014 officers for Camas-Washougal Rotary are, Dave Bussman, President (pictured); Jocelyn Lindsay, Immediate Past President; Molly Coston President-Elect; […]

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Clark County Family YMCA breaks ground on expansion

Vancouver, WA –The Clark County Family broke ground Saturday, June 22 on a year-long, $8 million upgrade of its Orchards facility with both new and remodel construction. Construction is phased so that the facility remains open, resulting in a 60,000-square-foot community center complex with an expanded list of programs. The Y will add a six-lane, […]

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Washington native creates NW historical novel

Cultural clashes, however, threatened the safety, security, and fulfillment of the ‘American dream.’ Fascinating, yet little known Pacific Northwest history, as well as dramatic adventure and raw emotion are woven together in Washington native Dr. Gerard LaSalle’s new historical novel based in the Pacific Northwest, Widow Walk. Having lived, loved, and worked in the areas […]

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Vision Loss Can Put Seniors at Risk for Other Physical and Psychological Dangers

Adults over age 65 should get eye exams every year; many may qualify for care at no cost While it is commonly known that blindness and vision problems increase rapidly with age – particularly after age 65 – a lesser known fact is that vision loss is associated with a higher prevalence of chronic health […]

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American homeowners place high priority on yard upkeep

With spring 2013 around the corner, many Americans will finally be venturing out to enjoy their yards. And according to an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive in December 2012, those with a yard/landscape will be looking forward to three yard and landscape activities most of all: relaxing, planting, and spending time with family. The […]

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The Gulf of Mexico three years after BP

Dear EarthTalk: The three-year anniversary of the 2010 BP oil spill just passed. What do green groups think of the progress since in restoring the region? — Mary Johannson, New York, NY When an undersea oil well blew out 50 miles off the Louisiana coast on April 20, 2010 and caused an explosion on the […]

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PeaceHealth and UnitedHealthcare reach agreement

PeaceHealth has reached a new two-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare, ensuring our PeaceHealth patients with this insurance can continue to receive their care in their own community for longstanding, trusted providers at in-network rates. The new contract will begin July 1, 2013 resulting in no interruption of in-network benefit coverage for patients. Earlier this month letters […]