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Ridgefield City Council appoints Katie Favela to fill mid-term vacancy

April 13, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

The Ridgefield City Council on Thursday unanimously appointed Katie Favela to fill a mid-term vacancy on the council. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, standing, speaks to the group at a roundtable discussion about homelessness hosted by a group of healthcare agencies on Friday at the Water Resource Education Center in Vancouver.

Groups target homelessness: Discussion hosted by healthcare agencies examines challenges, notes seniors increasingly affected

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, standing, speaks to the group at a roundtable discussion about homelessness hosted by a group of healthcare agencies on Friday at the Water Resource Education Center in Vancouver.

April 12, 2024, 5:02pm Clark County News

PeaceHealth convened a roundtable of politicians, housing organizations and nonprofits Friday to discuss how Clark County is working to end homelessness. Read story

Paul Hunter has wounds on his leg consistent with those caused by xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer. The presence of xylazine in Clark County&rsquo;s drug supply has almost doubled since November, according to Columbia River Mental Health.

‘Tranq’-laced fentanyl nearly doubles in Clark County and expert says it will only get worse

Paul Hunter has wounds on his leg consistent with those caused by xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer. The presence of xylazine in Clark County&rsquo;s drug supply has almost doubled since November, according to Columbia River Mental Health.

April 12, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Paul Hunter’s legs are rotting. The wounds along his calves, skin and ankles are eating away at his freckled flesh. Every time he takes his socks off, the wounds rip open again. Read story

Council for the Homeless outreach team members Magellan Rankin, left, and Nina Rengechy take part in Point-in-Time Count near Interstate 205 on Jan. 25. A form on Council for the Homeless&rsquo; website lets members of the public to report someone who needs an outreach team.

Council for the Homeless’ outreach request form helps identify homeless people in need of services

Council for the Homeless outreach team members Magellan Rankin, left, and Nina Rengechy take part in Point-in-Time Count near Interstate 205 on Jan. 25. A form on Council for the Homeless&rsquo; website lets members of the public to report someone who needs an outreach team.

April 11, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

From an apartment window in Vancouver, someone noticed a woman, bloodied and broken-nosed, living on the street. Read story

Hope Village Program Manager Patrick Quinlan, right, leads a community meeting Tuesday at the Hope Village Safe Stay in Vancouver.

Hope Village Safe Stay gets a lifeline: Vancouver will provide wage increases, case manager

Hope Village Program Manager Patrick Quinlan, right, leads a community meeting Tuesday at the Hope Village Safe Stay in Vancouver.

April 10, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

People are staying longer on average in the city of Vancouver’s four Safe Stay shelters, according to city staff. Read story

Richard Vanderhoek, 46, of Vancouver appears Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree murder. He is accused of killing a man with a bow and arrow.

Vancouver man suspected of murder in bow and arrow slaying appears in court

Richard Vanderhoek, 46, of Vancouver appears Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree murder. He is accused of killing a man with a bow and arrow.

April 3, 2024, 6:32pm Clark County News

A judge Wednesday set bail at $2 million for a Vancouver man accused of fatally shooting another man with a bow and arrow during a fight in the driveway of a Minnehaha residence. Read story

A rendering of Eaton Park, a 95-unit affordable housing complex planned for Battle Ground. It's unclear whether the project will continue after a proposal was rejected by the Battle Ground City Council.

Battle Ground council rejects partnership to almost double amount of affordable housing in the city

A rendering of Eaton Park, a 95-unit affordable housing complex planned for Battle Ground. It's unclear whether the project will continue after a proposal was rejected by the Battle Ground City Council.

April 3, 2024, 6:04am Business

The Battle Ground City Council has voted 4-3 against allowing Vancouver Housing Authority to work with a private developer to create a project that would almost double the amount of affordable housing being planned in the city. Read story

James Rummell, 49, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder. He&rsquo;s accused of hiring a friend to kill his wife.

Hockinson man suspected in murder-for-hire plot remains in jail without bail

James Rummell, 49, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder. He&rsquo;s accused of hiring a friend to kill his wife.

April 1, 2024, 4:27pm Clark County News

A Hockinson man suspected of hiring a former cellmate to kill his wife remains held without bail due to concerns that his prior convictions in Oregon — for attempted arson and kidnapping — make him a danger to the community. Read story

Amy Ruger of Vancouver left her job as a paraeducator to care for Daniel McLane, her boyfriend of eight years.

Labor and love: 1 in 10 Clark County residents are caregivers, dealing with isolation and rewards

Amy Ruger of Vancouver left her job as a paraeducator to care for Daniel McLane, her boyfriend of eight years.

March 30, 2024, 6:14am Clark County Health

“How’s your mom?” everyone would ask Christina Keys. She’d put a smile on her face and tell them her mother was fine, but still needed daily care after her stroke. Read story

New construction makes up almost half of active residential listings in Clark County, broker Terry Wollam said.

Inventory of homes for sale climbs in Clark County, but demand still outpaces supply, pros say

New construction makes up almost half of active residential listings in Clark County, broker Terry Wollam said.

March 30, 2024, 6:02am Business

The number of homes for sale is up in Clark County after a major dip in 2022 and 2021, but supply remains far short of meeting demand, real estate agents say. Read story