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Stories by Chrissy Booker

Columbian staff writer

Columbia Play Project is planning for a future children's museum in Clark County.

Columbia Play Project begins planning for children’s museum; cost estimated from $10M to $40M

Columbia Play Project is planning for a future children's museum in Clark County.

May 7, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

Columbia Play Project will launch the first phase of planning for a children’s museum in Clark County this summer. Read story

From left: Cascadia Tech Academy student Hannah Freimuth, 18, has her height and weight measured by classmate Leslie Vega, 17, as Unzila Alauddin, 17, takes the blood pressure of fellow student Mia Yanez, 18, on Friday afternoon. The medical assisting program at Cascadia Tech Academy allows students to gain clinical experience at local clinics and hospitals.

Vancouver’s Cascadia Tech lets students start medical careers straight out of high school

From left: Cascadia Tech Academy student Hannah Freimuth, 18, has her height and weight measured by classmate Leslie Vega, 17, as Unzila Alauddin, 17, takes the blood pressure of fellow student Mia Yanez, 18, on Friday afternoon. The medical assisting program at Cascadia Tech Academy allows students to gain clinical experience at local clinics and hospitals.

May 4, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Health

Seven students at Cascadia Tech Academy in Vancouver are among the first in the state eligible to become certified medical assistants right out of high school. Read story

A national report ranks Washington 33rd in the nation for preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds.

Washington 33rd in U.S. on preschool access, reinforcing assertions of Clark County education leaders

A national report ranks Washington 33rd in the nation for preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds.

May 2, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

A recent national study found Washington falls behind in preschool access compared with other states, reinforcing the assertion from local education leaders that the demand for early-learning programs has far outpaced funding. Read story

PeaceHealth facilities recognized with ‘A’ hospital safety grade

May 2, 2024, 5:55am Business

Several PeaceHealth medical facilities have been recognized with “A” grades from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, including PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. Read story

Stamp Out Hunger food drive in Vancouver seeks volunteers

May 1, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

Volunteers are needed for Vancouver’s 32nd annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive set for May 11. Read story

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City of Vancouver prepares for pavement projects across 20 neighborhoods

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April 29, 2024, 6:58pm Clark County News

Roadwork will temporarily close some neighborhood streets over the summer. Read story

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Vancouver man involved in police pursuit that spans two counties in Oregon

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April 29, 2024, 5:22pm Clark County News

Police in Oregon chased a Vancouver man suspected of reckless driving Saturday afternoon. Read story

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Vancouver man killed in motorcycle crash east of Woodland

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April 29, 2024, 3:47pm Uncategorized

A Vancouver man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon east of Woodland. Read story

Inner Beauty in U founder Yolanda Merriweather sits with her 12-year-old dog, Ally, for a portrait on Tuesday at Merriweather&rsquo;s apartment.

A labor of self-love: Inner Beauty in U aims to mentor women impacted by abuse

Inner Beauty in U founder Yolanda Merriweather sits with her 12-year-old dog, Ally, for a portrait on Tuesday at Merriweather&rsquo;s apartment.

April 29, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Vancouver’s Yolanda Merriweather has had a complicated journey with self-love — one that she hopes can inspire others. It took her years to heal from the racism she experienced as a child and domestic violence she faced in a relationship. But rather than letting her past define her, she decided… Read story

Nursing student and Vancouver resident Magnus Kofoed talks about his schooling experience Wednesday at Concordia University St. Paul in Portland.

‘Kind of a win-win’: Concordia University St. Paul helps meet booming nursing demand

Nursing student and Vancouver resident Magnus Kofoed talks about his schooling experience Wednesday at Concordia University St. Paul in Portland.

April 27, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Health

About four years ago, Vancouver resident Magnus Kofoed was unsure of the next step in his professional career. Now, Kofoed is just two weeks away from graduating from the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Concordia University St. Paul in Portland, which partners with local hospitals, including PeaceHealth… Read story