Stories by Chrissy Booker

Columbian staff writer

(360) 735-4613

chrissy.booker@columbian.com

Scott Miller's physician assistant license has been permanently removed by the Washington Medical Commission per a judge's order. Miller raised thousands of dollars through crowdfunding to fight the charges against his license.

Washougal physician assistant’s license permanently revoked; Scott Miller failed to respond to board

November 15, 2023, 12:37pm Clark County Health

A health law judge has permanently revoked the license of Washougal physician assistant Scott C. Miller, according to the Washington Medical Commission. Read story

While some union health care worker have a contract agreement with Kaiser, imaging specialists — including mammography and X-Ray technicians — and pharmacy technicians are still on strike in the Northwest.

Kaiser Permanente pharmacy techs, imaging specialists continue strike amid ongoing contract negotiations

November 13, 2023, 3:26pm Clark County Health

More than 900 imaging specialists and pharmacy technicians at Kaiser Permanente are continuing to strike across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The walkout is expected to last until the end of this week. Read story

The Oregon Volunteer Infantry marches in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 2, 2022, along Evergreen Boulevard in central Vancouver.

Veterans Day Parade’s new route in Vancouver to end at Pearson Air Museum

November 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The Historic Trust will honor local veterans in the 35th annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. Read story

Parker Harris, 4, of Vancouver, center, watches in awe as a balloon takes flight while playing with a wind tunnel at the Fourth Plain Community Commons. The interactive play space is a partnership between Columbia Play Project and Fourth Plain Forward.

Columbia Play Project gives Vancouver kids a chance to explore, learn and have fun at free interactive sessions at Fourth Plain Community Commons

November 9, 2023, 7:45pm Clark County News

Columbia Play Project and Fourth Plain Forward are teaming up to create access to play for the community this winter. Read story

Service Employees International Union member set up in front of the Kaiser Permanente's Cascade Park Medical Office on Mill Plain Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Members said they are fighting for livable wages and increased staffing.

Washington Kaiser workers ratify contract that includes 17-25% pay increase for every union member

November 9, 2023, 2:02pm Business

Members of the union representing Kaiser Permanente workers across Washington, have voted to ratify a new contract agreement, the union announced Thursday. Read story

Nonprofit receives $1M grant from Lynch Fund for Vancouver Family Resource Center

On Wednesday, Children’s Home Society of Washington announced a $1 million gift from the Ed & Dollie Lynch Fund at the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington to support the renovation of the new Vancouver Family Resource Center. Read story

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity gets $2.5M donation to fund homes for 100 families in need

Volunteer Doug Corso, with hat, joins construction coordinator Jess Reynolds in November 2022 at Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's Johnson Village, a subdivision in east Vancouver that will house nine low-income families.

On Tuesday, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announced it has received a $2.5 million donation from the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund, which will provide the nonprofit funding for housing 100 families in need over the course of the next four years. Read story