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Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Vancouver-based PeaceHealth reaches deal with state on charity care

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

November 20, 2023, 7:31pm Business

Vancouver-based health care and hospital services provider PeaceHealth announced Monday it has reached an agreement with the state attorney general’s office regarding the Charity Care Law. Read story

GoFundMe aims to aid Vancouver woman in need of medical treatment

November 16, 2023, 5:45am Clark County News Free

A Vancouver woman is in need of donations for lifesaving medical treatment. Read story

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Jake Straus pictured with his two kittens that he and his wife, Kelsey, have been fostering for about a year.

‘Gaming For Good’: Gamer raises $50,000 for West Columbia Gorge Humane Society

Jake Straus pictured with his two kittens that he and his wife, Kelsey, have been fostering for about a year.

November 9, 2023, 6:08am Business

Gaming met giving this Halloween for the team at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Read story

Carol Tuttle of Vancouver looks for Christmas decorations Friday at ReTails Thrift Store. The holiday store will run the entire season, wrapping up around the end of Christmas.

Humane Society’s seasonal shop at ReTails an official sign that holidays have arrived in Clark County

Carol Tuttle of Vancouver looks for Christmas decorations Friday at ReTails Thrift Store. The holiday store will run the entire season, wrapping up around the end of Christmas.

November 3, 2023, 2:23pm Business

It’s officially the holiday season, and the Humane Society for Southwest Washington and its ReTails Thrift Store are starting off on the right paw. Read story

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

November 3, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

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