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Stories by Chrissy Booker

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The angel Moroni statue atop the Salt Lake Temple is silhouetted against a cloud-covered sky at Temple Square in Salt Lake City in 2013. The Latter-day Saints have announced plans to build multiple temples in the U.S. — including one in Vancouver.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to build temple in Vancouver

The angel Moroni statue atop the Salt Lake Temple is silhouetted against a cloud-covered sky at Temple Square in Salt Lake City in 2013. The Latter-day Saints have announced plans to build multiple temples in the U.S. — including one in Vancouver.

October 4, 2023, 6:03am Churches & Religion

Local members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have responded with joy to news that the church will build a new temple in Vancouver. Read story

Identity Clark County accepting nominations for Ed Lynch board seat

October 3, 2023, 5:47am Clark County News

Identity Clark County is now accepting nominations for its eighth Ed Lynch Honorary Board Seat. The one-year courtesy role honors the late businessman and philanthropist Edward Lynch and the person selected would serve on the ICC board of directors. Read story

Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Washington are preparing for a possible strike with an authorization vote.

Kaiser braces for possible health care worker strike involving thousands in Washington

Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Washington are preparing for a possible strike with an authorization vote.

October 2, 2023, 12:15pm Clark County Health

A labor contract for thousands of health care workers across California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Virginia and Washington, D.C., expired Saturday night, laying the groundwork for what would be the biggest health care strike in U.S. history. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 cases creep up

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September 28, 2023, 4:43pm Clark County Health

Clark County has seen a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases as the seasons change, with expectations of more respiratory illnesses as winter nears. Read story

Writer artist Bija Gutoff found that the visual arts provided her with an outlet for her feelings as she faced her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade. Her work is featured at Legacy Cancer Healing Center's 2023-24 Art in Residence exhibit.

Cancer survivor’s work featured in exhibit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Writer artist Bija Gutoff found that the visual arts provided her with an outlet for her feelings as she faced her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade. Her work is featured at Legacy Cancer Healing Center's 2023-24 Art in Residence exhibit.

September 27, 2023, 8:00pm Clark County Health

Facing her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade, freelance writer and artist Bija Gutoff found that pink ribbons and encouraging words were not enough to get through a life-changing illness. Read story

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

Battle Ground man who went into cardiac arrest gives heartfelt thanks for wife, first responders

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

September 27, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health

When Gretchen Ruff called 911 on the night of Aug. 25, the three short minutes it took for first responders to arrive at her Battle Ground home felt like a lifetime. Read story

Tweety, a 3-month-old kitten, steps out of her bed Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in east Vancouver.

Adoption fees to be waived at Humane Society for Southwest Washington weekend event

Tweety, a 3-month-old kitten, steps out of her bed Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in east Vancouver.

September 27, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

If you have always wanted to give a furry friend its furever home, this weekend might be your chance. Read story

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton, right, and Board Chair Elson Strahan deliver speeches during a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Vision Center. Construction has been underway for since last fall.

$1 million donation gives Clark County Food Bank’s Vision Center a big boost

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton, right, and Board Chair Elson Strahan deliver speeches during a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Vision Center. Construction has been underway for since last fall.

September 25, 2023, 2:17pm Clark County News

The Clark County Food Bank has received a $1 million donation from Craig and Linn Dee Stein to help build a warehouse and community center at its ongoing project known as the Vision Center. Read story

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

Public Health lifts algae advisory at Lacamas Lake

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

September 21, 2023, 6:29pm Clark County Health

As summer fades and the heat dwindles, Clark County Public Health has lifted the algae advisory at Lacamas Lake. Read story

Betty Eves has been volunteering at Friends of the Carpenter every day for the past nine years.

Miss Betty lends a hand: 94-year-old volunteer at Vancouver nonprofit Friends of the Carpenter

Betty Eves has been volunteering at Friends of the Carpenter every day for the past nine years.

September 4, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

With a flat corner of sandpaper in her hand, Betty Eves, 94, smooths the jagged edges of a piece of wood — it’s a part of her newest handcrafted puzzle. Read story