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Stories by Chrissy Booker

Columbian staff writer

U.S. District courthouse in Tacoma, formerly Union Station.

La Center woman who co-owns businesses in Ridgefield, Woodland convicted of 11 felony counts of violating the Clean Air Act

U.S. District courthouse in Tacoma, formerly Union Station.

May 24, 2024, 1:01pm Clark County News

The co-owner of two Clark County automotive businesses was convicted Thursday of conspiracy and 11 felony counts of violating the federal Clean Air Act, according to a statement from the United States Department of Justice. Read story

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families CEO Rekah Strong, right, speaks at a press conference opposing Ballot Initiative 2109 on Wednesday at the early learning nonprofit&rsquo;s headquarters in Vancouver. I-2109 would repeal Washington&rsquo;s capital gains tax, which is expected to provide billions of dollars in support for early childhood education and schools funding over the next few years.

Rep. Monica Stonier, Clark County educators rally to protect Washington capital gains tax

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families CEO Rekah Strong, right, speaks at a press conference opposing Ballot Initiative 2109 on Wednesday at the early learning nonprofit&rsquo;s headquarters in Vancouver. I-2109 would repeal Washington&rsquo;s capital gains tax, which is expected to provide billions of dollars in support for early childhood education and schools funding over the next few years.

May 22, 2024, 6:20pm Clark County News

Leaders of Vancouver’s early-childhood programs gathered Wednesday to warn voters that a Washington ballot initiative would undermine a system that already fails to reach children in need. Read story

Director Stephen Gyllenhaal, left, and Dan Pallotta attend the premiere of &ldquo;Uncharitable&rdquo; on Sept. 21 in New York. The new documentary puts the long-running debate in the nonprofit sector over the role of overhead back in the spotlight.

‘Uncharitable’ screening prompts discussion of nonprofits in Southwest Washington, Oregon

Director Stephen Gyllenhaal, left, and Dan Pallotta attend the premiere of &ldquo;Uncharitable&rdquo; on Sept. 21 in New York. The new documentary puts the long-running debate in the nonprofit sector over the role of overhead back in the spotlight.

May 22, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

It is time to change our thinking when it comes to philanthropy, leaders across the nonprofit sector say. Read story

PeaceHealth appoints two new hospital executives

May 21, 2024, 4:57pm Business

Health care company PeaceHealth announced the appointment of two new hospital executives Tuesday afternoon. Read story

The Oregon Health & Science University campus in Portland is seen in 2016.

Private equity moves into care in Northwest: Investment firms buying mental health, substance use clinics

The Oregon Health & Science University campus in Portland is seen in 2016.

May 21, 2024, 6:09am Business

A national study published by the journal JAMA Psychiatry earlier this month found private equity firms now account for as much as a quarter of practices providing mental health services in some states. In Washington, about 3 percent of mental health clinics and 8 percent of substance use clinics are… Read story

Karen Morrison, right, executive director of Odyssey World International Education Services, works with Abby Hollopeter, women&rsquo;s health advocate/researcher, in their downtown Vancouver office Monday morning.

CEO of Vancouver nonprofit sees ‘good things’ as Clark County makes strides to diversify leadership

Karen Morrison, right, executive director of Odyssey World International Education Services, works with Abby Hollopeter, women&rsquo;s health advocate/researcher, in their downtown Vancouver office Monday morning.

May 17, 2024, 6:04am Community Funded Journalism

A recent national study found diversity among nonprofit leaders has not increased in the past three years, but one Vancouver CEO is optimistic about strides toward diversity, equity and inclusion. Read story

Dr. Nick Jankowski, lead optometrist at Mt. View EyeCare in Vancouver, uses the Ovitz medical system to analyze an eye during a demonstration Friday morning.

Mt. View EyeCare in east Vancouver offers specialized care for special eye issues

Dr. Nick Jankowski, lead optometrist at Mt. View EyeCare in Vancouver, uses the Ovitz medical system to analyze an eye during a demonstration Friday morning.

May 15, 2024, 6:06am Business

Vancouver eye patient Paula Hinton suffered chemical burns to both of her corneas in 2021. Before she visited Mt. View EyeCare in Vancouver, she used specialty drops prescribed by a different doctor, but she could only see colors and shapes. Read story

$50,000 grant from Clark County Opioid Abatement Council will support naloxone vending machines

May 14, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Health

Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health has been awarded more than $50,000 from the Clark County Opioid Abatement Council to support its network of naloxone vending machines. Read story

Registered nurse Jennifer Anderson greets morning traffic while picketing outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

Washington nurses union files unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth

Registered nurse Jennifer Anderson greets morning traffic while picketing outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

May 10, 2024, 3:50pm Business

The Washington State Nurses Association has filed an unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on behalf of the 1,465 nurses the union represents at the Vancouver hospital. Read story

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive set for Saturday

May 10, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is slated for Saturday. Read story