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Philanthropist Michael Lynch, honorary capital campaign co-chair, said, "Our new Open House Ministries West building will allow us to more than double the number of people we serve with only a small increase in operational costs.

Open House Ministries breaks ground on Vancouver apartment building for families transitioning out of homelessness

Philanthropist Michael Lynch, honorary capital campaign co-chair, said, "Our new Open House Ministries West building will allow us to more than double the number of people we serve with only a small increase in operational costs.

July 25, 2022, 8:19pm Churches & Religion

Open House Ministries broke ground Monday afternoon on a 30-unit apartment building at West 12th and Jefferson streets for people transitioning from homelessness. Read story

FILE - This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the United States: a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident, health officials said Friday, July 22, 2022. (Cynthia S.

Clark County’s first monkeypox infection confirmed

FILE - This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the United States: a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident, health officials said Friday, July 22, 2022. (Cynthia S.

July 25, 2022, 6:14pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County’s first confirmed case of monkeypox arrived on Monday, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

This year's champion, Chuck's Towing -- Tanya Groth, Greg Irwin and their son, at center, Tristan Groth -- makes the turn to head back for the second leg of the race.

Water relief: Camas Days bathtub races are back

This year's champion, Chuck's Towing -- Tanya Groth, Greg Irwin and their son, at center, Tristan Groth -- makes the turn to head back for the second leg of the race.

July 23, 2022, 7:31pm Clark County News

The iconic Camas Days bathtub races returned Saturday after a two-year hiatus, and Chuck’s Towing — formerly known as the Bathtub Bandits — swept the competition once again. Read story

Peter Bracchi, who has advocated for a camping ban for years, walks through an abandoned homeless encampment in Vancouver's Arnold Park. The Vancouver City Council approved amendments Monday to its camping ordinance.

Vancouver begins cleanup after city bans camping in Burnt Bridge Creek area due to wildfire risk

Peter Bracchi, who has advocated for a camping ban for years, walks through an abandoned homeless encampment in Vancouver's Arnold Park. The Vancouver City Council approved amendments Monday to its camping ordinance.

July 23, 2022, 3:32pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Peter Bracchi knows Arnold Park like it’s his own backyard – and that’s because it is. Read story

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Clark County still at medium transmission risk, despite rising COVID-19 activity rate

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July 21, 2022, 3:19pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate increased this week, and the county remains at medium risk for disease transmission. Read story

Walmart Wellness Day slated for Saturday

July 20, 2022, 6:04am Business Briefs

Need a glucose, cholesterol, body mass index or blood pressure screening? How about a tetanus, hepatitis, HPV or COVID-19 vaccine? Read story

Battle Ground resident Toni Woodard spent years organizing the book "I'm FINE" in her head. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she found herself with extra time to begin pursuing the project. The book covers many topics centered around chronic pain, including the emotional impact of surgery, dealing with depression and finding hope.

Battle Ground resident self-publishes book on navigating life with chronic pain

Battle Ground resident Toni Woodard spent years organizing the book "I'm FINE" in her head. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she found herself with extra time to begin pursuing the project. The book covers many topics centered around chronic pain, including the emotional impact of surgery, dealing with depression and finding hope.

July 19, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Toni Woodard knows what it's like to live with chronic pain. For 25 years, debilitating back pain dominated her life. Now, the Battle Ground resident is using her experience to help others navigate life with chronic pain through her self-published book, “I’m FINE: A Practical Guide to Life with Chronic… Read story

Colorful summer flower baskets hang from units at Living Hope Safe Stay Community on Thursday afternoon. The number of households experiencing homelessness in Clark County increased by 1.6 percent from 2020 to 2021, but the number of people new to homelessness fell by 8 percent, a testament to the effectiveness of federal and state efforts to keep people from falling into homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Council for the Homeless' 2021 Homeless Crisis Response System Report, which was published this month.

Council for Homeless annual report finds success stories, challenges facing service providers

Colorful summer flower baskets hang from units at Living Hope Safe Stay Community on Thursday afternoon. The number of households experiencing homelessness in Clark County increased by 1.6 percent from 2020 to 2021, but the number of people new to homelessness fell by 8 percent, a testament to the effectiveness of federal and state efforts to keep people from falling into homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Council for the Homeless' 2021 Homeless Crisis Response System Report, which was published this month.

July 18, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Did homelessness increase in Clark County in 2021? Read story

Clark County offers COVID-19 rental assistance

July 16, 2022, 6:14am Clark County News Free

COVID-19 rental assistance available Read story

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Vancouver 8th worst U.S. city to rent a home, study finds

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July 15, 2022, 6:00am Business

Vancouver is one of the worst places in the United States to rent a home — worse than Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and New York. Read story