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A large homeless camp north of Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, where Northeast Chkalov Drive turns into Northeast 112th Avenue, was removed by the city of Vancouver last week. A neighboring property owner is looking into purchasing the now vacant lot, seen here Monday, but nothing has been solidified, according to Jamie Spinelli, Vancouver's Homeless Response Coordinator.

City removes large homeless camp in east Vancouver

A large homeless camp north of Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, where Northeast Chkalov Drive turns into Northeast 112th Avenue, was removed by the city of Vancouver last week. A neighboring property owner is looking into purchasing the now vacant lot, seen here Monday, but nothing has been solidified, according to Jamie Spinelli, Vancouver's Homeless Response Coordinator.

April 26, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

A large homeless camp north of Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, where Northeast Chkalov Drive turns into 112th Avenue, was removed by the city of Vancouver last week. Read story

6 Clark County groups receive grants totaling $983,000

April 23, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Health Free

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has selected six Clark County organizations to receive grants — totaling $983,000 — that will support local youth, according to a press release. Read story

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Clark County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations down slightly after two-week plateau

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April 21, 2022, 3:57pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County’s reported COVID-19 activity rate increased this week although hospitalizations decreased slightly. Read story

Jimmy and Tina Phillips at their home in Vancouver. The couple met at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in San Jose, Calif., in 1999. Over the years, they kept up a steady correspondence and they slowly fell in love. They reconnected in 2014 and married in 2015. In 2017, they moved to Vancouver from Florida. "He was the perfect gentleman," Tina said.

Fentanyl exacts tragic toll in Clark County

Jimmy and Tina Phillips at their home in Vancouver. The couple met at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in San Jose, Calif., in 1999. Over the years, they kept up a steady correspondence and they slowly fell in love. They reconnected in 2014 and married in 2015. In 2017, they moved to Vancouver from Florida. "He was the perfect gentleman," Tina said.

April 21, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Tina Phillips knows too well the pain and toll of addiction. Read story

Jessica Mossman leads a classic cycling class Tuesday at CycleBar in Vancouver. Since the state mask mandate lifted in March, local gyms have begun seeing a boost in new and returning clients. "Some people coming into the studio are coming to look for a community," said CycleBar general manager Aly Hendershot.

Clark County gyms see positive spin as clients cycle back in

Jessica Mossman leads a classic cycling class Tuesday at CycleBar in Vancouver. Since the state mask mandate lifted in March, local gyms have begun seeing a boost in new and returning clients. "Some people coming into the studio are coming to look for a community," said CycleBar general manager Aly Hendershot.

April 20, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Smaller gyms in Clark County that offer a sense of community and guided classes are seeing an increase in customers, especially with the mask mandate ending. Read story

Jeff Williams at his tiny home in Fruit Valley Terrace on Friday. After losing his business and his home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Williams struggled with homelessness for more than a year. In December, he got connected with the Vancouver-based nonprofit Community Roots Collaborative that operates Fruit Valley Terrace, a cluster of 29 tiny homes that were built in 2021 to help alleviate homelessness in Clark County. Now, with a roof over his head, Williams has been able to focus on rebuilding his business, Native Roots.

Fruit Valley man exits homelessness, rebuilds business via service to community

Jeff Williams at his tiny home in Fruit Valley Terrace on Friday. After losing his business and his home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Williams struggled with homelessness for more than a year. In December, he got connected with the Vancouver-based nonprofit Community Roots Collaborative that operates Fruit Valley Terrace, a cluster of 29 tiny homes that were built in 2021 to help alleviate homelessness in Clark County. Now, with a roof over his head, Williams has been able to focus on rebuilding his business, Native Roots.

April 16, 2022, 6:30am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Jeff Williams lost everything when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 activity rate, hospitalizations hold steady

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April 14, 2022, 2:43pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County’s reported COVID-19 activity rate rose slightly this week as disease activity and new hospitalizations continue to plateau. Read story

Billy Henry founded Northwest Association for Blind Athletes in 2007 when he was 15 years old. Now, the organization serves roughly 1,700 blind and visually impaired individuals annually. "Our mission is to provide life changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind or visually impaired," Henry said.

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes celebrating 15th anniversary

Billy Henry founded Northwest Association for Blind Athletes in 2007 when he was 15 years old. Now, the organization serves roughly 1,700 blind and visually impaired individuals annually. "Our mission is to provide life changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind or visually impaired," Henry said.

April 14, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Health

For years, Vancouver resident Bob Cavanaugh wanted to learn how to ski. Read story

Livestream to highlight Vancouver events

April 9, 2022, 5:47am Clark County News Free

Warmer weather is right around the corner, meaning Vancouver Parks and Recreation will soon be hosting events and activities at parks across the city. Read story

Executive Director Elizabeth Higley takes a break outside of Great Life Mentoring's new office space in Portland on Thursday. Great Life Mentoring, a former program of Columbia River Mental Health Services that provides mental health services for children living in poverty, is transitioning into becoming a standalone nonprofit thanks to grants from the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington and others.

Clark County nonprofit that helps children with mental health issues expanding

Executive Director Elizabeth Higley takes a break outside of Great Life Mentoring's new office space in Portland on Thursday. Great Life Mentoring, a former program of Columbia River Mental Health Services that provides mental health services for children living in poverty, is transitioning into becoming a standalone nonprofit thanks to grants from the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington and others.

April 8, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Health

There are more than 30 million children living in low-income households in the United States, according to the National Center for Children in Poverty. Read story