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Michael Eddy was able to calm down after an intense manic episode at the Safe Stay Community, enabling him to reset and establish a sense of stability. He soon found employment through Share's "Talkin' Trash" program.

Residents of Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community on path to ending homelessness

Michael Eddy was able to calm down after an intense manic episode at the Safe Stay Community, enabling him to reset and establish a sense of stability. He soon found employment through Share's "Talkin' Trash" program.

April 4, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

“We’re not going to stop homelessness because we don’t like it.” Read story

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 1, 2022, in Washington. A Senate committee on Tuesday, March 15, approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation's public health system. Murray and Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., worked for over a year on the contours of the bill.

$10M in federal dollars to benefit Southwest Washington projects

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 1, 2022, in Washington. A Senate committee on Tuesday, March 15, approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation's public health system. Murray and Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., worked for over a year on the contours of the bill.

April 3, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

Southwest Washington public institutions and nonprofits are set to receive $10 million in federal funding for rural health care, youth workforce programs and infrastructure. Read story

Vancouver Mayor McEnerny-Ogle details ‘positive potential’ in State of the City address

March 31, 2022, 4:58pm Clark County News

The past few years saw economic strain, social unrest and obstacles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Vancouver cleanup coupons coming in mail

March 31, 2022, 6:16am Clark County News

Vancouver’s debris- and tire-disposal coupons are back in season. Read story

Vancouver Fire Department Capt. Heidi Parr stands in front of her engine at Fire Station 2. Parr leads the first all-female crew in the department's 150-year history. The hope is that this crew formation becomes less unusual as the department diversifies its workforce, Fire Chief Brennan Blue said. Out of the Vancouver Fire Department's 178 frontline firefighters and captains, only 10 are women.

Vancouver Fire Department forms its first all-female crew

Vancouver Fire Department Capt. Heidi Parr stands in front of her engine at Fire Station 2. Parr leads the first all-female crew in the department's 150-year history. The hope is that this crew formation becomes less unusual as the department diversifies its workforce, Fire Chief Brennan Blue said. Out of the Vancouver Fire Department's 178 frontline firefighters and captains, only 10 are women.

March 31, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

After more than 150 years of existence, the Vancouver Fire Department just formed its first all-female crew — and it wasn’t entirely planned. Read story

Michael Wilkerson from EcoNorthwest, an economic consulting firm, will lead a workshop on policy framework as it relates to housing affordability and availability in Vancouver.

Vancouver City Council focuses on affordable housing

Michael Wilkerson from EcoNorthwest, an economic consulting firm, will lead a workshop on policy framework as it relates to housing affordability and availability in Vancouver.

March 29, 2022, 6:11pm Clark County News

Six years after the city of Vancouver declared a housing emergency for low-income households, city staff believe they are making meaningful steps to resolve the crisis. Read story

More than 50 spots are reserved for motor vehicles at the Evergreen Transit Center in northeast Vancouver. The site, which is staffed during the daytime and monitored by security at night, serves around 70 people on average. There are portable restrooms, handwashing stations and trash services at the parking area.

Clark County officials, nonprofits try four new approaches to homelessness

More than 50 spots are reserved for motor vehicles at the Evergreen Transit Center in northeast Vancouver. The site, which is staffed during the daytime and monitored by security at night, serves around 70 people on average. There are portable restrooms, handwashing stations and trash services at the parking area.

March 27, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

As number who are houseless climbs and shelters continue to be full, local officials, nonprofits turn to innovative programs Read story

Student artwork sought for display at U.S. Capitol

March 25, 2022, 5:57am Clark County News

Artistically inclined high school students are invited to enter a competition to have their work recognized at the U.S. Capitol. Read story

Photo contributed by Linda Chauvin

After 78 years, WWII pilot’s remains to be returned home to Washington

Photo contributed by Linda Chauvin

March 24, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

After more than two decades of searching for her father, Linda Chauvin will see him return home to Spokane this summer. Read story

Date set for Vancouver State of the City speech

March 22, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will delve into major developments and events that unraveled in 2021 during the State of the City address 5 p.m. March 30. Read story