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Home sales, availability ebb in Clark County

August 16, 2023, 5:58am Business Free

Once again, there are too many buyers and not enough sellers in Clark County. Read story

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, from left, greets Kaylee Collins of Lifeline Connections while joined by Niles Haas of the Xchange program before the start of the fentanyl roundtable.

Housing, treatment, more resources needed to fight fentanyl in Clark County

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, from left, greets Kaylee Collins of Lifeline Connections while joined by Niles Haas of the Xchange program before the start of the fentanyl roundtable.

August 14, 2023, 6:49pm Clark County Health

It’s stronger than meth, heroin and cocaine, but one dose is only the price of a cup of coffee. Read story

An RV sits across the street from Clark College, along Fort Vancouver Way. The RVs parked on the street had to move by Friday.

Fort Vancouver Way RVs must go

An RV sits across the street from Clark College, along Fort Vancouver Way. The RVs parked on the street had to move by Friday.

August 12, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver will repave Fort Vancouver Way across from Clark College and eliminate parking along the thoroughfare, forcing a community of people living in their RVs on the street to move elsewhere. Read story

Cooling centers will open around Clark County next week as temperatures get into triple digits.

As hot weather approaches Clark County, resources ready for people who are unsheltered

Cooling centers will open around Clark County next week as temperatures get into triple digits.

August 12, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health Free

With temperatures forecast in the triple digits early next week, Council for the Homeless has issued a severe hot weather alert for the emergency shelter system Sunday to Thursday. Read story

Family Promise of Clark County Executive Director Shane Scalf showcases a living room at the new location at River City Church in Vancouver. The space will offer a stable environment for families to do laundry, cook and relax. The nonprofit moved in order to have a more central location for its clientele to access main transit lines and community services.

Family Promise moves to Vancouver to be closer to clients, services

Family Promise of Clark County Executive Director Shane Scalf showcases a living room at the new location at River City Church in Vancouver. The space will offer a stable environment for families to do laundry, cook and relax. The nonprofit moved in order to have a more central location for its clientele to access main transit lines and community services.

August 11, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

A small nonprofit hoping to make a big impact alleviating family homelessness has moved to Vancouver. Read story

A four-legged friend waits to be seen at the free pet clinic during the Open House Ministries block party Thursday afternoon.

People, services connect during Vancouver resource fair

A four-legged friend waits to be seen at the free pet clinic during the Open House Ministries block party Thursday afternoon.

August 10, 2023, 5:39pm Clark County News

A line of people in downtown Vancouver held squirming cats and dogs awaiting veterinary care while nearby hairdressers brushed away freshly cut locks off people’s shoulders. A ball thrown by a young boy bull’s-eyes a large red button, and an Open House Ministries’ chaplain splashes into the dunk tank once… Read story

Open House Ministries plans block party, fair

August 8, 2023, 5:57am Churches & Religion Free

Open House Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit, will host its annual Community Block Party and Resource fair on Thursday. Read story

Judy Laughery, 83, walks Sissy, her long-haired chihuahua, outside her apartment complex. After a $600 rent increase that she cannot afford, Laughery is uncertain about her future. She is paying $1,970 for her unit, not including utilities.

Living on the edge: Clark County’s high rents leave many vulnerable renters on verge of homelessness

Judy Laughery, 83, walks Sissy, her long-haired chihuahua, outside her apartment complex. After a $600 rent increase that she cannot afford, Laughery is uncertain about her future. She is paying $1,970 for her unit, not including utilities.

August 5, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

Judy Laughery opened her internet browser, and a poll popped up on her screen. Read story

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

Would rent control solve affordable housing crisis?

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

August 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

In her early 30s, Sharon Pevey of Vancouver paid $225 monthly for a three-bedroom, two-bath duplex with a couple of fireplaces and full basement. Because her rent was so low, she was able to save and buy her first home with cash. Forty years later, she pays $1,100 a month… Read story

Cowlitz Indian Tribe grant to benefit CDM adult day center

August 4, 2023, 5:20am Clark County News Free

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe recently donated $75,000 to CDM Caregiving Services, a nonprofit that supports elderly and adults with disabilities. Read story