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Stories by Mia Ryder-Marks

Columbian staff reporter

Share Vancouver Executive Director Diane McWithey has retired after 34 years.

‘Spirit of collaboration’: Share’s longtime executive director retires

Share Vancouver Executive Director Diane McWithey has retired after 34 years.

July 17, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

After 34 years leading the nonprofit Share, Diane McWithey has announced her retirement. Read story

James Walls, left, a Vietnam Veteran and resident of Fruit Valley Terrace, welcomes Gov. Jay Inslee to his home during a tour of the property.

Gov. Inslee visits Vancouver’s tiny-home affordable housing community

James Walls, left, a Vietnam Veteran and resident of Fruit Valley Terrace, welcomes Gov. Jay Inslee to his home during a tour of the property.

July 14, 2023, 3:55pm Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee’s eyes scan over the photographs, assorted knickknacks and military medals accessorizing the 300-square foot unit that veteran James Walls has called home for the last year and a half. Read story

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

State’s affordable housing fund could boost Clark County developments

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

July 12, 2023, 5:29pm Clark County News

Clark County lacks affordable housing, but recent statewide funding up for grabs may offer a helping hand. Read story

Sandra Jernstrom holds her dog FireStone while discussing concerns about finding water for her and her dogs.

Heat creates risk for Clark County’s homeless

Sandra Jernstrom holds her dog FireStone while discussing concerns about finding water for her and her dogs.

July 8, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

With temperatures in the upper 90s earlier this week in Clark County, health officials have advised people to stay indoors with air conditioning and drink plenty of water. But for people living outside who have limited access to both, the hot temperatures can be especially dangerous. Read story

Clark County cooling centers offer respite from heat wave

July 5, 2023, 5:58am Clark County Health

With temperatures expected to reach the high 90s today and 80s throughout the rest of the week, cooling centers are available for residents. Read story

Architect Sharilyn Hidalgo, left, leads a tour through the Mullen-Polk Foundation's new facility, Our Next Generation II, on Thursday at the building's ground-breaking ceremony.

New facility for foster children in Clark County breaks ground

Architect Sharilyn Hidalgo, left, leads a tour through the Mullen-Polk Foundation's new facility, Our Next Generation II, on Thursday at the building's ground-breaking ceremony.

June 30, 2023, 5:18pm Clark County News

Soft sunbeams slip through the bay windows of a three-story building that will soon be the home for foster children in Clark County. Read story

Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County donate $30,000 to Share

June 29, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County donated $30,000 to support Share’s meal and nutrition programs. Read story

Colorful summer flower baskets hang from the pallet units at Safe Stay Community.

Homelessness on rise in Clark County, especially among newly homeless

Colorful summer flower baskets hang from the pallet units at Safe Stay Community.

June 28, 2023, 6:36pm Clark County News

People are entering homelessness faster than Clark County agencies can house them. Read story

New homes are under construction at Kennedy Farm in Ridgefield.

May new home listings in Clark County climb 40% over April

New homes are under construction at Kennedy Farm in Ridgefield.

June 24, 2023, 6:01am Business

You’ve heard it time and time again: Clark County has too many buyers and not enough homes. Read story

Open House Ministries received a $1 million grant for its development of a new 30-unit affordable housing building.

Open House Ministries gains $1M grant to support affordable housing

Open House Ministries received a $1 million grant for its development of a new 30-unit affordable housing building.

June 21, 2023, 5:44pm Business

Open House Ministries will receive $1 million to bolster local affordable housing. Read story