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Lifeline Connections to celebrate new center in Vancouver

June 1, 2023, 5:18am Clark County News Free

Lifeline Connections will host a short opening ceremony of its new Crisis Wellness Center involuntary treatment program at 2 p.m. today at 5197 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver. Read story

Columbia River Mental Health Services facility manager Michael Graves shows off the lobby of the new NorthStar substance use treatment facility.

NorthStar ready to be new tool in opioid fight in Clark County

Columbia River Mental Health Services facility manager Michael Graves shows off the lobby of the new NorthStar substance use treatment facility.

May 31, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

Michael Graves peels open a large, black safe, revealing something resembling a milk jug. Read story

Apartments look over construction vehicles on a site along Northeast 138th Avenue in Vancouver.

Clark County housing developers face challenges due to environmental and zoning constraints

Apartments look over construction vehicles on a site along Northeast 138th Avenue in Vancouver.

May 30, 2023, 6:09am Business

Clark County has an extensive bank of land throughout its various cities. Yet the same beloved landscapes of hills and water that grace the region are some of the barriers shortchanging developers’ ability to build affordable homes. Read story

The city of Vancouver has proposed a location for a fourth Safe Stay community. The city already has two pallet shelter communities open in the city — one on central Fourth Plain and one in east Vancouver's Image Neighborhood. The third location was supposed to be open in downtown by now but has seen delays.

Proposed location for Vancouver’s fourth Safe Stay draws mixed reviews

The city of Vancouver has proposed a location for a fourth Safe Stay community. The city already has two pallet shelter communities open in the city — one on central Fourth Plain and one in east Vancouver's Image Neighborhood. The third location was supposed to be open in downtown by now but has seen delays.

May 26, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Property in the Lincoln neighborhood is being eyed for a potential home for the city of Vancouver’s fourth Safe Stay, which is resulting in mixed reviews from the community. Read story

The city of Vancouver has proposed a location for a fourth Safe Stay community. The city already has two pallet shelter communities open in the city — one on central Fourth Plain and one in east Vancouver's Image Neighborhood. The third location was supposed to be open in downtown by now but has seen delays.

Vancouver’s 4th Safe Stay Community proposed for upper Main Street, near Kiggins Bowl

The city of Vancouver has proposed a location for a fourth Safe Stay community. The city already has two pallet shelter communities open in the city — one on central Fourth Plain and one in east Vancouver's Image Neighborhood. The third location was supposed to be open in downtown by now but has seen delays.

May 24, 2023, 3:30pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver announced Wednesday that it is seeking community input on its proposed fourth Safe Stay location at 4611 Main Street. Read story

Many nonprofits and organizations are teaming up to respond to Clark County's fentanyl crisis, and Xchange is helping to make those connections. "We have been involved with the recovery work in Clark County for 19 years and are very grateful for the many agencies and folks involved in this fight against the enemy of addiction," said Xchange's Program Director Vicky Smith said.

Officials: Washington’s new drug policy not a perfect solution

Many nonprofits and organizations are teaming up to respond to Clark County's fentanyl crisis, and Xchange is helping to make those connections. "We have been involved with the recovery work in Clark County for 19 years and are very grateful for the many agencies and folks involved in this fight against the enemy of addiction," said Xchange's Program Director Vicky Smith said.

May 21, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Senate Bill 5536, known as Blake Fix, was a polarizing topic for lawmakers during the regular 105-day session earlier this year. Democrats and Republicans were close to striking a deal, but it crumbled before the final gavel. However, on Monday, Inslee and the Legislature brought the bill back to life… Read story

The 57th Hazel Dell Parade of Bands on Saturday included performances ranging from music to traditional dances.

Hazel Dell Parade of Bands returns for 57th year

The 57th Hazel Dell Parade of Bands on Saturday included performances ranging from music to traditional dances.

May 20, 2023, 8:30pm Clark County News

The Hazel Dell Parade of Bands returned on Saturday, celebrating its 57th year of bringing residents from across the city to enjoy a morning of live music, candy and patriotism. Hundreds of spectators lined the sidewalks to watch the more than 25 local marching bands, parade floats, classic vehicles, sports… Read story

Nonprofit NW Furniture Bank helps newly housed people furnish their home

May 19, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

With a whoosh, Haven Davis and Christina Howsley pull open a large warehouse door on a recent afternoon, gazes landing on an idling van and pickup brimming with goods. Read story

Access Architecture is designing Lincoln Place II, a Vancouver Housing Authority permanent supportive housing development that will connect to the authority's Lincoln Place complex.

Washington Department of Commerce sends $5M to Lincoln Place 2

Access Architecture is designing Lincoln Place II, a Vancouver Housing Authority permanent supportive housing development that will connect to the authority's Lincoln Place complex.

May 17, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The Vancouver Housing Authority recently received an influx of funding from the Washington Department of Commerce for the development of affordable housing. Read story

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington and other groups in Clark County help provide services for the pets of unhoused and low-income residents, including spay and neuter for cats.

Humane Society in Vancouver helps pets of low-income people, those experiencing homelessness

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington and other groups in Clark County help provide services for the pets of unhoused and low-income residents, including spay and neuter for cats.

May 16, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

While most Clark County residents were turning on their coffee pots or taking their dogs for their morning walk, Laura Jean Skiles trailed through the nearly silent Humane Society for Southwest Washington building one Tuesday — omit the occasional bark or meow. Read story