Thursday, September 19 , 2024

Stories by Mia Ryder-Marks

Columbian staff reporter

mia.ryder-marks@columbian.com

Portland-based artist Christian T?llez works on a mural Tuesday at the Fourth Plain Community Commons building. The mural is called "Step Up" and is credited to the Portland Street Art Alliance, fellow local muralist Alex Chiu and T?llez, according to a city of Vancouver Instagram post.

New mural at Fourth Plain Community Commons pays homage to community’s diversity

Portland-based artist Christian T?llez works on a mural Tuesday at the Fourth Plain Community Commons building. The mural is called "Step Up" and is credited to the Portland Street Art Alliance, fellow local muralist Alex Chiu and T?llez, according to a city of Vancouver Instagram post.

April 13, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

A vibrant mural is taking shape on one of Vancouver’s newest affordable housing units. Read story

A new survey says Vancouver has just 22 affordable units per 100 low-income households — a drop despite efforts to building units like these as Fourth Plain Commons.

Report: Only 22 homes per 100 low-income renters in Vancouver in 2021

A new survey says Vancouver has just 22 affordable units per 100 low-income households — a drop despite efforts to building units like these as Fourth Plain Commons.

April 11, 2023, 6:32pm Clark County News

Low-income renters across Vancouver continue to face a housing gap, though some silver linings are on the horizon. Read story

The number of houses for sale dropped in Clark County in February despite seeing a surge after the holidays.

Clark County mulls smaller residential lots

The number of houses for sale dropped in Clark County in February despite seeing a surge after the holidays.

April 9, 2023, 6:00am Business

Across Washington, local governments and agencies are brainstorming ways to diversify the current housing landscape while also tackling the persistent home shortage. One solution that Clark County and other areas are considering is decreasing lot sizes in neighborhoods to allow more homes to be built. Read story

The Department of Commerce says Clark County needs more than 100,000 new affordable housing units.

State: Clark County needs 100,000 more houses, apartments or other units

The Department of Commerce says Clark County needs more than 100,000 new affordable housing units.

April 6, 2023, 6:02am Business

It is no secret that Clark County mirrors the statewide trend of not having enough homes to house everyone. But how many homes will actually be needed to curb the shortage? Read story

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Can Clark County be ‘Built for Zero’ when it comes to the homeless?

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April 2, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

Erica Holmes could tell you the names of every veteran experiencing homelessness in Crater Region of southeast Virginia. Read story

A Clark County resident needs to make $34 an hour in order to afford the average two-bedroom apartment.

Report finds affordable rent out of reach for many in Clark County

A Clark County resident needs to make $34 an hour in order to afford the average two-bedroom apartment.

April 2, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County residents must make over $33 per hour or work two minimum-wage jobs to afford a two-bedroom apartment. That is according to a 2022 report, Out of Reach, by Washington’s Low Income Housing Coalition. Read story

Clark County agencies to get $2.2 million to boost housing efforts

March 31, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Various Clark County housing agencies will receive over $2.2 million in collective funding to continue work to provide permanent housing for community members. Read story

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

Safe Stay Community Hope Village sees success in first six months

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

March 28, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Katie Vongthongthip was in survival mode for over five years — always on a mission to find food, safety, bathrooms, or a place to sleep at night. 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.

Washington House budget backs housing

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.

March 27, 2023, 6:21pm Clark County News

The Washington House of Representatives unveiled its 2023-2025 operating budget on Monday, and tackling the ongoing housing crisis is at the forefront for the next biennium. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

More homes, more affordability is idea behind Clark County’s proposed housing code changes

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

March 26, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County officials are mulling over a new housing code amendment to add more affordable units to specific neighborhoods. Read story