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Council for the Homeless invites community members to donate a 'Welcome Basket' for residents who are moving into a new home.

Clark County’s Council for the Homeless seeks donations of ‘Welcome Home’ baskets

Council for the Homeless invites community members to donate a 'Welcome Basket' for residents who are moving into a new home.

March 23, 2023, 4:10pm Clark County News

The Council for the Homeless invites community members to collect essential household items and create a ‘Welcome Home’ basket for residents moving into a home. 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 Senate’s proposed budget includes $625 million for affordable housing projects

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 22, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

On Monday morning, the Washington Senate proposed a $7.9 billion capital budget that would allocate $625 million toward more affordable housing, developments near transit, and landlord mitigation assistance. Read story

Washington State Capitol Legislative Building (iStock.com)

Affordable-housing measures see mixed success in Olympia

Washington State Capitol Legislative Building (iStock.com)

March 19, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

In the thick of the Legislature’s 105-day session, various bills aiming to provide more affordable housing for Washington residents are gaining traction, while others have fizzled out on the floor. Read story

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

Clark County housing market cools in February

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

March 14, 2023, 3:00pm Business

Like the weather, housing inventory cooled in Clark County in February, according to a monthly report by the Regional Multiple Listing Service. Read story

State Sen. Ann Rivers, center, and Reps. Greg Cheney, left, and Stephanie McClintock from the 18th Legislative District engage in conversation Saturday with participants at a town hall at Washington State University Vancouver.

18th Legislative District lawmakers chat with constituents in Vancouver

State Sen. Ann Rivers, center, and Reps. Greg Cheney, left, and Stephanie McClintock from the 18th Legislative District engage in conversation Saturday with participants at a town hall at Washington State University Vancouver.

March 11, 2023, 7:40pm Clark County News

On the heels of the current legislative session, State Sen. Ann Rivers and Reps. Stephanie McClintock and Greg Cheney from the 18th Legislative District gathered on Saturday for a town hall. Read story

Heathen Brewing's downtown Vancouver pub was vandalized.

Heathen Brewing Feral Public House vandalized Saturday

Heathen Brewing's downtown Vancouver pub was vandalized.

March 11, 2023, 6:01pm Business

Heathen Brewing Feral Public House was vandalized early Saturday morning, according to a post on the restaurant’s official Facebook account. Read story

Clark County's first homebuyer down payment program was approved by the Clark County COuncil. The program was established at the request of Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper, who has been working on the program for two years.

Clark County to help homebuyers with down payment program

Clark County's first homebuyer down payment program was approved by the Clark County COuncil. The program was established at the request of Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper, who has been working on the program for two years.

March 10, 2023, 6:02am Business

On Tuesday, the Clark County Council approved an agreement with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission to establish the area’s first homebuyer down payment program. Read story

Manufactured home parks were once an affordable option for those on a fixed income but increasing space rents have squeezed many seniors who can afford it the least.

Rent increases hit residents of Woodland mobile home park

Manufactured home parks were once an affordable option for those on a fixed income but increasing space rents have squeezed many seniors who can afford it the least.

March 5, 2023, 6:00am Business

Many people see mobile home ownership as an affordable option, especially seniors gearing up for retirement. However, even though they own their manufactured homes, they rent the land that their homes sit on. There is no legislation to protect mobile home owners from intense rent increases. Read story

Outpost Safe Stay resident Courtney Ligman, left, chokes up thinking about the help she has received from City of Vancouver homelessness response coordinator Jamie Spinelli, right, and others on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, during The Columbian Conversations event at Kiggins Theatre.

Columbian Conversations event focuses on homelessness in Clark County

Outpost Safe Stay resident Courtney Ligman, left, chokes up thinking about the help she has received from City of Vancouver homelessness response coordinator Jamie Spinelli, right, and others on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, during The Columbian Conversations event at Kiggins Theatre.

March 2, 2023, 1:01pm Clark County News

When was the last time you had a conversation about homelessness? Read story

Bob McElroy describes the living conditions inside the Temporary Bridge Shelter in San Diego that houses up to 325 people.

San Diego response to homelessness a model for Vancouver, beyond

Bob McElroy describes the living conditions inside the Temporary Bridge Shelter in San Diego that houses up to 325 people.

February 28, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

On the outskirts of San Diego, an unwieldy white tent peaks over industrial buildings and overlooks encampments dotting the nearby streets. Read story