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Stories by Mia Ryder-Marks

Columbian staff reporter

Clark County Public Health lifts warning advisory at Vancouver Lake

August 9, 2024, 6:00pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has lifted its warning advisory at Vancouver Lake. Read story

(Courtesy of Camas Police Department)

Vancouver woman killed in crash at Lacamas Lake

(Courtesy of Camas Police Department)

August 9, 2024, 11:43am Clark County News

A Vancouver woman was killed in a personal watercraft crash Thursday on Lacamas Lake. Read story

Volunteer Keith Dewing, left, and David Leitz prepare coolers of ice water for guests at the Living Hope Church cooling center July 8.

‘Taking care of our neighbors’: Clark County cooling centers continue to refine their mission

Volunteer Keith Dewing, left, and David Leitz prepare coolers of ice water for guests at the Living Hope Church cooling center July 8.

August 9, 2024, 6:07am Churches & Religion

In the past five years, two trends have converged: Clark County’s homeless population has increased significantly. And dangerous heat waves have become more frequent. Read story

Car show planned at Van Mall retirement

August 7, 2024, 5:08pm Clark County News

Car show planned at Van Mall retirement Read story

Air quality in Southwest Washington dips; officials issue advisory through Thursday

August 7, 2024, 3:00pm Clark County News

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Southwest Clean Air Agency issued an air quality advisory for the Vancouver-Portland metro area due to elevated levels of ozone pollution or smog. Read story

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The Safe Park in east Vancouver.

‘Beautiful humans’ clean up garbage around Safe Park in Vancouver

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The Safe Park in east Vancouver.

August 3, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Since Thrive2Survive took over management of Vancouver’s Safe Park in late 2023, the nonprofit’s founder Charles Hanset Jr. has been looking for ways to connect residents there with the rest of the neighborhood. This summer, staff and resident volunteers launched Trash-Smashers, a cleanup crew dedicated to removing garbage from the… Read story

A vigil participant blocks the breeze to keep his candle lit in honor of Tiffany Hill on Sunday night at Esther Short Park in Vancouver.

YWCA Clark County to launch new team to identify high-risk domestic violence survivors, curb homicides

A vigil participant blocks the breeze to keep his candle lit in honor of Tiffany Hill on Sunday night at Esther Short Park in Vancouver.

August 1, 2024, 6:28pm Clark County News

A Clark County nonprofit hopes to interrupt an escalating trend of domestic violence homicides — two occurred in July — with a new team that identifies high-risk victims. Read story

Fort Vancouver Assisted Living is being proposed as a 48-bed drug treatment center for adults. A hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 20.

Fort Vancouver Assisted Living may close; a drug treatment center could open in its place

Fort Vancouver Assisted Living is being proposed as a 48-bed drug treatment center for adults. A hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 20.

July 30, 2024, 6:05am Business

The future of Fort Vancouver Assisted Living is uncertain because the building might be repurposed as a drug treatment center. Read story

Real estate group, Humane Society team up for open house to meet adoptable dogs

July 26, 2024, 4:27pm Clark County News

On Sunday, Keller Williams Realty’s Millennial Group will host an open house, but with a furry twist. The real estate group is collaborating with the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society to showcase a home as well as adoptable rescue dogs. Read story

Jeff Way of Vancouver, right, keeps his balance as he enjoys slacklining in the sunshine with his roommate, Matthew Nebel, not pictured, Friday afternoon, April 1, 2016 at Esther Short Park. Yesterday's blue skies and warm temperatures made it a good day for residents to kick off their shoes and get outdoors.

Vancouver parks to feature pop-up arboretums

Jeff Way of Vancouver, right, keeps his balance as he enjoys slacklining in the sunshine with his roommate, Matthew Nebel, not pictured, Friday afternoon, April 1, 2016 at Esther Short Park. Yesterday's blue skies and warm temperatures made it a good day for residents to kick off their shoes and get outdoors.

July 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Many stroll through downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park on a daily basis, taking in the busy playground or a game of Frisbee on the lawn. But how many take the time to look up? Read story