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Columbian Social Services, Demographics, Faith

A recent state appellate court ruling may have broader implications on whether the homeless are entitled to the same privacy protections as people living in traditional homes.

Court: Homeless have privacy rights

A recent state appellate court ruling may have broader implications on whether the homeless are entitled to the same privacy protections as people living in traditional homes.

October 10, 2017, 9:15pm Clark County News

A homeless man staying in a makeshift shelter had an expectation of privacy under the Washington state Constitution — just like people in traditional homes — when police peeked inside his dwelling. That’s the finding of a Washington Court of Appeals opinion that was published in part Tuesday and could… Read story

Volunteer John Kaloudis sorts donated food while helping to clients at Friends in Service to Humanity Westside Food Pantry of Vancouver, otherwise known as FISH.

Data: Financial worth of time spent volunteering rises steadily

Volunteer John Kaloudis sorts donated food while helping to clients at Friends in Service to Humanity Westside Food Pantry of Vancouver, otherwise known as FISH.

October 10, 2017, 6:05pm Clark County News

While a recently released analysis by The Chronicle of Philanthropy looked at the dollars people give to charities, it didn’t account for the value of volunteers like John Kaloudis, who works weekly at a downtown Vancouver food pantry. Read story

Volunteers Vickie Neal, left, and Diane Kessell sort through donated clothes at Friends in Service to Humanity Westside Food Pantry of Vancouver, otherwise known as FISH. Kessell said they are always in need of clothing donations, especially men’s clothes.

Charity donations below U.S. average

Volunteers Vickie Neal, left, and Diane Kessell sort through donated clothes at Friends in Service to Humanity Westside Food Pantry of Vancouver, otherwise known as FISH. Kessell said they are always in need of clothing donations, especially men’s clothes.

October 10, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Residents of the metropolitan area that includes Vancouver and Portland donated less of their income to charity than the rest of the country in 2015, according to an analysis of itemized charitable deductions. Read story

Justin Lee Smith-Riggs, 20, suspect in a burglary and arson at the nonprofit Tilikium, makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on Monday morning.

Suspect in Vancouver burglary, arson appears in court

Justin Lee Smith-Riggs, 20, suspect in a burglary and arson at the nonprofit Tilikium, makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on Monday morning.

October 9, 2017, 12:51pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man said he broke out a window and started a fire at a deaf services center near his house “to get an adrenaline rush,” according to a probable cause affidavit filed Monday in Clark County Superior Court. Read story

Breast care nurse Melissa Hopkins, center in black, taught groups of doctors, nurses, nursing students and other care providers in Hebron how to improve breast cancer outcomes in their community. “It’s a passion. It’s a joy. It’s something that’s a part of you. It’s not something you go into like a job.

Clark County nurse lends a hand internationally

Breast care nurse Melissa Hopkins, center in black, taught groups of doctors, nurses, nursing students and other care providers in Hebron how to improve breast cancer outcomes in their community. “It’s a passion. It’s a joy. It’s something that’s a part of you. It’s not something you go into like a job.

October 8, 2017, 5:50am Breast Cancer

In small villages surrounding Jerusalem, women with breast cancer may get diagnosed late, if at all. Then, they don’t always get the treatment they need. Read story

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Vancouver Clinic oncologist says patient is boss

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October 8, 2017, 5:50am Breast Cancer

Dr. Michaelann Liss is a familiar face in the local oncology community. She’s worked at The Vancouver Clinic for 11 years and visits patients at both Legacy Salmon Creek and PeaceHealth Southwest medical centers. Read story

A candle left unattended caused significant damage to an outbuilding, which was being used as a residence.

Vancouver outbuilding fire caused by unattended candle

A candle left unattended caused significant damage to an outbuilding, which was being used as a residence.

October 5, 2017, 9:09am Clark County News

A candle left unattended caught combustibles on fire and gutted an outbuilding in east Vancouver that was being used as a residence. Read story

Valkyrie Knutson, 6, holds her family guinea pig, Chummly, during an animal blessing Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic School in Vancouver.

Faithful companions turn out for annual blessing of the animals

Valkyrie Knutson, 6, holds her family guinea pig, Chummly, during an animal blessing Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic School in Vancouver.

October 4, 2017, 9:41pm Churches & Religion

A few dozen dogs barked and wagged their tails, most likely unsure why they were on the St. Joseph Catholic School playground with their school-age owners. Oct. 4 is the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and a popular day to hold pet blessings. Read story

SWAT serves search warrant at Vancouver apartment, 4 arrested

October 4, 2017, 11:15am Clark County News

A suspect climbed a tree after breaking into a neighboring apartment through the building's attic in an attempt to escape police as they tried to search a central Vancouver apartment Wednesday morning. Read story

Man attempts robbery at downtown Vancouver Mexican restaurant

October 4, 2017, 9:36am Clark County News

A man attempted to rob Muchas Gracias, a Mexican restaurant in downtown Vancouver, early this morning. Read story