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Columbian Social Services, Demographics, Faith

Adrienne Strehlow, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, left, and Beth Sermet of the Islamic Society of Southwest Washington listen to speakers during the interfaith prayer breakfast Wednesday morning at Family of Christ Lutheran Church.

Being a good neighbor at annual interfaith prayer breakfast

Adrienne Strehlow, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, left, and Beth Sermet of the Islamic Society of Southwest Washington listen to speakers during the interfaith prayer breakfast Wednesday morning at Family of Christ Lutheran Church.

May 25, 2016, 6:08pm Churches & Religion

What does it mean to be a neighbor? That was the central question of Wednesday’s interfaith prayer breakfast at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Felida. Read story

Unity Sunday organizers hope to foster togetherness

May 21, 2016, 6:00am Churches & Religion

A communally made flower bouquet and a potluck are two highlights of Unity Sunday, a weekend event aimed at fostering togetherness in Clark County. The event at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park in east Vancouver is in response to divisive national dialogue that has sometimes specifically targeted minorities, organizers said in… Read story

Herby, at 1510 C St., is one of several apartment projects planned for downtown Vancouver that will provide new housing that&#039;s in high demand.

Housing, population out of sync in Clark County

Herby, at 1510 C St., is one of several apartment projects planned for downtown Vancouver that will provide new housing that&#039;s in high demand.

May 19, 2016, 6:05am Business

Clark County’s housing crisis hinges on the lack of available and affordable housing. It begs the question: Just how many residences are there right now in Clark County? Read story

The home of late philanthropists Ed and Dollie Lynch has been on the market since November. Its sale will contribute to the couple&#039;s fund at the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington that continues doling out money to causes and charities.

Who will land at Lynch home?

The home of late philanthropists Ed and Dollie Lynch has been on the market since November. Its sale will contribute to the couple&#039;s fund at the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington that continues doling out money to causes and charities.

May 11, 2016, 6:13am Clark County News

The home of late philanthropists Ed and Dollie Lynch is not located where one would expect to find a $3,695,000 home. Houses close to the lavish art deco-inspired estate at the corner of Northwest Franklin and 48th streets in west Vancouver are on the market for around $300,000. Read story

Letter carrier Jeff Lovell picks up food donations along his route in Vancouver during last year&#039;s National Association of Letter Carriers&#039; Food Drive. The drive is always held on the second Saturday in May.

Letter carriers hope to be loaded down for food drive

Letter carrier Jeff Lovell picks up food donations along his route in Vancouver during last year&#039;s National Association of Letter Carriers&#039; Food Drive. The drive is always held on the second Saturday in May.

May 10, 2016, 6:46pm Clark County News

The National Association of Letter Carriers' food drive is this Saturday. People should be getting their bags in the mail. Read story

New donation bins are one way The Arc of Southwest Washington collects donations while driving fewer miles, according to Executive Director Michael Piper.

The Arc deals with quota, layoffs

New donation bins are one way The Arc of Southwest Washington collects donations while driving fewer miles, according to Executive Director Michael Piper.

May 9, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

As the market for thrift store goods changes, The Arc of Southwest Washington has to change with it. The Vancouver-based nonprofit that provides free services to people with developmental disabilities and their families relies on the revenue generated by selling used clothing and household goods to Savers. Read story

Seaira Hiebert, who just turned 18, has Rett syndrome and gets around in a wheelchair with assistance from her mother and caregivers.

A prom for Seaira

Seaira Hiebert, who just turned 18, has Rett syndrome and gets around in a wheelchair with assistance from her mother and caregivers.

May 3, 2016, 9:40am Clark County News

About 30 minutes into Seaira Hiebert’s 18th birthday party, while posing for portraits in her wheelchair, she had a couple of seizures. Her loved ones crowded around her under the balloon arch to make sure she was OK. Read story

Clark County Public Health Educator Sandi Kendrick demonstrates how to administer naloxone, which can counter the effects of an opioid overdose.

Sobering center distributes antidote to opioid overdoses

Clark County Public Health Educator Sandi Kendrick demonstrates how to administer naloxone, which can counter the effects of an opioid overdose.

April 27, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Health

The two-dose kits, if available on the scene, can save lives Read story

Volunteer Linda Luke, left, assists Martha Aguayo of Vancouver as she shops for produce at a Food Bank Fresh stand set up at St. John Lutheran Church in Hazel Dell.

Food Bank Fresh opens its season of service

Volunteer Linda Luke, left, assists Martha Aguayo of Vancouver as she shops for produce at a Food Bank Fresh stand set up at St. John Lutheran Church in Hazel Dell.

April 23, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Health

The gym at St. John Lutheran Church in north Hazel Dell turned into a pop-up food stand Friday afternoon for the Clark County Food Bank's first Food Bank Fresh of the season. Read story

Rhona Sen Hoss, campaign manager for Sen. Annette Cleveland, center, takes a selfie with Stacey Graham, president of the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, from left; Kate Sacamano, YWCA director of philanthropy; and Teresa Lawwill of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce during a meeting of the giving circle Empower Women + Girls.

Empower Women + Girls aims to make a difference

Rhona Sen Hoss, campaign manager for Sen. Annette Cleveland, center, takes a selfie with Stacey Graham, president of the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, from left; Kate Sacamano, YWCA director of philanthropy; and Teresa Lawwill of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce during a meeting of the giving circle Empower Women + Girls.

April 21, 2016, 6:01am Clark County News

To an outsider, the dozens of women gathered at Pacific Continental Bank in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday evening looked like they were just socializing, perhaps over happy hour. There was wine, hors d'oeuvres and constant chatter. Rhona Sen Hoss was snapping photos with a selfie stick. Read story