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Columbian Social Services, Demographics, Faith

The apartment complex where residents are being progressively issued vacate notices, at 1304 NE 88th in Hazel Dell, Wa., Wednesday Sept 9, 2015.

Fund set up for Ghim Village renters on notice

The apartment complex where residents are being progressively issued vacate notices, at 1304 NE 88th in Hazel Dell, Wa., Wednesday Sept 9, 2015.

September 11, 2015, 5:27pm Clark County News

The Council for the Homeless aims to raise $45,000 to support families at Ghim Village in Hazel Dell, who got vacate notices earlier this week. Many of the renters in this low-cost complex have barriers to getting housing such as prior evictions and felonies. They have until Sept. 30 to… Read story

From left, Lilly Corder, Andrew Rickard, Brian Myers, holding the vacate notice, and Jaimie Lewis at the apartment complex where residents are being progressively issued vacate notices, at 1304 NE 88th in Hazel Dell, Wa., Wednesday Sept 9, 2015.

Notices to 50 low-income residents: Get out

From left, Lilly Corder, Andrew Rickard, Brian Myers, holding the vacate notice, and Jaimie Lewis at the apartment complex where residents are being progressively issued vacate notices, at 1304 NE 88th in Hazel Dell, Wa., Wednesday Sept 9, 2015.

September 9, 2015, 10:20pm Clark County News

More than 50 people, including 33 children enrolled in Vancouver Public Schools, got notices Tuesday to vacate their homes at Ghim Village, a low-income townhouse complex in Hazel Dell. Read story

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announced the proposed Middle Way Subdivision, a 10-house project in the Father Blanchet Park neighborhood.

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity to build 10-home subdivision

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announced the proposed Middle Way Subdivision, a 10-house project in the Father Blanchet Park neighborhood.

September 9, 2015, 4:12pm Clark County News

A 10-home subdivision for low-income families is headed for the Father Blanchet Park neighborhood -- the largest ever subdivision built by Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, the nonprofit's president Josh Townsley announced Wednesday at a fundraising breakfast. Read story

VolunTEEN program entering 2nd year

September 4, 2015, 6:00am Clark County News

Are you between 14 and 19 years old and available Thursdays after school for a couple of hours? Read story

Employee Billy Peck arranges furniture for sale at Xchange Thrift Store in Vancouver.

Xchange Thrift Store and Donation Center moves but still overflowing

Employee Billy Peck arranges furniture for sale at Xchange Thrift Store in Vancouver.

September 1, 2015, 8:15pm Clark County News

Proceeds benefit program's addiction recovery efforts Read story

Movers Tim Stanley (L) and Quinten Martinez (R) navigate a box spring up a flight of steps at an apartment complex in Portland Monday August 31, 2015. Census data shows more people moving to Clark County than leaving, as of 2013, with inbound migration being mostly from the Portland area.

Moving in and out of Clark County

Movers Tim Stanley (L) and Quinten Martinez (R) navigate a box spring up a flight of steps at an apartment complex in Portland Monday August 31, 2015. Census data shows more people moving to Clark County than leaving, as of 2013, with inbound migration being mostly from the Portland area.

September 1, 2015, 6:00am Clark County News

People are moving to Clark County, and the No. 1 place they're coming from is right across the Columbia River. Read story

Participants in the Clark County Youth House barbecue had a chance to gather with staff and friends Monday afternoon, August 31, 2015, in Vancouver.

Clark County Youth House holds celebration

Participants in the Clark County Youth House barbecue had a chance to gather with staff and friends Monday afternoon, August 31, 2015, in Vancouver.

August 31, 2015, 8:32pm Clark County News

The adults who head the programs housed at the Clark County Youth House joke that the annual barbecue is the kids' one chance to play. That's because work is primarily what happens at 1012 Esther St., across the street from the Juvenile Justice Center. Read story

Faith community to brainstorm ideas to address housing

August 26, 2015, 5:00pm Churches & Religion

Churches are considering the ways they could help low-income renters faced with Clark County's rising rents and low vacancy rates. Members of the faith community are gathering Saturday morning to talk about potential solutions to the area's affordable housing shortage. Read story

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Marijuana products at GreenHead Cannabis in Vancouver, shown on July 1, 2015.

Demand grows for new ways to consume marijuana

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Marijuana products at GreenHead Cannabis in Vancouver, shown on July 1, 2015.

August 23, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Smoking is clearly the popular way to consume marijuana, as demonstrated by the thousands of pounds of marijuana flower legally sold each week. A growing number of consumers seek a more discreet and portable experience that companies continue to develop -- anything from coffees to breath sprays to candies. Read story

No upswing seen in marijuana use among youths

August 22, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Misdemeanor marijuana-related crimes have plummeted for adults following legalization, but for minors, marijuana is still very much illegal. Marijuana use among children is relatively flat, though children referred to court on suspicion of possessing marijuana went up slightly from 2013 to 2014. Read story