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Columbian Social Services, Demographics, Faith

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Mike Boyd turns to the crowd outside, showing off the 4 grams of marijuana he bought as the first in line to legally purchase marijuana at Spokane Green Leaf on July 8, 2014.

Is marijuana dragging us down?

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Mike Boyd turns to the crowd outside, showing off the 4 grams of marijuana he bought as the first in line to legally purchase marijuana at Spokane Green Leaf on July 8, 2014.

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

When recreational marijuana was legalized, Washington entered the unknown, triggering questions — and predictions — about what might happen. Would drug dealers hang around the pot shops? Would it bring riffraff into the neighborhood and make shops easy crime targets? Would people abuse the drug? Or smoke and drive, putting… Read story

New Vansterdam has added extra security, such as this fence near the exit of the store in the Vancouver Heights neighborhood.

New Vansterdam sharpens security measures

New Vansterdam has added extra security, such as this fence near the exit of the store in the Vancouver Heights neighborhood.

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

When New Vansterdam opened in the Vancouver Heights neighborhood, nearby residents were concerned there would be an increase in crime. To quell people's fears and protect the cash and products, the store owners upped security. Read story

Lifeline clients have fresh start at Kauffman House

August 15, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Six men being treated for mental health issues and substance abuse who used to live on the streets now reside under one roof. The men in the Kauffman House are all clients of Lifeline Connections, have the same case manager and can be in support groups together. Read story

Local Motors
Kevin Lo, a local Hewlett-Packard engineer, designed two versions of a 3-D printed car -- the sport version, top, and the swim -- for Local Motors, an Arizona-based company that designs, builds and sells cars.

Vancouver man designs first 3-D printed car

Local Motors
Kevin Lo, a local Hewlett-Packard engineer, designed two versions of a 3-D printed car -- the sport version, top, and the swim -- for Local Motors, an Arizona-based company that designs, builds and sells cars.

August 13, 2015, 5:00pm Business

When Kevin Lo entered an international contest to design the first fleet of 3-D-printed electric cars, the Hewlett-Packard engineer wanted to come up with something that suited a variety of tastes. Read story

Renovations were underway at Courtyard Village Apartments in February as 20-day &quot;no fault&quot; notices informing tenants that they have to leave were being posted.

Vancouver City Council looks to protect low-income renters

Renovations were underway at Courtyard Village Apartments in February as 20-day &quot;no fault&quot; notices informing tenants that they have to leave were being posted.

August 3, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council discussed three possible policies to protect low-income renters during a Monday workshop: prohibiting source-of-income discrimination, giving tenants more notice of rent increases and giving them more notice to vacate. Read story

Sobering unit sees its share of ‘frequent fliers’

July 24, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

On a given weekday afternoon, the sobering units at Clark County's Center for Community Health can be completely empty. That's because most people arrive in the evening through the early morning hours, said Jared Sanford, Lifeline Connections' executive director. Read story

S.W. Washington nonprofits review revenue

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

When Carol Van Natta moved back to Clark County in 2013 after nearly 40 years away, people told her, " 'Oh, you'll love being back. Clark County is such a generous community.' " Van Natta, executive director of the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation, heard this again and again. Was… Read story

Woodland-area wildfire 60 percent contained

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

As crews get a better handle on a 110-acre wildfire burning near Woodland, firefighting efforts could downsize this weekend. Read story

Attempted robbery suspect apprehended

July 21, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

The suspect in an attempted convenience store robbery Monday on Hayden Island has been identified and is receiving medical treatment. Read story

Ridgefield business burglarized Saturday

July 21, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Police are trying to identify someone who broke into Ridgefield Pioneer Marketplace early Saturday morning. Read story