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Stories by Wyatt Stayner

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Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

Vaccination effort gets shot in the arm in Clark County

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

May 23, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Frustration surged not long after the COVID-19 vaccine rolled out to the Clark County public in January. Read story

Maelynn Wood of Vancouver, from left, joins her son, Augie, 5, Dr. David Paik and her daughter, Genevieve, 9, at Main Street Family Medicine in Vancouver.

Vancouver alternative health care practice Main Street Family Medicine grows

Maelynn Wood of Vancouver, from left, joins her son, Augie, 5, Dr. David Paik and her daughter, Genevieve, 9, at Main Street Family Medicine in Vancouver.

May 20, 2021, 6:02am Business

As Main Street Family Medicine approaches its third year of providing primary care for a flat monthly fee, Dr. Steve Baker said his practice “continues to grow.” Read story

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington sets drive-up COVID clinic Saturday

May 18, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington will host a free, drive-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 4100 Plomondon St., Vancouver. Read story

The Vancouver Clinic offers vaccine appointments for 12- to 15-year-olds

May 16, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

The Vancouver Clinic will start providing shots for 12- to 15-year-olds starting Tuesday, but people can start booking appointments now. Read story

Vancouver firefighters extinguish apartment fire

May 15, 2021, 6:56pm Clark County News

At 5:08 p.m. Friday night, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to a Vancouver apartment fire that drew 20 firefighters to the scene. Read story

Jill Watson, left, who hosts a tennis tournament Alzheimer's fundraiser in the spring each year, joins Delena Palena as they take on opponents at Club Green Meadows in Vancouver.

Ardent Alzheimer’s awareness advocate Jill Watson has personal passion

Jill Watson, left, who hosts a tennis tournament Alzheimer's fundraiser in the spring each year, joins Delena Palena as they take on opponents at Club Green Meadows in Vancouver.

May 15, 2021, 5:04pm Clark County News

It’s been more than a decade since Jill Watson’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and more than two years since her mother died at 79, but the emotions of loving someone with Alzheimer’s still resonate with Watson. Read story

Fruit Valley Community Learning Center vaccine pod will include youth shots

May 15, 2021, 6:04am Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health will host a vaccine pod today at the Fruit Valley Community Learning Center with Pfizer doses available to anyone 12 and older. One-dose vaccines from Johnson & Johnson will also be available as an option for those age 16 and older. Read story

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2020, file photo, a vial of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 sits on a table at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn. Many parents and educators are excited over the news that the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine soon for youngsters ages 12 to 15.

Saturday’s Public Health vaccine clinic will have doses for those ages 12 to 15

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2020, file photo, a vial of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 sits on a table at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn. Many parents and educators are excited over the news that the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine soon for youngsters ages 12 to 15.

May 14, 2021, 12:03pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health will host a vaccine pod at the Fruit Valley Community Learning Center Saturday, with Pfizer doses available to anyone 12 and older. Read story

Colorful umbrellas provide shade for residents and visitors at The Waterfront Vancouver as they enjoy the sunshine with tasty food and a glass of wine Tuesday afternoon. Clark County has fewer restrictions on activities than the rest of the Portland metro area, and local restaurants have seen an influx of customers from Oregon as a result.

Clark County officials, businesses hail Inslee plan to reopen state

Colorful umbrellas provide shade for residents and visitors at The Waterfront Vancouver as they enjoy the sunshine with tasty food and a glass of wine Tuesday afternoon. Clark County has fewer restrictions on activities than the rest of the Portland metro area, and local restaurants have seen an influx of customers from Oregon as a result.

May 13, 2021, 6:26pm Clark County Business

Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that the state’s economy is on track to fully reopen by June 30 sent a ripple through Washington’s businesses, health officials and elected leaders Thursday afternoon. Read story

Jane Ellen Norman, 12, holds vaccination cards for her and her 14-year-old brother Owen outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The two were vaccinated Tuesday morning, after U.S. regulators expanded use of Pfizer's COVID-19 shot to those as young as 12.

COVID-19 vaccine available to Clark County 12- to 15-year-olds

Jane Ellen Norman, 12, holds vaccination cards for her and her 14-year-old brother Owen outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The two were vaccinated Tuesday morning, after U.S. regulators expanded use of Pfizer's COVID-19 shot to those as young as 12.

May 13, 2021, 10:46am Clark County Health Free

Clark County vaccination locations have begun offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those ages 12 to 15 after an independent committee of experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met Wednesday and voted to recommend the vaccine for children. Read story