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In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories from the weekend:
On Nov. 5, residents will vote on a bond for up to $78 million to build a community center. The city council’s decision to ask residents to foot such a large bill, and how they’ve relayed information to the public, has some people angry.
Residents say they haven’t seen this level of citizen engagement on previous issues, nor this level of vitriol directed toward city leaders.
As the volunteer-run Winter Hospitality Overflow shelter program enters its 17th season, it’s facing a shortage of volunteers. Jane Seidel pointed to the abundance of opportunities to help homeless people during winter — whether it’s volunteering at a severe weather shelter, providing outreach or organizing a coat drive — as a reason that the volunteer base is spread thin.
“There are many more opportunities for folks, and that’s a good thing,” said Seidel, one of the site coordinators at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. “There are lots of other ways that people can become involved in this continuing problem of homelessness.”
Read the full story: Vancouver’s winter homeless shelters face shortage of volunteers
An early-morning fire destroyed two businesses in a shared building in Washougal on Sunday.
At about 12:30 a.m., fire crews responded to a building fire at 921 4th st. that houses Mike’s Tire & Auto and Riverside Laundry. Crews found smoke and flames coming from the building, according to a news release from the Camas-Washougal Fire Department. No injuries were reported.
Read the full story: Washougal fire destroys two businesses
Members of the Burgerville union announced they will strike at an undisclosed time next week after contract negotiations with Burgerville USA broke down on Friday. The union spans five locations in Oregon and none in Vancouver.
Union members also plan to camp overnight on Thursday at Burgerville’s corporate office in Vancouver, at 109 W. 17th St., according to a news release from the Burgerville Workers Union.
“The (Burgerville Workers Union) arrived ready to make serious concessions, in order to sign a contract that significantly improves the lives of Burgerville workers. But Burgerville came with a wage proposal that maintains a status quo that keeps workers in poverty,” the union’s news release stated.
Read the full story: Burgerville union announces strike