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A rendering of the new inpatient rehabilitation facility planned in Vancouver.

PeaceHealth rehabilitation unit staff question need for planned 50-bed facility

A rendering of the new inpatient rehabilitation facility planned in Vancouver.

September 9, 2024, 10:18am Clark County Health

Rehabilitation staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center have voiced concerns over a future stand-alone, inpatient rehabilitation facility to be built in Vancouver. Read story

Christine A. Richardson, executive director of theARTScentered, hangs an owl painting Thursday at the Vancouver Arts Hub in the former Vancouver Community Library.

Old library no more: Vancouver Arts Hub provides affordable space for artists, musicians, dancers

Christine A. Richardson, executive director of theARTScentered, hangs an owl painting Thursday at the Vancouver Arts Hub in the former Vancouver Community Library.

September 9, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

The former Vancouver Community Library is transforming into the city’s first arts and cultural center. Read story

Using a small swab, women will soon be able to collect their own samples for cervical cancer screenings, though health care providers in Clark County aren't planning to adopt the tests soon.

Alternative Pap smear method coming this fall; Clark County patients may have to wait

Using a small swab, women will soon be able to collect their own samples for cervical cancer screenings, though health care providers in Clark County aren't planning to adopt the tests soon.

September 9, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

An alternative to the traditional Pap smear will be available in the United States starting this fall but Clark County’s major health care providers don’t have immediate plans to use the new test. Read story

Attorney David McDonald considers himself semi-retired, but the 66-year-old frequently puts in 40-hour weeks of pro bono work for Clark County environmental groups.

Pro bono ‘warrior’: Ridgefield attorney David McDonald fights for the environment in the Northwest

Attorney David McDonald considers himself semi-retired, but the 66-year-old frequently puts in 40-hour weeks of pro bono work for Clark County environmental groups.

September 7, 2024, 6:14am Business

The last of a dying breed — the pro bono attorney fighting against government corruption, greedy developers and irresponsible business owners. That’s how others might describe Ridgefield attorney David McDonald, but that’s not how he would describe himself. Read story

Phil Kronebush of Vancouver, left, joins Tim Lussier of Clackamas, Ore., as they greet drivers outside a Chevron gas station along Northeast Andresen Road on Friday morning. Let&rsquo;s Go Washington hosted three gas station events to highlight the Initiative 2117 campaign to repeal the state&rsquo;s Climate Commitment Act. The organization slashed the cost of gasoline to reflect the national average and paid the difference on every gallon of gas sold during the event.

Backers of I-2117 slash gas prices at Vancouver station to highlight impact of climate act

Phil Kronebush of Vancouver, left, joins Tim Lussier of Clackamas, Ore., as they greet drivers outside a Chevron gas station along Northeast Andresen Road on Friday morning. Let&rsquo;s Go Washington hosted three gas station events to highlight the Initiative 2117 campaign to repeal the state&rsquo;s Climate Commitment Act. The organization slashed the cost of gasoline to reflect the national average and paid the difference on every gallon of gas sold during the event.

September 6, 2024, 4:56pm Business

Let’s Go Washington, a conservative political action committee, lowered the price of gas to $3.19 a gallon at a Vancouver Chevron gas station for two hours Friday morning. Read story

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian Camper Becky Hoofnagle stands in the harsh sunlight while talking about the challenges of living outdoors during extreme heat in downtown Vancouver on Thursday morning. People living in their vehicles are especially vulnerable during the heat, forecasted to reach 101 degrees on Thursday.

‘They shouldn’t be out here’: Heat multiplies struggles for those living in cars in Clark County

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian Camper Becky Hoofnagle stands in the harsh sunlight while talking about the challenges of living outdoors during extreme heat in downtown Vancouver on Thursday morning. People living in their vehicles are especially vulnerable during the heat, forecasted to reach 101 degrees on Thursday.

September 6, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

On Thursday afternoon, when temperatures in Vancouver were on track to reach 101 degrees, four people sweated silently in their cars with the doors propped open. Read story

A swift swoops into the chimney of an Orchards home.

Hazel Dell woman hopes nightly visits from hundreds of Vaux swifts a sign of good luckvideo icon

A swift swoops into the chimney of an Orchards home.

September 5, 2024, 11:48am Clark County Life

Hazel Dell resident Dee Gove has found herself in a swift predicament. Read story

The Golden Rule historic sailboat glides past war ships in Portland June 2016 for Fleet Week.

Restored Golden Rule peace ship docks in Vancouver in time for Peace & Justice Fair

The Golden Rule historic sailboat glides past war ships in Portland June 2016 for Fleet Week.

September 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

A historic sailboat touring the Pacific Northwest will dock in town just in time for the Vancouver Peace & Justice Fair on Sept. 14 at Esther Short Park. Read story

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

Clark County Public Health campaign focuses on proper disposal of e-cigarettes, vaping devices

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

September 4, 2024, 5:12pm Business

If you’re among the thousands of Washington residents who use e-cigarettes or vape devices, you likely have wondered what to do with your old ones. Read story

Registered nurse John McPherson, second from left, works with colleagues as they prepare for a patient in the cardiac services unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Thursday morning.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center expands its cardiac care, offers nonsurgical heart procedures 24/7

Registered nurse John McPherson, second from left, works with colleagues as they prepare for a patient in the cardiac services unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Thursday morning.

September 4, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

On what seemed like a normal work day April 17, Yacolt resident Richard Blake suddenly began experiencing arm pain and indigestion — classic signs of a heart attack. Read story