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Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, with Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., and a copy of the Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act.

Herrera Beutler bill calls for $35 million for midwife education

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, with Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., and a copy of the Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act.

July 23, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has crossed party lines to join seven Democratic colleagues in introducing a bill that would designate $35 million for midwife education programs. Read story

The Ridgefield Vancouver Clinic opens to patients Aug. 5. You can book appointments at the clinic now.

A clinic to call their own: Vancouver Clinic opening Ridgefield location

The Ridgefield Vancouver Clinic opens to patients Aug. 5. You can book appointments at the clinic now.

July 22, 2019, 6:30am Business

Curtis McDonald moved to Ridgefield about a month ago, but he’s already getting a feel for the city. Read story

Dr. Katherine Manning spent six years in school to get all the credentials she needed to be a dentist. She originally wanted to work in graphic design, and initially studied art. She still found a connection between both fields. “It brought all the eye-hand things that I had learned from my art background together with that desire to constantly want to learn. That was really fulfilling to me,” she said.

Working in Clark County: Dr. Katherine Manning, dentist at Grin and Bear It Dental

Dr. Katherine Manning spent six years in school to get all the credentials she needed to be a dentist. She originally wanted to work in graphic design, and initially studied art. She still found a connection between both fields. “It brought all the eye-hand things that I had learned from my art background together with that desire to constantly want to learn. That was really fulfilling to me,” she said.

July 22, 2019, 6:01am Business

When entering Dr. Katherine Manning’s dental practice — called Grin and Bear It — you’re promptly greeted by a wooden statue of a bear, currently dressed in summer beachwear. Read story

Army Veteran Darrell Macauley, 71, watches the Portland skyline pass from the seat of a Disabled American Veterans transport van to the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center for an eye appointment on Wednesday morning. There is a driver shortage for DAV, which impacts veterans’ ability to make medical appointments.

Disabled vets group wants volunteer drivers for Vancouver van service

Army Veteran Darrell Macauley, 71, watches the Portland skyline pass from the seat of a Disabled American Veterans transport van to the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center for an eye appointment on Wednesday morning. There is a driver shortage for DAV, which impacts veterans’ ability to make medical appointments.

July 22, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

When driving veterans to their medical appointments in the area, Harold Burt, 71, listens to the “old guys’ stories.” Read story

Swimmers at Vancouver Lake enjoy a hot Sunday afternoon despite health advisories about E. coli and blue-green algae over the past few weeks.

Despite warnings, Vancouver Lake draws swimmers

Swimmers at Vancouver Lake enjoy a hot Sunday afternoon despite health advisories about E. coli and blue-green algae over the past few weeks.

July 21, 2019, 9:40pm Clark County Health

Vancouver Lake was primarily green — and slimy — Sunday afternoon, but that didn’t leave swimmers feeling blue. Read story

Clark County’s Telecare set to close Aug. 30

July 21, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

Clark County’s for-profit mental health services provider Telecare is set to close Aug. 30, leaving the county with fewer available beds for inpatient mental and behavioral health services. Read story

Kaiser target of rally amid contract dispute

July 20, 2019, 6:01am Business

The local chapter of the Service Employees International Union, SEIU Local 49, is planning a series of three picket rallies amid an ongoing contract dispute with health care company Kaiser Permanente. Read story

State to explain food safety rule changes

July 19, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

The state Department of Health will present information about proposed changes to Washington's food safety rules from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Vancouver Community Library's Columbia Room, 901 C St. Read story

Vancouver Lake has been closed to swimmers, according to a Clark County Public Health news release.

Closure lifted at Vancouver Lake, algae advisory downgraded

Vancouver Lake has been closed to swimmers, according to a Clark County Public Health news release.

July 18, 2019, 1:09pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has lifted the beach closure at Vancouver Lake, and downgraded the algae advisory at the lake from warning to caution. Read story

Eddie D. Anzalone, 47, of Battle Ground makes a first appearance March 26, 2019, in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree rape and indecent liberties. Anzalone, a licensed massage therapist, is accused of inappropriately touching two female clients.

Battle Ground massage therapist’s credentials suspended

Eddie D. Anzalone, 47, of Battle Ground makes a first appearance March 26, 2019, in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree rape and indecent liberties. Anzalone, a licensed massage therapist, is accused of inappropriately touching two female clients.

July 17, 2019, 11:46am Clark County Health

The Washington State Department of Health has suspended the credentials of a Clark County massage therapist, who is accused of inappropriately touching two female clients, pending the outcome of his criminal case. Read story