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Alyssa Milano arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Thousands of women responded to Milano’s call on Sunday to tweet ‘#MeToo’ in order to raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault following the recent revelation of decades of allegations of sexual misconduct by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

#MeToo campaign: Women share experiences of sexual assault

Alyssa Milano arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Thousands of women responded to Milano’s call on Sunday to tweet ‘#MeToo’ in order to raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault following the recent revelation of decades of allegations of sexual misconduct by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

October 19, 2017, 8:28pm Clark County Health

Dianna Kretzschmar was a child when the abuse began. She was an adult when she started to heal. Read story

Indoor cycling studio StarCycle opening in Felida

October 19, 2017, 4:42pm Business Briefs

Portland-based cycling studio StarCycle announced this week it will open a new Vancouver location in the Felida neighborhood. Read story

Democratic U.S. Sens.

Murray, Cantwell push back against birth control rollback

Democratic U.S. Sens.

October 19, 2017, 10:54am Clark County Health

Washington Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are fighting back against President Donald Trump’s rollback of the birth control mandate. Read story

Mindfulness Medicine nonprofit helps medical professionals

October 16, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

About a decade into his medical career, Dr. Jeff Horacek of Portland was facing burnout. Read story

Raelene Jarvis sits with her two dogs, Jessie and Gracie, at her home in Vancouver.

Vancouver nurse has followed path of disaster

Raelene Jarvis sits with her two dogs, Jessie and Gracie, at her home in Vancouver.

October 15, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Health

From 9/11 to 2017 hurricanes, Vancouver nurse has been on...a path to disaster. Read story

Sen. Maria Cantwell, from left, Sen. Patty Murray, and Rep.

Cantwell, Murray among critics of Trump’s executive order

Sen. Maria Cantwell, from left, Sen. Patty Murray, and Rep.

October 12, 2017, 9:47pm Clark County Health

Washington’s congressional delegation and state insurance commissioner had mostly criticisms of President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding health insurance. Read story

The PeaceHealth headquarters in east Vancouver.

PeaceHealth announces more outsourcing

The PeaceHealth headquarters in east Vancouver.

October 12, 2017, 12:07pm Clark County Health

PeaceHealth is laying off nearly 100 employees whose work will be outsourced to two health information management companies. Read story

Boxes of fresh produce line the tables at the Salmon Creek Farmer’s Market at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Tuesday July 26, 2016.

WSU aims to determine if nutrition program for families is working

Boxes of fresh produce line the tables at the Salmon Creek Farmer’s Market at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Tuesday July 26, 2016.

October 12, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Health

Washington State University Clark County Extension wants to know if its nutrition curriculum is being put into practice in homes. And WSU is going to pay families who participate in a study to uncover the answer. Read story

Carole Mills of Vancouver, left, and her son, Ayden, 14, share a moment with their dog, Lena, at their home on Sept. 26. Ayden, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last year, and his mom will be among the thousands participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walk this weekend.

Vancouver teen, mom walk the walk after cancer battle, gift of Seahawks visit

Carole Mills of Vancouver, left, and her son, Ayden, 14, share a moment with their dog, Lena, at their home on Sept. 26. Ayden, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last year, and his mom will be among the thousands participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walk this weekend.

October 9, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Health

In his 14 years, Ayden Mills has endured more major health issues than most adults ever face. Read story

Erin Maher rests on her son Liam's chest as they play together in their apartment on Sept. 11, 2017. Since she was diagnosed with cancer last year, Erin has tried to alleviate stress and worry from her day.

Mom with breast cancer makes most of her timevideo icon

Erin Maher rests on her son Liam's chest as they play together in their apartment on Sept. 11, 2017. Since she was diagnosed with cancer last year, Erin has tried to alleviate stress and worry from her day.

October 8, 2017, 6:00am Breast Cancer

Erin Maher pulls her daughter close and nuzzles her face into the crook of the baby’s neck. She alternates between blowing raspberries on 9-month-old Illianna’s delicate skin and peppering her daughter with kisses. Read story