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Vancouver firefighter/EMT Matt Kennedy returned to work this month at Fire Station 7. Kennedy was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2021 and worked hard to get treatment and regain the physical shape necessary to return to work by the end of the year.

Cancer can’t douse Vancouver firefighter’s spirit

Vancouver firefighter/EMT Matt Kennedy returned to work this month at Fire Station 7. Kennedy was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2021 and worked hard to get treatment and regain the physical shape necessary to return to work by the end of the year.

December 27, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health

When Matthew Kennedy and his family heard his diagnosis, they were sure they’d misunderstood. A healthy 48-year-old firefighter/EMT has stage-four cancer? Read story

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COVID rates down in Clark County ahead of holiday weekend

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December 22, 2022, 4:04pm Clark County Health

As holidays begin and winter weather settles in, respiratory viruses continue to overwhelm emergency departments in Clark County. Read story

Dozens of people attend the annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day event at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Vancouver on Wednesday evening, the longest night of the year.

Vancouver Homeless Persons’ Memorial honors those lost in Clark County

Dozens of people attend the annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day event at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Vancouver on Wednesday evening, the longest night of the year.

December 22, 2022, 11:59am Clark County Health

At Vancouver’s Safe Parking Zone, Shawn Bacon’s legacy lives on. His RV still sits in the lot, where another Safe Park participant has moved in, according to Steven Culp, the Safe Park’s lead program assistant. Read story

CDM Caregiving Services client Aaron Roth looks over the assortment of presents in the Christmas store with the help of volunteer Diana Schafer. The Christmas store is open for two weeks each December for CDM patients to do their Christmas shopping for free.

CDM Caregiving Services store is a present in itself

CDM Caregiving Services client Aaron Roth looks over the assortment of presents in the Christmas store with the help of volunteer Diana Schafer. The Christmas store is open for two weeks each December for CDM patients to do their Christmas shopping for free.

December 21, 2022, 4:59pm Clark County Health

Browsing through the Christmas store at CDM Caregiving Services, Julie Russell found a hand-knitted afghan to give to her mom and dad and a warm scarf for her son this Christmas. Read story

Former chief executive for local biotechnology company CytoDyn Inc. Nader Pourhassan has been indicted, along with the head of the company’s regulatory agent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, for allegedly defrauding investors.

Former CEO of Vancouver-based CytoDyn indicted for allegedly defrauding investors

Former chief executive for local biotechnology company CytoDyn Inc. Nader Pourhassan has been indicted, along with the head of the company’s regulatory agent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, for allegedly defrauding investors.

December 21, 2022, 12:35pm Business

Former chief executive for local biotechnology company CytoDyn Inc. Nader Pourhassan has been indicted, along with the head of the company’s regulatory agent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, for allegedly defrauding investors. Read story

Shelly Austin, from left, chats with her daughter, Catholic Community Services Family Behavioral Health employee Sarah Larkins, and Jeff Austin at the grand opening celebration for Catholic Community Services Family Behavioral Health's new offices in Salmon Creek.

Catholic Community Services Family Behavioral Health are holders of hope

Shelly Austin, from left, chats with her daughter, Catholic Community Services Family Behavioral Health employee Sarah Larkins, and Jeff Austin at the grand opening celebration for Catholic Community Services Family Behavioral Health's new offices in Salmon Creek.

December 19, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health

When helping a youth experiencing a mental health crisis get to a better head space, Patrick Dixson brings out his African drum and guides the young person through creating rhythm. Another strategy he uses is to bring out his boxing gloves and pads to help guide the youth through a… Read story

Volunteers Andrea Nelson, left, Terri Pedigo and LaVonne Crimm work on making weighted teddy bears Wednesday, as part of a toy drive at The Children's Center in Vancouver.

Vancouver nonprofit toy drive collects ‘Heavy Helpers’ to soothe kids

Volunteers Andrea Nelson, left, Terri Pedigo and LaVonne Crimm work on making weighted teddy bears Wednesday, as part of a toy drive at The Children's Center in Vancouver.

December 16, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health

This holiday season, the Children’s Center is hosting a toy drive to help bring cheer to the families the nonprofit serves. Read story

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‘Tripledemic’ tightens its grip on Clark County

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December 15, 2022, 11:57am Clark County Health

As Clark County continues to be in the midst of a tripledemic of respiratory illnesses, COVID-19 cases continue to rise alongside cases of the flu and RSV. Read story

Assisted living facility in works in central Vancouver

December 14, 2022, 6:05am Business

An adult family home is in the works for Northeast 79th Avenue in Vancouver, an effort to fulfill the dream of one local woman and her dear friend. Read story

Columbia Credit Union golf tournament raises $42,396 for charity

December 14, 2022, 6:02am Business

The sixth annual Columbia Credit Union McKibbin Legacy Classic, a charity golf tournament hosted by Columbia Credit Union and presented by Vesta Hospitality, raised $42,396 for community nonprofits in August. Read story