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December 9, 2021, 5:59am Clark County Health

Need help navigating your health insurance options during this year’s open enrollment period? Read story

Kasper Recovery Housing in Hazel Dell used to be the Value Motel. James Kasper converted the notorious property into recovery housing over the past year. The project took hours and hours of work. A year ago, the building was in disrepair. Now, it features new amenities. Heidi Hansen, a resident of Kasper Recovery Housing, sees the transformation of the building as a part of her own recovery. "I've transformed because of what Kasper has done," she said.

Renovation of former Value Motel paves long road to recovery

Kasper Recovery Housing in Hazel Dell used to be the Value Motel. James Kasper converted the notorious property into recovery housing over the past year. The project took hours and hours of work. A year ago, the building was in disrepair. Now, it features new amenities. Heidi Hansen, a resident of Kasper Recovery Housing, sees the transformation of the building as a part of her own recovery. "I've transformed because of what Kasper has done," she said.

December 8, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

A few years ago, Heidi Hansen stayed at the Value Motel in Hazel Dell, an infamous motel where drugs were regularly bought and sold. She was homeless, anxious, and in need of shelter. Read story

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Holidays can be stressful for kids, too

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December 7, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Health

As we head into the second set of winter holidays amid COVID-19, the pandemic may be waning or it may be about to get worse with the omicron variant. This uncertainty makes a time of year that’s already stressful for families with children even more so. Read story

Battle Ground Public Schools seeks volunteers for sexual health education committee

December 3, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Health

Battle Ground Public Schools is assembling a committee of parents, teachers and community members to provide input on proposed curricula on comprehensive sexual health education in grades 5-12. Read story

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Clark County reports seven new COVID-19 deaths as disease activity continues to slowly decline

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December 2, 2021, 11:57am Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported 681 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths Thursday as disease activity continues to decline. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools COVID test sites to open later than planned

December 2, 2021, 6:04am Clark County Health

Plans to launch COVID-19 testing sites next week at a handful of locations in Vancouver Public Schools have been put on hold, according to a Wednesday press release from the school district. Read story

Clark County Public Health seeks nominees for Green Awards

December 2, 2021, 6:03am Business

Clark County Public Health is accepting nominations for the 2022 Green Awards, an annual celebration and awards program recognizing leaders in environmental sustainability. Read story

Discovery Middle School is seen in the snow as winter weather closes Vancouver area schools Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, 2018.

Vancouver schools COVID-19 test sites plan on hold

Discovery Middle School is seen in the snow as winter weather closes Vancouver area schools Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, 2018.

December 1, 2021, 6:06am Clark County Health Free

Editor's Note: Vancouver Public Schools said Wednesday morning that a press release about testing sites was sent prematurely and plans for COVID-19 testing sites are on hold for now. Until a vetted partnership is established, the district will continue offering free optional testing at the Jim Parsley Center for current… Read story

Shelter client Tonya Johnson waits for the Satellite Overflow Shelter at Immanuel Lutheran Church to open on Nov. 19. Johnson grew up in Clark County. She attended Battle Ground High School and Clark College and was a special education teacher for more than 20 years. But a series of tragic events left her without a safety net. She's been living on the streets since August.

Satellite Overflow Shelter program helps Clark County homeless

Shelter client Tonya Johnson waits for the Satellite Overflow Shelter at Immanuel Lutheran Church to open on Nov. 19. Johnson grew up in Clark County. She attended Battle Ground High School and Clark College and was a special education teacher for more than 20 years. But a series of tragic events left her without a safety net. She's been living on the streets since August.

November 30, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

On a recent Friday night, a group of some 10 people experiencing homelessness huddled outside Immanuel Lutheran Church, waiting for someone to open the doors. It was drizzling, with temperatures dipping into the 30s. Read story

According to Clark County Public Health, a cluster of fentanyl overdoses was identified in Clark County between Nov. 15-21, 2021.

Clark County Public Health issues warning over use of fentanyl

According to Clark County Public Health, a cluster of fentanyl overdoses was identified in Clark County between Nov. 15-21, 2021.

November 26, 2021, 6:07am Clark County Health

A recent cluster of emergency room visits related to opioid overdoses — in particular, fentanyl — prompted Clark County Public Health to issue a warning to the community Wednesday. Read story