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William Silva, left, speaks to Blake Hauser, an outreach case manager with Share, in January for the annual Point in Time count. By midmorning Hauser said he’d seen many familiar faces as he helped conduct a census of Clark County’s homeless population.

Guide helps businesses, employees who interact with homeless people

William Silva, left, speaks to Blake Hauser, an outreach case manager with Share, in January for the annual Point in Time count. By midmorning Hauser said he’d seen many familiar faces as he helped conduct a census of Clark County’s homeless population.

August 19, 2019, 6:00am Business

Council for the Homeless has crafted a new guide for business owners and their employees who interact with homeless people. It’s simultaneously a tip sheet, how-to guide and list of phone numbers for major resources. Read story

Pastor Jennifer Brownell of Vancouver United Church of Christ, front left, Pastor Ken Kerr of Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd and Daryn Nelsen-Soza, president of the board of directors for Martha’s Pantry, lead a combined worship service Sunday at Vancouver United Church of Christ.

Two churches, pantry solidify partnership to provide safety net

Pastor Jennifer Brownell of Vancouver United Church of Christ, front left, Pastor Ken Kerr of Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd and Daryn Nelsen-Soza, president of the board of directors for Martha’s Pantry, lead a combined worship service Sunday at Vancouver United Church of Christ.

August 18, 2019, 8:57pm Churches & Religion

During a sermon, representatives from two churches and a pantry organization played roles of the innkeeper, wounded man and good Samaritan from the well-known biblical parable. Read story

Seattle police Officer Debra Pelich, right, wears a video camera on her eyeglasses as she talks with Alex Legesse before a small community gathering in Seattle in 2015. While the Seattle Police Department bars officers from using real-time facial recognition in body camera video, privacy activists are concerned that a proliferation of the technology could turn the cameras into tools of mass surveillance. The ACLU and other organizations in May 2018 asked Amazon to stop selling its facial-recognition tool, called Rekognition, to law enforcement agencies.

Sheriff: Body cams not high on priority list

Seattle police Officer Debra Pelich, right, wears a video camera on her eyeglasses as she talks with Alex Legesse before a small community gathering in Seattle in 2015. While the Seattle Police Department bars officers from using real-time facial recognition in body camera video, privacy activists are concerned that a proliferation of the technology could turn the cameras into tools of mass surveillance. The ACLU and other organizations in May 2018 asked Amazon to stop selling its facial-recognition tool, called Rekognition, to law enforcement agencies.

August 18, 2019, 6:15am Clark County News

While the Vancouver Police Department looks into what it would take to implement a body-worn camera program, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office has already completed a cost-benefit analysis. Read story

Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain speaks about officer-involved shootings during a March 13 Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance meeting at Fisher’s Landing Fire Station 9 in Vancouver.

Review set for Vancouver police use of force

Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain speaks about officer-involved shootings during a March 13 Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance meeting at Fisher’s Landing Fire Station 9 in Vancouver.

August 18, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

Following four Vancouver police shootings — three of which were fatal — the city has ordered an independent assessment of the police department’s use-of-force protocols and training, and will explore the possibility of a body-worn and dash camera program. Read story

Transportation forum addresses projects big to small

August 18, 2019, 6:03am Clark County News

Different transportation initiatives are underway or planned in Vancouver, from replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge to launching ferry service from Vancouver to downtown Portland. Read story

Salvation Army to remove donation trucks from area Fred Meyers

August 18, 2019, 6:02am Clark County News

The Salvation Army is removing its donation trucks from Portland-Vancouver area Fred Meyers at the end of the month. Read story

Public Meetings for the week of Aug. 18

August 18, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Public Meetings for the week of Aug. 18 Read story

St. Paul Lutheran Church in downtown Vancouver is temporarily housing 30 men from nearby Share House after water damage from a fire shuttered the men’s shelter.

St. Paul Lutheran Church to get a makeover

St. Paul Lutheran Church in downtown Vancouver is temporarily housing 30 men from nearby Share House after water damage from a fire shuttered the men’s shelter.

August 18, 2019, 6:00am Churches & Religion

You could call the upcoming work at St. Paul Lutheran Church a sort of barn raising. The downtown church will get a makeover thanks to the collective efforts of the community. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Tuesday highs might reach 90; signs of autumn already here

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

August 18, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

In the wee morning hours yesterday, a few light showers fell around the county. However, officially, Vancouver only recorded a trace. I don’t see another chance for sprinkles or light rain unless the decaying weather system Wednesday night holds together. If not, no rain in sight. Read story

Clark County Fair Results, Aug. 11

August 18, 2019, 5:22am Clark County News

Aug. 11 Open Class Beef Murray Grey Champion Heifer Calf, Reserve Senior Champion Female, Champion Cow/Calf, Diamond G Farms: George and Cheryl Germaine, Vader. Reserve Champion, Heifer Calf, Grand Champion Female McCully Mtn. Murray Greys, Steve and Kathy Walker, Lyons,… Read story