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Jeff Williams at his tiny home in Fruit Valley Terrace on Friday. After losing his business and his home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Williams struggled with homelessness for more than a year. In December, he got connected with the Vancouver-based nonprofit Community Roots Collaborative that operates Fruit Valley Terrace, a cluster of 29 tiny homes that were built in 2021 to help alleviate homelessness in Clark County. Now, with a roof over his head, Williams has been able to focus on rebuilding his business, Native Roots.

Fruit Valley man exits homelessness, rebuilds business via service to community

Jeff Williams at his tiny home in Fruit Valley Terrace on Friday. After losing his business and his home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Williams struggled with homelessness for more than a year. In December, he got connected with the Vancouver-based nonprofit Community Roots Collaborative that operates Fruit Valley Terrace, a cluster of 29 tiny homes that were built in 2021 to help alleviate homelessness in Clark County. Now, with a roof over his head, Williams has been able to focus on rebuilding his business, Native Roots.

April 16, 2022, 6:30am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Jeff Williams lost everything when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. Read story

FILE - In this March 3, 2021, file photo, with apartment buildings in the background, pedestrians walk past tents used by people lacking housing at Denny Park near the Space Needle in Seattle. A Washington state judge on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, struck a Seattle measure on homelessness from the November ballot even as the city remains mired in a long-term humanitarian crisis. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Homelessness, behavioral health take precedence in ‘historic’ Washington spending plan

FILE - In this March 3, 2021, file photo, with apartment buildings in the background, pedestrians walk past tents used by people lacking housing at Denny Park near the Space Needle in Seattle. A Washington state judge on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, struck a Seattle measure on homelessness from the November ballot even as the city remains mired in a long-term humanitarian crisis. (AP Photo/Ted S.

April 15, 2022, 7:22am Latest News

The Washington Legislature is using one of the largest infusions of federal money in state history to invest in a wide spectrum of attempts to reduce homelessness. Read story

Comments sought for Vancouver housing plan

April 7, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Vancouver residents are invited to review the city’s nearly yearlong plan for housing and community development and provide comments to the Vancouver City Council on May 2. Read story

Michael Eddy was able to calm down after an intense manic episode at the Safe Stay Community, enabling him to reset and establish a sense of stability. He soon found employment through Share's "Talkin' Trash" program.

Residents of Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community on path to ending homelessness

Michael Eddy was able to calm down after an intense manic episode at the Safe Stay Community, enabling him to reset and establish a sense of stability. He soon found employment through Share's "Talkin' Trash" program.

April 4, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

“We’re not going to stop homelessness because we don’t like it.” Read story

More than 50 spots are reserved for motor vehicles at the Evergreen Transit Center in northeast Vancouver. The site, which is staffed during the daytime and monitored by security at night, serves around 70 people on average. There are portable restrooms, handwashing stations and trash services at the parking area.

Clark County officials, nonprofits try four new approaches to homelessness

More than 50 spots are reserved for motor vehicles at the Evergreen Transit Center in northeast Vancouver. The site, which is staffed during the daytime and monitored by security at night, serves around 70 people on average. There are portable restrooms, handwashing stations and trash services at the parking area.

March 27, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

As number who are houseless climbs and shelters continue to be full, local officials, nonprofits turn to innovative programs Read story

City of Seattle workers remove tents, trash, and personal belongings from a stretch of sidewalk across from City Hall that had been used by people experiencing homelessness, on March 9, 2022, in Seattle. For years, liberal cities in the U.S have tolerated people living in tents in parks and public spaces, but increasingly leaders in places like Portland, Oregon, New York and Seattle are removing encampments and pushing other strict measures that would've been unheard of a few years ago.

Portland, Seattle among liberal U.S. cities changing course, clearing homeless camps

City of Seattle workers remove tents, trash, and personal belongings from a stretch of sidewalk across from City Hall that had been used by people experiencing homelessness, on March 9, 2022, in Seattle. For years, liberal cities in the U.S have tolerated people living in tents in parks and public spaces, but increasingly leaders in places like Portland, Oregon, New York and Seattle are removing encampments and pushing other strict measures that would've been unheard of a few years ago.

March 11, 2022, 4:55pm Latest News

Makeshift shelters abut busy roadways, tent cities line sidewalks, tarps cover broken-down cars, and sleeping bags are tucked in storefront doorways. The reality of the homelessness crisis in Oregon's largest city can’t be denied. Read story

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Morning Press: Trusty Brewing; Amazon warehouse; Ukrainian immigrants; County COVID rates; Safe Stay Community

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February 26, 2022, 6:00am Business

In case you missed them, here are some of our top stories of the week. Read story

The Tower Plaza tower overlooks the former Golden Skate property and proposed site for Vancouver's second Safe Stay Community on Wednesday. Dice Age Games owner Roy Starkweather said property owners within 1,200 feet of the site were invited to tour the original supportive site to see how it's operated.

Vancouver outlines plans for 2nd Safe Stay Community for homeless

The Tower Plaza tower overlooks the former Golden Skate property and proposed site for Vancouver's second Safe Stay Community on Wednesday. Dice Age Games owner Roy Starkweather said property owners within 1,200 feet of the site were invited to tour the original supportive site to see how it's operated.

February 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Vancouver city staff and local service providers outlined Tuesday their initiative to provide an additional transitional housing community, furthering their goal of providing security and stability to the area’s homeless population. Read story

Parents of Little League players and high school students have growing concerns about a homeless encampment along Northeast Campus Drive near Fort Vancouver High School.

Homeless encampment near Fort Vancouver High School causes stir

Parents of Little League players and high school students have growing concerns about a homeless encampment along Northeast Campus Drive near Fort Vancouver High School.

February 22, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

A chronic homeless encampment behind Fort Vancouver High School’s baseball and softball playing fields is causing a stir as the Little League season approaches. Read story

Encouraging messaging sits on the ground outside a row of pallet homes Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Stay Safe Community in east Vancouver.

Former Golden Skate site proposed as 2nd supported homeless community

Encouraging messaging sits on the ground outside a row of pallet homes Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Stay Safe Community in east Vancouver.

February 14, 2022, 6:40pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver proposed Monday to select the former Golden Skate property as the location for its second supportive community for people experiencing homelessness. Read story