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David Neff, from left, joins Rae Mackmer, John McKishen and Nathan Berney as they watch the cleanup at the homeless encampment in east Vancouver on Thursday morning. Vancouver is trying to remove garbage from homeless encampments while improving its relationship with its unhoused population.

More HART in Vancouver’s homeless response

David Neff, from left, joins Rae Mackmer, John McKishen and Nathan Berney as they watch the cleanup at the homeless encampment in east Vancouver on Thursday morning. Vancouver is trying to remove garbage from homeless encampments while improving its relationship with its unhoused population.

April 30, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

Four people living at an east Vancouver homeless encampment gathered around a table outside their tent — the encampment’s unofficial community kitchen, resident Rae Mackmer reported — during a cleanup event Thursday morning. Read story

Clark County to hold housing study meeting May 11

April 28, 2021, 5:56am Clark County News

Clark County will hold a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. May 11 to introduce the Housing Options Study and Action Plan, a project to identify ways to encourage affordable housing development within the unincorporated Vancouver Urban Growth Area, according to a press release from the county. Read story

Vancouver Housing Authority’s 106-unit Fourth Plain Commons development, 2220 Norris Road in central Vancouver received $1.5 million in affordable housing grant funds from the city of Vancouver. The city allocated a total of $6.2 million to 14 projects.

Vancouver OKs $6.22M for housing, shelter projects

Vancouver Housing Authority’s 106-unit Fourth Plain Commons development, 2220 Norris Road in central Vancouver received $1.5 million in affordable housing grant funds from the city of Vancouver. The city allocated a total of $6.2 million to 14 projects.

April 6, 2021, 6:34pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council has awarded $6.22 million to housing and shelter projects, completing its annual allocation process from the city’s Affordable Housing Fund. Read story

Aaron Anthony Christopher spends a quiet moment at his homeless encampment in northeast Vancouver in July.

Clark County homelessness rose little in 2020

Aaron Anthony Christopher spends a quiet moment at his homeless encampment in northeast Vancouver in July.

March 26, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

An annual report on the state of homelessness in Clark County revealed that the number of unhoused people didn’t rise significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, though seniors and people of color shouldered the brunt of the burden. Read story

Andy Silver, director of supportive services at the Vancouver Housing Authority, looks over one of the 63 rooms that will be available for homeless residents at the former Howard Johnson hotel during a tour in February.

Howard Johnson near Vancouver Mall to become housing for homeless

Andy Silver, director of supportive services at the Vancouver Housing Authority, looks over one of the 63 rooms that will be available for homeless residents at the former Howard Johnson hotel during a tour in February.

March 14, 2021, 6:03am Business

The pool was still filled. A holiday ornament was still on the lobby wall. A few struggling flowers and plants were still hanging onto their blooms. Read story

New shelter to be named for late teacher, activist Bertha Cain Baugh

March 14, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

Of course, the property needed a name other than “the former Howard Johnson hotel.” Read story

Morning Press: Camas High COVID; Navigation Center; Woody’s Tacos; Clark College baseball; Tower Mall vaccines

March 13, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

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

The city of Vancouver is considering selling the Navigation Center to Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries as a new headquarters. The library district and Sea Mar both currently occupy parts of the building.

Vancouver weighs selling Navigation Center

The city of Vancouver is considering selling the Navigation Center to Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries as a new headquarters. The library district and Sea Mar both currently occupy parts of the building.

March 11, 2021, 2:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver leaders are considering selling the Navigation Center, the beleaguered day shelter for the homeless temporarily closed by COVID-19, so it can serve as a new library headquarters. Read story

Operator selected for new homeless shelter near Vancouver Mall

March 5, 2021, 6:02am Churches & Religion

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington has been selected to operate a noncongregate shelter near Vancouver Mall for people who are unhoused. Read story

A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

Vancouver council weighs $9.27 million grant allocation

A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

March 1, 2021, 8:03pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council began the process of allocating $9.27 million in city and federal grant funds for affordable housing developments, homeless shelters and relief for tenants and businesses hard hit by COVID-19. Read story