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82 affordable housing units will open to those 62 and older in January in central Vancouver

November 18, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News Updated 16 hours ago

Laurel Manor, an affordable housing complex for those 62 and older, will begin welcoming tenants early next year. Read story

National survey sheds light on state of housing market

November 9, 2024, 6:04am Business

Rising home prices are continuing both to benefit established homeowners and to challenge buyers trying to purchase their first home, according to the National Association of Realtors’ annual report surveying… Read story

The state Department of Commerce released its five-year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan. A lone tent is pitched between E Marginal Way S and Highway 99 in the Industrial District in this June 11, 2019 file photo.

Washington unveils five-year plan to ease record-high homelessness

The state Department of Commerce released its five-year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan. A lone tent is pitched between E Marginal Way S and Highway 99 in the Industrial District in this June 11, 2019 file photo.

October 16, 2024, 11:00am Latest News

More than 200,000 Washington residents – a record number – experienced homelessness or housing instability during July 2023, according to a new report from the state Department of Commerce, which outlines statewide goals for addressing this issue over the next five years. Read story

Derek Huegel, co-owner of Wolf Industries, walks through the kitchen of a one-bedroom unit in the new tiny home community, Ogden District Cottages, earlier this month.

Ogden cottages offer below-market rent and a chance at community in Vancouver

Derek Huegel, co-owner of Wolf Industries, walks through the kitchen of a one-bedroom unit in the new tiny home community, Ogden District Cottages, earlier this month.

October 15, 2024, 6:08am Business

As Derek Huegel walked through a small cottage in the Ogden neighborhood, he pointed to the in-unit washer and dryer and the contemporary finishes, including hardwood floors. Read story

Kathleen Stevens takes a phone call from a woman fleeing domestic violence with nowhere to go in July.

‘There’s nowhere for her to go’: Number of homeless domestic violence survivors has doubled in Clark County

Kathleen Stevens takes a phone call from a woman fleeing domestic violence with nowhere to go in July.

October 9, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Kathleen Stevens recently took a phone call from a woman in Vancouver who believed her abuser would kill her that night. She’s terrified for her life and Stevens, an 82-year-old Hazel Dell woman who uses her savings to help fleeing domestic violence victims, is her last hope. Read story

Volunteer Sarah Peterson of Self Balance Massage works with a participant during the annual Stand Down resource event at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Friday afternoon.

‘Something for everyone’: Annual Stand Down event offers resources for Clark County veterans

Volunteer Sarah Peterson of Self Balance Massage works with a participant during the annual Stand Down resource event at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Friday afternoon.

September 30, 2024, 11:29am Community Funded Journalism

There was something for every veteran during the annual Stand Down event Friday at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in east Vancouver. Read story

Heidi Leonard of Vancouver walks downstairs through her apartment building complex. Leonard lives at The Pacific and said the supportive housing needs more security and accountability.

Can Housing First work in the face of Clark county’s fentanyl crisis? Residents say apartments are rife with drug use and crime

Heidi Leonard of Vancouver walks downstairs through her apartment building complex. Leonard lives at The Pacific and said the supportive housing needs more security and accountability.

August 24, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

Heidi Leonard lives at The Pacific apartments, but some days, the 51-year-old wishes she were still homeless. Read story

Clark County chapter of HomeShare to host info meetings

July 11, 2024, 5:58am Clark County News Free

The Clark County chapter of HomeShare will host meetings July 18 and Aug. 15 for residents interested in learning more about home sharing, taking in boarders or volunteering. Read story

An eviction resolution pilot program kept many from being evicted during the pandemic. Its state funding ended in June 2023, and evictions have since surged in Clark County.

Court fight over Vancouver case tests WA’s protections for tenants threatened with eviction

An eviction resolution pilot program kept many from being evicted during the pandemic. Its state funding ended in June 2023, and evictions have since surged in Clark County.

July 5, 2024, 2:40pm Business Free

When a tenant in Washington faces eviction, it’s possible they can reach a settlement agreement with their landlord that allows them to stay in their home. Read story

Homes wait to be moved to their final location Friday on O Street in Vancouver. Community Roots Collaborative is creating a pod of seven 730-square-foot tiny homes for people exiting homelessness.

Housing projects in Vancouver designed to help more than 100 people exiting homelessness under construction

Homes wait to be moved to their final location Friday on O Street in Vancouver. Community Roots Collaborative is creating a pod of seven 730-square-foot tiny homes for people exiting homelessness.

July 1, 2024, 6:04am Business

As the weather heats up this summer, so is development of more affordable housing units in Vancouver. Read story