April 8, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health
It wasn’t long ago that Mercedes White Calf was homeless and struggling with addiction. Now, she channels those experiences to help others in Washington also have a second chance. Read story
March 29, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News
You may have seen Jp Walmer’s name a few times in The Columbian over the past year. Columbian reporters met him on his first day of homelessness when it was 103 degrees Aug. 14 in Vancouver. We were also there for his last day of homelessness. Read story
March 26, 2024, 7:56pm Business
Officials envisioned a square mile in east Vancouver known as Section 30 evolving into a mixed-use haven with places to live, work and recreate, much like nearby Columbia Tech Center. But some property owners there have other plans. Read story
March 26, 2024, 7:30pm Northwest
Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that had ramifications for the real estate market across the country. Read story
March 21, 2024, 6:07am Business
The city of Vancouver is moving toward implementing state-required rules that would permit duplexes, fourplexes and even some sixplexes in any neighborhood, even those zoned for single-family residences. Read story
March 17, 2024, 6:00am Latest News
OLYMPIA -- first-time bill designed to hold Washington cities accountable in building more affordable housing and emergency shelter made swift progress this session before dying in the Senate. But some lawmakers and proponents are hopeful it has the momentum it needs to make it to the finish line in next… Read story
March 14, 2024, 3:49pm Clark County News
While the Portland metropolitan area’s population continues to decrease, Clark County’s population has steadily increased since 2020, according to Census data released Thursday. Read story
March 13, 2024, 5:59pm Clark County News
Casey Jewell let out a laugh as her dogs, Hugo and Rox, licked her face. Her laughter mixed with the chatter of a game show playing on TV and bounced off the walls of her modest mobile home — the sounds of a fresh start. Read story
March 12, 2024, 2:17pm Clark County News
When the city of Vancouver declared homelessness to be a civil emergency in November, it opened new options for restricting camping. But on Monday, city staff recommended holding back on changes. Read story
March 12, 2024, 7:45am Latest News
As a growing number of renters in Washington face eviction, the state will soon fund more attorneys to help tenants at risk of losing their homes. Read story
