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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, second from left, discusses veterans’ health care issues on Wednesday with military veterans Nate Patterson, from left, Evelyn Brady and Tonya Wark at The Marshall House in Vancouver. Murray was looking for feedback on a new health care system administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Local veterans discuss health care transition with Sen. Murray

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, second from left, discusses veterans’ health care issues on Wednesday with military veterans Nate Patterson, from left, Evelyn Brady and Tonya Wark at The Marshall House in Vancouver. Murray was looking for feedback on a new health care system administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

October 9, 2019, 8:56pm Clark County News

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray visited Vancouver on Wednesday to meet with veterans affected by a 2018 change in how health care benefits are administered and billed. Read story

John Gentry, left, and his wife, Joyce, right, both of Vancouver, call up to one of their Meals on Wheels People clients in Smith Tower Apartments downtown. The couple volunteers every Tuesday and also fills in on other days when needed. “Sometimes, for some of these people, we’re the only people they talk to,” John Gentry said.

Vancouver low on list of best cities for senior living

John Gentry, left, and his wife, Joyce, right, both of Vancouver, call up to one of their Meals on Wheels People clients in Smith Tower Apartments downtown. The couple volunteers every Tuesday and also fills in on other days when needed. “Sometimes, for some of these people, we’re the only people they talk to,” John Gentry said.

October 9, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Is Vancouver a good place for older adults to live? According to caring.com, it’s not. Read story

Vancouver No. 2 on list for freelancers in U.S.

October 8, 2019, 6:46pm Business

When compared to 250 U.S. cities, Vancouver was ranked No. 2 for best cities for freelance workers, according to a study from neighborhoods.com. Read story

The Vancouver City Council holds a meeting at Vancouver City Hall on April 22. During a workshop Monday afternoon, the council eliminated a proposed Business and Occupancy, or B&O, tax from the city's revenue-generating toolbox.

Vancouver City Council tosses B&O tax proposal

The Vancouver City Council holds a meeting at Vancouver City Hall on April 22. During a workshop Monday afternoon, the council eliminated a proposed Business and Occupancy, or B&O, tax from the city's revenue-generating toolbox.

October 7, 2019, 8:15pm Clark County News

City leaders are taking a proposal for a new tax on businesses off the table as an option to help address Vancouver’s structural budget deficit. Read story

Vancouver man arrested after Oregon police chase

October 7, 2019, 6:37pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was jailed following a police chase Sunday in Florence, Ore., during which his vehicle broke down and fell apart on the highway. Read story

Dean Cardiff, engagement specialist with Share House, cleans the newly replaced floors Monday afternoon shortly before residents were set to return to the shelter. The men's homeless shelter reopened Monday evening after nine weeks of being closed to repair fire and water damage.

9 weeks after fire, Share House reopening to residents

Dean Cardiff, engagement specialist with Share House, cleans the newly replaced floors Monday afternoon shortly before residents were set to return to the shelter. The men's homeless shelter reopened Monday evening after nine weeks of being closed to repair fire and water damage.

October 7, 2019, 6:26pm Clark County News

Share House Director Katie Louis was running around the men’s homeless shelter Monday afternoon, putting everything back in place. Read story

Spanish-speaking dementia support group meets monthly

October 7, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

The Alzheimer’s Association will have a Spanish language support group for caregivers of those with forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Read story

Jessica Peters takes a bite of a caramel apple offered by her 4-year-old son, Calvin, during Saturday&#039;s Old Apple Tree Festival at Vancouver&#039;s Old Apple Tree Park.

Old Apple Tree Festival heralds industry’s matriarch

Jessica Peters takes a bite of a caramel apple offered by her 4-year-old son, Calvin, during Saturday&#039;s Old Apple Tree Festival at Vancouver&#039;s Old Apple Tree Park.

October 5, 2019, 8:06pm Clark County News

Rhobert Cotton made no attempt to conceal the source of his apples as he waited for his family’s turn at the apple press. Read story

Vancouver City Council chambers.

Vancouver sues opioid producers, suppliers

Vancouver City Council chambers.

October 4, 2019, 6:10pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver filed a lawsuit against major opioid producers and suppliers this week, joining a growing list of cities seeking restitution for the drug’s impact on their communities. Read story

Emmett Elliott, 10, plays in his ball pit at home in Vancouver. Emmett was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Jordan's Syndrome earlier this year. The disorder can cause intellectual delay, hypotonia, or low muscle tone, impaired speech, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder and seizures.

After 10-year search, Vancouver family finds cause of son’s seizures

Emmett Elliott, 10, plays in his ball pit at home in Vancouver. Emmett was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Jordan's Syndrome earlier this year. The disorder can cause intellectual delay, hypotonia, or low muscle tone, impaired speech, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder and seizures.

October 4, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Health

Sharon and Isaac Elliott have become mostly accustomed to the seizures. Read story