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The Washington Department of Ecology announced late last year it will increase air monitoring networks in areas where overburdened communities face the brunt of air pollution – including a chunk of residents in Vancouver.

More data will help Vancouver make sense of report saying area is among hardest hit by air pollution

The Washington Department of Ecology announced late last year it will increase air monitoring networks in areas where overburdened communities face the brunt of air pollution – including a chunk of residents in Vancouver.

January 12, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

Addressing Vancouver’s air pollution begins with collecting data about how much there is. Read story

Dr. William Herzig, left, works with Dr. Jacob Calvert as they use the da Vinci robotic surgery system to perform a hysterectomy Wednesday morning on patient Tina Sixberry at Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek. The facility is the first stand-alone outpatient surgical center in the region to use this system.

Vancouver Clinic patients are in da Vinci’s capable robotic hands

Dr. William Herzig, left, works with Dr. Jacob Calvert as they use the da Vinci robotic surgery system to perform a hysterectomy Wednesday morning on patient Tina Sixberry at Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek. The facility is the first stand-alone outpatient surgical center in the region to use this system.

January 12, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

Inside the new surgery center at Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek, da Vinci has little to do with art. It’s a robotic surgical system used for minimally invasive outpatient procedures. The da Vinci allows surgeons to use smaller tools and access difficult areas of the body without a large incision. It… Read story

Deena Pierott, Found of nonprofit iUrban Teen to speak at MLK celebration

NAACP Vancouver Branch to host Martin Luther King Jr. event for public

Deena Pierott, Found of nonprofit iUrban Teen to speak at MLK celebration

January 11, 2024, 6:08am Churches & Religion

NAACP Vancouver Branch will host a community celebration to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, accomplishments and legacy Saturday. Read story

Drivers in Salmon Creek navigate soggy streets while passing a light blanket of snow Wednesday morning. Southwest Washington saw varied snowfall from barely more than a trace in lowland Vancouver to accumulations in areas at higher elevation in Cowlitz County.

Vancouver preps for more snow; using salt solution on roadways has benefits, environmental drawbacks

Drivers in Salmon Creek navigate soggy streets while passing a light blanket of snow Wednesday morning. Southwest Washington saw varied snowfall from barely more than a trace in lowland Vancouver to accumulations in areas at higher elevation in Cowlitz County.

January 11, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

With freezing temperatures predicted again this weekend, municipal vehicles are ready to coat streets with a homemade concoction of water and sodium chloride to help keep drivers safe. Read story

Discount available for some NW Natural customers

January 11, 2024, 5:58am Business

Qualifying NW Natural Washington customers are now eligible for up to 80 percent discounts on their natural gas bills. Read story

Clark County Public Health seeks Green Award nominees

January 11, 2024, 5:57am Business

Clark County Public Health is accepting nominations for its 2024 Green Awards. Read story

Vancouver invites applications for Community and Neighborhood Grants Program

January 11, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is accepting applications for its Community and Neighborhood Grants Program. Read story

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Organizations in Clark County offer volunteer opportunities

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January 10, 2024, 6:09am Churches & Religion

Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social justice by making Jan. 15 a day to celebrate Clark County’s spirit of volunteerism by, well, volunteering. Read story

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‘Forever chemicals’ decline in Vancouver water but officials unsure why

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January 9, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

The city of Vancouver’s latest sampling results show that “forever chemicals” have lessened in its drinking water — though officials are unsure why. Read story

A demonstrator holds a sign reading "climate justice" at  protest calling for money for climate action in 2022.

Youth aim to change climate efforts; Vancouver developing program for high school students

A demonstrator holds a sign reading "climate justice" at  protest calling for money for climate action in 2022.

January 9, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Isaac Segal, 17, thinks about the future a lot, particularly about the quality of the water he will drink or air he’ll breathe. Read story