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High rents and increases are pushing Washington residents out of their homes, according to recent data.

Rent hikes pushing tenants out of homes in Clark County, around Washington

High rents and increases are pushing Washington residents out of their homes, according to recent data.

December 14, 2023, 6:08am Business

Last year, Mary Moore paid about $1,600 a month to rent an apartment in Vancouver. But when a $250 rent hike pushed beyond her budget, the 69-year-old was forced to move. Read story

Guns Vancouver police say they seized when searching the residence of Daniel Cruz-Martinez in connection with multiple crimes, including two drive-by shootings.

Vancouver police arrest suspect in two drive-by shootings

Guns Vancouver police say they seized when searching the residence of Daniel Cruz-Martinez in connection with multiple crimes, including two drive-by shootings.

December 13, 2023, 5:19pm Clark County News

Vancouver police arrested a man Wednesday they say they believe is responsible for two drive-by shootings last week, in addition to other crimes. Read story

Diana James, 72, experienced a brain bleed in Portugal seven months ago that left her in a coma. James just returned to the states on Monday.

Vancouver woman returns home after medical crisis abroad

Diana James, 72, experienced a brain bleed in Portugal seven months ago that left her in a coma. James just returned to the states on Monday.

December 13, 2023, 4:44pm Clark County Health

Vancouver resident Diana James this week returned to the United States after being stuck in a Portugal hospital for the past seven months. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

Vancouver man appears in court, accused in 10 robberies

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

December 12, 2023, 6:25pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $2.25 million across 10 criminal cases for a Vancouver man police believe to be a serial robber. Read story

After its windows were broken in recent weeks, Bleu Door Bakery decided to sell Broken Window cookies so the community could show support for the business.

Vancouver businesses’ windows broken during spate of vandalism

After its windows were broken in recent weeks, Bleu Door Bakery decided to sell Broken Window cookies so the community could show support for the business.

December 12, 2023, 5:12pm Business

Bleu Door Bakery has been a staple of Vancouver’s Uptown Village for more than a decade. It’s well known in the community for its decadent pastries and cookies. Read story

King County Regional Homeless Authority chief ombudsperson Katara Jordan, left, and ombudsperson Em Ishiki work in their downtown Seattle office last month. The authority started an ombuds program for people experiencing homelessness in King County. The program, which launched in 2021, could be a model for Clark County.

Ombuds program in King County gives those experiencing homelessness an ally in navigating system, resolving problems

King County Regional Homeless Authority chief ombudsperson Katara Jordan, left, and ombudsperson Em Ishiki work in their downtown Seattle office last month. The authority started an ombuds program for people experiencing homelessness in King County. The program, which launched in 2021, could be a model for Clark County.

December 12, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

Katara Jordan adjusts her cellphone against her ear with one hand while the other dances across her laptop’s keyboard. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

Vancouver man acquitted of vehicular homicide charges

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

December 11, 2023, 5:20pm Clark County News

A Clark County Superior Court jury acquitted a Vancouver man Thursday of vehicular homicide charges in connection with a July 2019 double-fatal crash involving two motorcycles and an SUV. Read story

Vicky Wirkkala is the artist behind VW Spectrum Designs, which creates intricate handmade papercrafts through the art of quilling.

Working in Clark County: Vicky Wirkkala of VW Spectrum Designs

Vicky Wirkkala is the artist behind VW Spectrum Designs, which creates intricate handmade papercrafts through the art of quilling.

December 11, 2023, 3:05pm Business

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, local artisans are carefully constructing beautiful handmade creations to meet the demand for thoughtful gifts. Read story

The city of Vancouver is proposing major traffic changes to Fourth Plain Boulevard from F Street to Andresen Road.

Vancouver to receive nearly $5.7 million for improvements along Fourth Plain, Cantwell announces

The city of Vancouver is proposing major traffic changes to Fourth Plain Boulevard from F Street to Andresen Road.

December 9, 2023, 6:34pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver will receive nearly $5.7 million for improvements on Fourth Plain Boulevard as part of the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., announced Saturday. Read story

City of Redmond senior planner Ian Lefcourte explains that the Together Center in Redmond was built with money generated by an inclusionary zoning program that requires developers to designate 5 percent to 10 percent of units as affordable with lower rents. Developers can choose to pay a fee instead.

Is requiring new apartments to include affordable units the right move for Vancouver? It’s working in Redmond

City of Redmond senior planner Ian Lefcourte explains that the Together Center in Redmond was built with money generated by an inclusionary zoning program that requires developers to designate 5 percent to 10 percent of units as affordable with lower rents. Developers can choose to pay a fee instead.

December 9, 2023, 6:14am Business

The city of Redmond, a Seattle suburb, requires 5 percent to 10 percent of new apartments to set rents at a level deemed to be affordable. It’s a policy called mandatory inclusionary zoning, and it’s generating affordable housing not just in Redmond, but also in Seattle, Portland and 500 other… Read story