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Nonprofit organizations in Clark County and around the state are counting down to GiveBig — a fundraising drive over 48 hours on May 2-3.

Give More 24! doubles down with GiveBIG

Nonprofit organizations in Clark County and around the state are counting down to GiveBig — a fundraising drive over 48 hours on May 2-3.

April 30, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is teaming up with more than 130 nonprofits in the area for a 48-hour fundraising campaign this week. Read story

Children play on the merry-go-round at the newly reopened Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The merry-go-round is at ground level and has seats to make it more accessible to kids with different abilities.

Vancouver’s Esther Short Park now has a playground for everybody

Children play on the merry-go-round at the newly reopened Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The merry-go-round is at ground level and has seats to make it more accessible to kids with different abilities.

April 29, 2023, 8:57pm Clark County News

Shrieks and shouts of joy filled Esther Short Park on Saturday morning as kids in tie-dye, Keens and shirts boasting images of cartoon characters and superheroes moved throughout the newly reopened playground. Read story

People enjoy the sunshine Friday, April 28, 2023, during a celebration of the 1-year anniversary of the Hope Village Safe Stay community on Fourth Plain Boulevard.

Vancouver celebrates first year of Hope Village safe stay community

People enjoy the sunshine Friday, April 28, 2023, during a celebration of the 1-year anniversary of the Hope Village Safe Stay community on Fourth Plain Boulevard.

April 28, 2023, 3:03pm Clark County News

Thirteen months ago, Jimmy was experiencing homelessness on the streets of Vancouver. Read story

Megan Whetsell, left, and Erek Watson, both of Vancouver, chat with Jeanne Bennett of Columbia Play Project, dressed as "Doug the Slug," as she hands out flyers during Give More24! at The Waterfront Vancouver in September. Columbia Play Project has received a grant to help develop a children's museum in Clark County.

Sen. Annette Cleveland secures $515K to help Columbia Play Project kick-start children’s museum in Clark County

Megan Whetsell, left, and Erek Watson, both of Vancouver, chat with Jeanne Bennett of Columbia Play Project, dressed as "Doug the Slug," as she hands out flyers during Give More24! at The Waterfront Vancouver in September. Columbia Play Project has received a grant to help develop a children's museum in Clark County.

April 27, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

The creation of a new children’s museum in Clark County took a step forward this week after state Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, secured $515,000 in funding for Columbia Play Project. The funding comes from the state’s local and community funds budget. Read story

FedEx and UPS trucks sit at loading bays at an Aurora Logistics warehouse in Vancouver. The city enacted a moratorium on large new warehouses at the end of last year.

Vancouver distinguishes between warehouses, industrial buildings in face of moratorium

FedEx and UPS trucks sit at loading bays at an Aurora Logistics warehouse in Vancouver. The city enacted a moratorium on large new warehouses at the end of last year.

April 27, 2023, 6:02am Business

Late last year, the Vancouver City Council put the kibosh on large new warehouses within the city. And yet, with the hot industrial real estate market in Vancouver and beyond, developers are still planning new industrial buildings. Read story

Nonprofit Network Southwest Washington dissolving

April 27, 2023, 5:55am Business

The Nonprofit Network Southwest Washington, which provides support and professional opportunities for nonprofits in the area, is dissolving its programs. Read story

(The Columbian files)

Top Vancouver police officers to receive 6 percent raises

(The Columbian files)

April 26, 2023, 1:43pm Clark County News

A renewed labor contract between the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Command Guild guarantees 6 percent pay raises for the city’s top-ranking police officers this year. Read story

Local business leaders gathered Tuesday to hear about tips for preventing crime at their companies.

Clark County business owners discuss crime, how to combat it

Local business leaders gathered Tuesday to hear about tips for preventing crime at their companies.

April 25, 2023, 6:10pm Business

Clark County business owners gathered at Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver on Tuesday morning to discuss a topic that has been forefront on their minds: crime. Read story

Vancouver man pleads guilty in tax fraud case

April 25, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

An unlicensed Vancouver tax preparer pleaded guilty Monday to federal tax fraud charges for operating a business that filed false tax documents on behalf of immigrants. Read story

The capitol building in Olympia is flanked by flowering cherry trees as the Legislatures ends its 2023 session.

Clark County legislators see bills, resolutions pass

The capitol building in Olympia is flanked by flowering cherry trees as the Legislatures ends its 2023 session.

April 24, 2023, 6:25pm Clark County News

Before the Washington Legislature wrapped up on Sunday, lawmakers had waded through more than 2,100 bills, measures and resolutions during the 105-day session. Over 200 of those were introduced by Clark County’s legislative representatives. Read story