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Former resident Sabrina Thayer, from left in maroon, celebrates the one year anniversary of The Outpost Safe Stay Community with Ren Autrey of Outsiders Inn and her husband, Jim Thayer, on Monday afternoon.

Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community turns 1

Former resident Sabrina Thayer, from left in maroon, celebrates the one year anniversary of The Outpost Safe Stay Community with Ren Autrey of Outsiders Inn and her husband, Jim Thayer, on Monday afternoon.

January 2, 2023, 6:46pm Clark County News

A few weeks ago, Sabrina Thayer decided to throw a party. She planned to set up tables and a banner, have dessert, balloons and hot drinks. She wanted to thank her family for everything they’ve given her — not her biological family, but her found family at The Outpost, Vancouver’s… Read story

Port of Vancouver fund supports ‘amazing projects’ by giving $10,000 to groups

December 28, 2022, 6:46pm Business

The Port of Vancouver has begun taking applications for its 2023 community fund. Read story

Vancouver firefighter/EMT Matt Kennedy returned to work this month at Fire Station 7. Kennedy was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2021 and worked hard to get treatment and regain the physical shape necessary to return to work by the end of the year.

Cancer can’t douse Vancouver firefighter’s spirit

Vancouver firefighter/EMT Matt Kennedy returned to work this month at Fire Station 7. Kennedy was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2021 and worked hard to get treatment and regain the physical shape necessary to return to work by the end of the year.

December 27, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

When Matthew Kennedy and his family heard his diagnosis, they were sure they’d misunderstood. A healthy 48-year-old firefighter/EMT has stage-four cancer? Read story

Toni Lindsay, a client at Share's Women's Housing and Transition (WHAT) shelter, holds a sign that says "Believe in Yourself" in her room that she shares with two other women at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The WHAT shelter used Vancouver's Affordable Housing Fund to stay open around the clock beginning in spring 2020, a time when many shelter residents had nowhere else to go during the day due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund provides options to address homelessness

Toni Lindsay, a client at Share's Women's Housing and Transition (WHAT) shelter, holds a sign that says "Believe in Yourself" in her room that she shares with two other women at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The WHAT shelter used Vancouver's Affordable Housing Fund to stay open around the clock beginning in spring 2020, a time when many shelter residents had nowhere else to go during the day due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 26, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

As the world spiraled into uncertainty with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, residents at Share’s Women’s Housing and Transition shelter wondered how they would get by. Read story

The Boy Scouts will hold their annual Christmas tree recycling event on Jan. 7.

Recycle Christmas tree, holiday lights in Clark County

The Boy Scouts will hold their annual Christmas tree recycling event on Jan. 7.

December 26, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

Now that the holiday is over, Clark County Public Health urges everyone to keep their Christmas trees — those symbols of rebirth and renewal, the generosity of nature, the goodness of God, take your pick — from becoming nothing but garbage. Read story

Blue skies hang above Marshall House on Officers Row at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The Queen Anne home stands out from the other buildings lining the street. Holly Chamberlain, historic preservation director, said the Marshall House deviated from standard Army buildings with its additional flair.

Majestic Marshall House: Officers Row building, its namesake have played important role in history of Vancouver – and the world

Blue skies hang above Marshall House on Officers Row at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The Queen Anne home stands out from the other buildings lining the street. Holly Chamberlain, historic preservation director, said the Marshall House deviated from standard Army buildings with its additional flair.

December 25, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Among the 21 buildings lining Officers Row, one is far more noticeable due to the facade’s grandiosity. Its interior unveils an equally rich past. Read story

With more than 3,000 new toys and winter clothing items collected over four weeks, this holiday season has been the most successful Korey?s Joy Drive since 2015.

Eighth annual Korey’s Joy Drive breaks giving record

With more than 3,000 new toys and winter clothing items collected over four weeks, this holiday season has been the most successful Korey?s Joy Drive since 2015.

December 24, 2022, 5:17am Community

The eighth annual Korey’s Joy Drive broke its previous giving record, with more than 3,000 new toys and winter clothing items collected over four weeks. Read story

Vancouver resident Aston Astonishment picks up Christmas gifts while assisted by volunteer Jon Sholer at The Salvation Army on Thursday morning. The Salvation Army assisted 800 local families and nearly 2,000 children this Christmas.

Salvation Army Vancouver Corps ensures a merry Christmas

Vancouver resident Aston Astonishment picks up Christmas gifts while assisted by volunteer Jon Sholer at The Salvation Army on Thursday morning. The Salvation Army assisted 800 local families and nearly 2,000 children this Christmas.

December 23, 2022, 5:53pm Clark County News

Cars lined the parking lot of The Salvation Army Vancouver Corps and stretched down Northeast 112th Avenue on Thursday as volunteers and staff worked to make sure families had presents under the tree on Christmas morning. Read story

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Vancouver-area eateries offer place to pop the cork on New Year’s Eve

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December 23, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Ready to make up for the New Year’s Eve fun you lost to the pandemic? These Vancouver-area establishments are featuring special food, drinks and entertainment to ring in 2023, whether you’re looking for a glamorous party or something more laid back. Many places require reservations, so it’s wise to book… Read story

Dozens of people attend the annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day event at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Vancouver on Wednesday evening, the longest night of the year.

Vancouver Homeless Persons’ Memorial honors those lost in Clark County

Dozens of people attend the annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day event at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Vancouver on Wednesday evening, the longest night of the year.

December 22, 2022, 11:59am Clark County Health

At Vancouver’s Safe Parking Zone, Shawn Bacon’s legacy lives on. His RV still sits in the lot, where another Safe Park participant has moved in, according to Steven Culp, the Safe Park’s lead program assistant. Read story