Vancouverites may start seeing more motorized scooters whizzing around downtown with the recent opening of Ryde Scooters. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Washington’s bag ban, meant to reduce waste, hasn’t made much of a dent in discarded plastic
By The Citizen on August 3, 2024
When Washington’s ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect in October 2021, the goal was to reduce plastic waste by changing shopping habits. Rather…
Now open a year, no issues noted with central Vancouver addiction treatment facility NorthStar
By The Citizen on August 1, 2024
Despite initial concerns from neighbors about a new addiction treatment facility in central Vancouver, surrounding businesses and clinic staff say they haven’t experienced any problems…
School bus drivers still in short supply in Clark County
By The Citizen on August 1, 2024
Garnering a consistent pool of school bus drivers remains challenging in Clark County, transportation directors report. In recent years, driver absences resulting from the shortage…
BBSI reports Q2 sales up but income down
By The Citizen on August 1, 2024
Vancouver-based Barrett Business Services Inc. reported a 6 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the second quarter a year…
Downtown Ridgefield’s Greely Building revamp gets $3M boost
By The Citizen on July 30, 2024
Downtown Ridgefield’s Greely Building revitalization is one step closer to reality. Read more… Source: The Columbian
First licensed Black barber in Vancouver remembered as pioneer
By The Citizen on July 30, 2024
The man who battled racism to become Vancouver’s first licensed Black barber died this month and will be grieved today. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Fort Vancouver Assisted Living might be turned into drug treatment center
By The Citizen on July 30, 2024
The future of Fort Vancouver Assisted Living is uncertain because the building might be repurposed as a drug treatment center. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Round Table Pizza in VanMall neighborhood pays almost $158,000 in restitution, fines after splitting tips with managers
By The Citizen on July 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered around $129,000 in tips and damages from the owner of Round Table Pizza at 5016 N.E. Thurston Way in…
A domestic violence survivor signed a lease for a Vancouver apartment she could afford; it was a scam, and she wasn’t alone
By The Citizen on July 27, 2024
The 32-year-old single mother felt relieved. Although she had to leave her YWCA safe house for survivors of domestic violence, she found an affordable apartment…