Walk & Knock, the nation’s largest local food drive, is back in Clark County for the 39th year. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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The Totem Pole was a Hazel Dell staple; landmark restaurant served travelers and locals for decades
A totem pole — several, in fact — once stood where a Starbucks Coffee stands near the corner of Northeast 78th Street and Northeast Highway…
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce accepting Civics Bee essays
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is now accepting essay submissions for its 2024 National Civics Bee. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver-based PeaceHealth reaches deal with state on charity care
Vancouver-based health care and hospital services provider PeaceHealth announced Monday it has reached an agreement with the state attorney general’s office regarding the Charity Care…
Clark County retailers add security measures to combat rise in thefts — and they are starting to see success
Over the years, shoppers have had to adjust. Gone are the days when you could just walk into a store, grab a bottle of shampoo…
Record number of Subarus roll through Port of Vancouver in October
A record 13,529 Subarus rolled through the Port of Vancouver in October, the most in the 31-year partnership between the Japanese car company and the…
Absci announces new partnership, records loss for Q3
Vancouver biotechnology company Absci announced a new dermatological drug partnership Tuesday, along with continued financial losses and declining revenue. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Soil sampling to determine cleanup plan for Ridgefield yards dealing with Pacific Wood Treating contaminants
Toxic remnants from a wood treating facility’s operations linger in Ridgefield residents’ yards decades after the company halted operations, prompting a fresh round of sampling…
One of the cleaner and safer homeless camps, ‘City Hall camp’ to be removed to make way for Vancouver development
One of Vancouver’s most visible encampments — dubbed the “City Hall camp” by some locals due to its proximity to the building — will be…
Interest rates squeeze Clark County builders, homeowners
Rising interest rates nationwide have put pressure on local developers, squeezing those needing financing to build housing and capping how much they can charge for…