Posts published in “Central Vancouver”

The victim in a Vancouver murder-suicide had a protection order but Clark County judges say the law doesn’t let them take guns from abusers

By The Citizen on August 12, 2024

Carissa Larkin feared for her life after obtaining a civil domestic violence protection order in April against her former fiance. Read more… Source: The Columbian

Clark County cooling centers’ mission: ‘Taking care of our neighbors’

By The Citizen on August 9, 2024

In the past five years, two trends have converged: Clark County’s homeless population has increased significantly. And dangerous heat waves have become more frequent. Read…

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…

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…

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…