Can’t some of the abandoned or under-used buildings in Clark County be used for shelters or affordable housing? That’s a question many readers have submitted…
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Clark Asks: Reader’s question about a red ’S’ leads to story of little log cabin that once housed popular German restaurant in Vancouver
When The Columbian recently featured a story about the old Totem Pole restaurant in Hazel Dell, we asked readers what else they would like to…
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…
Clark Asks: ‘Do homeless people actually want to get off the streets?’
Experiencing homelessness isn’t easy. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark Asks: What’s being done about trash in Clark County homeless camps?
At the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail camp — one of the largest homeless camps in Vancouver — a single, modest-size trash can spills over with…
Clark Asks: How can you help someone who’s experiencing homelessness in Clark County?
People pass by residents experiencing homelessness every day in Clark County, where at least 672 people live outside, according to the county’s 2023 Point-in-Time Count.…
Clark Asks: Are those bright headlights legal?
Fran Laub, a 77-year-old Vancouver resident, drives a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. She usually avoids nighttime driving, in part because of glare from the headlights…
Clark Asks: Railroad bridge under construction in Vancouver bound for Columbia River Gorge
An anonymous reader wants to know: “Behind the Vancouver Marine Park boat launch, there is a large bridge under construction. What is it? How will…
Clark Asks: Why not replace I-5 Bridge trunnion while traffic’s light?
With people hunkered down at home because of COVID-19, wouldn’t now be a good time to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge’s cracked trunnion? That idea,…
Clark Asks: Why can’t Amtrak be used to commute to Portland from Vancouver?
With more than 50,000 Clark County residents commuting to jobs in Oregon and battling almost daily traffic jams, there must be a better way to…