Fourteen blind and low-vision students gained hands-on work experience Wednesday as baristas and screen printers during the YES 1 summer camp at the Washington State…
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Volunteerism with a twist: Greater Vancouver Chamber and Ripple Impact NW team up for speed networking event
By The Citizen on July 18, 2025
Finding a perfect match isn’t always easy, but two Vancouver nonprofits are up to the task — not for love but volunteerism. Read more… Source:…
Clark County receives $1.8 million to boost clean water efforts
By The Citizen on July 17, 2025
Clark County announced last week it was awarded about $1.8 million in clean water grant funds from the state Department of Ecology. About $1.25 million…
What’s your grind?: Nonprofit focuses on skateboarding to help Clark County youth find direction
By The Citizen on July 17, 2025
On a recent afternoon tinged by the honeyed summer sun, skateboards clattered as kids carved through a timeworn skate bowl in central Vancouver. Nearby, Steven…
Camas treats Lacamas Lake with aluminum sulfate to fight toxic algae blooms
By The Citizen on July 16, 2025
Lacamas Lake is getting a new weapon in the fight against toxic algae blooms. Crews from the city of Camas spent the early part of…
Vancouver continues work to make curbs compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act
By The Citizen on July 16, 2025
Each summer since 2015, the city of Vancouver has been steadily working to upgrade curb ramps to ease travel for people who use wheelchairs, walkers…
Divided Vancouver City Council approves $30-per-unit rental registration fee for landlords
By The Citizen on July 16, 2025
Vancouver landlords will have to pay a $30-per-unit fee to register their rentals under an ordinance adopted by the city council 4-3 on Monday. Read…
Dozens of jobs at Columbia River Mental Health Services may be at risk by proposed Cowlitz Indian Tribe takeover
By The Citizen on July 16, 2025
Ninety-some Columbia River Mental Health Services employees could lose their jobs in October if the Cowlitz Indian Tribe takes over the nonprofit as planned, according…
Drought conditions to close Yale Lake boat launches
By The Citizen on July 15, 2025
PacifiCorp will close the Saddle Dam boat ramp on Yale Lake on July 27 due to ongoing drought conditions. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Oakbrook Park in central Vancouver gets makeover, first phase expected to be complete in September
By The Citizen on July 15, 2025
A 13-acre park in central Vancouver is getting a makeover this summer. Read more… Source: The Columbian