Vancouver religious groups joined in front of the Clark County Courthouse on Thursday for an interfaith prayer service dedicated to undocumented immigrants. Read more… Source:…
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PeaceHealth Esther Short clinic in downtown Vancouver to close
The downtown Vancouver PeaceHealth Esther Short Primary Care Clinic is permanently closing Dec. 5 and merging all records with the nonprofit’s Camas clinic. Read more… …
‘Super important foundation’: Salmon Creek water treatment plant keeps up with county’s growth
If you stop by the Salmon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, the second thing you’ll notice is the stunning views of a meandering Salmon Creek framed…
Local veterans say leaving military service is difficult
On Monday, the Vancouver Housing Authority and the Clark College Veterans Center of Excellence hosted a panel featuring six veterans who spoke about how their…
Penguins rule!: Clark College named one of top 200 community colleges in U.S.
Clark College has been named as one of the top 200 community colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute and is eligible for…
Vancouver Clinic program aims to boost screening for lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States but the most detectable through early screening. Still, lung cancer screening rates…
Battle Ground City Council approves ordinances that clear the way for affordable housing project
After years of delays, a 95-unit housing project is inching forward in Battle Ground. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Stay Warm Vancouver: Winter weather outreach to begin along Fourth Plain corridor
Stephanie VanVolkinburg stood on Fourth Plain Boulevard on a recent afternoon and held a sign that read, “No One Should Freeze to Death on our…
Portland demands PeaceHealth cease dropping off patients at shelters without arrangements
Portland’s city attorney sent PeaceHealth a letter demanding that the Vancouver-based health care system stop dropping off patients at Portland shelters without making prior arrangements.…
‘A light in the community’: Vancouver philanthropist Paul Christensen dies at 91
Vancouver philanthropist Paul Christensen, widely praised for his commitment to children’s enrichment and the arts, died Thursday. He was 91. Read more… Source: The Columbian