It took less than 90 seconds for Bethany Blankenship’s life to change. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Washington wants 35% of new vehicles to be electric by 2026; the state and Clark County have a way to go
By The Citizen on April 17, 2025
As enthusiastic as electric car owners are about their vehicles, Washington still has a long way to go to meet its requirement that 35 percent…
Vancouver council approves sale of portion of City Hall parking lot to nonprofit for affordable housing
By The Citizen on April 15, 2025
The Vancouver City Council on Monday approved the sale of a corner of City Hall’s parking lot to Native American Youth and Family Center for…
VHA apartments host farmers markets for residents with free, fresh produce
By The Citizen on April 15, 2025
Vancouver Housing Authority apartments are hosting farmers markets where the produce is free for residents, thanks to a multi-agency partnership. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘Social Security is not an entitlement’: Protesters rally in Vancouver over sudden changes, staff cuts at federal agency
By The Citizen on April 15, 2025
About 100 people rallied in Vancouver on Monday to protest sudden changes and staff cuts at the Social Security Administration. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver family files wrongful death lawsuit against Legacy Salmon Creek
By The Citizen on April 14, 2025
A Vancouver woman’s lawsuit against Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center alleges medical negligence at the hospital led to her husband’s death. Read more… Source: The…
Delta Dental of Washington now offers a virtual dental care option for patients
By The Citizen on April 14, 2025
Members of Delta Dental of Washington now have the option to receive dental care virtually through a new online platform. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘It’s really cool to be doing this stuff’: Students dig in at Baz River Front Park restoriation project in Camas
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
CAMAS — About 35 students from Hudson’s Bay and Fort Vancouver high schools spent Wednesday digging in the dirt. They weren’t looking for buried treasure…
Columbia River Mental Health Services to reopen Vancouver and Battle Ground locations after receiving $1.6 million grant from Cowlitz Indian Tribe
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
Columbia River Mental Health Services is slowly regaining its footing after an abrupt suspension of services in late March, with two of its locations reopening.…
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defends vote in favor of SAVE Act
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
Southwest Washington’s Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of just four Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to vote in favor of the Safeguard American…