The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington’s loan program has raised more than $3 million since its launch in June — dollars that will be funneled…
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‘I didn’t know I was Superman’: After living on streets, losing his leg, Vancouver man discovers depths of inner strength
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
The men carrying furniture into Jimmy Howland’s new apartment treated him like a celebrity. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Measles vaccination rate among Clark County kindergartners drops to 89.9%; some schools even lower
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
The measles vaccination rate is dropping perilously low, and online misinformation is to blame, according to Clark County Public Health officials. Read more… Source: The…
Columbia River Mental Health Services suspends operations
By The Citizen on March 24, 2025
Financial woes forced Columbia River Mental Health Services to suddenly suspend operations Monday. The move leaves thousands of people who rely on the Vancouver-based nonprofit…
Threats to Social Security rattle Clark County seniors: ‘When you can’t predict what will happen, how can we prepare?’
By The Citizen on March 22, 2025
Clark County resident Anita Fisher often lies awake at night worrying about finances. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver’s online mapping tool aims to help residents understand proposed land use changes
By The Citizen on March 21, 2025
A new online mapping tool from the city of Vancouver is making it easier for residents to understand how proposed land use changes could affect…
Clark County homebuilders rely on Canadian lumber; tariffs likely to drive up home prices, rents
By The Citizen on March 21, 2025
New and planned tariffs set by the Trump administration on imported construction materials have Clark County builders worried about rising costs and slowing housing production.…
“It allows you to really make a difference”: Clark College launches new surgical technology program
By The Citizen on March 20, 2025
This fall, Clark College will launch a new surgical technology program, the first of its kind in Southwest Washington. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Council renews contract for Tri-Mountain Golf Course through end of 2026
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
Fans of Tri-Mountain Golf Course can breathe a little easier. The county-owned golf course will remain open through the end of next year — but…
C-Tran offers visual interpreters to help Clark County’s blind bus riders navigate safely
By The Citizen on March 17, 2025
C-Tran recently began offering free visual assistance services to help blind and low-vision bus riders navigate their routes. Read more… Source: The Columbian