There have been 14 recorded cases of avian influenza among humans in Washington, but none in Clark County. Local health officials still consider the risk…
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PeaceHealth to open four former Providence clinics included in October acquisition
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
The four Providence medical clinics that PeaceHealth acquired in October will reopen to patients on Monday, the hospital announced Thursday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver looks at tax break for affordable housing projects built in parking lots
By The Citizen on January 8, 2025
Vancouver could lose one parking lot a year but gain affordable housing under a proposed tax break. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County gets $6M from Army for groundwater cleanup at Camp Bonneville
By The Citizen on January 8, 2025
Clark County’s efforts to address contaminated groundwater at Camp Bonneville are getting a boost from the U.S. Army. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Jeanne Kojis, co-founder of nonprofit Ripple Impact NW, to retire at the end of January
By The Citizen on January 6, 2025
Longtime nonprofit leader Jeanne Kojis will retire as board chair of Ripple Impact NW at the end of the month. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Flu cases are rising in Clark County, with hospital admissions following suit
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
The number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, continues to rise in Clark County. Read more… Source:…
‘A direct assault on the ecological heritage of Clark County’: Groups sue state to stop sale of timberland in Yacolt Burn
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
The Friends of Clark County and the Legacy Forest Defense Coalition are suing the state Department of Natural Resources to stop the planned sale and…
Not all holiday waste can be recycled in Clark County; make sure you get everything in right bin
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to start cleaning up from the festivities. Clark County Green Neighbors reminds residents that many items cannot…
Clark County’s flu positivity rate at 27 percent and growing, with flu season just starting
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
The holiday season may be winding down, but flu cases are on the rise. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County’s 40th annual Walk & Knock final count reports more than 250,000 pounds of donations
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
After a final count of barrel donations, Clark County’s 40th annual Walk & Knock food drive collected more than 250,000 pounds of food and toiletries.…