The Vancouver City Council on Monday agreed to pay philanthropist Michael Lynch more than $6.29 million for 3 acres in the Van Mall neighborhood where…
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33 affordable apartments in Vancouver could end up in the path of a new I-5 bridge; residents fear the worst
By The Citizen on December 14, 2024
Valerie Eliason’s pulse quickened as she stared at the front page of The Columbian. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Despite concerns, severe weather shelter ready to open in former Vancouver library building
By The Citizen on December 13, 2024
On Saturday, two city of Vancouver buildings will open to those seeking overnight refuge from the cold. Officials say the shelters will provide not only…
Walk & Knock collects 210,000 pounds of food for 40th year of food drive
By The Citizen on December 11, 2024
Clark County volunteers collected 210,000 pounds of food for the 40th annual Walk & Knock, the nation’s largest one-day food drive. Read more… Source: The…
City’s plan to open winter shelter near Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary upsets parents
By The Citizen on December 10, 2024
Vancouver’s plans to open a winter shelter Saturday next to an elementary school have ignited fear and anger among parents. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver Housing Authority buying 98-unit apartment building to expand affordable housing
By The Citizen on December 9, 2024
The Vancouver Housing Authority plans to buy a 98-unit apartment building still under construction in the Van Mall neighborhood to expand the city’s affordable housing…
After decades of cleanup, the Port of Ridgefield is eyeing economic renewal on waterfront
By The Citizen on December 7, 2024
RIDGEFIELD — Once a brownfield soaked with toxic chemicals, Ridgefield’s waterfront is poised to again become an economic hub. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Miracle Maddy: Vancouver family creates pediatric oncology gift baskets in honor of their daughter
By The Citizen on December 7, 2024
Two years ago, the Griffin family of Vancouver lost their daughter to a rare form of brain cancer. Today, they honor her memory by creating…
Clark County’s utilities have little advice on removing PFAS from water
By The Citizen on December 7, 2024
With so-called forever chemicals showing up in municipal water supplies across Clark County, many residents worried about the safety of their water are looking to…
Clark County Council OKs certain multifamily housing in commercial or mixed-use zones
By The Citizen on December 6, 2024
Developers can now build certain multifamily housing in commercial or mixed-use zones within unincorporated parts of Vancouver. Read more… Source: The Columbian