After six months of tense discussion over how to fill a $43 million deficit, the Vancouver City Council this week passed a $2.1 billion budget…
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Vancouver nonprofit iUrban Teen awarded more than $800K to boost manufacturing career pathways for youth
By The Citizen on November 30, 2024
iUrban Teen received more than $800,000 in funding to introduce more youth across Southwest Washington and Oregon to careers in the manufacturing field. Read more… …
Vancouver nonprofit opens waitlist for young people exiting foster care to rent ADUs
By The Citizen on November 30, 2024
A Vancouver housing nonprofit has opened a waitlist for people ages 18 to 24 exiting the foster care system to rent accessory dwelling units starting…
Humane Society for Southwest Washington will open low-cost vet clinic in Hazel Dell
By The Citizen on November 29, 2024
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington will open a clinic for low-income pet owners next year. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Beaches’ owners hope to raise $300K for local charities with auction of restaurant’s iconic decor
By The Citizen on November 28, 2024
Vancouver’s iconic Beaches Restaurant & Bar hopes to raise $300,000 for charity before the doors close for good. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Pedestrian killed while crossing street in east Vancouver
By The Citizen on November 22, 2024
A pedestrian in a crosswalk crossing an intersection against the light was hit by a car and killed Thursday night in east Vancouver, according to…
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Clark County
By The Citizen on November 22, 2024
Churches, nonprofit groups and other agencies in Clark County are providing free Thanksgiving meals to the community. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘These were people with hopes and dreams’: 100 mark Transgender Day of Remembrance in Vancouver
By The Citizen on November 21, 2024
Fifty-eight transgender people in the United States have died from violence and suicide this year. Local activists and community leaders want to ensure their names…
‘Our revenues are not keeping pace with our rising costs’: Clark County faces $10M shortfall in general fund for 2025
By The Citizen on November 21, 2024
Clark County could be looking at a $10 million shortfall in its general fund next year. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County’s deal with Cowlitz tribe requires Tri-Mountain Golf Course to stay a public course after sale
By The Citizen on November 20, 2024
Clark County is moving forward with selling its Tri-Mountain Golf Course to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Read more… Source: The Columbian