A new report from the state auditor’s office has found the Department of Ecology is not meeting state requirements for monitoring cleanup efforts at Camp…
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PeaceHealth Southwest foundation receives $10 million gift from Nierenbergs
The PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation received a $10 million gift from local philanthropists David and Patricia Nierenberg. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Square Care Medical & Pharmacy, Clark County’s last independent pharmacy, may close its doors in December
The last independent, locally owned pharmacy in Clark County may close in December. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County to pay a lot more for services from Humane Society for Southwest Washington
Services provided to Clark County by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington will soon cost more. A lot more. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Public Health presentation discusses the dangers and health effects of lead
The Clark County Board of Health wants to eventually increase lead testing across the county, especially within low-income communities. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Public Health urges community to avoid unpermitted food carts
Clark County Public Health is warning consumers to avoid unpermitted food carts. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘We’re being hit on so many levels’: Vancouver residents raise concerns about taxes, crime, streets
Vancouver residents who showed up to speak with city councilors at a Monday community forum expressed concerns about the upcoming police levy, crime at two…
Clark County plans to make significant improvements to Klineline Pond; learn more at public meetings
Clark County residents will have two opportunities to learn more about planned improvements for the Klineline Pond section of Salmon Creek Regional Park. Read more… …
Clark County could see home prices go up as more buyers tempted by lower mortgage rates, experts say
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday, with an unexpectedly significant reduction of 0.5 percent. Read more… …
“Give us the dollars to do the work, and we will do the work”: Clark County nonprofits balance transparency with trust
Paul Burgess at times feels like he’s chasing his tail. When he became executive director of Fourth Plain Forward in 2022, he was the only…