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City of Vancouver proposes to cut funding for Watershed Alliance due to budget restrictions
By The Citizen on September 19, 2024
Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington may lose funding from the city of Vancouver in January. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Council to review report on county stormwater rates, possible increase
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
For the past nine months, Clark County Public Works’ clean water division has been studying whether the rates charged for its services generate enough revenue.…
Disability advocates challenge Vancouver’s elected leaders to go a week without driving
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
For many, the daily commute is a routine task. For people with disabilities, it can be much more complex. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver City Council OKs $900K loan, tax breaks for developer to remodel building for mixed-income housing
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
The Vancouver City Council on Monday night approved a loan of up to $900,000 and a multifamily tax exemption to rehabilitate student housing called Village…
‘It’s not a safe place for us’: Homeless camp along Mill Plain sound wall sparks fear, anger in neighbors
By The Citizen on September 14, 2024
Marina Vile always dreamed of owning a home, especially after experiencing homelessness briefly as a child. At 28, she purchased a blue house with a…
Warming fire gets out of control in Hazel Dell homeless camp
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
Kristy Salt woke up Friday to the sound of wood crackling nearby and a loud boom. Next came the heat. A fire raced through her…
Fentanyl test strips coming to Clark County college campuses as overdose deaths spike
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
Fentanyl test strips are coming to Washington State University Vancouver and Clark College campuses this fall, as mandated by a new state law. Read more… …
Health providers urge Clark County to stay up to date on vaccines despite burnout
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
As flu season begins, health providers are urging the community to stay up to date on their vaccinations, even if they may be feeling a…
Camas residents concerned about safety of city’s water supply; some eye area’s microchip makers
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
When test results for the city of Camas’ Well 13 released in January 2023 showed elevated levels of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, locals…