A statewide research analysis published in July revealed the lack of access to child care has resulted in a $6 billion loss to Washington’s economy.…
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Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver now under new ownership, will remain consignment store
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
After announcing in July that it would close after 20 years in business, Divine Consign found a savior who will continue running the beloved downtown…
Donated dump truck delivers for Share’s Talkin’ Trash program in Vancouver
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
A program that cleans up litter around Vancouver has received a heavy-duty donation that will boost efficiency: a dump truck. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Planned timber sale on state Department of Natural Resources lands in northeast Clark County riles residents
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
A proposal to sell and harvest timber on state Department of Natural Resources lands in northeast Clark County has riled some local residents and environmental…
Members of Vancouver’s HART team face homelessness with compassion and sometimes disappointment
By The Citizen on August 10, 2024
In her job responding to Vancouver’s homeless encampments, Sheila Andrews often feels torn. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County cooling centers’ mission: ‘Taking care of our neighbors’
By The Citizen on August 9, 2024
In the past five years, two trends have converged: Clark County’s homeless population has increased significantly. And dangerous heat waves have become more frequent. Read…
Clark County could lose $6.4M in grants and loans after state says it violated growth management law
By The Citizen on August 9, 2024
When the Clark County Council last year passed an ordinance clearing the way for mining permits in the Chelatchie area, the county’s lawyers warned the…
City announces new Vancouver city manager to replace Eric Holmes
By The Citizen on August 8, 2024
The Vancouver City Council selected Deputy City Manager Lon Pluckhahn to replace outgoing City Manager Eric Holmes, who announced earlier this year he would retire…
OHSU study finds wildfire smoke impacts fertility; Clark County residents included in research
By The Citizen on August 8, 2024
A study published by Oregon Health & Science University in January revealed poor air quality from wildfires can impact the reproductive health of patients living…
OSU study compares ways to manage forest regrowth for climate migration
By The Citizen on August 6, 2024
When it comes to nature versus nurture, a new study from an Oregon State University scientist found the most cost-effective way to manage forest regrowth…