When Washington’s ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect in October 2021, the goal was to reduce plastic waste by changing shopping habits. Rather…
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Soak up some culture with the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival is this weekend
By The Citizen on August 3, 2024
Art displays and musical performances took over Esther Short Park as the second annual Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival kicked off Friday. Read more… …
13 Clark County car dealerships participate in state’s new EV instant rebate program for low-income drivers
By The Citizen on August 2, 2024
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday an “instant rebate” program designed to help low-income drivers purchase or lease an electric vehicle. Thirteen Clark County dealerships are…
Now open a year, no issues noted with central Vancouver addiction treatment facility NorthStar
By The Citizen on August 1, 2024
Despite initial concerns from neighbors about a new addiction treatment facility in central Vancouver, surrounding businesses and clinic staff say they haven’t experienced any problems…
Vancouver artist creates workbooks to help those struggling cope with issues
By The Citizen on August 1, 2024
Heidi Hansen hasn’t had a stable home in five years. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County buys Ridgefield Pits, opening the way for a $20M restoration project
By The Citizen on July 31, 2024
Clark County officially owns the Ridgefield Pits, a former gravel-mine site central to a $20 million habitat restoration project on the East Fork Lewis River.…
Clark County teens join summer aviation program at Pearson Field Education Center
By The Citizen on July 31, 2024
Youth across Clark County are soaring to new heights through a program aimed at educating underserved communities about the world of aviation. Read more… Source:…
Accidental infant suffocation rate increases in Clark County
By The Citizen on July 30, 2024
The leading cause of unnatural death among infants in Clark County is accidental suffocation. Read more… Source: The Columbian
First licensed Black barber in Vancouver remembered as pioneer
By The Citizen on July 30, 2024
The man who battled racism to become Vancouver’s first licensed Black barber died this month and will be grieved today. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Fort Vancouver Assisted Living might be turned into drug treatment center
By The Citizen on July 30, 2024
The future of Fort Vancouver Assisted Living is uncertain because the building might be repurposed as a drug treatment center. Read more… Source: The Columbian