For many Clark County residents, the past few days of triple-degree temperatures have been an annoyance. For those who are homeless, they’ve been life threatening.…
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New downtown Vancouver bookstore part of bigger mission to get free books to kids
By The Citizen on July 5, 2024
Kimberly Marcy pulls open a set of pink drapes, revealing shelves of colorful books at downtown Vancouver’s newest bookstore. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Small town, big celebration: Ridgefield Fourth of July parade is a destination for thousands
By The Citizen on July 5, 2024
Though Ridgefield’s population has grown by a third since 2020, its Fourth of July Festival is a reminder that small-town traditions and community still run…
Clark County officials urge proper fireworks disposal after Fourth of July fun
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
Some people love them. Some people hate them. They’re noisy, can frighten pets and wildlife and be traumatic for some people. But no matter what,…
Cooling centers set to open in Clark County during heat wave
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert for Friday and Saturday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. Read more… Source: The…
Helicopter delivers three 6,000-gallon water tanks to Clark County youth camp
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
BATTLE GROUND — New water tanks arrived airborne Wednesday to fix an aging water system at a youth camp on rugged Clark County-owned property. Read…
Health officials emphasize firework safety ahead of holiday
By The Citizen on July 3, 2024
Fourth of July brings barbecues, family gatherings and fireworks displays. As the holiday weekend approaches, health officials emphasize the importance of fire caution in preventing…
Is the American dream of owning a home dead in Clark County? For some, it is
By The Citizen on June 29, 2024
Susan Parrish positions a cluster of violet petunias in a planter, before placing them next to a sunbed she found on Facebook Marketplace. Her new…
Pressure on Clark County renters continues to rise
By The Citizen on June 28, 2024
Clark County residents must make $38 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment — a $5 jump from last year. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Surprise – it’s $4,178 more: Couple struggle with unexpected hospital bill, hope for more transparency from systems
By The Citizen on June 27, 2024
Couple struggles with unexpected hospital bill, hopes for more transparency from systems on costs Read more… Source: The Columbian