From serums to fancy moisturizers and creams, skin care routines among teens have become increasingly more complicated, but Vancouver dermatologist Dr. Jessica Smith believes less…
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Children’s Center creates podcast to foster healthy conversations about mental illness
By The Citizen on March 15, 2024
Children’s Center, a nonprofit that provides mental health care to youth in Clark County, is hoping to foster healthy conversations about mental health and reduce…
First over-the-counter birth control pill will be in Clark County stores in April
By The Citizen on March 14, 2024
The first over-the-counter birth control pill, sold without an age restriction, will be available from at least one Vancouver pharmacy next month. Read more… Source:…
Roadway projects in Southwest Washington closer to finish line
By The Citizen on March 13, 2024
With warm weather on the horizon, the Washington State Department of Transportation and its contractor crews are preparing to dive into road work. Read more… …
NWCAVE fundraiser hosts Elizabeth Smart: “Media is so powerful. I have no doubt that I would not be here if not for the media”
By The Citizen on March 8, 2024
As a child, Elizabeth Smart was taught to not talk to strangers, to use the buddy system, and to stop, drop and roll if on…
Housed, but hanging on by thread: Vancouver family struggles as they watch neighbors end up homeless
By The Citizen on March 2, 2024
A tan duplex in a quiet Vancouver cul-de-sac tells the harrowing story of the city’s housing affordability crisis. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Black poet, author raises her voice at WSU Vancouver workshop and slam
By The Citizen on March 1, 2024
Poet and author Jae Nichelle doesn’t just write her words down on a page. She transforms them into a performance. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Tooth Fairy gives Sarah J. Anderson Elementary students a reason to smile
By The Citizen on February 29, 2024
When kids lose a tooth, they leave it under their pillow and hope the Tooth Fairy pays them a visit during the night. Or at…
Eight homeless people have died in Vancouver since mid-December, city hopes emergency declaration will speed response
By The Citizen on February 28, 2024
Every eight days between mid-December and late January, a person experiencing homelessness in Vancouver died. Read more… Source: The Columbian
PeaceHealth to open new medical clinic in Orchards
By The Citizen on February 27, 2024
PeaceHealth announced Monday it will open a new clinic, which will offer family services and primary care. Read more… Source: The Columbian