Lequoya Elliott describes herself as “the behind the scenes person” in the community. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Posts published in “Community Funded Journalism”
Giving Closet in Vancouver hosts back-to-school event for students in need
By The Citizen on August 23, 2023
Kids of all ages are coming out of The Giving Closet, a free community store, clutching pairs of new shoes and backpacks. Across the street,…
Wind flushes wildfire haze from Southwest Washington
By The Citizen on August 22, 2023
Southwest Washington’s weekend haze of wildfire smoke and red sun disappeared Monday afternoon as wind flushed out the area. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County cooling centers see lukewarm response
By The Citizen on August 16, 2023
J.P. Walmer spent the first day living outside chasing the shade to stay out of the 103-degree heat. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Popular Repair Clark County put on pause because of money woes
By The Citizen on August 16, 2023
After years of fixing thousands of home goods for free, environment nonprofit Columbia Springs must temporarily pause its popular repair program due to funding constraints.…
Scientist: Floating wetlands like those at Port of Vancouver a natural solution
By The Citizen on August 15, 2023
A litany of solutions exist that can rid the region’s waters of contaminants and persistent algae blooms, yet one contender remains relatively unknown. Read more… …
Family Promise moves to Vancouver to be closer to clients, services
By The Citizen on August 11, 2023
A small nonprofit hoping to make a big impact alleviating family homelessness has moved to Vancouver. Read more… Source: The Columbian
People, services connect during Vancouver resource fair
By The Citizen on August 11, 2023
A line of people in downtown Vancouver held squirming cats and dogs awaiting veterinary care while nearby hairdressers brushed away freshly cut locks off people’s…
Vancouver eyes climate-adaptive trees for future
By The Citizen on August 10, 2023
Local tree experts are planting ahead for the area’s future generations. Literally. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Putting the brakes on traffic fatalities in Clark County and Washington
By The Citizen on August 9, 2023
SALMON CREEK — As the cars whizzed by, radar clocked their speed: 43, 34, 41 mph. Read more… Source: The Columbian