Every morning at 9 on the dot, phones begin to light up at the Council for the Homeless headquarters in Vancouver. Read more… Source: The…
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Legacy Lands program celebrates 40 years of preserving green spaces in Clark County
By The Citizen on September 13, 2025
If you have enjoyed a hike at Moulton Falls, a walk along the Salmon Creek Greenway or a day on the beach at Frenchman’s Bar,…
HomeShare Clark County ‘seeing progress’ connecting homeowners with renters seeking affordable housing
By The Citizen on September 13, 2025
More than a year after its conception, a home-sharing program is seeing success connecting homeowners with extra room and renters seeking affordable housing. Read more… …
Maryhill Winery in the Columbia River Gorge powers up rooftop solar array
By The Citizen on September 11, 2025
Patrons of Maryhill Winery’s Vancouver waterfront tasting room might be surprised to learn how much energy it takes to produce their favorite pinot noir, Sauvignon…
Leslie Lopez appointed to replace retiring District Court Judge Langsdorf
By The Citizen on September 9, 2025
The Clark County Council on Monday appointed District Court Commissioner Leslie Lopez to replace District Court Judge Sonya Langsdorf, who is retiring Sept. 30. Read…
How does the tree canopy rate in your Clark County neighborhood? Check this map
By The Citizen on September 9, 2025
You can find out how leafy your neighborhood is compared with others with a new online tool. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Columbia Play Project hires organization’s first paid, full-time executive director
By The Citizen on September 8, 2025
Columbia Play Project, the Vancouver nonprofit dedicated to building a full-scale children’s museum in Clark County, has welcomed a new executive director. Read more… Source:…
‘Grief doesn’t have a timeline, especially when it comes to losing a child’
By The Citizen on September 6, 2025
When Jane Oh and Ben Yan’s 6-month-old son Alexander unexpectedly died in 2017, time seemed to stop. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Critical forest lands in Clark County passed over for state protection
By The Citizen on September 4, 2025
The Clark County Council lauded Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove’s order last week that protects 77,000 acres of critical forest lands from being harvested. But…
Humane Society for Southwest Washington opens community clinic for low-income pet owners
By The Citizen on September 3, 2025
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington’s new clinic for low-income pet owners welcomed its first clients Tuesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian