In 2023, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to one to two overdoses a day on average, according to the department. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Clark County Council OKs committee to advise on issues affecting disabled people
By The Citizen on July 18, 2024
The Clark County Council unanimously approved the creation of the Accessible Community Advisory Committee following a public hearing Tuesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver-based biotechnology company CytoDyn settles lawsuit for $12M
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
Vancouver-based biotechnology company CytoDyn has reached a $12 million settlement with its former research contractor Amarex Clinical Research. Read more… Source: The Columbian
PeaceHealth plans to build rehab facility to treat patients with brain injuries in Vancouver
By The Citizen on July 12, 2024
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center announced Wednesday it will partner with Lifepoint Rehabilitation to build and operate a new stand-alone, inpatient rehabilitation facility in Vancouver. Read…
‘The need has increased and our staffing hasn’t’: Providers of services to homeless people in Clark County struggle
By The Citizen on July 11, 2024
Clark County’s homeless population is growing rapidly but the number of homeless service providers aren’t. Burnout and lower pay compared with other industries make retention…
Washougal finds ‘slightly elevated’ levels of PFAS in all six of the city’s wells
By The Citizen on July 6, 2024
WASHOUGAL — The city of Washougal has detected slightly elevated levels of harmful “forever chemicals” in its drinking water. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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…
Heat wave to roll into Clark County for July 4 holiday, weekend
By The Citizen on July 3, 2024
Officials are warning people to celebrate this Fourth of July holiday safely as an excessive heat warning that begins Thursday could bring record-breaking temperatures to…
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
Wine tasting raises money for Free Clinic of Southwest Washington
By The Citizen on June 26, 2024
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington will host its annual wine-tasting fundraiser Aug. 4 at Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway, Vancouver. Read more… Source: The…