Vancouver residents are more likely than those in most places around Washington to become seriously ill from air pollution, according to a new state report.…
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Nonprofit iUrban Teen targets food insecurity in Vancouver with Food for Good program
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
iUrban Teen has begun an eight-month endeavor that aims to alleviate food insecurity in Vancouver. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark Asks: Reader’s question about a red ’S’ leads to story of little log cabin that once housed popular German restaurant in Vancouver
By The Citizen on January 1, 2024
When The Columbian recently featured a story about the old Totem Pole restaurant in Hazel Dell, we asked readers what else they would like to…
Homelessness, teacher and health care strikes and I-5 Bridge topped news in 2023 in Clark County
By The Citizen on December 30, 2023
The long-simmering problem of homelessness boiled into a crisis in 2023, making it The Columbian’s top story of the year, up from the No. 3…
Clark County stories worthy of a double take
By The Citizen on December 30, 2023
These stories might not have been the biggest news in town, but they sure caught our attention: Read more… Source: The Columbian
Washougal High students first on West Coast to win ‘Culture Challenge’
By The Citizen on December 30, 2023
WASHOUGAL — It was early morning on the last day of school before Thanksgiving, and Washougal High School students were outside with a cart filled…
Battle Ground man gets 60 days in theft of three travel-trailers taken from a storage area
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
A judge sentenced a Battle Ground man to 60 days in jail — half of which he may be able to serve on a work…
Clark County Public Health officers Melnick, Krager resign Cowlitz County roles
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
LONGVIEW — Cowlitz County Health Officer Alan Melnick and Deputy Health Officer Steve Krager elected to resign effective Sunday after the Cowlitz County Board of…
Ethics complaint against Clark County auditor Kimsey alleges mishandling of 2022 voter registration challenge of candidate who is facing voter fraud charges
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
Vancouver attorney Angus Lee on Thursday filed an ethics complaint against Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey. He alleges Kimsey’s handling of a 2022 voter registration…
Kaiser Permanente staff required to wear masks due to increase in influenza, COVID-19 and RSV
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
Kaiser Permanente is now requiring all staff to wear masks within its facilities statewide. Read more… Source: The Columbian