CAMAS — Clark County staffers are on a mission to spread the word about a decades-old tax exemption program that can help limited-income adults age…
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Clark College Jazz Band trip to Cuba halted by feds one day before students were to leave
By The Citizen on April 1, 2025
The federal government denied Clark College’s Jazz Ensemble permission to travel to Cuba one day before the group was scheduled to leave. Read more… Source:…
Clark County Food Bank assesses impact of USDA cutting $5 million in emergency food aid for Washington
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
Clark County Food Bank leaders are assessing the impact of cuts to local food assistance after the Trump administration revoked nearly $5 million in emergency…
Pause in Columbia River Treaty talks stokes worry for flood control in Vancouver
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
Flood risk management, hydropower generation and salmon runs will suffer if the United States and Canada don’t renew a key provision of the treaty that…
Vancouver fire officials fear for region’s readiness with hazmat trainings canceled in federal funding freeze
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
Days before Vancouver Fire Department recruits were headed to a training center in Alabama to become certified hazmat technicians, they were notified the classes were…
Columbia River Mental Health finds means to offer some services but cash flow problems that started last year remain
By The Citizen on March 28, 2025
After announcing earlier this week it would suspend operations, Columbia River Mental Health Services has found a way to continue providing select behavioral health programs,…
Bikers Outreach Organization brings ‘comfort to the uncomfortable’ in Clark County with help for those who need it
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
As light rain drizzled, Dax Imber rode his motorcycle by the Burnt Bridge Creek homeless encampment in central Vancouver. He called out to a few…
Community Foundation secures $3 million in funding for program that offers loans to local nonprofits
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington’s loan program has raised more than $3 million since its launch in June — dollars that will be funneled…
Vancouver businesses wary of proposed fees of up to $1.5 million on Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports
By The Citizen on March 26, 2025
Vancouver business leaders fear a federal attempt to bolster American shipbuilding will blow back on them. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Diana Perez to seek reelection to Vancouver City Council
By The Citizen on March 26, 2025
Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez on Wednesday announced she will seek re-election this fall. Read more… Source: The Columbian