In the past five years, two trends have converged: Clark County’s homeless population has increased significantly. And dangerous heat waves have become more frequent. Read…
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City announces new Vancouver city manager to replace Eric Holmes
By The Citizen on August 8, 2024
The Vancouver City Council selected Deputy City Manager Lon Pluckhahn to replace outgoing City Manager Eric Holmes, who announced earlier this year he would retire…
Former Vancouver police officer in court on perjury charges; investigators say he lied about responding to the Aurora mass shooting
By The Citizen on August 7, 2024
A former Vancouver police officer made a first appearance Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court on two first-degree perjury charges after allegedly lying about his…
Call for artists: “Politiks” exhibit, art for The VIC and Poetry Moves
By The Citizen on August 7, 2024
Art at the CAVE gallery is accepting submissions for its October exhibit, “Politiks.” Artists are invited to express their political perspectives through art. Each person…
OSU study compares ways to manage forest regrowth for climate migration
By The Citizen on August 6, 2024
When it comes to nature versus nurture, a new study from an Oregon State University scientist found the most cost-effective way to manage forest regrowth…
Campaign for 3rd Congressional District: Perez, Kent haul in big bucks in closely watched race
By The Citizen on August 2, 2024
The competitive race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District has attracted national attention and gobs of campaign cash. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver native and Prairie High School grad Jordan Chiles wins gold with U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team at Paris Olympics
By The Citizen on August 1, 2024
A Vancouver native and Prairie High School grad helped bring home the gold for the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team at the women’s team final Tuesday.…
Vancouver apartment fire early Sunday displaces 5
By The Citizen on July 28, 2024
A fire early Sunday at the Greenwood Manor Apartments, 3701 E. 18th St., in Vancouver displaced five families, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. Read…
Vancouver parks to feature pop-up arboretums
By The Citizen on July 26, 2024
Many stroll through downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park on a daily basis, taking in the busy playground or a game of Frisbee on the lawn.…
Family caregivers, nurses launch campaign to protect Washington’s long-term care benefit, defeat I-2124
By The Citizen on July 25, 2024
Last week, hundreds of family caregivers, advocates and nurses across the state launched a campaign to defeat a Washington ballot initiative that would cut funding…