Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social justice by making Jan. 15 a day to celebrate Clark County’s spirit of volunteerism by, well, volunteering.…
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Vancouver among 16 communities most impacted by air pollution, according to new state report
By The Citizen on January 3, 2024
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.…
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
On trail of legendary weather dog and mascot of The Columbian, Columbo
By The Citizen on December 26, 2023
I found him hiding in a locked storage room at The Columbian. He looked sad and tired, but it didn’t take long for him to…
City of Vancouver on track in plan to be carbon neutral by 2040
By The Citizen on December 23, 2023
A year has passed since Vancouver approved its plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver woman home returns after medical crisis abroad
By The Citizen on December 14, 2023
Vancouver resident Diana James this week returned to the United States after being stuck in a Portugal hospital for the past seven months. Read more… …
Vancouver businesses’ windows broken during spate of vandalism
By The Citizen on December 13, 2023
Bleu Door Bakery has been a staple of Vancouver’s Uptown Village for more than a decade. It’s well known in the community for its decadent…
Ombuds program in King County gives those experiencing homelessness an ally in navigating system, resolving problems
By The Citizen on December 12, 2023
Katara Jordan adjusts her cellphone against her ear with one hand while the other dances across her laptop’s keyboard. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Working in Clark County: Vicky Wirkkala of VW Spectrum Designs
By The Citizen on December 11, 2023
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, local artisans are carefully constructing beautiful handmade creations to meet the demand for thoughtful gifts. Read more… …
Is requiring new apartments to include affordable units the right move for Vancouver? It’s working in Redmond
By The Citizen on December 9, 2023
REDMOND — In chic apartments stacked above gyms, restaurants and shops near Microsoft and Nintendo, one-bedroom units rent for about $2,600. Read more… Source: The…