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Tari Atwood pulls her mother’s oxygen tanks out of her car Wednesday at the Salmon Creek Vancouver Clinic. Atwood, who is her mother’s full-time caretaker, said she has expressed concerns about ADA accessibility within the facility for years.

‘Disenfranchised’: Caregiver raises concerns about ADA accessibility at Vancouver Clinic

Tari Atwood pulls her mother’s oxygen tanks out of her car Wednesday at the Salmon Creek Vancouver Clinic. Atwood, who is her mother’s full-time caretaker, said she has expressed concerns about ADA accessibility within the facility for years.

February 8, 2025, 6:13am Business

A Vancouver woman has raised concerns about accessibility at Vancouver Clinic after facing challenges while attending health care appointments with her disabled mother. Read story

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program lead teacher Emily Weil, right, works with students Sirenna Johal, from left, Jocelyn Avalos and Timothy Lepikash on Tuesday at Innovative Services NW in the Mary Firstenburg Family Center in Vancouver.

Innovative Services NW receives more than $30,000 to help fund large projects on the horizon

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program lead teacher Emily Weil, right, works with students Sirenna Johal, from left, Jocelyn Avalos and Timothy Lepikash on Tuesday at Innovative Services NW in the Mary Firstenburg Family Center in Vancouver.

February 7, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News

For the past 62 years, Innovative Services NW’s mission has stayed the same: ensuring vulnerable Clark County families have access to equal employment, education and therapy opportunities. Read story

DeWayne Ledbetter of Portland and Lee Rafferty of Vancouver swing at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver at the Parks Foundation's 2017 Swing More 24. Give More 24! is returning to Southwest Washington after a two year hiatus.

Give More 24! returning to Southwest Washington

DeWayne Ledbetter of Portland and Lee Rafferty of Vancouver swing at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver at the Parks Foundation's 2017 Swing More 24. Give More 24! is returning to Southwest Washington after a two year hiatus.

February 3, 2025, 6:10am Business

once Southwest Washington’s biggest day of giving — is back after a two-year hiatus. Read story

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing on Monday in Silver Spring, Md. As federal immigration enforcement efforts ramp up, local agencies are trying to reassure Clark County residents they are safe to attend school, church and seek help at hospitals and from law enforcement.

Law enforcement, schools, churches, hospitals in Clark County emphasize that crackdowns are federal government’s purview – not theirs

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing on Monday in Silver Spring, Md. As federal immigration enforcement efforts ramp up, local agencies are trying to reassure Clark County residents they are safe to attend school, church and seek help at hospitals and from law enforcement.

February 1, 2025, 6:14am Churches & Religion

s federal crackdowns on unauthorized immigration ramp up under edicts from President Donald Trump, Clark County agencies — from police departments to schools to hospitals to places of worship — seek to assure local residents that they are not involved in immigration enforcement. Read story

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No one injured in Vancouver shooting on Sunday morning

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January 28, 2025, 5:00pm Clark County News

Two residences and a vehicle were struck by bullets early Sunday morning in central Vancouver, but no one was injured, Vancouver police said. Read story

Portland-based ZoomCare is now accepting Medicare and Medicare Advantage in Vancouver.

ZoomCare clinics in Vancouver accepting Medicare and Medicare Advantage insurance plans

Portland-based ZoomCare is now accepting Medicare and Medicare Advantage in Vancouver.

January 28, 2025, 12:09pm Business

ZoomCare clinics in Vancouver will now accept Medicare and Medicare Advantage insurance plans. Read story

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez speaks on the House Floor in support of her bipartisan FULL Act.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to host town hall in Salmon Creek

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez speaks on the House Floor in support of her bipartisan FULL Act.

January 28, 2025, 12:02pm Clark County News

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will host a community town hall Thursday night in Salmon Creek. Read story

A pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries Monday night after being hit by a car mid-block on Mill Plain Boulevard in east Vancouver.

Pedestrian seriously injured in crash on Mill Plain in the fourth Clark County incident this month

A pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries Monday night after being hit by a car mid-block on Mill Plain Boulevard in east Vancouver.

January 28, 2025, 12:00pm Clark County News

A pedestrian was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Monday night on Mill Plain Boulevard in east Vancouver. Read story

NAACP Vancouver president Larry Nelson stands for a portrait Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the organization’s temporary offices in the Bridgeview Resource Center.

New NAACP Vancouver President Larry Nelson hopes to lead the next generation

NAACP Vancouver president Larry Nelson stands for a portrait Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the organization’s temporary offices in the Bridgeview Resource Center.

January 27, 2025, 6:07am Clark County News

Larry Nelson was settled into retirement. But when given the opportunity to step up as the president of NAACP Vancouver, he felt there was still important work to be done. Read story

A dove statue sits on the roof at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

Lawsuit: Wrong Vancouver man taken off life support at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

A dove statue sits on the roof at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

January 22, 2025, 2:58pm Business

Three people are suing PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center after a man who was incorrectly identified as his roommate was taken off life support. Read story