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Stories by Chrissy Booker

Columbian staff writer

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard and 117th Avenue in east Vancouver on Thursday night.

Pedestrian killed while crossing street in east Vancouver

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard and 117th Avenue in east Vancouver on Thursday night.

November 22, 2024, 1:12pm Clark County News

A pedestrian in a crosswalk crossing an intersection against the light was hit by a car and killed Thursday night in east Vancouver, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

Donnie Vercher, from left, owner of Daddy D’s Southern Style Barbeque, joins volunteers Chase Alderman and Michael Campbell as they prepare smoked turkey for free Thanksgiving meals in November 2020.

Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Clark County

Donnie Vercher, from left, owner of Daddy D’s Southern Style Barbeque, joins volunteers Chase Alderman and Michael Campbell as they prepare smoked turkey for free Thanksgiving meals in November 2020.

November 22, 2024, 11:23am Clark County News

Churches, nonprofit groups and other agencies in Clark County are providing free Thanksgiving meals to the community. Read story

Adele Anaya, 9, believes that money should not be a barrier to being introduced to arts.

Tix for Tots: 9-year-old Brush Prairie girl starts nonprofit to help kids access the arts

Adele Anaya, 9, believes that money should not be a barrier to being introduced to arts.

November 22, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Access to the arts can be out of reach for some. A 9-year-old Brush Prairie girl hopes to change that. Read story

People look at photos of transgender individuals who died due to suicide or acts of anti-trans violence in the past two years during Wednesday’s Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony.

‘These were people with hopes and dreams’: 100 mark Transgender Day of Remembrance in Vancouver

People look at photos of transgender individuals who died due to suicide or acts of anti-trans violence in the past two years during Wednesday’s Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony.

November 21, 2024, 1:42pm Clark County Health

Fifty-eight transgender people in the United States have died from violence and suicide this year. Local activists and community leaders want to ensure their names are never forgotten. Read story

Nominations open for 2025 Greater Vancouver Chamber Iris Awards

November 19, 2024, 2:54pm Clark County News

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Greater Vancouver Chamber’s Iris Awards. Read story

Bags of donated food and goods wait to be organized by Walk & Knock volunteers during the December 2022 food drive.

‘Hunger insecurity is a real, but largely invisible problem’: Walk & Knock food drive will pick up donations Dec. 7

Bags of donated food and goods wait to be organized by Walk & Knock volunteers during the December 2022 food drive.

November 19, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Walk & Knock, the nation’s largest one-day food drive, is preparing to collect donations in Clark County for the 40th year. Read story

Police respond to a shooting at Vancouver Mall on Halloween night. One man was killed and two others were wounded.

Children’s Center experts offer advice for helping kids deal with trauma, like Halloween shooting at Vancouver Mall

Police respond to a shooting at Vancouver Mall on Halloween night. One man was killed and two others were wounded.

November 14, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Health

A traumatic event can occur in just seconds, but the effects can last far longer. Read story

Ophelia Noble (The Columbian files)

State wins $1.4M judgment against Southwest Washington nonprofits

Ophelia Noble (The Columbian files)

November 13, 2024, 5:04pm Clark County News

The former directors of three Southwest Washington nonprofits have been ordered to pay more than $1.4 million in restitution, following a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson that alleged the misuse of charitable funds. Read story

Demetria Edwards of the Clark County Food Bank’s new Vision Center looks over a walk-in cooler with retail doors during a tour of the facility Thursday afternoon. The 13,000-square-foot project will be able to distribute 27,000 pounds of food a month, as well as provide nutrition and cooking classes.

Clark County Food Bank’s Vision Center serves 2,400 residents in first six weeks

Demetria Edwards of the Clark County Food Bank’s new Vision Center looks over a walk-in cooler with retail doors during a tour of the facility Thursday afternoon. The 13,000-square-foot project will be able to distribute 27,000 pounds of food a month, as well as provide nutrition and cooking classes.

November 13, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Clark County Food Bank’s newest multipurpose community pantry has been open for just six weeks and has already served 2,400 residents. Read story

An empty bottle of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine.

Clark County has 406 cases of whooping cough — the highest number in Washington

An empty bottle of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine.

November 12, 2024, 4:33pm Clark County Health

Clark County is experiencing an alarming spike in whooping cough and chickenpox cases among children — outbreaks that health officials say could’ve been prevented. Read story