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Fred Meyer’s Clark County locations aren’t affected by a union vote to authorize a strike at Portland-area stores.

Portland Fred Meyer workers’ strike vote doesn’t affect Clark County stores; date for strike not set

Fred Meyer’s Clark County locations aren’t affected by a union vote to authorize a strike at Portland-area stores.

August 19, 2024, 1:03pm Business

The unfair labor practice strike that thousands of Portland Fred Meyer workers voted to authorize Saturday will not impact Clark County stores. Read story

“We are dedicated to supporting future leaders within our nonprofit sector, especially for our culturally specific and by/for organizations, small nonprofits and grassroots organizations,” The Firstenburg Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Rhoads said.

Greater Vancouver Chamber announces new program to support nonprofit leaders

“We are dedicated to supporting future leaders within our nonprofit sector, especially for our culturally specific and by/for organizations, small nonprofits and grassroots organizations,” The Firstenburg Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Rhoads said.

August 17, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Starting in October, the Greater Vancouver Chamber will offer a new training program to support nonprofit leaders across Southwest Washington. Read story

Volunteers Morgan May, left, and Jessica Erick place bags of hygienic items on a table Thursday during a Treehouse pop-up shop at Clark College. The nonprofit event was set up for foster youth to pick out backpacks, new clothes and school supplies in person before the new school year begins.

Nonprofit Treehouse provides Clark County foster youth supplies to start school and support all year

Volunteers Morgan May, left, and Jessica Erick place bags of hygienic items on a table Thursday during a Treehouse pop-up shop at Clark College. The nonprofit event was set up for foster youth to pick out backpacks, new clothes and school supplies in person before the new school year begins.

August 15, 2024, 5:12pm Clark County News

Gearing up for a new school year can be as stressful as it is exciting. But for some Clark County foster youth, they have a little less to worry about thanks to Washington nonprofit Treehouse’s annual pop-up shop. Read story

The Clark Country Aging Readiness Plan looks at a variety of infrastructure in the county including transportation, disaster preparedness and the number of grocery stores and farmers markets within a half mile.

Clark County’s award-winning Aging Readiness Plan aims to support an aging population

The Clark Country Aging Readiness Plan looks at a variety of infrastructure in the county including transportation, disaster preparedness and the number of grocery stores and farmers markets within a half mile.

August 15, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

By 2035, more than 25 percent of the population in Clark County will be 60 or older. Read story

Preschooler Kymber McIntyre, 4, left, enjoys some playtime with Kim Frosh, Child Care Aware Specialist with Educational Service District 112, as she takes a tour of the Educational Opportunities for Children and Families' location in northeast Vancouver in August 2023.

‘I really don’t know where we go from here’: Analysis highlights Washington child care crisis

Preschooler Kymber McIntyre, 4, left, enjoys some playtime with Kim Frosh, Child Care Aware Specialist with Educational Service District 112, as she takes a tour of the Educational Opportunities for Children and Families' location in northeast Vancouver in August 2023.

August 14, 2024, 6:08am Business

A statewide research analysis published in July revealed the lack of access to child care has resulted in a $6 billion loss to Washington’s economy. Read story

The Vancouver Clinic (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Vancouver Clinic to end contract with Wellpoint on Sept. 1

The Vancouver Clinic (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

August 10, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

The contract between Vancouver Clinic and Medicaid insurance provider Wellpoint will expire Sept. 1. Read story

The Swawilla Fire, currently burning on more than 50,000 acres in Central Washington, is one of the largest wildfires in the state. Smoke from wildfires like this one can affect fertility, according to a new study.

OHSU study finds wildfire smoke impacts fertility; Clark County residents included in research

The Swawilla Fire, currently burning on more than 50,000 acres in Central Washington, is one of the largest wildfires in the state. Smoke from wildfires like this one can affect fertility, according to a new study.

August 8, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health

A study published by Oregon Health & Science University in January revealed poor air quality from wildfires can impact the reproductive health of patients living in the Pacific Northwest — including those receiving fertility treatment. Read story

Vancouver nonprofit Akin receives $1.2 million from Department of Commerce for early childhood mental health treatment services

August 6, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Health

The Washington State Department of Commerce announced Monday it has awarded $1.2 million to nonprofit Akin to increase infant and early childhood mental health outpatient treatment services in Clark County. Read story

Artist Heidi Hansen talks about the designs she put into her art workbook Friday at Hansen’s apartment in Vancouver. Hansen experienced homelessness for five years and has created a workbook to help people with their mental health challenges. At top, Hansen looks through stacks of pages from her workbooks.

Vancouver artist creates workbooks to help those struggling cope with issues

Artist Heidi Hansen talks about the designs she put into her art workbook Friday at Hansen’s apartment in Vancouver. Hansen experienced homelessness for five years and has created a workbook to help people with their mental health challenges. At top, Hansen looks through stacks of pages from her workbooks.

August 1, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Vancouver artist creates workbooks to help those struggling cope with issues Read story

Jaylen Palmer, an Air Force Academy cadet and Airway Science for Kids chief pilot, left, prepares for a flight with student Erika Higuera on Tuesday morning at the Pearson Field Education Center. Palmer has been a part of Airway Science since he was in the fifth grade and will join the U.S. Air Force once he graduates from the academy.

Clark County teens join summer aviation program at Pearson Field Education Center

Jaylen Palmer, an Air Force Academy cadet and Airway Science for Kids chief pilot, left, prepares for a flight with student Erika Higuera on Tuesday morning at the Pearson Field Education Center. Palmer has been a part of Airway Science since he was in the fifth grade and will join the U.S. Air Force once he graduates from the academy.

July 31, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Youth across Clark County are soaring to new heights through a program aimed at educating underserved communities about the world of aviation. Read story