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Demonstrators work their way through the pouring rain from Vancouver Waterfront Park to Esther Short Park on Saturday in downtown Vancouver.

Hundreds attend March for Our Lives event in downtown Vancouver

Demonstrators work their way through the pouring rain from Vancouver Waterfront Park to Esther Short Park on Saturday in downtown Vancouver.

June 11, 2022, 7:23pm Clark County News

Despite a downpour, hundreds turned out for a March for Our Lives rally in downtown Vancouver Saturday. Read story

From right: Sandi Christensen, a volunteer coordinator with the Clark Neighbors Food Project, leaves her Arnada home on Saturday morning with her great-nieces -- Madison Pierce, 16, Lyla Hart, 16, and Mia, 13 -- to collect nonperishable food from donors in her neighborhood.

Clark Neighbors Food Project helps fill pantry shelves, even more so during pandemic

From right: Sandi Christensen, a volunteer coordinator with the Clark Neighbors Food Project, leaves her Arnada home on Saturday morning with her great-nieces -- Madison Pierce, 16, Lyla Hart, 16, and Mia, 13 -- to collect nonperishable food from donors in her neighborhood.

June 11, 2022, 6:29pm Clark County News

Clark Neighbors Food Project co-founder Debbie Nelson has a saying: “Hunger is not seasonal, so neither is the Clark Neighbors Food Project.” Read story

Vancouver Lake swim beach closed due to E. coli levels

June 11, 2022, 5:34am Clark County News

Clark County Public Health is closing the Vancouver Lake swim beach due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. Read story

Vancouver fitness trainers seek participants for study

June 11, 2022, 5:30am Clark County News

Northwest Personal Training is conducting a four-week fitness study to determine which time slots work best for exercise adherence and results for business professionals. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center urges use of urgent care facilities

June 11, 2022, 5:23am Clark County News

Due to unprecedented patient volumes in its emergency department, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is encouraging people with nonemergent health issues to consider alternatives to the emergency department for care. Read story

Blood donation events planned in Clark County

June 10, 2022, 6:27am Clark County News

World Blood Donor Day is Tuesday, and the American Red Cross is joining blood collection organizations around the world to celebrate. Read story

Lighthouse Financial receives $2.25M grant to help Southwest Washington residents

June 10, 2022, 5:27am Clark County News

Lighthouse Financial Foundation is launching and expanding various financial wellness programs to benefit individuals and families in Southwest Washington thanks to a multi-year, $2.25 million grant. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 activity rate continues to decrease

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June 9, 2022, 2:15pm Clark County Health

Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate saw its largest decrease since March this week. Read story

Gerri Hiller was awarded the Community Champion award for her nearly 20 years of volunteer work with the Winter Hospitality Overflow shelter program at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Vancouver. "It isn't just one person who makes these things happen," she said. "I am surrounded by people who have caught the vision and who are excited about being involved.

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington honors those who care

Gerri Hiller was awarded the Community Champion award for her nearly 20 years of volunteer work with the Winter Hospitality Overflow shelter program at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Vancouver. "It isn't just one person who makes these things happen," she said. "I am surrounded by people who have caught the vision and who are excited about being involved.

June 9, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Since 2004, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has presented three awards at its annual luncheon: the Friend of the Foundation award, the Community Champion award and Philanthropists of the Year. Read story

Executive vice president of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, Janie Spurgeon, left, and board Chair Randy Grove, right, stand with Ron Prill, center left, and Terry Prill.

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington lauds commitment at luncheon

Executive vice president of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, Janie Spurgeon, left, and board Chair Randy Grove, right, stand with Ron Prill, center left, and Terry Prill.

June 7, 2022, 6:41pm Clark County News

How can philanthropists, nonprofits and communities overcome seemingly impossible challenges? Read story