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White Oak Books owners Peter Glavin and Sara Smith helped organize Queer Night Out, a fundraiser for nonprofits that support trans people, slated for May 1 at the Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver.

Queer Night Out in downtown Vancouver will help groups that support transgender people in Clark County, state

White Oak Books owners Peter Glavin and Sara Smith helped organize Queer Night Out, a fundraiser for nonprofits that support trans people, slated for May 1 at the Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver.

April 26, 2025, 6:10am Clark County Life Updated 1 hour ago

In a show of solidarity, White Oak Books and Queer Youth Resource Center are joining forces to host a fundraiser dedicated to lifting up Clark County’s transgender residents. Read story

Construction continues at a home already sold in the Stonegate neighborhood in northeast Vancouver in 2020.

Housing post-COVID: Tight market, low inventory in Clark County

Construction continues at a home already sold in the Stonegate neighborhood in northeast Vancouver in 2020.

April 19, 2025, 6:13am Business

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago, Clark County’s housing market has tightened and become more competitive — but that’s not all due to the pandemic. Read story

Highway maintenance worker Bethany Blankenship was hit by an alleged drunk driver in January 2024 while working on a road’s shoulder. She said the experience changed her life forever, and she urged drivers to stay vigilant.

‘We all want to go home at the end of the day’: Clark County is 4th in Washington for work zone crashes

Highway maintenance worker Bethany Blankenship was hit by an alleged drunk driver in January 2024 while working on a road’s shoulder. She said the experience changed her life forever, and she urged drivers to stay vigilant.

April 17, 2025, 1:48pm Business

It took less than 90 seconds for Bethany Blankenship’s life to change. Read story

Vancouver Housing Authority has begun working with WSU Clark County Extension and the Vancouver Farmers Market to provide fresh produce to its residents. In March, about 100 residents from Columbia House, a senior housing development, took home fresh produce.

VHA apartments host farmers markets for residents with free, fresh produce

Vancouver Housing Authority has begun working with WSU Clark County Extension and the Vancouver Farmers Market to provide fresh produce to its residents. In March, about 100 residents from Columbia House, a senior housing development, took home fresh produce.

April 15, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

Vancouver Housing Authority apartments are hosting farmers markets where the produce is free for residents, thanks to a multi-agency partnership. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle reflects on the life her late predecessor, Royce Pollard, at a memorial Friday night at the Firstenburg Community Center.

‘He put Vancouver on the map’: Leaders, loved ones honor former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard at memorial service

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle reflects on the life her late predecessor, Royce Pollard, at a memorial Friday night at the Firstenburg Community Center.

April 11, 2025, 8:56pm Clark County News

Dorothy Wright has many fond memories of working with the late Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard. During a small earthquake, Wright panicked, shoved Pollard aside in a scramble to evacuate, and immediately thought, “I’m so fired.” Read story

Southwest Washington senior citizens can apply for $80 benefit cards to use at farmers markets, farm stores

April 11, 2025, 3:52pm Business

The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington is offering eligible seniors a limited number of $80 benefit cards to use at participating farmers markets and farm stores for fresh produce, herbs and honey. The benefit is available from June 1 to Oct. 31. Read story

Daybreak Youth Services is pictured in Brush Prairie in 2019. It's now closed.

Plans advance for recovery, mental health center at former Daybreak Youth Services building in Brush Prairie

Daybreak Youth Services is pictured in Brush Prairie in 2019. It's now closed.

April 11, 2025, 10:32am Clark County News

Plans for a 54-bed recovery and mental health center for youth at the former Daybreak Youth Services building in Brush Prairie are still underway, despite a lawsuit filed by Daybreak against the state making its way through court. Read story

Homelessness continues to be a growing problem in Clark County schools, as well as across the nation.

Student homelessness is growing in Clark County and across the state

Homelessness continues to be a growing problem in Clark County schools, as well as across the nation.

April 4, 2025, 1:41pm Clark County News

Homelessness among students continues to increase across Clark County and the state, reaching record highs, according to a Seattle nonprofit. Read story

Learn to make a difference with Clark County Recycler workshop series

April 1, 2025, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Looking for ways to reduce your environmental impact? The Clark County Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free in-person and online workshops. Read story

Prepare for delays on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County due to cable barrier repairs

April 1, 2025, 5:55am Clark County News Free

Travelers on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County should prepare for daytime delays starting Tuesday as maintenance crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation begin repairs on a damaged cable barrier. The delays will end Thursday. Read story