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Vancouver Housing Authority is expanding its affordable housing portfolio with the Cascara Apartments in the Van Mall neighborhood.

Vancouver Housing Authority buying 98-unit apartment building to expand affordable housing

Vancouver Housing Authority is expanding its affordable housing portfolio with the Cascara Apartments in the Van Mall neighborhood.

December 9, 2024, 1:40pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Housing Authority plans to buy a 98-unit apartment building still under construction in the Van Mall neighborhood to expand the city’s affordable housing stock. Read story

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Man dies in early morning Vancouver house fire

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December 9, 2024, 12:02pm Clark County News

A man died in a house fire Friday in northeast Vancouver. Read story

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Minnehaha house fire proves fatal

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December 9, 2024, 12:00pm Clark County News

Firefighters found a man dead in a house fire early Saturday morning in Vancouver’s Minnehaha neighborhood. Read story

Robert Hungerschafer of Bellingham travels more than 250 miles every other week to donate blood products at the Vancouver Red Cross center. He was recently inducted into the national hall of fame.

330 gallons: Regular donor at American Red Cross in Vancouver being inducted into national hall of fame

Robert Hungerschafer of Bellingham travels more than 250 miles every other week to donate blood products at the Vancouver Red Cross center. He was recently inducted into the national hall of fame.

December 5, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

Robert Hungerschafer may never meet the people whose lives he’s changed. But twice a month, he rolls up his sleeve and donates blood, knowing it could save someone’s life. Read story

Council for the Homeless issues severe weather alert in Clark County for tonight

December 3, 2024, 4:46pm Clark County News

Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert tonight for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. Read story

Katie Vongthongthip of Vancouver, left, joins her fiance, Chance Newbill, as they enjoy time with their dog, Nova, at their apartment in Isabella Court II.

‘It feels like we’re living a normal life’: Once-homeless Vancouver couple thriving a year after moving into apartment

Katie Vongthongthip of Vancouver, left, joins her fiance, Chance Newbill, as they enjoy time with their dog, Nova, at their apartment in Isabella Court II.

December 3, 2024, 10:51am Clark County News

When Vancouver’s Katie Vongthongthip and Chance Newbill moved into their empty, one-bedroom apartment last fall, they dreamed of turning it into a home. Read story

Volunteer Briette Colville, right, readies paper bags for food pantry customers Friday at FISH of Vancouver.

Clark County’s charities and nonprofits could use your help this holiday season

Volunteer Briette Colville, right, readies paper bags for food pantry customers Friday at FISH of Vancouver.

November 29, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

As the holiday season kicks off, many Clark County residents are looking for ways to give back to the community. Read story

Tents line the side of the road along West 11th Street in downtown Vancouver in June. Council for the Homeless data shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Clark County decreased for the first time in at least five years.

2023 saw decline in number of people of color who were homeless in Clark County

Tents line the side of the road along West 11th Street in downtown Vancouver in June. Council for the Homeless data shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Clark County decreased for the first time in at least five years.

November 27, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

The number of people of color who were homeless declined last year in Clark County, but the population still faces housing instability at disproportionate rates. Read story

Council for the Homeless issues severe weather alert for Clark County

November 26, 2024, 1:13pm Clark County News

Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert Tuesday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. It is anticipated to end Saturday. Read story

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested three men believed to be involved in a string of robberies and thefts targeting people selling things online.

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrest third suspect in string of armed robberies

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested three men believed to be involved in a string of robberies and thefts targeting people selling things online.

November 25, 2024, 2:26pm Clark County News

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a third man believed to be involved in a string of robberies and thefts targeting people selling things online. Two other suspects were arrested last week. Read story