Stories by Mia Ryder-Marks

Columbian staff reporter

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Monica Martinez-Animas, left, and Valerie Eliason, both residents of The Normandy apartments in downtown Vancouver, enjoy a cup of tea in Eliason’s studio unit. The Normandy is on the chopping block in one of the proposed scenarios for the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement. Tenants at The Normandy say it offers the only truly affordable rent in the city.

33 affordable apartments in Vancouver could end up in the path of a new I-5 bridge; residents fear the worst

December 14, 2024, 6:14am Business

Valerie Eliason’s pulse quickened as she stared at the front page of The Columbian. Read story

Beds sit on the ground Friday at Vancouver Art Hub, which will serve as an overnight winter shelter.

Despite concerns, severe weather shelter ready to open in former Vancouver library building

December 13, 2024, 3:21pm Clark County News

On Saturday, two city of Vancouver buildings will open to those seeking overnight refuge from the cold. Officials say the shelters will provide not only warmth but also a path to permanent housing and support. Read story

Joshua Jensen’s ashes will be sent to space in April. The 23-year-old loved space and is going with a national memorial space program.

‘It’s a celebration’: Ashes of Vancouver 23-year-old who died of rare genetic disorder will be launched into space

December 13, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

A Vancouver man who spent his life gazing at the cosmos will soon soar among them. Read story

Vancouver Housing Authority is in the process of purchasing Jens Pointe Apartments in east Vancouver. Half of the units will be for residents who earn 80 percent or less of the area median income. Eighty percent of the area’s median income is $60,202 annually for an individual.

Vancouver Housing Authority in process of buying Jens Pointe Apartments in east Vancouver for $76 million

December 12, 2024, 6:07am Business

Vancouver Housing Authority is beefing up its middle-income housing supply with the purchase of a 240-unit apartment building in the Cascade Park neighborhood. Read story

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

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

Stories by Mia Ryder-Marks

Columbian staff reporter

33 affordable apartments in Vancouver could end up in the path of a new I-5 bridge; residents fear the worst

Despite concerns, severe weather shelter ready to open in former Vancouver library building

‘It’s a celebration’: Ashes of Vancouver 23-year-old who died of rare genetic disorder will be launched into space

Vancouver Housing Authority in process of buying Jens Pointe Apartments in east Vancouver for $76 million

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

Man dies in early morning Vancouver house fire

Minnehaha house fire proves fatal

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

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

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