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Greater Vancouver Chamber announces finalists for Iris Award

February 24, 2023, 5:47am Clark County News

The Greater Vancouver Chamber announced finalists for the 2023 Iris Award — an award created in 1985, honoring women from Southwest Washington who are making a community impact through leadership, philanthropy and public service, according to a press release. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 rate slightly down, hospitalizations up

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February 23, 2023, 4:10pm Clark County Health

Clark COVID-19 rate slightly down, COVID-19 hospitalizations up Read story

Proposed Vancouver opioid treatment site topic of public hearing

February 23, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health

Columbia River Mental Health Services recently proposed establishing an opioid treatment program in Vancouver at 7105 N.E. 40th St. The Washington Department of Health will host a hearing for public comment at 4:30 p.m. on March 14. Read story

U.S. health officials are proposing a simplified approach to COVID-19 vaccinations, which would allow most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the virus.

Is the pandemic over? Clark County health officials say COVID likely here to stay

U.S. health officials are proposing a simplified approach to COVID-19 vaccinations, which would allow most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the virus.

February 21, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Health

While many aspects of life have gone back to pre-pandemic norms — we can go to the movies again, schools are reopened, most businesses no longer require a mask, and the nationwide public health emergency will be lifted on May 11 — COVID-19 has left lasting impacts on the community. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

Vancouver Public Schools plans to hire 14 mental health providers with help of $1.7 million grant

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

February 17, 2023, 5:19pm Clark County Health

Vancouver Public Schools will hire mental health providers for each of its secondary schools using a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the district announced Friday. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 rate up slightly this week

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February 16, 2023, 2:12pm Clark County Health

Clark County COVID-19 rate rising this week Read story

Certified nursing assistant Benjamin Nikolaychuk shares eye contact and a reassuring touch with a resident at The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community, using techniques from a new approach to memory care called Humanitude.

Humanitude, a new approach to memory care, comes to Salmon Creek

Certified nursing assistant Benjamin Nikolaychuk shares eye contact and a reassuring touch with a resident at The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community, using techniques from a new approach to memory care called Humanitude.

February 16, 2023, 6:01am Business

With a comforting hand, warm smiles and eye contact, Benjamin Nikolaychuk, Brooke Killinger and Whitney Konrady explained to a resident at The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community that they were going to help her stand up and take a few steps. Read story

Partners4Housing offers free assessments for families with a loved one with a disability

February 14, 2023, 5:59am Clark County Health

Partners4Housing, an organization that works to find housing solutions for families with a loved one with a disability, has joined with local nonprofits to provide free residential assessments for families across Washington. Read story

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington president Matt Morton, left, and senior communications officer Maury Harris stand outside of the CFSW office in downtown Vancouver following a recent board meeting.

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington promises ‘to exercise our voice’

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington president Matt Morton, left, and senior communications officer Maury Harris stand outside of the CFSW office in downtown Vancouver following a recent board meeting.

February 12, 2023, 6:11am Latest News

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has made its feelings clear regarding two high-profile issues. Read story

Je'Kai Kazmende, left, stands next to his cousin, Jahad Hudson, as he leads a walking tour of Vancouver. He points out a spot where he had an encounter with police officers that he said felt unjust.

Vancouver teen walks, talks and dreams during waterfront tour

Je'Kai Kazmende, left, stands next to his cousin, Jahad Hudson, as he leads a walking tour of Vancouver. He points out a spot where he had an encounter with police officers that he said felt unjust.

February 11, 2023, 5:42pm Clark County News

“I too have a dream and it’s a dream deeply rooted in the African American dream,” Je’Kai Kazmende said, addressing a crowd at Fort Vancouver Saturday morning. “I too hope to live in a world where I am not judged by the color of my skin but by the content… Read story