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XChange Recovery’s message to families of those struggling with addiction: ‘There is hope’

April 25, 2024, 3:18pm Clark County Health Updated 11 hours ago

Becky Berhardt vividly remembers bawling on the phone years ago as she spoke with her son, who was struggling with homelessness and addiction. Read story

Vancouver man seeks county position: Wil Fuentes will run for District 3 seat held by Bowerman

April 25, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News Updated 19 hours ago

Vancouver resident Wil Fuentes announced Tuesday he will run for the Clark County Council District 3 seat in the upcoming 2024 general election. The seat is currently held by Karen… Read story

Garden plots take shape at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Clark County continues to weigh its options for the farm and how to make the property financially viable.

78th Street Heritage Farm plan strives for sustainability

Garden plots take shape at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Clark County continues to weigh its options for the farm and how to make the property financially viable.

April 25, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Clark County’s agricultural gem, the 78th Street Heritage Farm, could operate more like an agriculturally focused community park in the future. Read story

Completed homes sit at Evergreen Habitat for Humanity&rsquo;s Johnson Village neighborhood in east Vancouver.

Habitat for Humanity completes 2 more homes in Johnson Village in east Vancouver

Completed homes sit at Evergreen Habitat for Humanity&rsquo;s Johnson Village neighborhood in east Vancouver.

April 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News Updated 15 hours ago

When Karla Alvarado Martinez moved to Vancouver in 2018, she didn’t think homeownership was possible. Six years later, she was handed the keys to her new home at Johnson Village, an affordable housing community established by Evergreen Habitat for Humanity. Read story

A vehicle forthe Ridgefield School District.

Ridgefield school bond still failing to get supermajority in second round of election results

A vehicle forthe Ridgefield School District.

April 24, 2024, 3:07pm Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Wednesday’s second round of ballots counted in Tuesday’s special election yielded no change to the results of measures in Camas and Ridgefield. With just 200 ballots left to count across the county, it appears certain that both Ridgefield schools measures will fail, while Camas’ emergency medical services levy will pass. Read story

Evergreen Public Schools board of directors president Rob Perkins, from left, member Gary Wilson and Superintendent John Boyd listen to public comment Tuesday evening at an Evergreen Public Schools board of directors meeting at district headquarters in Vancouver. The board voted to approve $18.7 million budget cuts to the district next year.

Evergreen Public Schools takes step to seek new superintendent after Boyd’s retirement

Evergreen Public Schools board of directors president Rob Perkins, from left, member Gary Wilson and Superintendent John Boyd listen to public comment Tuesday evening at an Evergreen Public Schools board of directors meeting at district headquarters in Vancouver. The board voted to approve $18.7 million budget cuts to the district next year.

April 24, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

With Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent John Boyd announcing his retirement last week, Clark County’s largest school district will again begin the process of identifying a new head honcho. Read story

Smoke and vapor coming from locomotives being repaired at BNSF&rsquo;s maintenance yard have residents in the Lincoln neighborhood worried about pollution exposure.

‘Pollutants’ from BNSF locomotives in rail yard called ‘outrageous’ by Lincoln neighborhood residents

Smoke and vapor coming from locomotives being repaired at BNSF&rsquo;s maintenance yard have residents in the Lincoln neighborhood worried about pollution exposure.

April 24, 2024, 6:07am Business Updated 20 hours ago

Smoke and steam billowing from locomotives parked at BNSF Railway’s maintenance yard near West 39th Street has some residents worried about what’s ending up in their air. Read story

(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Vancouver renters could see relocation assistance, limits on fees and variable due dates in new city codes

(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

April 23, 2024, 3:25pm Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

Renters in Vancouver could see new protections in 2025 thanks to the city council. Read story

(Photo contributed by the Munro family)

Longtime Evergreen educator Scott Munro rehabilitating after brain injury

(Photo contributed by the Munro family)

April 23, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health Updated 20 hours ago

Every school has a few names and faces it wouldn’t be the same without: the cool teacher, the favorite substitute or the principal who’s been there longer than anyone can remember. Read story

James Turner opens the hood of his truck Wednesday at Vancouver Kiggins Village Safe Stay shelter. He used to sleep in the truck, but now he&rsquo;s moving into housing.

With help of Vancouver Safe Stay, former soldier who had lived in truck heads to complex for veterans

James Turner opens the hood of his truck Wednesday at Vancouver Kiggins Village Safe Stay shelter. He used to sleep in the truck, but now he&rsquo;s moving into housing.

April 23, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News Updated 20 hours ago

James Turner popped open the hood of his red Ford truck and checked the engine. Soon, he will hop in his truck — which used to be his only shelter — and drive north to his new home. Read story