Thursday, March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

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Washington leaders tout its Climate Commitment Act as a landmark initiative to heal its environmental wounds caused by greenhouse gas emissions. What does this cap and invest program look like on a local level, especially considering Vancouver is 13th on the list of most overburdened communities statewide impacted by air pollution.

How will state’s Climate Commitment Act affect Clark County?

Washington leaders tout its Climate Commitment Act as a landmark initiative to heal its environmental wounds caused by greenhouse gas emissions. What does this cap and invest program look like on a local level, especially considering Vancouver is 13th on the list of most overburdened communities statewide impacted by air pollution.

March 7, 2023, 6:03am Business

What exactly is this market-based tool that Washington officials deem as the state’s “most efficient path” to lowering carbon emissions? Read story

The United States Forest Service has proposed to raise fees at several sites in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Many formerly free trailheads would charge a $5 parking fee.

Gifford Pinchot may increase recreation fees at trailheads, campsites, cabins

The United States Forest Service has proposed to raise fees at several sites in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Many formerly free trailheads would charge a $5 parking fee.

March 6, 2023, 4:07pm Clark County News

After months of gathering public input, the U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with its request to increase or add recreation fees at 36 trailheads, campsites and cabins, and other recreation hubs in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Read story

Manufactured home parks were once an affordable option for those on a fixed income but increasing space rents have squeezed many seniors who can afford it the least.

Rent increases hit residents of Woodland mobile home park

Manufactured home parks were once an affordable option for those on a fixed income but increasing space rents have squeezed many seniors who can afford it the least.

March 5, 2023, 6:00am Business

Many people see mobile home ownership as an affordable option, especially seniors gearing up for retirement. However, even though they own their manufactured homes, they rent the land that their homes sit on. There is no legislation to protect mobile home owners from intense rent increases. Read story

Scorched belongings remain at The Swamps homeless encampment after a fire early Friday morning at the intersection of N.E. 107th Avenue and N.E. 53rd Street in Vancouver's North Image neighborhood.

Blaze scorches portion of Vancouver homeless camp ‘The Swamps’

Scorched belongings remain at The Swamps homeless encampment after a fire early Friday morning at the intersection of N.E. 107th Avenue and N.E. 53rd Street in Vancouver's North Image neighborhood.

March 3, 2023, 6:03pm Clark County News

Drew Fish, a resident at a homeless encampment in east Vancouver, awoke Friday in the middle of the night to the sound of propane tanks exploding. Read story

Outpost Safe Stay resident Courtney Ligman, left, chokes up thinking about the help she has received from City of Vancouver homelessness response coordinator Jamie Spinelli, right, and others on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, during The Columbian Conversations event at Kiggins Theatre.

Columbian Conversations event focuses on homelessness in Clark County

Outpost Safe Stay resident Courtney Ligman, left, chokes up thinking about the help she has received from City of Vancouver homelessness response coordinator Jamie Spinelli, right, and others on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, during The Columbian Conversations event at Kiggins Theatre.

March 2, 2023, 1:01pm Clark County News

When was the last time you had a conversation about homelessness? Read story

The city of Vancouver is proposing major traffic changes to Fourth Plain Boulevard from F Street to Andresen Road.

Vancouver considers plan to improve Fourth Plain safety by narrowing lanes

The city of Vancouver is proposing major traffic changes to Fourth Plain Boulevard from F Street to Andresen Road.

March 1, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

A plan to make one of Vancouver’s most crash-prone corridors safer by repurposing existing roads was presented to the Vancouver City Council in a workshop Monday. Read story

Outpost resident Courtney Ligman, who works in Share's Talkin' Trash program, picks up garbage across from Fort Vancouver High School on a Tuesday afternoon in February.

Vancouver woman finds independence, sobriety after moving to Safe Stay Community

Outpost resident Courtney Ligman, who works in Share's Talkin' Trash program, picks up garbage across from Fort Vancouver High School on a Tuesday afternoon in February.

March 1, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Courtney Ligman starts each day by taking her dog, Angel, for a long walk in the park. She eats breakfast, showers and heads to work. Read story

Visitors gather in 2016 to celebrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington's latest clubhouse in Vancouver. Federal funds from the city of Vancouver have helped the nonprofit agency run its youth violence prevention and intervention programs.

Clark County, Vancouver to get millions from feds

Visitors gather in 2016 to celebrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington's latest clubhouse in Vancouver. Federal funds from the city of Vancouver have helped the nonprofit agency run its youth violence prevention and intervention programs.

February 28, 2023, 6:40pm Business

Clark County and the city of Vancouver are receiving an annual influx of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for affordable housing, community development and homeless assistance. Read story

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

Clark County asked to OK gravel pit east of Washougal

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

February 28, 2023, 6:04am Business

A gravel pit that has been involved in years of disputes and lawsuits is in the public eye once again, as its owner and operator request approval to continue mining at the site. Read story

Bob McElroy describes the living conditions inside the Temporary Bridge Shelter in San Diego that houses up to 325 people.

San Diego response to homelessness a model for Vancouver, beyond

Bob McElroy describes the living conditions inside the Temporary Bridge Shelter in San Diego that houses up to 325 people.

February 28, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

On the outskirts of San Diego, an unwieldy white tent peaks over industrial buildings and overlooks encampments dotting the nearby streets. Read story