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Clark County sheriff’s deputies: Man arrested after false report of active shooter at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center prompted lockdown

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November 10, 2023, 5:11pm Clark County Health

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man they say texted a false report of an active shooter Friday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, prompting a lockdown. Read story

Service Employees International Union member set up in front of the Kaiser Permanente's Cascade Park Medical Office on Mill Plain Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Members said they are fighting for livable wages and increased staffing.

Washington Kaiser workers ratify contract that includes 17-25% pay increase for every union member

Service Employees International Union member set up in front of the Kaiser Permanente's Cascade Park Medical Office on Mill Plain Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Members said they are fighting for livable wages and increased staffing.

November 9, 2023, 2:02pm Business

Members of the union representing Kaiser Permanente workers across Washington, have voted to ratify a new contract agreement, the union announced Thursday. Read story

Macey Bodily of Yacolt, 15, holds her custom-designed shoes for the Doernbecher Freestyle Auction. Macey was one of six young designers who created shoes and apparel for this freestyle collection.

Yacolt teen works with Nike to make sneakers that make a statement

Macey Bodily of Yacolt, 15, holds her custom-designed shoes for the Doernbecher Freestyle Auction. Macey was one of six young designers who created shoes and apparel for this freestyle collection.

November 1, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

After almost eight months, Macey Bodily of Yacolt, one of six young patient artists, finally saw her designs come to life as a part of the 19th Doernbecher Freestyle Collection. Read story

Generically known as Naloxone, the medication used revive people who have stopped breathing, doesn’t reverse the effects of xylazine — often called tranq.

Clark County health officials watch out for xylazine; ‘tranq’ not prevalent in county so far

Generically known as Naloxone, the medication used revive people who have stopped breathing, doesn’t reverse the effects of xylazine — often called tranq.

October 31, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

Although a drug called xylazine — commonly referred to as “Tranq” — is a growing threat in some communities, health officials say only a small amount has been found in Clark County’s drug supply. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center workers join a spirited rally outside the hospital Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2023.

National union leader joins health care workers at PeaceHealth on picket line

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center workers join a spirited rally outside the hospital Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2023.

October 26, 2023, 3:30pm Business

Hundreds of health care workers at PeaceHealth were joined on the picket lines today by a national union leader as the strike at Vancouver’s hospital entered its fourth day. Read story

Fort Vancouver High School juniors Addison Miles, right, and Zamyrah Scott work on planting tulips. The tulips raise awareness of substance use in the community.

Fort Vancouver High School students host Red Ribbon Week event

Fort Vancouver High School juniors Addison Miles, right, and Zamyrah Scott work on planting tulips. The tulips raise awareness of substance use in the community.

October 23, 2023, 5:40pm Clark County Health

As Addie Cates plopped a tulip bulb into a small hole etched in a flower bed she made a promise to her community. Read story

Health care workers on strike hold signs Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals are striking for five days over low wages, low staffing levels and prolonged contract negotiations with PeaceHealth management.

Five-day health care worker strike begins at PeaceHealth in Vancouver; second health care picket this monthvideo icon

Health care workers on strike hold signs Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals are striking for five days over low wages, low staffing levels and prolonged contract negotiations with PeaceHealth management.

October 23, 2023, 10:50am Clark County Health

Striking health care workers at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center crowded the sidewalks along Mill Plain Boulevard in front of the central Vancouver hospital Monday morning, on the picket line before dawn. Read story

Application deadline extended for Clark County Public Health Advisory Council opening

October 21, 2023, 5:57am Clark County Health

The application deadline for an open position on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council has been extended to Nov. 10. Read story

Toxic algae warning advisory issued for Lacamas Lake

October 20, 2023, 1:44pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health issued a warning advisory Friday for Lacamas Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae. Read story

Linnea, left, and Matt Justis hold a photo of their son Zain Justis. Zain died in 2021 from primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and his parents created the foundation to raise awareness of and fund research for rare types of cancer that affect kids and young adults.

‘Better because of him’: Washougal family’s foundation honors son’s memory, funds cancer research

Linnea, left, and Matt Justis hold a photo of their son Zain Justis. Zain died in 2021 from primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and his parents created the foundation to raise awareness of and fund research for rare types of cancer that affect kids and young adults.

October 20, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

Traveling through Washington’s vast forests on unmarked dirt roads, Matt and Barrett Justis had been traversing rough terrain for miles when their tent poles fell off the back of their motorcycles. Read story