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Daybreak Youth Services is pictured in Brush Prairie in 2019. It's now closed.

OHSU study co-authored by Vancouver addiction specialist finds addiction treatment scarce for teenagers in Washington, around U.S.

Daybreak Youth Services is pictured in Brush Prairie in 2019. It's now closed.

February 2, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Health

A study published by Oregon Health & Science University in January found that access to residential addiction treatment for teens in the United States is scarce and expensive. Read story

Kenneth Otten, center, a community liaison with XChange Recovery Services, greets guests at an educational night for families and residents impacted by substance use at Living Hope Church.

‘The idea is to support families’: XChange Recovery event connects those touched by addiction with resources

Kenneth Otten, center, a community liaison with XChange Recovery Services, greets guests at an educational night for families and residents impacted by substance use at Living Hope Church.

February 1, 2024, 2:27pm Clark County Health

Community members, advocates and health professionals met under a canopy of lights Wednesday at Living Hope Church for XChange Recovery’s Community Education Night. Read story

Carly Martinez-Torres and her dad, Salvador, were glad to receive a free book at FISH of Vancouver on a recent morning.

FISH of Vancouver now feeds hungry bodies and minds by offering free books

Carly Martinez-Torres and her dad, Salvador, were glad to receive a free book at FISH of Vancouver on a recent morning.

February 1, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

For well over half a century, nonprofit agency FISH of Vancouver has worked to feed hungry bodies with free food. Read story

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton talks to the crowd of hundreds of volunteers, donors and partners at its annual meeting at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Clark County Food Bank served more than 135,000 people in 2023

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton talks to the crowd of hundreds of volunteers, donors and partners at its annual meeting at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

January 30, 2024, 6:13pm Clark County Health

Alleviating hunger in Clark County is no small feat, but the Clark County Food Bank hopes to lead the charge. Read story

An ambulance responds to a call in southeast Vancouver during an ice storm Jan. 17.

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office investigating 3 deaths that may be tied to cold temps

An ambulance responds to a call in southeast Vancouver during an ice storm Jan. 17.

January 30, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating three deaths potentially related to the snow and ice storms earlier this month. Read story

Demetrius Coles (Contributed by Linda Peter)

‘He deserves a funeral’: Demetrius Coles’ burned body was found on a Vancouver sidewalk

Demetrius Coles (Contributed by Linda Peter)

January 27, 2024, 6:14am Clark County Health

Flames engulfed a dead man’s body on the sidewalk at West Ninth and Columbia streets in Vancouver five days before Christmas. Read story

An Amazon company logo is seen on the facade of a company&rsquo;s building in Schoenefeld near Berlin.

Camas family sues Amazon over teen son’s death by suicide

An Amazon company logo is seen on the facade of a company&rsquo;s building in Schoenefeld near Berlin.

January 26, 2024, 6:06am Business

The family of a Camas teen who died by suicide after ingesting a chemical compound he purchased on Amazon is suing the online retailer for wrongful death. Read story

Clark County Community Services forum rescheduled

January 26, 2024, 5:58am Clark County Health

Clark County Community Services has rescheduled a public forum on the county’s 2023 low-income survey of needs for Jan. 31. The forum was originally planned for Jan. 17 but was rescheduled due to hazardous weather conditions. Read story

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust gives $7.5 million to Washington nonprofits

January 26, 2024, 5:57am Clark County Health

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust published its fall 2023 grants report Thursday, announcing 94 grants to nonprofits across the Pacific Northwest totaling $21.9 million. Read story

Free children’s dental health clinic Feb. 3 at Clark College dental hygiene department

January 26, 2024, 5:55am Clark County Health

The Clark College Dental Hygiene department will host its annual free children’s dental health clinic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3. Read story