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Affordable Housing

Sativa McGee started ADU Foundation to help add more affordable housing stock to the area.

Nonprofit wants to help pay to build ADUs on properties in Vancouver

Sativa McGee started ADU Foundation to help add more affordable housing stock to the area.

October 25, 2023, 6:08am Business

Sativa McGee wasn’t planning on starting her nonprofit. She had wanted to start a for-profit business selling accessory dwelling units, small dwellings typically located on the property of houses. Read story

The city of Vancouver's Waterfront Gateway development aims to be its own district and also connect Esther Short Park to The Waterfront Vancouver.

Vancouver hires LPC West to develop downtown Waterfront Gateway project

The city of Vancouver's Waterfront Gateway development aims to be its own district and also connect Esther Short Park to The Waterfront Vancouver.

October 12, 2023, 6:06am Business

The city of Vancouver has hired Los Angeles-based developer LPC West to develop the city-owned Waterfront Gateway site directly south and west of City Hall. Read story

Tirus “T.J.” Fontenette of Principal Properties LLC, which would build the Eaton Park–Remy Heights apartments, said the tax break is needed to offset rising construction costs. Costs have doubled since the developer built Alder Pointe in 2015.

Battle Ground City Council votes down tax exemption for apartment developer

Tirus “T.J.” Fontenette of Principal Properties LLC, which would build the Eaton Park–Remy Heights apartments, said the tax break is needed to offset rising construction costs. Costs have doubled since the developer built Alder Pointe in 2015.

October 4, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Citing concerns about the impacts to Clark County Fire District 3 and other junior taxing districts, the Battle Ground City Council on Monday voted 4-3 against a multifamily tax exemption for the planned Eaton Park-Remy Heights development. Councilors Tricia Davis, Shane Bowman, Daniel Dingman and Troy McCoy voted against the… Read story

Judge John Fairgrieve listens as lawyers talk during the unlawful detainer docket at the Clark County Courthouse on a recent Thursday.

As mediation program for tenants and landlords ends, evictions surge in Clark County

Judge John Fairgrieve listens as lawyers talk during the unlawful detainer docket at the Clark County Courthouse on a recent Thursday.

September 30, 2023, 6:14am Clark County Business

You can feel the stress in Room 302 of the Clark County Courthouse. Read story

Outsiders Inn coordinates daily meal trains at the Outpost Safe Stay Community and St. Paul Shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Crystal Drake, client outreach specialist, talks with client Doc Kerr.

Vancouver to spend an extra $1.4 million for staffing at two Safe Stay Communities

Outsiders Inn coordinates daily meal trains at the Outpost Safe Stay Community and St. Paul Shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Crystal Drake, client outreach specialist, talks with client Doc Kerr.

September 29, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council agreed Monday to spend an extra $1.4 million on two Safe Stay Communities over the next year amid concerns of staff burnout and insufficient pay. Read story

A colorful mural on the side of the new Fourth Plain Community Commons celebrates the diversity of the neighborhood and its residents.

Fourth Plain Community Commons opens, adding to stock of affordable housing in Vancouver

A colorful mural on the side of the new Fourth Plain Community Commons celebrates the diversity of the neighborhood and its residents.

September 25, 2023, 2:40pm Clark County News

With the snip of a red ribbon, Vancouver welcomed its newest affordable housing building on Saturday. Read story

J.P. Walmer enjoys his morning coffee in his tent outside Vancouver City Hall as construction at the nearby waterfront is visible in the background. Walmer has been homeless for about a month and is looking for a place he can afford. He said he sleeps on multiple air mattresses to make it easier for him to get out of bed.

Homeless population grays in Clark County as more seniors end up on the street

J.P. Walmer enjoys his morning coffee in his tent outside Vancouver City Hall as construction at the nearby waterfront is visible in the background. Walmer has been homeless for about a month and is looking for a place he can afford. He said he sleeps on multiple air mattresses to make it easier for him to get out of bed.

September 23, 2023, 6:14am Clark County Health

Chris Muntean, 70, feels lucky he had a heart attack. Read story

A motorist drives past Allegro Pointe on Northeast 65th Avenue in Vancouver. Vancouver Housing Authority hopes to purchase Allegro Pointe in November for mixed-income housing, including up to 23 units of low-income housing.

Vancouver boosts low-income housing projects with $2.4M

A motorist drives past Allegro Pointe on Northeast 65th Avenue in Vancouver. Vancouver Housing Authority hopes to purchase Allegro Pointe in November for mixed-income housing, including up to 23 units of low-income housing.

September 13, 2023, 5:03pm Business

Three housing projects for very low-income tenants will receive a total of $2.4 million in funding from the city of Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund. Read story

James and Sabrina Thayer take a break with their dog, Corkscrew, in their Vancouver tiny home.

Once homeless, Vancouver couple find comfort, stability in tiny-home community

James and Sabrina Thayer take a break with their dog, Corkscrew, in their Vancouver tiny home.

September 7, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

It’s always Christmastime at Sabrina and James Thayer’s tiny house in Vancouver. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

Battle Ground weighs tax exemption for apartment project

Battle Ground City Hall.

September 7, 2023, 6:06am Business

For the second time in as many months, Battle Ground’s city council is considering a multifamily tax exemption for an apartment development. The city council reviewed the tax exemption request for a planned 200-unit apartment complex during its regular meeting Tuesday. The council previously reviewed the proposal on June 5. Read story