Sunday, February 28, 2021

Feb. 28, 2021

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Luepke Center manager Dean Scelza chats with a client, who declined to give their name, while on delivery for Meals on Wheels People in March. Scelza was careful not to shake hands or come too close to those on his delivery route to keep both himself and his clients healthy.

Meals on Wheels People shifting some food distribution to Clark County

Luepke Center manager Dean Scelza chats with a client, who declined to give their name, while on delivery for Meals on Wheels People in March. Scelza was careful not to shake hands or come too close to those on his delivery route to keep both himself and his clients healthy.

August 19, 2020, 8:00pm Clark County News

The pre-made meals that Meals on Wheels People delivers to homebound seniors in Clark County will soon be prepared in Clark County. Read story

Pastor Brian Norris, in black shirt and cap, leads a prayer before serving a meal at Living Hope Church, where a temporary homeless encampment was set up in early May. It provides shelter, showers, snacks and restrooms to people without homes during the pandemic.

Vancouver’s homeless find themselves ‘kind of stuck’ during pandemic

Pastor Brian Norris, in black shirt and cap, leads a prayer before serving a meal at Living Hope Church, where a temporary homeless encampment was set up in early May. It provides shelter, showers, snacks and restrooms to people without homes during the pandemic.

August 8, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Bella Lynch feels more worn down these days without the emotional and mental support of her family, especially her grandmother. She misses being able to visit with her and help with her flower beds. Read story

Registered nurse Katlyn Ellyson works behind the counter in the triage milieu at Lifeline's new Crisis Wellness Center in Vancouver. The center will house a new triage and stabilization program to help people in an acute mental health crisis for up to seven days. It opens to patients Monday.

Triage center bridges mental health treatment in Clark County

Registered nurse Katlyn Ellyson works behind the counter in the triage milieu at Lifeline's new Crisis Wellness Center in Vancouver. The center will house a new triage and stabilization program to help people in an acute mental health crisis for up to seven days. It opens to patients Monday.

August 6, 2020, 4:26pm Clark County Health

Clark County will see a boost to its mental health care offerings Monday when local nonprofit Lifeline Connections opens a crisis triage and stabilization program at its Crisis Wellness Center in west Vancouver. Read story

A fence surrounds the old church at 400 W. Evergreen Blvd., where loose bricks could pose a hazard to pedestrians.

Ed Lynch Estate buys downtown Vancouver block, but plans unclear

A fence surrounds the old church at 400 W. Evergreen Blvd., where loose bricks could pose a hazard to pedestrians.

August 2, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

A square block of downtown Vancouver containing offices and a former church and performing arts center could someday house a nonprofit organization. Read story

Friends of Clark County's virtual discussion focused on land use and affordable housing in Clark County.

Friends of Clark County to put more emphasis on affordable housing

Friends of Clark County's virtual discussion focused on land use and affordable housing in Clark County.

July 30, 2020, 6:52pm Clark County News

A local environmental group that has fought urban sprawl for decades appears ready to focus more of its attention on affordable housing. Read story

Members of The Historic Trust decided to give up hope of preserving the historic smokestack and boiler building, right, at the Providence Academy, because they couldn't justify the high costs.

Providence Academy smokestack to be demolished

Members of The Historic Trust decided to give up hope of preserving the historic smokestack and boiler building, right, at the Providence Academy, because they couldn't justify the high costs.

July 29, 2020, 6:05am Business

A century-old smokestack near Providence Academy is unsafe and will have to be torn down, according to The Historic Trust. Read story

Columbia Land Trust recently completed its final purchase in the acquisition of nearly 11,000 acres in the Klickitat Canyon area.

Columbia Land Trust inks record-making deal

Columbia Land Trust recently completed its final purchase in the acquisition of nearly 11,000 acres in the Klickitat Canyon area.

July 25, 2020, 10:00am Clark County News

The largest land acquisition in Columbia Land Trust’s nearly 30-year history is a done deal. Read story

Adam Neiffer climbs Mount Hood for Share

July 25, 2020, 6:05am Community

CENTRAL VANCOUVER — CrossFit Fort Vancouver owner Adam Neiffer and his team of friends are climbing Mount Hood to raise money for Share, a nonprofit that helps connect people with housing and food. Read story

Furry Friends parking lot started

July 25, 2020, 6:03am Community

MINNEHAHA — Long-awaited construction on a parking lot and sidewalk at the no-kill cat shelter Furry Friends recently began. Read story

Stevenson-Carson Educational Foundation raises money for food program

July 25, 2020, 6:00am Community

STEVENSON — The Stevenson-Carson Educational Foundation raised more than $21,000 to provide additional meals for students at home. Read story