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Paul Hunter has wounds on his leg consistent with those caused by xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer. The presence of xylazine in Clark County’s drug supply has almost doubled since November, according to Columbia River Mental Health.

‘Tranq’-laced fentanyl nearly doubles in Clark County and expert says it will only get worse

Paul Hunter has wounds on his leg consistent with those caused by xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer. The presence of xylazine in Clark County’s drug supply has almost doubled since November, according to Columbia River Mental Health.

April 12, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Paul Hunter’s legs are rotting. The wounds along his calves, skin and ankles are eating away at his freckled flesh. Every time he takes his socks off, the wounds rip open again. Read story

Council for the Homeless outreach team members Magellan Rankin, left, and Nina Rengechy take part in Point-in-Time Count near Interstate 205 on Jan. 25. A form on Council for the Homeless’ website lets members of the public to report someone who needs an outreach team.

Council for the Homeless’ outreach request form helps identify homeless people in need of services

Council for the Homeless outreach team members Magellan Rankin, left, and Nina Rengechy take part in Point-in-Time Count near Interstate 205 on Jan. 25. A form on Council for the Homeless’ website lets members of the public to report someone who needs an outreach team.

April 11, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

From an apartment window in Vancouver, someone noticed a woman, bloodied and broken-nosed, living on the street. Read story

Hope Village Program Manager Patrick Quinlan, right, leads a community meeting Tuesday at the Hope Village Safe Stay in Vancouver.

Hope Village Safe Stay gets a lifeline: Vancouver will provide wage increases, case manager

Hope Village Program Manager Patrick Quinlan, right, leads a community meeting Tuesday at the Hope Village Safe Stay in Vancouver.

April 10, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

People are staying longer on average in the city of Vancouver’s four Safe Stay shelters, according to city staff. Read story

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 22 in a case about homeless ordinances that started with the regulations in Grants Pass that prevented sleeping in public areas. A makeshift campsite for people experiencing homelessness in downtown Salem on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

As Grants Pass case looms, Oregon advocates urge U.S. Supreme Court to protect homeless

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 22 in a case about homeless ordinances that started with the regulations in Grants Pass that prevented sleeping in public areas. A makeshift campsite for people experiencing homelessness in downtown Salem on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

April 10, 2024, 6:02am Northwest Free

Oregon advocates for marginalized communities are speaking out on behalf of the state’s homeless and downtrodden as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that started in Grants Pass and could set parameters for how cities nationwide can deal with homeless camps. Read story

Ron Minarik, left, gets a hand with his groceries from volunteer John Dibella while shopping at Martha’s Pantry on Wednesday morning. The pantry, which is hosted by the Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd, has been serving Vancouver since 1984 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

‘No judgment here’: Church known for Martha’s Pantry marks 40 years of service to LGBTQ+ individuals

Ron Minarik, left, gets a hand with his groceries from volunteer John Dibella while shopping at Martha’s Pantry on Wednesday morning. The pantry, which is hosted by the Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd, has been serving Vancouver since 1984 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

April 1, 2024, 6:01am Churches & Religion

Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd is celebrating 40 years of creating a safe place of worship for the LGBTQ+ community. Read story

Kigen Windey, 16, left, and Kaesohn Prom, 18, stand for a portrait at The Foundation’s barbershop at The Foundation nonprofit in Vancouver.

Vancouver nonprofit offers a solid Foundation for those leaving prison, teens trying to avoid it

Kigen Windey, 16, left, and Kaesohn Prom, 18, stand for a portrait at The Foundation’s barbershop at The Foundation nonprofit in Vancouver.

March 29, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News

When Lester Griffin was released from prison in 2017, a lot had changed in Vancouver over the nine years he was incarcerated. Had his city always been this busy, or had he grown too used to prison life? Read story

Jp Walmer washes dishes at his house in Vancouver. Walmer, 71, recently moved into housing after being homeless since August.

Formerly houseless Vancouver man finds a new home and a fresh start after leaving downtown Safe Stay

Jp Walmer washes dishes at his house in Vancouver. Walmer, 71, recently moved into housing after being homeless since August.

March 29, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

You may have seen Jp Walmer’s name a few times in The Columbian over the past year. Columbian reporters met him on his first day of homelessness when it was 103 degrees Aug. 14 in Vancouver. We were also there for his last day of homelessness. Read story

Gov. Jay Inslee points to the work his homeless encampment initiative has done to clear encampments and transition people into housing. Inslee released his budget proposals surrounding housing and homelessness programs at the site of a former encampment in Seattle.

Housing and homelessness in Washington, by the numbers

Gov. Jay Inslee points to the work his homeless encampment initiative has done to clear encampments and transition people into housing. Inslee released his budget proposals surrounding housing and homelessness programs at the site of a former encampment in Seattle.

March 29, 2024, 6:02am Northwest Free

In recent years, Washington lawmakers have changed zoning laws, poured money into new housing, created homelessness prevention programs, moved people out of encampments and boosted behavioral health support. Read story

Kathy Driver holds her 11-year-old Shih Tzu Cooper. Driver’s spouse died in 2022, and she could no longer stay in the home they shared.

Widow: ‘I lost my partner, my best friend and then my home all at the same time’

Kathy Driver holds her 11-year-old Shih Tzu Cooper. Driver’s spouse died in 2022, and she could no longer stay in the home they shared.

March 23, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

With a small smile, Kathy Driver gently placed a framed photograph on the kitchen counter in her RV home. Read story

An eviction notice hangs on the door of Rhonda Keith and Corey Elvetici’s former apartment.

Evicted into the cold: Disabled Vancouver woman, son find selves on street, told no help available

An eviction notice hangs on the door of Rhonda Keith and Corey Elvetici’s former apartment.

March 23, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

Corey Elvetici was homeless in Virginia when he heard his mother, who lived in Vancouver, lost her housing. Although he couldn’t give her money for an apartment, he moved to Vancouver five years ago so she wouldn’t experience homelessness alone. Read story