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Washington Capitol building in Olympia.

Bill to ease Washington’s housing crisis would allow up to fourplex on all residential lots

Washington Capitol building in Olympia.

January 23, 2023, 6:02am Latest News

Single-family homes may soon be less common in new development across the state. Read story

The median sale price for residential homes in Clark County continued falling last month, dropping from $514,000 in November to $479,900 in December, according to the most recent Regional Multiple Listing Service report.

Median sale price for Clark County homes falls

The median sale price for residential homes in Clark County continued falling last month, dropping from $514,000 in November to $479,900 in December, according to the most recent Regional Multiple Listing Service report.

January 18, 2023, 6:52pm Business

Potential homebuyers in Clark County face a difficult decision as the real estate market continues to normalize: Buy now or wait? Read story

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Inslee: Washington’s housing crisis is urgent

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December 18, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee is ready to deliver the “audacious things” that his budget, released Wednesday, is promising for Washington residents. Inslee said his $70 billion budget for the 2023-25 biennium will tackle the state’s three most pressing priorities: homelessness, mental health care and the transition to a clean energy economy. Read story

Traffic on Interstate 5 approaches Exit 21 to Woodland, Cougar and state Highway 503.

Staff want to make it easier to build housing in Woodland

Traffic on Interstate 5 approaches Exit 21 to Woodland, Cougar and state Highway 503.

November 21, 2022, 3:34pm Clark County News

The Woodland City Council recently punted on a controversial resolution that would amend current housing codes in a way that could drastically change the city’s look. Read story

Stella Kirkman, left, and James Donahue talk in the lobby of Miles Terrace, a low-income housing complex for seniors developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority.

Fine line between housed, homeless for many in Clark County

Stella Kirkman, left, and James Donahue talk in the lobby of Miles Terrace, a low-income housing complex for seniors developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority.

November 20, 2022, 6:05am Business

When it comes to finding affordable housing, Vancouver resident Stella Kirkman feels like she got lucky. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle tests out some of the new playground equipment at Columbia Heights affordable housing complex during its grand opening on Wednesday afternoon.

Partnerships, policies offer housing solutions for Clark County

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle tests out some of the new playground equipment at Columbia Heights affordable housing complex during its grand opening on Wednesday afternoon.

November 20, 2022, 6:04am Business

Despite the challenges, some developers are successfully mobilizing resources to create affordable housing units in Clark County. Regional nonprofit affordable housing developer Mercy Housing Northwest opened Columbia Heights in August, an affordable complex in Vancouver providing housing for 69 low-income families. Read story

A vacant lot at West 11th Street and Daniels Street, a possible location for the third Safe Stay community, is seen from the front steps of Briar Rose Inn in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver council gives green light to Safe Stay in downtown Vancouver

A vacant lot at West 11th Street and Daniels Street, a possible location for the third Safe Stay community, is seen from the front steps of Briar Rose Inn in downtown Vancouver.

November 8, 2022, 11:42am Clark County News

City officials received the green light Monday from the Vancouver City Council to continue pursuing a Safe Stay Community in downtown Vancouver. Read story

The Broadway Apartments at 1901 Broadway were built in 2018 and are for sale at $9,542,926.

3 downtown Vancouver apartment complexes on the market

The Broadway Apartments at 1901 Broadway were built in 2018 and are for sale at $9,542,926.

November 2, 2022, 6:23pm Business

Three recently built apartment complexes in downtown Vancouver are for sale at a time when the market for developing and selling apartments is slowing down but still strong in the city. Read story

Riverside Townhomes, a 15-unit luxury development, is under construction near the Columbia River waterfront in Vancouver.

Clark County’s housing market continues to cool as low inventory offsets falling prices

Riverside Townhomes, a 15-unit luxury development, is under construction near the Columbia River waterfront in Vancouver.

October 26, 2022, 6:04am Business

Prices continued to fall in Clark County’s housing market in September, but high interest rates and low inventory are keeping homes out of reach for some prospective homebuyers. Read story

Kayla Sample holds a root beer as she takes a break outside her camper. She sits next to a stack of papers that includes her housing research and mission statement for Operation Can You See Us, a homelessness organization she aims to start.

Vancouver resident recounts her journey with the foster care system and homelessness

Kayla Sample holds a root beer as she takes a break outside her camper. She sits next to a stack of papers that includes her housing research and mission statement for Operation Can You See Us, a homelessness organization she aims to start.

October 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health

Kayla Sample knows what it’s like to feel invisible. A 35-year-old woman born and raised in Vancouver, Sample has not had a stable place to call home since she entered the state’s foster care system as a little girl. Read story