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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4278 participates in Wreaths Across America

January 11, 2025, 5:58am Clark County News

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4278 held its annual Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 14 at the Camas Cemetery. For the past nine years, VFW members have held… Read story

Students worried about changes at Clark College’s Veterans Center of Excellence as federal grant expires

December 13, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

With a federal grant for Clark College’s veterans center expiring, students worry they won’t receive the support they need to stay in school. Read story

Volunteer Briette Colville, right, readies paper bags for food pantry customers Friday at FISH of Vancouver.

Clark County’s charities and nonprofits could use your help this holiday season

Volunteer Briette Colville, right, readies paper bags for food pantry customers Friday at FISH of Vancouver.

November 29, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

As the holiday season kicks off, many Clark County residents are looking for ways to give back to the community. Read story

Members of the community visit the fourth Safe Stay community off Main Street during its opening ceremony in December. Clark County saw a 35 percent jump in veterans entering housing programs.

Number of homeless veterans in Clark County dropped by 25% in 2023

Members of the community visit the fourth Safe Stay community off Main Street during its opening ceremony in December. Clark County saw a 35 percent jump in veterans entering housing programs.

November 18, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

Fewer veterans were living on the streets in Clark County last year as more moved into housing. Homelessness among veterans also fell nationwide. Read story

Vietnamese Community of Clark County members hold flags and march Monday during the 36th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

36th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site honors vets

Vietnamese Community of Clark County members hold flags and march Monday during the 36th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

November 11, 2024, 2:24pm Clark County News

Men, women and children lined the streets at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Monday to honor the nation’s veterans as part of the 36th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade. Read story

Camyrn Ries honors the memory of her father, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David George Ries, during a ceremony at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Ries was killed Nov. 8, 2004 in Iraq when his vehicle struck a roadside improvised explosive device.

‘Never forgotten’: Ceremony honors Clark County Marine who was killed in Iraq

Camyrn Ries honors the memory of her father, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David George Ries, during a ceremony at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Ries was killed Nov. 8, 2004 in Iraq when his vehicle struck a roadside improvised explosive device.

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

Camryn Ries was just 2 years old when her father, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David G. Ries, was killed while serving in Iraq. Yet, his memory is kept alive through the stories and photographs shared by loved ones. Read story

Volunteer Sarah Peterson of Self Balance Massage works with a participant during the annual Stand Down resource event at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Friday afternoon.

‘Something for everyone’: Annual Stand Down event offers resources for Clark County veterans

Volunteer Sarah Peterson of Self Balance Massage works with a participant during the annual Stand Down resource event at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Friday afternoon.

September 30, 2024, 11:29am Community Funded Journalism

There was something for every veteran during the annual Stand Down event Friday at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in east Vancouver. Read story

Lifeline Connections has joined a trend of animal assisted therapy.

“Horses are the masters of mindfulness”: Lifeline Connections adds animal-assisted therapy to offerings

Lifeline Connections has joined a trend of animal assisted therapy.

August 26, 2024, 11:09am Clark County Health

Lifeline Connections is taking its therapy practices to the arena. The Vancouver organization — which provides mental health and addiction services — added animal-assisted therapy to its stable of offerings. Read story

‘Never to be Forgotten’ ceremony on Aug. 28 will honor two Clark County veterans

August 19, 2024, 1:10pm Clark County News

The Clark County Community Military Appreciation Committee, the Patriot Guard Riders and the American Veterans Organization will host the “Never To Be Forgotten” ceremony 1-2 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Clark County War Memorial at the Fort Vancouver Barracks. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, delivers 16,650 signatures, along with a letter, to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough urging the reopening of a Lewis County clinic. (Contributed by the Office of Rep.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez tours Vancouver VA campus with secretary of Veterans Affairs

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, delivers 16,650 signatures, along with a letter, to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough urging the reopening of a Lewis County clinic. (Contributed by the Office of Rep.

July 17, 2024, 1:17pm Clark County Health

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez hand-delivered a petition to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough on Tuesday urging the VA to reopen a clinic in Lewis County. Read story