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Vancouver honors its volunteers with tree planting
The city of Vancouver recently added nine trees to its Volunteer Grove at Centerpointe Park to honor civically-minded residents and groups who have donated at least 50 hours of volunteer service to…
County establishes temporary housing for homeless needing to quarantine
Clark County Community Services has established 116 beds in the Vancouver area for isolation of people who are unhoused and are confirmed to have COVID-19 but do not require medical treatment, and…
Rotary Club of Three Creeks gives 79 hours in ‘virtual service project’
The Rotary Club of Three Creeks completed 79 hours of service to the community during its first-ever “virtual service project,” which took place April 4-5 around the county.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office starts program to help seniors
The timing of the Senior Wellness Check program is due to COVID-19 and the urgent need to provide a means of contact for the most vulnerable population, but it will be an ongoing service.
Vancouver issues emergency order adding COVID-19 safety requirements for landlord entries into residential properties
Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes today issued Emergency Order 2020-09 adding and clarifying COVID-19 safety measure requirements for landlord entries into residential properties within the city.
Woodland Public Schools selects Dr. Phillip Pearson as new high school principal
Woodland Public Schools recently announced the selection of Phillip Pearson as principal of Woodland High School beginning in the upcoming 2020-21 school year. Pearson accepted the position on Marc…
Residents displaced by Vancouver house fire
Five residents and a dog were displaced by a house fire Monday morning in Vancouver.
County provides remote options for council public meeting participation
In keeping with the social distancing protocols in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Clark County Council is providing several options for residents to remotely participate in its…
9-1-1 COVID-19 questioning protocols changed in Clark County
With increased risk of exposure to COVID-19, CRESA 911 is temporarily changing protocols for calling 9-1-1 in Clark County. Callers should expect that 9-1-1 dispatchers and call takers will ask que…
Vancouver city manager issues additional emergency orders related to COVID-19 response
Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes today issued two new sets of emergency orders designed to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents and businesses within the city.
State lands closure extended to May 4
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks), and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today the extended clo…
Vancouver Deputy City Manager dies suddenly
Lenda Crawford suffered a severe head injury after falling in her apartment two weeks ago. She passed away at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
WSU Vancouver accepting freshman applications without SAT/ACT score
Washington State University Vancouver will review freshman applications for admission and accept students without an SAT/ACT score for fall 2020. The disruption caused by COVID-19 has resulted in m…
Gov. Jay Inslee signs Tiffany Hill Act
The Tiffany Hill Act was signed this afternoon in a ceremony at the Capitol, capping a three-year effort by Sen. Lynda Wilson to give domestic-violence victims access to technology that can help pr…
Clark County Public Works to close restrooms at all county parks effective immediately
With the support of Clark County Public Health and the Clark County Council, restrooms in all county parks will be closed effective immediately. The closure helps support Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home,…
PeaceHealth Family Medicine Clinic will temporarily close
The PeaceHealth Family Medicine Clinic at 505 NE 87th Avenue, Vancouver, will temporarily close starting today, April 1.
Safe Parking Zone opened for people living in vehicles during COVID-19 response
The city of Vancouver, in partnership with Centennial Real Estate and the Vancouver Mall, has opened a temporary Safe Parking Zone in the Vancouver Mall parking lot. Available April 2-30, the Safe…
Free coupons can help Vancouver residents with spring cleanup
Vancouver’s annual spring coupon program is scheduled to be available soon, helping residents within the city of Vancouver with free disposal of yard debris and tires at designated drop-off sites.…