Dylan Jefferies
The Columbian
Portland, OR, United States
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Clark County Vital Records office to offer in-person services
Clark County Public Health’s Vital Records office will be open for in-person services five days per week starting Monday. → Read More
Students, other donors are asked to give blood to boost Washington’s supply
The Washington State Department of Health and Northwest Blood Coalition are urging eligible blood donors to schedule donations, especially as summer ends and the school year begins. → Read More
Clark County COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, deaths rise slightly
Clark County’s rate of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations rose slightly this week, but the county remains in the low-risk category for disease transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on its current number of cases, hospitalizations and overall hospital occupancy. → Read More
Give More 24! day of giving returns Sept. 22
It’s September, which means Southwest Washington’s largest single day of online giving is almost here. → Read More
Plan to reduce Clark County homelessness focus of community forum
The Council for the Homeless held a community forum Tuesday evening to gather input from community members on the 2023-2028 Homeless Action Plan for Clark County. → Read More
Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate decreases; county remains at low risk
Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate decreased this week. Hospitalizations increased slightly, but the county remains at low risk for disease transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. → Read More
Clark County’s COVID activity rate, hospitalizations continue to decrease
Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate and hospitalizations fell again this week, and the county remains at low risk for disease transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. → Read More
Open House Ministries’ block party, resource fair returns to Vancouver after 2-year absence
Kids got cotton candy. Pets got microchipped. People got haircuts. And everyone was glad to gather as the Open House Ministries Community Block Party and Outreach Resource Fair returned Thursday for the first time in two years. → Read More
Open House Ministries breaks ground on Vancouver apartment building for families transitioning out of homelessness
Open House Ministries broke ground Monday afternoon on a 30-unit apartment building at West 12th and Jefferson streets for people transitioning from homelessness. → Read More
Walmart Wellness Day slated for Saturday
Need a glucose, cholesterol, body mass index or blood pressure screening? How about a tetanus, hepatitis, HPV or COVID-19 vaccine? → Read More
Elevated toxin levels found at Lacamas Lake
Clark County Public Health has issued a warning advisory at Lacamas Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae. → Read More
Vancouver City Council approves camping ban in wildfire-prone areas
The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved changes to city code Monday that will allow city staff to remove homeless encampments in areas prone to wildfire, including along Burnt Bridge Creek. → Read More
Clark County medium risk category for COVID-19 for first time since March
Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate decreased this week, ending a two-week run of gradual increases that has put the county at a medium level of risk of disease transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. → Read More
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust details summer grant winners
The Vancouver-based M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust released its Spring 2022 Grants Report, which outlines $32.5 million in charitable giving around the Pacific Northwest, including 29 grants totaling $12 million in Washington. → Read More
Public Health lifts Vancouver Lake closure, removes Battle Ground Lake advisory for E. coli
Clark County Public Health has lifted a closure at Vancouver Lake put in place earlier this month after routine testing found elevated levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. Public Health has also lifted the E. coli warning for the Battle Ground Lake swim beach. → Read More
E. coli cancels rowing event at Vancouver Lake
A rowing event that was expected to draw more than a thousand people to Vancouver last weekend was canceled due to E. coli concerns. → Read More
National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive nets 40K pounds
After a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive returned this year, bringing in nearly 40,000 pounds of food and $36,373 in donations. The food drive took place throughout the month of May. → Read More
Repair Clark County offers in-person events after two years of remote fixing
The Artillery Barracks at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site were bustling with activity Wednesday afternoon. At tables, volunteers were focused on rewiring lamps, mending pants, sharpening knives and tinkering with clocks. → Read More
Lighthouse Financial receives $2.25M grant to help Southwest Washington residents
Lighthouse Financial Foundation is launching and expanding various financial wellness programs to benefit individuals and families in Southwest Washington thanks to a multi-year, $2.25 million grant. → Read More
Clark County COVID-19 activity rate continues to decrease
Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate saw its largest decrease since March this week. → Read More