Evicted into the cold: Disabled Vancouver woman, son find selves on street, told no help available
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/23/evicted-into-the-cold-disabled-vancouver-woman-son-find-selves-on-street-told-no-help-available/
High rents have tenants on edge: 25% of Vancouver renters spend more than half their income on rent
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/02/high-rents-have-tenants-on-edge/
Housed, but hanging on by thread: Vancouver family struggles as they watch neighbors end up homeless
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/02/housed-but-hanging-on-by-thread-vancouver-family-struggles-as-they-watch-neighbors-end-up-homeless/
Vancouver nonprofit Council for for the Homeless awarded $2M grant from MacKenzie Scott's foundation
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/20/council-for-for-the-homeless-awarded-2m-grant/
Vancouver’s Living Hope Church to host live Nativity scene in conjuction with a sock drive
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/14/vancouvers-living-hope-church-to-host-live-nativity-scene-in-conjuction-with-a-sock-drive/
Vancouver council decides to not expand camping bans because 'it might make it worse for everyone'
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/12/vancouver-council-decides-to-not-expand-camping-bans-because-it-might-make-it-worse-for-everyone/
Clark Asks: Why abandoned buildings can't be used to house people experiencing homelessness? It's complicated
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/12/clark-asks-why-abandoned-buildings-cant-be-used-to-house-people-experiencing-homelessness-its-complicated/
Residents, nonprofits, law enforcement, businesses focus on solutions along Fourth Plain corridor
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/19/forum-hosted-by-columbia-river-mental-health-services-focuses-on-solutions-along-fourth-plain-corridor/
Eight homeless people have died in Vancouver since mid-December, city hopes emergency declaration will speed response
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/27/eight-homeless-people-have-died-in-vancouver-since-mid-december-city-hopes-emergency-declaration-will-speed-response/
Rent hikes pushing tenants out of homes in Clark County, around Washington: Last year, Mary Moore paid about $1,600 a month to rent an apartment in Vancouver ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/14/rent-hikes-pushing-tenants-out-of-homes-in-clark-county-around-washington/
Mourners gather for National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day event in downtown Vancouver
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/21/mourners-gather-for-national-homeless-persons-memorial-day-event-in-downtown-vancouver/
Vancouver police Officer Tyler Chavers builds trust, relationships as member of city’s homeless response team
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/02/vancouver-police-officer-tyler-chavers-builds-trust-relationships-as-member-of-citys-homeless-response-team/
Felida father bicycles through grief after death of son: When Rich Marsee sees people living on the street, he thinks of his son, Scott, who died last year at 41 ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jul/22/felida-father-bicycles-through-grief-after-death-of-son/
Vancouver officials explain emergency declaration for homelessness: In a Tuesday interview with The Columbian, Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes ...
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/07/vancouver-officials-explain-emergency-declaration-for-homelessness/
Vancouver approves $1M to upgrade Safe Stay Communities: The city of Vancouver is investing more than $1 million into its Safe Stay communities to help people ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/07/vancouver-approves-1m-to-upgrade-safe-stay-communities/
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Vancouver issues first report for homeless emergency declaration: During the Dec. 4 Vancouver City Council meeting, staff provided a one-month report of the ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/05/vancouver-issues-first-report-for-homeless-emergency-declaration/
Public safety tax revenue flows to Clark County, its cities: Distributions from the countywide public safety sales tax, which went into effect Jan. 1 ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jul/28/public-safety-tax-revenue-flows-to-clark-county-its-cities/
Vancouver celebrates first year of Hope Village safe stay community: Thirteen months ago, Jimmy was experiencing homelessness on the streets of Vancouver.
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/28/vancouver-celebrates-first-year-of-hope-village-safe-stay-community/
Clark County Council OKs camping ordinance that makes homeless eligible for Community Court
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/08/clark-county-council-oks-unlawful-camping-ordinance/
Vancouver residents voice concerns on crime, zoning, homelessness, parking at community forum
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/26/vancouver-residents-voice-their-concerns-at-community-forum/
Money key in aiding homeless students in Clark County: Washington’s homelessness crisis hasn’t spared children, and the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have ...
columbian.com/news/2023/may/07/money-key-in-aiding-homeless-students-in-clark-county/
Advocates’ goal: Keep the homeless (and their clothes) dry amid rainy season in Clark County
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/21/clark-county-advocates-goal-keep-the-homeless-and-their-clothes-dry-amid-rain/
San Diego response to homelessness a model for Vancouver, beyond: On the outskirts of San Diego, an unwieldy white tent peaks over industrial buildings and ...
columbian.com/news/2023/feb/28/san-diego-response-to-homelessness-a-model-for-vancouver-beyond/
‘Homelessness is actually a community choice’: Council for Homeless event touts impactful strategies
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/20/homelessness-is-actually-a-community-choice-council-for-homeless-event-touts-impactful-strategies/
Clark Asks: What’s being done about trash in Clark County homeless camps?: At the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail camp — one of the largest homeless camps in Vancouver ...
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/14/clark-asks-whats-being-done-about-trash-in-clark-county-homeless-camps/
Is homelessness a threat to public safety in Clark County?: For months, AllRisk Auto Insurance struggled with homelessness on its doorstep.
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/16/is-homelessness-a-threat-to-public-safety-in-clark-county/
XChange Recovery gives 10,000 pairs of socks to people living without homes: Jacqueline Alley trailed through an encampment in downtown Vancouver ...
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/02/xchange-recovery-gives-10000-pairs-of-socks-to-people-living-without-homes/
Top stories of 2022: Blue ripple holds off red wave: Few observers gave an unknown Democratic auto shop owner from Skamania County any chance of capturing the ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/01/top-stories-of-2022-blue-ripple-holds-off-red-wave/
‘Slipping through the cracks’: From foster care to homelessness: Angellina Ricker doesn’t know when she became so terrified of the world. She describes herself ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/29/slipping-through-the-cracks-from-foster-care-to-homelessness/
Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community turns 1: A few weeks ago, Sabrina Thayer decided to throw a party. She planned to set up tables and a banner, have dessert ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/02/vancouvers-first-safe-stay-community-turns-1/
Washington legislators seek to increase fund for homeless students, their families
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/21/washington-legislators-seek-to-increase-fund-for-homeless-students-their-families/
Permanent supportive housing is one answer to Clark County homelessness: It took Troy Leichner a while to stop collecting things.
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/26/permanent-supportive-housing-is-one-answer-to-clark-county-homelessness/
Vancouver affordable housing levy passing in early returns: The Vancouver community is showing its support for the city’s affordable housing levy, Proposition 3 ...
columbian.com/news/2023/feb/14/vancouver-affordable-housing-levy-passing-in-early-returns/
Columbian Conversations event focuses on homelessness in Clark County: When was the last time you had a conversation about homelessness?
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/02/columbian-conversations-event-focuses-on-homelessness-in-clark-county/
Top Stories: ‘Gaming for Good’; St. Helens earthquakes; homeless emergency declaration
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/11/top-stories-gaming-for-good-st-helens-earthquakes-homeless-emergency-declaration/
Vancouver council gives green light to Safe Stay in downtown Vancouver: City officials received the green light Monday from the Vancouver City Council to ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/08/vancouver-council-gives-green-light-to-safe-stay-in-downtown-vancouver/
Clark Asks: How can you help someone who’s experiencing homelessness in Clark County?
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/31/clark-asks-how-can-you-help-someone-whos-experiencing-homelessness-in-clark-county/
Vancouver Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day honors those lost in Clark County: At Vancouver’s Safe Parking Zone, Shawn Bacon’s legacy lives on. His RV still sits in ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/22/vancouver-homeless-persons-memorial-day-honors-those-lost-in-clark-county/
Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund provides options to address homelessness: As the world spiraled into uncertainty with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/26/vancouvers-affordable-housing-fund-provides-options-to-address-homelessness/
Is Vancouver tax part of affordable housing solution?: In Vancouver’s special election on Feb. 14, residents will determine the future of the city’s Affordable ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/26/is-vancouver-tax-part-of-affordable-housing-solution/
‘Successful for a lot of different reasons’: Inslee tours Safe Stay site in Vancouver
columbian.com/news/2022/oct/31/successful-for-a-lot-of-different-reasons-inslee-tours-safe-stay-site-in-vancouver/
Prospect of third Safe Stay site in downtown Vancouver troubles neighbors: A vacant downtown lot that was most recently home to a New Heights Church is being ...
columbian.com/news/2022/sep/14/prospect-of-third-safe-stay-site-troubles-neighbors/
Advocates in Clark County help homeless youth find hope: Malaya McGant and Ari come from different backgrounds, but their paths crossed on the streets of ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/11/advocates-in-clark-county-help-homeless-youth-find-hope/
Weather delays construction of downtown Vancouver's Safe Stay homeless community: In an empty parking lot in downtown Vancouver, a fresh blanket of rain darkens ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/18/weather-delays-construction-of-downtown-vancouvers-safe-stay-homeless-community/
Vancouver resident recounts her journey with the foster care system and homelessness
columbian.com/news/2022/oct/24/vancouver-resident-recounts-her-journey-with-the-foster-care-system-and-homelessness/
Vancouver businesses say city’s upcoming tax hikes threaten local economy: Vancouver officials approved the city’s upcoming year’s budget Monday evening but not ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/22/vancouver-businesses-say-citys-upcoming-tax-hikes-threaten-local-economy/
Man camping near Vancouver Safe Stay Community hit in face with golf club, taken to hospital
columbian.com/news/2022/jul/13/man-camping-near-vancouver-safe-stay-community-hit-in-face-with-golf-club-taken-to-hospital/
Open House Ministries breaks ground on Vancouver apartment building for families transitioning out of homelessness
columbian.com/news/2022/jul/25/open-house-ministries-breaks-ground-on-vancouver-apartment-building-for-families-transitioning-out-of-homelessness/
Couple struggle with challenges of living in Safe Parking Zone at Evergreen Transit Center
columbian.com/news/2022/sep/16/couple-struggle-with-challenges-of-living-in-safe-parking-zone-at-evergreen-transit-center/
Residents of Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community on path to ending homelessness
columbian.com/news/2022/apr/04/residents-of-vancouvers-first-safe-stay-community-on-path-to-ending-homelessness/
From the Newsroom: A Top 10 deja vu: It’s the last weekend of the year, a time when the newsroom selects our local Top 10 Stories Of The Year ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/31/from-the-newsroom-a-top-10-deja-vu/
Vancouver City Council approves camping ban in wildfire-prone areas: The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved changes to city code Monday that will allow ...
columbian.com/news/2022/jul/13/vancouver-city-council-approves-camping-ban-in-wildfire-prone-areas/
Clark County Council will have new look after election: With three of the Clark County Council’s five seats on the Nov. 8 ballot, and most of the candidates for ...
columbian.com/news/2022/oct/16/clark-county-council-will-have-new-look-after-election/
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 ...
columbian.com/news/2022/aug/26/plan-to-reduce-clark-county-homelessness-focus-of-community-forum/
Vancouver finalizes plan to allocate $3.5 million in housing funds: The city of Vancouver has finalized its plan for using nearly $3.5 million in grants to ...
columbian.com/news/2023/may/14/vancouver-finalizes-plan-to-allocate-3-5-million-in-housing-funds/
Clark County officials, nonprofits try four new approaches to homelessness: As number who are houseless climbs and shelters continue to be full, local officials ...
columbian.com/news/2022/mar/27/clark-county-officials-nonprofits-try-four-new-approaches-to-homelessness/
Clark County Council, District 1 candidates differ on public safety, homelessness response
columbian.com/news/2022/jul/22/clark-county-council-district-1-candidates-differ-on-public-safety-homelessness-response/
Welcome progress on restoring basic civic rules: Seattle residents who want to see compassionate progress on homelessness and a restoration of parks and ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/welcome-progress-on-restoring-basic-civic-rules/
Clark County Council looks back on 2021: From responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to working on major road projects and trying to address the county’s growing ...
columbian.com/news/2022/jan/01/clark-county-council-looks-back-on-2021/
Clark County voters have variety of offices, issues to address in Aug. 2 primary: With a robust number of races and measures on the Aug. 2 primary election ...
columbian.com/news/2022/jul/24/clark-county-voters-have-variety-of-offices-issues-to-address-in-aug-2-primary/
Mullen-Polk Foundation opens Family Resource Center in Vancouver: The Mullen-Polk Foundation, looking to help support a greater portion of the community ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/28/mullen-polk-foundation-opens-family-resource-center-in-vancouver/
Seattle City Council passes a 2022 budget that emphasizes funding for homelessness, affordable housing
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-city-council-passes-a-2022-budget-that-emphasizes-funding-for-homelessness-affordable-housing/
Seattle’s final budget shows tough road ahead for new Regional Homelessness Authority
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattles-final-budget-shows-tough-road-ahead-for-new-regional-homelessness-authority/
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s 2022 budget plan would add police, allocate federal aid to housing
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-mayor-jenny-durkans-2022-budget-plan-would-add-police-allocate-federal-aid-to-housing/
Our most intractable problems, like homelessness, are only getting harder to solve
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-our-most-intractable-problems-like-homelessness-are-only-getting/
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Judge strikes Seattle charter amendment on homelessness from November ballot: A King County judge has ruled that Charter Amendment 29, known as "Compassion ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/judge-strikes-seattle-charter-amendment-on-homelessness-from-november-ballot/
Bruce Harrell leads in Seattle mayoral primary contest, followed by M. Lorena González
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/bruce-harrell-leads-in-seattle-mayoral-primary-contest-followed-by-m-lorena-gonzalez/
Housing, homelessness at forefront as Seattle voters weigh primary election choices
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/housing-homelessness-top-of-mind-as-seattle-voters-weigh-primary-election-choices/
Seattle’s mayoral candidates have plans for homelessness, but they’re staring at an uncertain future
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattles-mayoral-candidates-have-plans-for-homelessness-but-theyre-staring-at-an-uncertain-future/
Auburn’s proposal to change civil fee to criminal charge is not ‘criminalizing homelessness,’ say officials
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/auburns-proposal-to-change-civil-fee-to-criminal-charge-is-not-criminalizing-homelessness-say-officials/
Compassion Seattle measure will not appear on November ballot, state Court of Appeals rules
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/compassion-seattle-will-not-appear-on-november-ballot-court-of-appeals-rules/
Under new mayor, will Seattle’s homelessness policy include encampment removals?: Harrell and his administration are hoping that with more shelter ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/under-a-new-mayor-will-seattles-homelessness-policy-go-back-to-encampment-sweeps/
Seattle City Council President M. Lorena González is running for mayor: Seattle City Council President M. Lorena Gonzalez announces her bid for mayor of Seattle ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-city-council-president-m-lorena-gonzalez-is-running-for-mayor/
After tension with mayor, Seattle City Council member proposes $12 million more for homeless shelters
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/after-tension-with-mayor-seattle-councilmember-proposes-12-million-more-for-homeless-shelters/
Colleen Echohawk, executive director of the Chief Seattle Club, announces run for mayor of Seattle
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/colleen-echohawk-executive-director-of-the-chief-seattle-club-announces-run-for-mayor-of-seattle/
Will Mayor Durkan’s legacy be defined by homelessness?: In three years, the angry, polarized debate over how to address Seattle’s homelessness crisis gave rise ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/what-durkans-legacy-on-unwinnable-issue-homelessness-looks-like/
Proposal to address homelessness in Seattle city charter met with intrigue, skepticism
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-begins-to-digest-proposal-that-would-change-city-charter-to-address-homelessness/
Regional homelessness CEO is worth the wait: At every step, it has taken longer than expected to stand up the Regional Homelessness Authority in King County ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/regional-homelessness-ceo-is-worth-the-wait/
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