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The National Women's Law Center and a coalition of reproductive health, rights, and justice groups hold an "abortion is health care" rally in front of the Supreme Court as justices hear oral arguments in the cases of Idaho v. United States and Moyle v. United States. The cases center on whether a federal law, known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act — or EMTALA — supersedes Idaho's law banning most abortions on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 in Washington.

Washington sees ripple effects of Dobbs decision as Idaho patients seek abortion care

The National Women's Law Center and a coalition of reproductive health, rights, and justice groups hold an "abortion is health care" rally in front of the Supreme Court as justices hear oral arguments in the cases of Idaho v. United States and Moyle v. United States. The cases center on whether a federal law, known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act — or EMTALA — supersedes Idaho's law banning most abortions on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 in Washington.

July 6, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Health

Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a 2024 report from Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office reveals the decision caused ripple effects across Washington’s health care system. Read story

Clark County Fire District 6 said a fire near Hazel Dell Community Park on Tuesday would have been much bigger had the field not been recently mowed.

Health officials emphasize firework safety ahead of holiday

Clark County Fire District 6 said a fire near Hazel Dell Community Park on Tuesday would have been much bigger had the field not been recently mowed.

July 3, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

Fourth of July brings barbecues, family gatherings and fireworks displays. As the holiday weekend approaches, health officials emphasize the importance of fire caution in preventing fire-related accidents and injuries. Read story

A new emergency room building at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver will open to patients July 16.

PeaceHealth Southwest’s new emergency department will feature Community Health Hub

A new emergency room building at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver will open to patients July 16.

June 28, 2024, 2:56pm Business

The first phase of a redesigned emergency department at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver will open to patients July 16. Read story

Aynsley, from left, and his wife, Nicci, watch 15-month-old Everett play with a race car set at the Silva residence in Vancouver. The Silvas received an emergency room hospital bill with a $4,178 charge they were not expecting from PeaceHealth while Nicci Silva was pregnant.

Surprise – it’s $4,178 more: Couple struggle with unexpected hospital bill, hope for more transparency from systems

Aynsley, from left, and his wife, Nicci, watch 15-month-old Everett play with a race car set at the Silva residence in Vancouver. The Silvas received an emergency room hospital bill with a $4,178 charge they were not expecting from PeaceHealth while Nicci Silva was pregnant.

June 27, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health

Nicci Silva was five months pregnant when she began having heart palpitations on a late October night in 2022. She and her husband, Aynsley, didn’t think twice before visiting the nearest urgent care clinic. Read story

The Park Laundry site in Downtown Ridgefield.

Cleanup of contaminated Park Laundry site in Ridgefield begins

The Park Laundry site in Downtown Ridgefield.

June 24, 2024, 3:01pm Business

Cleanup has begun at the contaminated Park Laundry site in downtown Ridgefield. Read story

Brandi Towner, vice president of the Furry Friends board, shares some love with Oakley on Thursday afternoon.

Kitten season ramps up in Clark County including at Vancouver cat shelter Furry Friends

Brandi Towner, vice president of the Furry Friends board, shares some love with Oakley on Thursday afternoon.

June 21, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life

Animal shelters have a name for this time of year: kitten season. As the weather turns warm, more kittens are born. The chaos has already hit cat shelter Furry Friends. Read story

An empty bottle of tetanus, diphthera and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine on display.

Clark County sees 60 cases of whooping cough; most are among the unvaccinated

An empty bottle of tetanus, diphthera and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine on display.

June 14, 2024, 3:20pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has identified 60 cases of whooping cough in the county since the beginning of the year — four times more than at this point last year. Read story

The Pacific apartment building was completed with help from a loan from the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, who recently held their annual luncheon. Community Foundation President Matt Morton said he hopes the organization can build more accessible housing for underserved communities through its new initiative.

Community Foundation launches loan program to help nonprofits build affordable housing

The Pacific apartment building was completed with help from a loan from the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, who recently held their annual luncheon. Community Foundation President Matt Morton said he hopes the organization can build more accessible housing for underserved communities through its new initiative.

June 13, 2024, 4:41pm Clark County News

After 40 years of serving the region through local giving, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington will invest in the community in a new way starting this fall. Read story

Officer Cole Larson of the Vancouver Police Department confiscates a device for smoking fentanyl from a motorist while on patrol on April 4.

More Clark County street drugs include more than one illicit substance. Combination makes treatment more difficult

Officer Cole Larson of the Vancouver Police Department confiscates a device for smoking fentanyl from a motorist while on patrol on April 4.

June 13, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Health

An annual report published by addiction treatment provider Ideal Option found substance use involving two or more illicit drugs has remained prevalent in Washington, making treatment for patients far more complex. Read story

Dozens of nurses gather outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center while taking part in an informational picket Thursday morning, April 18, 2024. Demonstrators, who said care was not impacted during the event, were fighting for safe staffing and fair wages.

PeaceHealth nurses ratify new contract with Vancouver hospital

Dozens of nurses gather outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center while taking part in an informational picket Thursday morning, April 18, 2024. Demonstrators, who said care was not impacted during the event, were fighting for safe staffing and fair wages.

June 7, 2024, 3:50pm Clark County Health

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver voted to ratify a new labor contract Thursday evening after 10 hours of voting. Read story