Issues related to rental costs, housing prices, and affordability challenges in the housing market
Vancouver author and New York Times bestseller Emiko Jean has released her seventh book, a development that highlights the growing literary influence of Southwest Washington.
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A new women’s recovery home in Vancouver, opened by nonprofit Thrive2Survive, offers renewed stability for women exiting incarceration or treatment—an important development for Southwest Washington, where Cowlitz County continues to face limited reentry housing options.
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A regional report on a Vancouver senior’s struggle to recover missing Social Security payments highlights a growing challenge also facing elders in Cowlitz County: essential services are increasingly online, but digital access and literacy aren’t keeping pace.
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Clark County may extend its moratorium on redevelopment of manufactured home parks for up to one year, citing rising rents and vulnerability of low‑income homeowners. The decision could shape housing policy across southwest Washington.
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A new national poll showing that most Americans attribute homelessness to personal choices echoes ongoing debates in Cowlitz County, where residents and service providers grapple with addiction, mental‑health gaps, and limited housing options.
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A nationwide recall of Tippy Toes Apple, Pear, Banana baby food—due to elevated patulin levels—may affect products sold in Cowlitz County. Local families are urged to check for the July 17, 2026 "best by" date and follow FDA guidance.
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Several high‑profile Washington bills—including proposals on psilocybin therapy, campus medication abortion, and short‑term rental taxes—were killed by Monday’s fiscal‑committee cutoff, highlighting how budget constraints continue to stall progressive reforms in Olympia.
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Portland lost nearly 9,000 jobs in 2025 and multifamily housing permits plunged to a decade-low, signaling structural economic risks—developments with spillover consequences for southwest Washington’s communities.
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Clark County’s eviction filings continue to climb, with new 2025 data showing a 33% increase since 2023 and a statewide legal aid funding shortfall threatening tenant protections.
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Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter has launched her re-election bid for Congress, facing fellow Democrats Susheela Jayapal and Eddy Morales in what could become one of Oregon’s most competitive primaries.
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