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PeaceHealth to acquire 4 Providence clinics in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — PeaceHealth is set to acquire four Providence clinic sites in Vancouver, the hospital system announced on Thursday. Providence and PeaceHealth have entered a definitive agreement. Pending the regulatory review process, the clinics will be transferred to PeaceHealth. About 100 staff members — including physicians, registered...
New Washington program expands to help people with utility bills, upgrade cooling and heating appliances
WASHINGTON — There’s a new program in Washington for people who need help paying their utility bills or getting upgraded heating or cooling appliances. The state-funded program is called the State Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP). The state received $35 million, thanks to the Climate Commitment Act, with $21...
Ridgefield City Council implements speed changes, sets public hearing for further adjustments
Drivers in Ridgefield should take note of new speed limits on two major roads that will be in place until further notice. During a Thursday, Sept. 26, meeting, the Ridgefield City Council
Gov. Tina Kotek addresses path forward for homeless crisis Thursday
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is expected to address the homelessness crisis in the state, following the announcement of a 28% increase in housing placements in Multnomah County and the City of Portland and Multnomah County's decision to continue funding the joint office to cut the homeless population in half within two years.
Driver woes eased by reopening of Strand Street in St. Helens
It has been a headache to navigate the streets of downtown St. Helens this summer with the Riverfront District development, but the city has welcoming news for motorists. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2, the city is reopening Strand Street to vehicle traffic and parking. Adjacent sidewalks are open for pedestrians. While parking stalls have not been striped, as of press time, vehicles will be able to park head-in at an angle. ...
Letter to the Editor: Battle Ground leaders should consider residents before making decisions
Editor, Congratulations to the residents of Ridgefield. Pickleball is being considered for your community. I read with interest that the leaders of your city are taking into consideration the
OHSU Doernbecher performs first in-utero spinal surgery repair in the Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. — OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital made history by performing the first in-utero repair for spina bifida in the Northwest and north of Los Angeles. Vanessa Garcia-Pelayo and her husband Jonathan are the parents of baby Lorenzo, who surgeons performed the historic surgery on. "So, we were...
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