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2 Vancouver elementary schools renamed over history of namesakes who committed racial violence
Officials began questioning whether to rename Harney Elementary and Peter S. Ogden Elementary after learning about the violent history and killings committed by their namesakes.

Federal funding
Clark County Historical Museum braces for cuts as DOGE eyes cultural institutions
Cultural institutions like the Clark County Historical Museum rely on programming and grants from Humanities Washington, which is in turn funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Vancouver Public Schools releases findings into teacher sexual misconduct allegations
The two-part investigation confirmed that a teacher engaged in grooming behavior and had a sexual relationship with a student. Warning signs and patterns were missed. The district says it has improved its systems to better prevent future incidents.

Infrastructure
Clark County transit punts on decision about Interstate Bridge light rail funding
A proposal to fund light rail over the I-5 bridge proves divisive in Clark County as smaller cities balk at helping pay for it.

Vancouver finalizes contract for first mobile opioid treatment program
With funding from Vancouver, a nonprofit plans to begin operating a motorhome-style vehicle to provide mental health and addiction services for unsheltered people.
Weather
Freezing rain and snow possible for Portland metro area Thursday and Friday
Cold weather greeted most of Oregon Tuesday morning. Now, a weather system coming from the Pacific Ocean could bring freezing rain or snow to Portland and the Willamette Valley.

Joining volunteers, outreach workers on Point-in-Time count of people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver
In late January, volunteers and outreach workers in Vancouver went out to conduct the Point-in-Time Count for Clark County. We spent the day following them as they conducted their count.

Law and Justice
Vancouver police officer’s widow sues Clark County, claims deputy ‘acted rashly’ in fatal shooting
Clark County Sheriff's deputy Jonathan Feller shot and killed off-duty Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota in 2022, after mistaking him for an armed robbery suspect.
Think Out Loud
Outreach workers talk with people living on the street for Vancouver Point-in-Time count
Last week, the Council for the Homeless in Vancouver, WA conducted their Point-in-Time count. We follow them along to hear how the surveys went, what homelessness is like in their city and why they do this work.
Health
Vancouver begins work to remove PFAS chemicals from another water system
The city of Vancouver is continuing its efforts to remove man-made compounds known as “forever chemicals” from public drinking water.