Retired firefighter’s PTSD breakthrough: After decades of sleep deprivation, anxiety and flashbacks, Matt Thierfelder found relief through ketamine- and psilocybin-assisted therapy and now advocates for expanded mental health support for first responders — find out how he found relief.
Weighing Vancouver’s growth options: A new environmental impact report lays out how three alternatives stack up against 2045 housing and jobs targets—only Alternatives 1 and 2 hit the goals while No Action falls short — find out which plan could shape the city’s future.
Portland’s 12 Food Wonders: We revisit WW’s updated 2015 guide to the dishes that defined a decade—from Le Pigeon’s five-a-night burger and Pok Pok’s fish-sauce wings to cornbread madeleines and marrow-topped chowder—to uncover the kitchens, happy accidents and techniques behind each cult favorite — find out how they became legends.
Vancouver’s rose legacy blooms: The Fort Vancouver Rose Society’s 70th Annual Rose Show on June 28 marked 200 years of local rose growing with 365 exhibits and 1,366 blossoms in a new venue, plus creative arrangements and a juried photo contest — find out who took top honors.
Rent benefit bottleneck: More than 2,000 Portland-area residents approved for Oregon Health Plan’s rent-assistance benefit still await payments after seven months, leaving many evicted or tangled in court proceedings — find out what’s causing the hold-up.
Drag high tea debut: The Ritz-Carlton’s Bellpine hosted its first-ever drag “Skyline Soirée,” with Poison Waters and fellow queens pouring butterfly pea gin cocktails and serving tea sandwiches high above Portland — find out how they fused flair and tradition.
Portland’s stealthy subsidence issue: Unlike Houston’s fracking or New York’s post-glacial shifts, Portland is sinking as its loose alluvial soils compact under groundwater pumping and building weight — find out why.
Construction starts on Purple Line: C-TRAN has begun building its third high-capacity Vine route, linking downtown Vancouver with the WSU Vancouver campus via Highway 99 and serving the Waterfront district — find out how commuters will benefit.
Clark County’s population surge: The latest state estimate shows the county added over 39,000 residents since 2020, fueling higher home prices, a boom in apartment construction and rapid growth in Vancouver, Ridgefield and even smaller towns — find out what’s driving the surge.
Vancouver drops parking minimums: The City Council eliminated mandatory parking for new affordable housing to slash costs and fit in more units — learn what this means for Vancouver’s housing future.
Other Vancouver headlines this week
- Portland is a mecca for hat lovers
- Mississippi Street Fair returned to Portland
- Seattle to Portland ride drew 6k riders
- Share Vancouver lands $7,500 Spectrum grant
- Public Health lifted advisory at Vancouver Lake
- Vancouver Clinic will begin construction in Camas
- Emptied Clark County spaces attract new tenants
