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Here are some of the top stories on columbian.com this week.
Vancouver rents outpacing national growth
Vancouver’s rents took tenants on a roller coaster last year, and 2023 looks set to take another lap.
In December, Apartment List released its annual roundup report on rent and cost of living trends in Vancouver. The report highlights the astounding statistic that the city continues to outperform national growth rates compared to other metropolitan areas, including Portland, and the ever-fluctuating rates.
WSU School of Medicine Creates ‘Homemade Doctor’
Athena Hoppe grew up with her mother, who owned her own practice as a primary care physician, and fondly remembers sitting at the dinner table listening to her patients.
Hoppe studied economics for a bachelor’s degree, but eventually decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps.
Kamas woman acquitted in husband’s shooting
Stephanie “Sam” Westby sobbed as she hugged friends and family on Thursday after a judge acquitted her of murder and assault charges in the September 2019 shooting of her husband at her Camas home. rice field.
After hearing more than 30 witnesses and reviewing more than 130 pieces of evidence, Clark County Superior Court Judge Nancy Rezinas ruled that Westby acted in self-defense.
Book collection weighs heavily on Clark County baby boomers
Lisa Emmerich and her husband, Frank, are both retired and plan to move from their home near Vancouver to a small house in Santa Fe, New Mexico. To do that, we need to reduce her belongings, especially books.
Both of us, who moved into our current home 20 years ago, worked as educators and now have 12 bookshelves full. Lisa Emmerich estimates it took about 120 hours to get rid of her books after preparing for her move.
Construction Begins on Waterfront Vancouver Parking
The new parking lot at Waterfront Vancouver is slated to begin construction as early as next week.
The Block 7 parking lot used to be a flat parking lot, but was closed late last month for garage construction.
The eight-story parking tower has 829 parking spaces. It also has 3 elevators and 83 electric vehicle charging spaces.
