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Vancouver, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Vancouver! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How PeaceHealth’s November IT layoffs will hit Vancouver workers hardest.
  • How Vancouver’s $9.5 million housing boost could shape local affordability.
  • See which Vancouver neighbors are listed in today’s death notices.

Also on today's calendar: East Vancouver Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Vancouver hit hardest as PeaceHealth announces 150 layoffs (kgw.com) — PeaceHealth plans to lay off 150 IT employees on Nov. 20, with most of those jobs based at its Shared Services Center in Vancouver, directly affecting local workers and families. The health system is outsourcing these technology roles to an India-based firm, while medical and direct care positions are not included in the cuts. Smaller numbers of affected jobs are in other Washington cities and Springfield, Oregon.
   

2. Vancouver taps Affordable Housing Fund to move projects forward (columbian.com) — Vancouver is directing $9.5 million from its Affordable Housing Fund to seven projects that will develop or preserve about 400 local housing units for seniors, families, people with disabilities and people exiting homelessness. City leaders are shifting money from rental assistance into construction to keep stalled projects moving, after limited support from the state Housing Trust Fund slowed hundreds of planned units.
   

3. Death notices: Sept. 23, 2026 (thereflector.com) — Several Clark County residents, including multiple people from Vancouver, are listed in these new death notices, with funeral homes and cremation services handling arrangements. If you knew any of these neighbors or friends, you’ll find their basic details and where to direct questions about services and final arrangements.
   

4. Registered sex offender, 41, arrested for rape, kidnapping teen 'girlfriend' in Vancouver (katu.com) — A 41-year-old registered sex offender was arrested in Vancouver after a 17-year-old reported being assaulted, strangled, restrained with a knife and sexually assaulted, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies tracked the suspect, David Young, to an apartment complex near Northeast Minnehaha Street, where a drone and K-9 were used before he ultimately surrendered and was booked on multiple serious domestic violence charges.
   

5. VIDEO: Unfunded and over budget – The $15 billion gamble on I-5 bridge project (clarkcountytoday.com) — A Vancouver-based legislator is questioning how the I-5 bridge replacement can move forward when Washington and Oregon still lack full funding for the first phase of the nearly $15 billion project. Officials insist they must proceed to keep federal money, while critics warn tolls, design choices, and long-term costs could heavily affect Vancouver-area drivers and taxpayers.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey y’all, we found this sweet girl while walking near 13th and Y streets.
    If you know anyone who’s missing a Collie shoot me a message. We’re bringing her to the SW WA Humane Society in the morning. (Nextdoor Central Park)
  • Today, at my favorite pond where hardly ever do I see anything happen, was a blue heron and 2 snowy egrets.
    Was so cool, the lighting was great! I'll share photos later but was able to get this when another blue heron showed up. The first heron had already… (Nextdoor Sifton)
  • U-Haul posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative-3 in Vancouver. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Server - Cast Member in Vancouver. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vancouver here.

Ok Vancouver! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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