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Tracy, Teresa and Rachel interview Stacey Donovan, Cultural Services Manager for the City of Vancouver, and Ruby Lewis, President of the Culture, Arts, and Heritage Commission, which Stacey oversees. Learn about Vancouver’s programs for the arts – the new Grant based Inspire Vancouver, the Vancouver Arts Hub and how they work. How does the City […]

Tracy, Teresa and Rachel are in awe of strong public service. Jaynee Cavaness, former Chair of the Vancouver Parks and Recreation Commission, and onboarding Fort Vancouver Library Board member, is an example of putting thought into commitment action. Learn how she created a life dedicated to serving her community and her family and what her

Tracy, Teresa and Rachel interview Julie Rawls, who has just retired from the Port of Vancouver USA. Julie describes how she got into public service, and why it energized and framed her career for decades. Julie describes the work of the Port and the events she created. A woman “pioneer” in traditionally men’s professions, Julie

Tracy, Teresa and Rachel want you to enjoy reading and learn about good writing! In May they interview Jesse Morse and Jennifer Denrow, codirectors of the free Clark College Creative Writing Festival May 9. Our guests discuss the process of writing, emerging genres, and how ChatGPT affects their teaching, and what it means for the

Tracy, Teresa and Rachel interview Dr. Melnick, the Health Officer for Clark County. Public health involves disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, environmental safety through the lens of equity. Through education, policy making and research our Health Officer looks out for the health of our whole community. Learn how he is dealing with challenges to vaccinations under

Tracy, Teresa and Rachel interview Mo McKenna, a member of the Clark County Agricultural Commission to discuss the long-term sustainability of farming in Clark County. Mo is a founding member of the Evergreen Floral Alliance and a Board Member for Friends of Clark County. The Commission provides expert input on policies, zoning, and land-use proposals

25% of the world’s people do not have flush toilets – aren’t you glad we have sewers and wastewater districts in Clark County? Neil Kimsey, retired after 30 years in the business, knows absolutely everything about sewers – come and listen to this amazing public servant. Wastewater management matters to all of us – learn

Learn about the American Association of University Women, one of the nation’s oldest organizations supporting women students. Higher Education is under attack with restrictions, reviews and reduction of student grants. What might happen to the Department of Education – or Title IX or IV? What will this mean to students over the next years? AAUW

NAACP in Vancouver has just celebrated its 80th anniversary. Learn about its many projects in Clark County, and how they do it. In light of federal attacks on the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion, we examine how NAACP and the Black community is responding and what goals they have for the future. NAACP VP

Redistricting is in the news in many ways. In certain states there huge controversies about changing districts midway through the census. Learn how redistricting works in Washington, and explore ideas to create a fair, nonpartisan Commission for 2030. Learn about the Charter Amendment in Vancouver to create geographical City Council districts.