Vancouver Banning Camping At Sound Wall Near Downtown Area
(Vancouver, WA) -- The city of Vancouver is clearing a homeless encampment at a sound wall near downtown. KATU-2 reports the city will ban camping at the West Mill Plain Boulevard sound wall starting March 5th. The area is currently home to dozens of people experiencing homelessness. Vancouver's homeless response manager says nearly half of the area's residents have accepted offers to stay at a shelter. At least two of the campers are not eligible for shelter space.



