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Spurred by advocacy, these Clark County moms champion change for their children

May 11, 2024, 6:14am Clark County Health

Clark County is full of mothers who want a better future for their children. Then, there are the mothers who work toward a better future for all children. Here are… Read story

Port of Camas-Washougal wants to hear from residents on Grove Field annexation plan

May 11, 2024, 6:11am Business

While the Port of Camas-Washougal’s plans to bring Grove Field into Clark County’s urban growth boundary are moving forward, commissioners want to hear from residents who have questions and concerns. Read story

Teletypes machines were used in a variety of industries but in newsrooms, they carried wire stories to local newspapers like The Columbian.

From the newsroom: Here’s more Columbian jargon

Teletypes machines were used in a variety of industries but in newsrooms, they carried wire stories to local newspapers like The Columbian.

May 11, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Last week I wrote about the jargon that we use in the newsroom. Some of it is common to newspapers, while other terms seem to be invented here. The jargon comes and goes as times and technology changes. When I started freelancing for The Columbian back in the 1980s, a… Read story

Chance Crocker, 18, of Vancouver enjoys the sunshine Friday afternoon while catching a ride on a jet ski along Northwest Lower River Road. Vancouver&rsquo;s high temperature was expected to reach 90 degrees. Clark County Public Health officials warn residents to use caution around lakes and rivers, which are still cold enough to immobilize even the strongest swimmers.

Stay safe on the water this warm weekend: Clark County Public Health urges caution in area’s cold, fast-moving waters

Chance Crocker, 18, of Vancouver enjoys the sunshine Friday afternoon while catching a ride on a jet ski along Northwest Lower River Road. Vancouver&rsquo;s high temperature was expected to reach 90 degrees. Clark County Public Health officials warn residents to use caution around lakes and rivers, which are still cold enough to immobilize even the strongest swimmers.

May 11, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

It’s an unusually warm weekend for mid-May. The National Weather Service predicts today will be sunny and could reach 89 degrees, with just the faintest of breezes cooling things off. Sunday will also be sunny, with a high temperature near 81 degrees. Read story

Top Stories: Murder trial in Sahota shooting; WY’East bullying video; drug court

May 11, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Hot time in Vancouver might have broken record

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

May 11, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News

‘My oh my what a wonderful day’ as the lyrics go as our spring weather took a giant leap into summer quickly Friday. After our first 80-degree day of the season on Thursday with a high of 83 degrees we were well on our way to the first 90-degree day… Read story

Washougal School District Assistant Superintendent Aaron Hansen chats with students Monday.

Washougal School District interim superintendent ‘optimistic and hopeful’ about future

Washougal School District Assistant Superintendent Aaron Hansen chats with students Monday.

May 11, 2024, 6:01am Clark County News

Aaron Hansen will step up from his role as assistant superintendent of the Washougal School District to serve as interim superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. Read story

State Highway 14 closures slated at Lieser Road

May 11, 2024, 5:33am Clark County News

Travelers who use state Highway 14 or the Lieser Road overpass at night should plan for three weeks of overnight closures. Eastbound travelers will detour around the closure and keep going by using the offramps and onramps at Exit 4. Read story

Darrell E. Riley, 55, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on a warrant for aggravated first-degree murder and first-degree burglary. He&rsquo;s accused of fatally shooting a Hockinson woman in March in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme.

Oregon man suspected in March murder-for-hire held without bail in Clark County

Darrell E. Riley, 55, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on a warrant for aggravated first-degree murder and first-degree burglary. He&rsquo;s accused of fatally shooting a Hockinson woman in March in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme.

May 10, 2024, 4:17pm Clark County News

A Clark County judge Friday ordered a Eugene, Ore., man be held without bail in the alleged murder-for-hire shooting of a Hockinson woman in March. Read story

Registered nurse Jennifer Anderson greets morning traffic while picketing outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

Washington nurses union files unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth

Registered nurse Jennifer Anderson greets morning traffic while picketing outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

May 10, 2024, 3:50pm Business

The Washington State Nurses Association has filed an unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on behalf of the 1,465 nurses the union represents at the Vancouver hospital. Read story