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Stories by Scott Hewitt

Columbian staff writer

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Dr. Michael Cohen holds a model of a molecule. His team has designed an inhibitor that can bind to molecules and block the progress of cancer.

New trials, treatments show promise in treating breast cancer

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Dr. Michael Cohen holds a model of a molecule. His team has designed an inhibitor that can bind to molecules and block the progress of cancer.

October 7, 2023, 5:00am Breast Cancer

Some clinical trials for new approaches to treating breast cancer involve small groups of patients and limited time. Others are nationwide studies involving thousands of volunteers whose cancer is tracked for years at numerous partner institutions. Meanwhile, laboratory scientists are developing new compounds with surprising anti-cancer properties. Read story

Longtime volunteer and birder Roger Windemuth peers through his spotting scope at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Windemuth has been visiting the refuge and compiling a weekly bird-sighting list there for 17 years.

Hockinson’s Roger Windemuth keeps an eye on fine feathered friends at Ridgefield wildlife refuge

Longtime volunteer and birder Roger Windemuth peers through his spotting scope at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Windemuth has been visiting the refuge and compiling a weekly bird-sighting list there for 17 years.

October 5, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

Black Phoebe, a plump gray-and-white songbird, is somewhere up in a tree. Roger Windemuth can’t spot it, but he recognizes its quick little chirp. Read story

An annular or "ring of fire" eclipse is visible through the ceiling of an ancient building in Kaifeng, in central China's Henan province, on Jan. 15, 2010.

‘Ring of fire’: Plan ahead if you want to see annular eclipse in the Northwest

An annular or "ring of fire" eclipse is visible through the ceiling of an ancient building in Kaifeng, in central China's Henan province, on Jan. 15, 2010.

October 3, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

Don’t get burned, burned, burned by the ring of fire that will slice across North American skies on Oct. 14. With the right protective eyewear, viewing this unusual space spectacle should be fine, fine, fine. Read story

A bigleaf maple shows its autumn yellows in Olympic National Park.

How well do you know the trees in your Vancouver neighborhood?

A bigleaf maple shows its autumn yellows in Olympic National Park.

September 30, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Life

How many trees call the city of Vancouver home? And what kinds of trees are they? Not even Charles Ray, Vancouver’s urban forester, knows all the answers. Read story

Watercolorist Cheryl Herndon paints a sunflower plucked from her own garden during an outdoor painting event at the O.O. Howard House.

Watercolor magic: Artists group meets to paint outside in Vancouver, trade tips and relax

Watercolorist Cheryl Herndon paints a sunflower plucked from her own garden during an outdoor painting event at the O.O. Howard House.

August 19, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Life

On a recent warm summer evening, a handful of Southwest Washington Watercolor Society members gathered on the patio of Vancouver’s historic O.O. Howard House to paint outdoors. Read story

Daryl Travis loves knowing that he's covering all his power needs at his Sifton-area home, and even feeding the public power grid.  "We know exactly where our power is generated, and that it is ecologically friendly," he said.

Going solar can work, even in the cloudy Pacific Northwest — but do the math, one homeowner warnsvideo icon

Daryl Travis loves knowing that he's covering all his power needs at his Sifton-area home, and even feeding the public power grid.  "We know exactly where our power is generated, and that it is ecologically friendly," he said.

August 19, 2023, 6:09am Business

Whenever the sun shines on his Sifton-area home, Daryl Travis has many reasons to feel great. Cheerful weather is just the start of it. Read story

Coopers Hawk Perched on Tree (iStock.com)

Cooper’s hawks in the ’hood in Clark County

Coopers Hawk Perched on Tree (iStock.com)

August 15, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

The constant sound of crying and screaming shattered the peace around my home a few weeks ago. The intense, ongoing racket was alarming, even shocking — until I started enjoying it. In the end, all that desperate wailing is what helped me make a positive identification. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Let us stroll down memory lane too

August 12, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

The lazy, hazy days of summer are the ideal time to stroll down memory lane, searching for stories to share with your neighbors. Read story

The Perseids in the night sky above the Beglik dam in Rhodopi Mountains, Bulgaria.
The Mosier Twin Tunnels offer unexpected thrills for cyclists exploring the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

Explore these 5 bike trails in or near Clark County

The Mosier Twin Tunnels offer unexpected thrills for cyclists exploring the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

August 4, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

If you enjoy taking in scenery while on two smoothly spinning wheels, check out these five paved bicycle trails in or near Clark County. Read story