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Here are some of the top stories on columbian.com this week:
1. Clark County Public Health closed LA Fitness’ pools last year due to health hazards
A representative from Clark County Public Health said Thursday that the department issued pool closures at the county’s two LA Fitness locations last year due to “imminent health hazards.”
The closure notice for the pool at the Orchards location at 11505 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. was issued Feb. 16, 2023. The closure notice for the pool at the Hazel Dell location at 7607 N.E. Fifth Ave. was issued Sept. 1, 2023.
- ‘Both pools were closed due to facility HVAC systems not providing adequate ventilation, which had caused mold accumulation’
- Previously: LA Fitness customers frustrated they are paying full price when both Clark County location pools have been closed for months
2. Mount St. Helens’ Johnston Ridge Observatory won’t reopen until at least 2026
Mount St. Helens’ Johnston Ridge Observatory will remain closed to the public until at least 2026, a U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman said Monday.