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President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sunday, July 14, 2024, about the assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Biden’s response to war in Gaza leaves many WA voters unmoved, poll shows

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sunday, July 14, 2024, about the assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

July 21, 2024, 6:00am Latest News

President Joe Biden’s response to Israel’s war in Gaza has not influenced many voters to change which presidential candidate they plan on supporting, a Washington poll shows. Read story

Vancouver resident Larry Hellstrom displays his ballot before dropping it off downtown Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2020.

Clark County officials address election security concerns as 2024 primary approaches

Vancouver resident Larry Hellstrom displays his ballot before dropping it off downtown Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2020.

July 20, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

Ballots for Washington’s Aug. 6 primary election have been mailed. With that, the countdown to the November election begins in earnest. Read story

Director Brian Tashima, from left, tells actor Lydia Pentz and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle where to walk for a scene Wednesday during filming of &ldquo;Hold My Beer&rdquo; at the Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver.

‘Hold My Beer’ is a love letter to Vancouver from beer-loving author turned filmmaker

Director Brian Tashima, from left, tells actor Lydia Pentz and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle where to walk for a scene Wednesday during filming of &ldquo;Hold My Beer&rdquo; at the Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver.

July 20, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

Vancouver author Brian Tashima intends to take viewers on a hero’s journey that begins in the isolation that autism can bring, treks through several friendly Vancouver locations and heads off into the sunset of craft-brewing destiny. Read story

Columbian editor emeritus Lou Brancaccio, left, and current editor Craig Brown catch up at the Eighth Street Starbucks Coffee in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday.

From the Newsroom: Catching up with Lou Brancaccio

Columbian editor emeritus Lou Brancaccio, left, and current editor Craig Brown catch up at the Eighth Street Starbucks Coffee in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday.

July 20, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Just in time for the primary election, he’s back! Read story

Top Stories: Camas father and son drown; Vancouver police chief retiring; Dozer Days

July 20, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? Check out our Trending Stories page. Read story

Taken before 1908, this photograph shows early Vancouver policemen &mdash; Winfield Gasaway, Henry Burgy and John Secrist &mdash; wearing their seven-pointed badges and caps with curved olive branches. Burgy and Secrist would go on to serve as Vancouver police chiefs.

Clark County history: Law enforcement in Vancouver started with a single marshal

Taken before 1908, this photograph shows early Vancouver policemen &mdash; Winfield Gasaway, Henry Burgy and John Secrist &mdash; wearing their seven-pointed badges and caps with curved olive branches. Burgy and Secrist would go on to serve as Vancouver police chiefs.

July 20, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

There seems to be a gap between Vancouver’s 1857 incorporation and any official call for law enforcement. Policing wasn’t high on the city council’s priority list until after 1880, when the census counted 1,722 inhabitants in town. Read story

Rediviva lead distiller Daniel Ruiz stands next to the distillery&rsquo;s 150-gallon pot still on July 11 in Washougal.

Rediviva Distilling’s Cherry Almond Liqueur earns double gold

Rediviva lead distiller Daniel Ruiz stands next to the distillery&rsquo;s 150-gallon pot still on July 11 in Washougal.

July 20, 2024, 6:08am Business

A chemical engineer by trade, Gary Phillips figured he could succeed in distilling by employing a strict science-based approach. He quickly learned it takes much more than following a recipe to create an exceptional liqueur. Read story

Energy Adviser: Get right size water meter for needs

July 20, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

A person has a lot to think about when building an accessory dwelling unit, putting an addition on their home, or even adding an irrigation or fire suppression system to their property. One thing Clark Public utility customers shouldn’t overlook is determining the correct size water meter of their property’s… Read story

Chief Wendi Steinbronn, Has led department since 2019, Capt.

Washougal police chief Wendi Steinbronn announces retirement, effective Dec. 31

Chief Wendi Steinbronn, Has led department since 2019, Capt.

July 20, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

The Washougal Police Department will ring in the new year with a new leader. Read story

Check It Out: Chill out with cool cookbooks

July 20, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Cooking can be a challenge during the summer months. Who wants to be around a hot oven or stovetop when outside temperatures climb into the 90s and above? Firing up a grill on the patio is an option, but what if you don’t have a grill or a patio? Dining… Read story