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Will Campbell is The Columbian's editor. Contact him at 360-735-4507 or will.campbell@columbian.com.

From the Newsroom: Official reports must be shared

Will Campbell is The Columbian's editor. Contact him at 360-735-4507 or will.campbell@columbian.com.

February 8, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

There are a few sports-related metaphors you could use to describe the role of the newspaper, especially when we write a controversial story. One is a referee. Another is an observant camera operator on the sidelines. Our overarching role at The Columbian is that of a watchdog, and here’s why… Read story

Washougal School District Interim Superintendent Aaron Hansen looks at a 31-acre Washougal-area property the school district intended to purchase for a new school site. The district has decided against the purchase after a new environment report.

Washougal School District cancels plan to purchase property on 341st Court

Washougal School District Interim Superintendent Aaron Hansen looks at a 31-acre Washougal-area property the school district intended to purchase for a new school site. The district has decided against the purchase after a new environment report.

February 8, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

The Washougal School District has abandoned its plan to purchase a 32-acre rural property as a future school site. Read story

Artist Tracy Lee Stum created this 3D sidewalk art in Lake Worth, Texas, in 2013. The Washougal Arts and Culture Association wants is looking for artists to create 3D, optical-illusion paintings in Washougal.

Group wants to bring whimsical art to downtown Washougal

Artist Tracy Lee Stum created this 3D sidewalk art in Lake Worth, Texas, in 2013. The Washougal Arts and Culture Association wants is looking for artists to create 3D, optical-illusion paintings in Washougal.

February 8, 2025, 6:09am Clark County News

The Washougal Arts and Culture Association wants to bring whimsy to the sidewalks of downtown Washougal. Read story

The Jantzen Beach amusement park brought thousands to Hayden Island from 1928-1970. In addition to rides, it featured large swimming pools.

Clark County history: The many names of Hayden Island

The Jantzen Beach amusement park brought thousands to Hayden Island from 1928-1970. In addition to rides, it featured large swimming pools.

February 8, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

Hayden Island has borne several names. For four decades, it was best known for the Jantzen Beach amusement park. Today, a spread-out shopping center and residential neighborhood inhabit the same sandy shore. Read story

Gardening with Allen: Easily grown hanging indoor plants

February 8, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

I am a novice at growing indoor plants. Could you suggest a couple of indoor hanging plants that are easy to grow? Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Recalling run with wife to remember

February 8, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

I went for an early morning walk at Holley Park in La Center with my dog. A crowd of runners was headed from the park toward the high school. It was a school fundraiser. I wanted to stop and cheer the runners, but my dog wanted no part of it,… Read story

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

Weather Eye: Cold temperatures will linger in Clark County

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

February 8, 2025, 6:00am Clark County News

If you were up a bit early Friday morning, you may have seen the brief band of snow flurries that teased the overcast skies. In those twilight hours, some of you in the higher elevations in the eastern portion of Clark County had a shallow dusting of the white stuff.… Read story

FILE - President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the White House on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave

FILE - President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the White House on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington.

February 7, 2025, 2:03pm Latest News

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave. Read story

FILE - Elon Musk listens as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

The slash-and-burn tactics Musk brings to Washington often backfired at Twitter

FILE - Elon Musk listens as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

February 7, 2025, 1:54pm Latest News

When Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, he laid off thousands of employees, stopped paying rent and auctioned off coffee makers and office chairs in hopes of a big turnaround. Read story

A vehicle is plugged into a Electrify America electric vehicle charger in Georgia.

Trump administration tells states including Washington billions in EV charger money is on hold

A vehicle is plugged into a Electrify America electric vehicle charger in Georgia.

February 7, 2025, 1:54pm Latest News

The Trump administration on Thursday told states it was blocking money for electric vehicle chargers, including $71 million for Washington, one of the latest steps by the White House to halt Biden-era funding. Read story