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FILE - Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter smiles during a new lecture series Sept. 14, 2012 in Concord, N.H.

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, dies at 85

FILE - Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter smiles during a new lecture series Sept. 14, 2012 in Concord, N.H.

May 9, 2025, 8:10am Latest News

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died. He was 85. Read story

FILE - An Amazon truck drives in in Philadelphia, Friday, April 30, 2021.

Should businesses show tariff costs? What poll found after Amazon considered it

FILE - An Amazon truck drives in in Philadelphia, Friday, April 30, 2021.

May 9, 2025, 7:45am Business

Most Americans feel that businesses should display tariff costs in their pricing, according to a new poll, which was released after one of the nation’s largest retailers contemplated such a policy. Read story

Image from the webcam at Johnston Ridge Observatory.

After 2 years, Mount St. Helens camera is back online

Image from the webcam at Johnston Ridge Observatory.

May 9, 2025, 7:42am Latest News

After nearly two years, the camera at Johnston Ridge Observatory, north of Mount St. Helens, is back online. Read story

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testifies during a House Committee on Ways and Means hearing  on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington.

Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testifies during a House Committee on Ways and Means hearing  on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington.

May 9, 2025, 7:40am Business

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Read story

Claudia Franson, from left, talks with Dominique Horn and Karen Morrison about housing issues May 2 at Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health. The renters lobbied for rent stabilization in 2024 and 2025 before it passed.

WA bill capping rent increases doesn’t ease tenants’ fears in Clark County

Claudia Franson, from left, talks with Dominique Horn and Karen Morrison about housing issues May 2 at Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health. The renters lobbied for rent stabilization in 2024 and 2025 before it passed.

May 9, 2025, 6:10am Business

Duana Ricks-Johnson, a 54-year-old veteran and single mother, returned from advocating for rent stabilization in Olympia last year to find a 14-day pay-or-vacate notice on her Vancouver apartment door. She had told legislators earlier that day she wasn’t able to pay her rent after it increased by $300 a month. Read story

Everybody’s Brewing at Northwood kept items from the previous owners’ menu, including these fish-and-chips.

New owners, same zest: Everybody’s Brewing at Northwood still a welcoming pub

Everybody’s Brewing at Northwood kept items from the previous owners’ menu, including these fish-and-chips.

May 9, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

Since Christine and Doug Ellenberger of Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon took over Northwood brewpub in Battle Ground, the only noticeable differences are in the beers on tap and merch at the entrance. Read story

Washington State Patrol Trooper Jason March, left, shows a group of Roosevelt Elementary students a laser gun used to measure drivers’ speeds during a Safety City event Thursday at the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Southwest Region Headquarters in Vancouver. The event was aimed at teaching kids safety skills, including wearing seat belts and calling 911 during emergencies.

Safety City event draws 1,000 children curious about Clark Countyfirst responders

Washington State Patrol Trooper Jason March, left, shows a group of Roosevelt Elementary students a laser gun used to measure drivers’ speeds during a Safety City event Thursday at the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Southwest Region Headquarters in Vancouver. The event was aimed at teaching kids safety skills, including wearing seat belts and calling 911 during emergencies.

May 9, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News

“What’s the first thing you do when you get in car?” a Washington State Patrol trooper asked the first graders clustered around him. Read story

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District patrons voted for this library card design in 2005. The district is accepting submissions for a new, limited-edition design until June 30.

FVRLibraries wants a new look for library cards — and wants the public to be the designer

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District patrons voted for this library card design in 2005. The district is accepting submissions for a new, limited-edition design until June 30.

May 9, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is inviting both children and adults to submit designs for new library cards. The theme is “Our Stories, Our Communities” and designs will be accepted in four age categories: 8 and under; 9-12; 13-19; and 20 and… Read story

This week in Clark County history, May 9

May 9, 2025, 6:02am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story

Columbia River anglers fishing for spring Chinook are hoping for better river conditions in 2025. The river was high and cold last year, and fishing suffered.

Lower Columbia spring Chinook fishing reopens Friday, May 9

Columbia River anglers fishing for spring Chinook are hoping for better river conditions in 2025. The river was high and cold last year, and fishing suffered.

May 8, 2025, 4:33pm Latest News

Lower Columbia River spring Chinook fishing season reopens on Friday, May 9 and runs through May 22. Read story