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Success of White Salmon River restoration a blueprint for other Northwest dams

November 28, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The area around the White Salmon River serves as a time capsule showing the river’s evolution since the Condit Dam was removed 10 years ago, allowing it to flow freely… Read story

Weather Eye: November is winding down with more moisture

November 28, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. At least the weather wasn’t all that bad: partly sunny with increasing clouds. The rain held off until 8 p.m. or so and… Read story

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Julio Riscajche and his son Julian, 3, take a selfie on Saturday with Jojo the Deinonychus, with minder Brendon Grimes of Jurassic Quest at right. Families and dinosaur fans of all ages converged on the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds to see a variety of life-size animatronic dinosaurs this weekend.

Animatronic dinosaur exhibit continues at Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds

Julio Riscajche and his son Julian, 3, take a selfie on Saturday with Jojo the Deinonychus, with minder Brendon Grimes of Jurassic Quest at right. Families and dinosaur fans of all ages converged on the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds to see a variety of life-size animatronic dinosaurs this weekend.

November 27, 2021, 7:25pm Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

On display this weekend at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds is a glimpse at what your Thanksgiving turkeys may have looked like in the distant past — 65 million years ago, to be exact. Read story

Alicia Nilo nears the end of the Bridge of the Gods half marathon in August.

Vancouver woman, 26, recovering after being struck by random bullet while running

Alicia Nilo nears the end of the Bridge of the Gods half marathon in August.

November 27, 2021, 3:13pm Clark County News Updated 13 hours ago

Vancouver’s Alicia Nilo is facing a long road to recovery after being struck in the hip by a seemingly random bullet on Oct. 21 while running along the Padden Parkway Trail. Read story

Camas board names top four superintendent candidates

November 27, 2021, 2:38pm Clark County News

The Camas school board has announced its top four candidates to succeed former superintendent Jeff Snell. Read story

Officer Francis Reagan stands on the bank of the Washougal River where he saved a woman from drowning in May 2019. Reagan, who received the state's Law Enforcement Medal of Honor for the rescue, helped a Portland woman hold her head out of the frigid water for about 45 minutes in total. (Molly J.

Washougal officer gets high honor for heroic rescue

Officer Francis Reagan stands on the bank of the Washougal River where he saved a woman from drowning in May 2019. Reagan, who received the state's Law Enforcement Medal of Honor for the rescue, helped a Portland woman hold her head out of the frigid water for about 45 minutes in total. (Molly J.

November 27, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 13 hours ago

Washougal Police Officer Francis Reagan looked down on the rapids turning in the Washougal River where he helped save a woman from drowning May 4, 2019, after she had fallen out of an inner tube into the frigid water. Read story

Bags of shelf-stables foods fill numerous shopping carts at the Walk & Knock food drive at Chuck's Produce on Saturday. Chuck's was one of 10 drop-off sites for the food drive.

Annual Walk & Knock food drive skipping porches

Bags of shelf-stables foods fill numerous shopping carts at the Walk & Knock food drive at Chuck's Produce on Saturday. Chuck's was one of 10 drop-off sites for the food drive.

November 27, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

The nation’s largest local one-day food drive, Walk & Knock, is located right here in Clark County, and it’s taking place on Dec. 4. Read story

Press operator Steve Fessler talks with newsroom employees about the intricacies of working The Columbian's Goss Metro offset press on Tuesday before the paper's Thanksgiving edition went to press.

From the Newsroom: Wrapping up our busy week

Press operator Steve Fessler talks with newsroom employees about the intricacies of working The Columbian's Goss Metro offset press on Tuesday before the paper's Thanksgiving edition went to press.

November 27, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

We’re wrapping up the busiest week of the year at The Columbian tonight. Read story

Clark County nonfarm employment October in Clark County brought an increase in workers enough to top pre-pandemic employment levels. (SOURCE: Washington State Employment Security Department)

Clark County employment tops pre-pandemic levels

Clark County nonfarm employment October in Clark County brought an increase in workers enough to top pre-pandemic employment levels. (SOURCE: Washington State Employment Security Department)

November 26, 2021, 4:07pm Business

October in Clark County brought enough of an increase in the workforce to break the record for the highest number of workers, but population growth is a major factor and many are still unemployed. Read story

Black Friday shoppers pass in front of customers waiting in line at Bath and Body Works on Friday at the Vancouver Mall. Black Friday seemed to return to its pre-pandemic level as the parking lot filled and store owners had busier crowds return with no building capacity limits.

Holiday season off to busy start on Black Friday at Vancouver Mall

Black Friday shoppers pass in front of customers waiting in line at Bath and Body Works on Friday at the Vancouver Mall. Black Friday seemed to return to its pre-pandemic level as the parking lot filled and store owners had busier crowds return with no building capacity limits.

November 26, 2021, 3:28pm Business Updated 2 days ago

It was still dark outside when Black Friday shoppers began lining up outside the doors of Macy’s at Vancouver Mall. The store opened at 6 a.m., and about 12 people had lined up by then. Read story