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Clark County News

Crews from Larch Corrections Center had been a key part of wildfire response in Southwest Washington before it closed.

Southwest Washington faces its first wildfire season without Larch crews on hand to battle blazes

Crews from Larch Corrections Center had been a key part of wildfire response in Southwest Washington before it closed.

April 6, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

The call came at 4 on a morning in October 2022. Paul Kalchik was a member of a Larch Corrections Center firefighting crew that was roused out of bed early to respond to a 2-acre fire on the south side of Larch Mountain, near Nakia Creek. Read story

A student walks on a beam during a Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy class.

Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy opening gym at Port of Camas-Washougal

A student walks on a beam during a Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy class.

April 6, 2024, 6:08am Business

Camas-based Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy is turning 20 later this year. To celebrate, the gym is giving students and families a gift — a long-awaited third facility. Read story

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Singapore&rsquo;s Merlion Park, above, is too bright to be a good place to read The Columbian, but any of the city&rsquo;s Toast Box cafes would be an excellent choice.

From the newsroom: Hearing from our overseas readers

Craig Brown/The Columbian
Singapore&rsquo;s Merlion Park, above, is too bright to be a good place to read The Columbian, but any of the city&rsquo;s Toast Box cafes would be an excellent choice.

April 6, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Last week, I talked about some of the ways you can get the most out of your Columbian subscription, including the ability to read our ePaper, the digital replica of the print product, wherever your smartphone or computer has internet access. Read story

Kim Schneiderman, the executive director of National Alliance on Mental Health Southwest Washington, said Clark County’s youth mental health survey results were encouraging but said further work needs to be done to ensure the positive trend continues. "It does give me hope,” Schneiderman said.

Biennial Healthy Youth Survey: Clark County students are feeling better

Kim Schneiderman, the executive director of National Alliance on Mental Health Southwest Washington, said Clark County’s youth mental health survey results were encouraging but said further work needs to be done to ensure the positive trend continues. "It does give me hope,” Schneiderman said.

April 6, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health

Clark County teenagers are reporting the lowest rate of feelings of depression and suicidal contemplation in more than a decade, according to new survey data from the Washington State Department of Health. Read story

A rendering shows the future plan for Crown Park in Camas.

Camas will rebid Crown Park project due to error

A rendering shows the future plan for Crown Park in Camas.

April 6, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Camas officials have agreed to reject two construction bids for a $5 million Crown Park improvement project and go out for bid again because of an error in the city’s request for proposals. Read story

Top Stories: Safeway closure rumors; man killed with bow and arrow; hiker killed on Mount St. Helens

April 6, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Read story

A beach treatment plan may help Vancouver Lake&rsquo;s availability for swimming and other recreational uses this summer.

Algae treatment plan in works to keep Vancouver Lake swimming open as long-term strategies developed

A beach treatment plan may help Vancouver Lake&rsquo;s availability for swimming and other recreational uses this summer.

April 6, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Warm summer days aren’t far away, and neither is the return of Vancouver Lake’s algae bloom. This year may be different, though. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Weekend’s cool weather will yield to warmth next week

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

April 6, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

It sure doesn’t feel like spring outside, does it? We couldn’t even make 50 degrees on Thursday for a high temperature, and Friday was on the chilly side as well. Read story

Portland International Airport main terminal opening delayed

April 6, 2024, 5:58am Clark County News

The new main terminal at Portland International Airport is now scheduled to open in August — after a three-month delay. Read story

You Can Help: Volunteer Opportunities

April 6, 2024, 5:34am Clark County News

The Long-Term-Care Ombudsman Program of Southwest Washington is seeking potential volunteer advocates that possess empathy, compassion and listening skills, and enjoy interaction with older or vulnerable adults. Read story