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Clark College plans Running Start information sessions

January 31, 2025, 1:14pm Clark County News

Clark College is hosting five Running Start virtual information sessions for high school students. Read story

Washington’s blood banks urge residents to donate

January 31, 2025, 8:57am Clark County Health

Blood banks in Washington are asking residents to donate blood after supplies reached low levels in January, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Read story

A colorful mural by artist Roberto Delgado is seen in the Life Sciences Building at Washington State University Vancouver in July.

WSU Vancouver’s Life Sciences Building receives LEED gold status

A colorful mural by artist Roberto Delgado is seen in the Life Sciences Building at Washington State University Vancouver in July.

January 31, 2025, 8:57am Clark County News

Washington State University Vancouver’s Life Sciences Building recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council. Read story

A semi-automatic rifle is displayed above shotguns at Rainier Arms Friday, April 14, 2023, in Auburn, Wash. A Cowlitz County judge ruled Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines unconstitutional Monday, but just minutes later the state Supreme Court issued an emergency order keeping the law on the books while the state appeals the decision.

Plans for new gun regulations progress in Washington Legislature

A semi-automatic rifle is displayed above shotguns at Rainier Arms Friday, April 14, 2023, in Auburn, Wash. A Cowlitz County judge ruled Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines unconstitutional Monday, but just minutes later the state Supreme Court issued an emergency order keeping the law on the books while the state appeals the decision.

January 31, 2025, 7:38am Latest News

Sandra Ramirez’s son Joseph was hanging out with friends last February at the home of a boy whose parents owned a gun. Read story

This week in Clark County history, Jan. 31

January 31, 2025, 7:34am 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

Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

Vancouver police close investigation into Clark College coach for alleged misconduct toward female athletes

Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

January 31, 2025, 6:56am Clark County News

Vancouver police confirmed Friday that it has closed its investigation into a Fort Vancouver High School teacher and Clark College coach for alleged inappropriate behavior with female Clark athletes. No criminal charges will be referred, according to a police spokeswoman. Read story

Killian Helmholz, 5, jumps into a ball pit at Junebug Play & Learning Space in Ridgefield. Clark County’s younger than 5 population has dipped in recent years but some areas, including Ridgefield, have a high proportion of youngsters.

Clark County’s population younger than 5 is falling overall but not in every corner of the county

Killian Helmholz, 5, jumps into a ball pit at Junebug Play & Learning Space in Ridgefield. Clark County’s younger than 5 population has dipped in recent years but some areas, including Ridgefield, have a high proportion of youngsters.

January 31, 2025, 6:09am Business

Clark County’s infant, toddler and preschool populations are dipping, but some areas are home to more youngsters than others. Read story

Postdoctoral fellow Rene Shahmohamadloo, left, and research technician Amir Gabidulin work in the lab Tuesday at Washington State University Vancouver. The pair are part of assistant professor Seth Rudman’s (not pictured) team that studies insect populations and the process of adaptation.

More than a nuisance, fruit flies used to study adaptation at WSU Vancouver

Postdoctoral fellow Rene Shahmohamadloo, left, and research technician Amir Gabidulin work in the lab Tuesday at Washington State University Vancouver. The pair are part of assistant professor Seth Rudman’s (not pictured) team that studies insect populations and the process of adaptation.

January 31, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News

Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution. Read story

Cafe de olla at Carino Coffeehouse in Vancouver.

Create a sure-to-woo Valentine’s Day with help from these Clark County eateries and businesses

Cafe de olla at Carino Coffeehouse in Vancouver.

January 31, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

You may think Valentine’s Day is a crass cash grab or a silly pink holiday that celebrates antiquated notions of romantic relationships. I wouldn’t disagree, but a day that celebrates love is always a good thing. Read story

Evergreen senior Adrian Wright stands for a portrait Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Evergreen High School.

Adrian Wright’s work ethic shapes Evergreen girls basketball program

Evergreen senior Adrian Wright stands for a portrait Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Evergreen High School.

January 31, 2025, 6:05am Latest News

On and off the basketball court, Evergreen senior Adrian Wright is seemingly everywhere at once. Read story