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Drones are cool but do you know the laws in Washington state?

About 860,000 drones are registered in the United States, more than three times the number of crewed aircraft, according to the FAA. Judging from the fact that the FAA didn’t respond to The Columbian’s inquiry, the average consumer isn’t likely to get any personalized help either. But the rules still apply. Read more from The Columbian on how to stay on the right side of the law — and not piss off your neighbors — at https://bit.ly/3FUG8sE. (Video courtesy of John Veneruso)

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A moment of zen at Panther Creek Falls

A moment of zen at Panther Creek Falls

Multnomah Fall may be the most famous in the Northwest but on the Washington side of the river there are plenty of scenic stops where you can feed your should — or your instagram. Visit columbian.com for list of stunningly scenic cataracts outside of Clark County, but still in Southwest Washington. Some require driving on winding highways or unpaved roads in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, but none require traversing an interstate bridge or (now that summer’s over) competing for parking.

October 9, 2023

CEO of Vancouver-based RealWear talks hands-free computing on the job site

CEO of Vancouver-based RealWear talks hands-free computing on the job site

Dr. Chris Parkinson is CEO and co-founder of Vancouver-based RealWear Inc. This week he demonstrated the RealWear Navigator 520 headset for The Columbian and talked about the benefits of hands-free computing everywhere from car repair to preventative maintenance at Amazon.

September 19, 2023

Forestry experts outline recovery efforts for hundreds of acres burned in Nakia Creek Fire

Forestry experts outline recovery efforts for hundreds of acres burned in Nakia Creek Fire

Columbian environment reporter Lauren Ellenbecker and photographer Taylor Balkom visited a logging site in the Nakia Creek Fire burn zone in June 2023. Logging the burned trees is the first step in recovering the land, according to forestry experts. No one has ever been charged in association with the fire, though law enforcement released a video showing persons of interest in the case in 2022. Read more about the recovery efforts and the next steps for the land at columbian.com.

June 28, 2023

Xavier Foley performs for Vancouver Public Schools students

Xavier Foley performs for Vancouver Public Schools students

The Oregon Symphony's Artist-in Reisdent Program Director brought Xavier Foley, a world class soloist to Jason Lee Middle School and Gaiser Middle School on Tuesday to perform for students. Both facilities in Vancouver Public Schools have seen their music programs grow in recent years.

May 30, 2023

Drone video of May 2023 landslide on Mount St. Helens

Drone video of May 2023 landslide on Mount St. Helens

Pierce County photographer Tim Uhler shot this drone video of a May 14 debris slide that swept away a bridge on the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway east of Coldwater Lake. The slide has blocked access to the popular Johnson Ridge Visitor Center. (Video courtesy of Tim Uhler)

May 24, 2023

Kafiex owner trains to become U.S. champion in barista competition

Kafiex owner trains to become U.S. champion in barista competition

Seidy Selivanow won first place in a March qualifying competition in Denver, making her the top-ranked barista on the West Coast. She’s aiming to beat 35 other competitors at the U.S. Coffee Championship in Portland on April 22 and 23. A win for Selivanow would earn her a spot to represent the United States in the worldwide competition. She’d be the least-experienced barista in the U.S. to achieve that honor.

April 13, 2023

Living Houseless in Vancouver

Living Houseless in Vancouver

Courtney Ligman fell into addiction after losing her housing and being isolated in an abusive relationship. But a permanent spot in Vancouver, Washington's first Safe Stay Community — a pallet shelter group called The Outpost in the city's Image neighborhood — helped Ligman get back on her feet. “They have everybody for everything. If it’s a mental health crisis, if it’s a drug crisis, whatever it is. Because there’s a lot of people in crisis out there, and they do have somebody that can help you,” she said. Now she's sober, employed and looking for permanent housing for herself and her dog.

March 2, 2023

Team Mean Machine's Power Pivot

Team Mean Machine's Power Pivot

Students from Camas and Washougal schools in Washington developed a rotational device that allows for those with mobility limitations to easily transition in and out of a wheelchair.

December 3, 2021

Sports Videos

Player interviews after Seton's 1A football semifinal loss

Seton Catholic's 42-0 loss to Royal ends a historic 2023 football season for the Cougars, including an 11-2 record and reaching ...

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Camas volleyball places 6th at state

Camas volleyball places 6th at state

The Camas volleyball team placed 6th in Class 4A, it's third trophy in the last four state tournaments. Seniors Avery Walunas and ...

November 18, 2023

Highlights/Interview: Columbia River rallies for 2-1 win in 2A state soccer third place game

Highlights/Interview: Columbia River rallies for 2-1 win in 2A state soccer third place game

Highlights from Columbia River's 2-1 win over East Valley (Yakima) in the Class 2A state girls soccer third-place game Saturday, ...

November 18, 2023

Highlights, interviews: Ridgefield soccer wins 2A state quarterfinal over Fife on PKs #soccer

Highlights, interviews: Ridgefield soccer wins 2A state quarterfinal over Fife on PKs #soccer

Ridgefield seniors Ava Kruckenberg and Gabriela Semlick talks about the Spudders 2-1 win on penalty kicks over Fife in the ...

November 12, 2023

2A state football highlights: Washougal vs. Orting

2A state football highlights: Washougal vs. Orting

Orting beat Washougal 33-10 in a Class 2A football state first-round game in Orting on Nov. 10, 2023.

November 11, 2023

Highlights: Omak vs. La Center 1A state football playoffs

Highlights: Omak vs. La Center 1A state football playoffs

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November 11, 2023

Interviews: Kalama's Aiden Brown and Drew Schlangen break down Chinooks' 2B state playoff win

Interviews: Kalama's Aiden Brown and Drew Schlangen break down Chinooks' 2B state playoff win

Post-game interviews with Kalama football juniors Aiden Brown and Drew Schlangen following the Chinooks' 32-14 win over ...

November 11, 2023

Highlights/Interviews: Seton Catholic earns dominant 51-7 win over Tenino in 1A district playoffs

Highlights/Interviews: Seton Catholic earns dominant 51-7 win over Tenino in 1A district playoffs

Highlights from Seton Catholic's 51-7 win against Tenino in the Class 1A District 4 Week 10 playoffs on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at ...

November 4, 2023

Player interviews: Camas beats Skyview in 4A bi-district girls soccer playoff #highschoolsports

Player interviews: Camas beats Skyview in 4A bi-district girls soccer playoff #highschoolsports

Ava Blackburn and Parker Mairs scored goals to lead the Camas girls soccer team to a 2-0 win over Skyview to clinch a berth to ...

November 3, 2023