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Beacock Music Jazz Band brings the swing to Clark County

At a pre-lunch concert one Friday last month, the Beacock Music Jazz Band, an authentic 18-piece big band, was mostly gray and its audience even grayer. But the moment music began, years seemed to melt away and smiles erupted all over the dining hall at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living in West Hazel Dell. The Beacock Music Jazz Band rehearses on Friday mornings. After about eight weeks, the band is usually ready to take what it’s been developing out on that friendly, easygoing retirement circuit, Burton said. The band plays a handful of free one-hour concerts at places like Clearwater Springs before getting back to the Beacock rehearsal room to start all over again. Read more at columbian.com. Story by Scott Hewitt | Photos and video by Taylor Balkom

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Vancouver police dog Hota sniffs out electronic storage devices to catch criminals

Vancouver police dog Hota sniffs out electronic storage devices to catch criminals

The Vancouver Police Department recently got a new Electronic Storage Device detection K-9 named Sahota, Hota for short, in honor of fallen VPD Officer Donald Sahota. Hota and his handler, Detective Jake Carlow, work in the department's Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit, which handles cases involving online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Here, Hota sniffs out an electronic devices hidden around a room while receiving commands from Det. Jake Carlow during a demonstration at the Vancouver Police Department west precinct in November 2023.

November 28, 2023

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

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)

November 10, 2023

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

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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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Columbia River, Ridgefield advance to semifinals of 2A state volleyball tournament.

Columbia River, Ridgefield advance to semifinals of 2A state volleyball tournament.

Interview's from Ridgefield's Lizzy Andrew and Hailey McEllrath after the Spudders survive a five-set quarterfinal match against ...

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

2A Girls Soccer State Playoffs: Ridgefield vs. Sequim

2A Girls Soccer State Playoffs: Ridgefield vs. Sequim

Post-match interviews after Ridgefield's 9-0 win over Sequim in the first round of the 2A girls soccer state tournament on Nov.

November 9, 2023

Highlights/Interviews: Ridgefield clinches 2A state girls soccer berth with 3-0 win over Hockinson

Highlights/Interviews: Ridgefield clinches 2A state girls soccer berth with 3-0 win over Hockinson

Highlights from Ridgefield's 3-0 win against Hockinson in the Class 2A girls soccer district semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 ...

November 3, 2023

Varsity360: Which football teams are in position to make a deep playoff run?

Varsity360: Which football teams are in position to make a deep playoff run?

Columbian sports editor Micah Rice and reporter Will Denner analyze upcoming matchups for the first weekend of the 2023 high ...

November 2, 2023

Columbia River vs Ridgefield volleyball highlights

Columbia River vs Ridgefield volleyball highlights

Highlights and postmatch interviews from a clash of Class 2A state powers on Sept. 25, 2023.

September 26, 2023

Battle Ground vs. Todd Beamer football highlights

Battle Ground vs. Todd Beamer football highlights

Highlights and postgame interviews from Battle Ground football 's 50-0 win over Todd Beamer on Sept. 9, 2023.

September 10, 2023

Varsity360: Five burning questions heading into 2023 high school football season.

Varsity360: Five burning questions heading into 2023 high school football season.

Will Washougal make a deep playoff run? How will Mountain View and Union adjust to new coaches? Is this the year Skyview and ...

August 24, 2023