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.

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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

Wapato planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Wapato planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Sam Robinson, Chinook Indian Nation vice chairman, performs the song "The Changer" — which honors upcoming change — at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge east of Washougal on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Robinson represents the five tribes of the lower Columbia River, which includes the Cathlamet, Willapa and Lower Chinook tribes in Washington and the Clatsop and Wahkiakum tribes in Oregon. Collectively, their territory stretched from present-day Kalama to Willapa Bay.

November 23, 2021

Family boat Corahleen returns to water after restoration

Family boat Corahleen returns to water after restoration

Rick Bishoprick’s father and grandfather built the Corahleen and launched her in 1957. But since 1994, Corahleen has sat on a trailer, parked in Washougal and Ridgefield as it slowly underwent repairs, work done mostly by Bishoprick and his dad. After Stan Bishoprick died in 2013, Rick took on the restoration effort.

June 22, 2021

Welcome to Newsroom

Welcome to Newsroom

A walk through The Columbian's Newsroom during a pandemic by Assistant Mero Editor Will Campbell

September 18, 2020

Highland-style neighborhood concert

Highland-style neighborhood concert

Logan and Daniel Gillespie play bagpipes and the snare drum for their neighborhood in Battle Ground on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

April 17, 2020

Sports Videos

Columbia River state title match interviews

Columbia River team captains Hunter Cunningham, Alex Harris and Cole Benner talk about the Rapids'4-2 win over North Kitsap ...

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Photos, highlights: Columbia River vs. North Kitsap , 2A state soccer final

Photos, highlights: Columbia River vs. North Kitsap , 2A state soccer final

Columbia River beats North Kitsap 4-2 to win 2A state championship for boys soccer on May 27, 2023.

May 28, 2023

Highlights and moments from Day 3 of 4A, 3A, 2A state track and field

Highlights and moments from Day 3 of 4A, 3A, 2A state track and field

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May 28, 2023

Ridgefield softball reflects after second place finish

Ridgefield softball reflects after second place finish

Spudders junior Mallory Vancleave and senior Madison Walker talk about the season that ended with the program's second-best ...

May 28, 2023

Highlights from Day 3 of 1A/2B/1B state track and field championships

Highlights from Day 3 of 1A/2B/1B state track and field championships

Highlights from the 1A/2B/1B state track and field championships on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Yakima, including Seton ...

May 28, 2023

2A State Softball: Ridgefield rallies for semifinal victory over Aberdeen

2A State Softball: Ridgefield rallies for semifinal victory over Aberdeen

Despite trailing by six runs after one inning, Ridgefield slugged its way to a 13-7 win to reach the state championship game for the ...

May 27, 2023

Highlights and interview, Columbia River beats Sehome in state soccer semifinal

Highlights and interview, Columbia River beats Sehome in state soccer semifinal

Columbia River beats Sehome in 2A state soccer semifinal on May 26, 2023.

May 27, 2023

4A state softball highlights: Battle Ground, Skyview fall short on first day of tournament

4A state softball highlights: Battle Ground, Skyview fall short on first day of tournament

Highlights from the Class 4A state softball tournament on Friday in Richland, where Battle Ground and Skyview each went 1-2 to ...

May 27, 2023

Highlights and moments from Day 2 of 4A, 3A, 2A state track

Highlights and moments from Day 2 of 4A, 3A, 2A state track

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May 27, 2023