Clark County News – The Columbian

Donated solar panels to be installed on Evergreen Habitat for Humanity homes

Mia Ryder-Marks — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:39:25 +0000

Donated solar panels will lower household energy costs for 15 low-income Clark County families thanks to a Portland-based nonprofit.

Columbian photo editor takes 2nd place in feature slideshow category in 2026 Best of the West journalism contest

Doug Flanagan — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:30:06 +0000

The Columbian’s photo editor, Amanda Cowan, won second place in the feature slideshow category in the 2026 Best of the West journalism contest, a prestigious competition among journalists in the 14 states from the Rockies west to Alaska and Hawaii. The contest announced the winners last week.

Speaker at Washougal library event ‘has the Olympic mindset’

Doug Flanagan — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0000

Roni Sasaki has been proving people wrong from the very beginning. A doctor declared that Sasaki, who was born with only one leg, would probably never walk. She learned to walk on an artificial leg just before her second birthday.

Seeds to Salmon program shows students how riparian habitats work

Shari Phiel — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:45:42 +0000

TOUTLE — Each Earth Day for the past four years, around 130 high schoolers from Battle Ground’s Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education have trekked to Harry Gardner Park in Toutle for a unique outdoor opportunity.

Homeless camp cleanups walk fine line balancing compassion for campers with community’s needs

Mia Ryder-Marks — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:06:32 +0000

In early February, a downtown Vancouver homeless camp was so quiet that the faint sounds of a man picking up scraps of trash in front of his tent carried down the block.

From the Newsroom: Newsprint maker plant’s closure won’t hit us hard

Will Campbell — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:05:49 +0000

The Columbian published a wire story last Saturday about a newsprint maker in Longview that is shutting down. With the North Pacific Paper Co.’s closure, it will leave only one newspaper mill left in the United States, in Spokane.

Weather Eye: Spring is settling in as temperatures warm, rain eases off

Patrick Timm — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:05:21 +0000

If you’ve been waiting for a stretch of spring that feels settled, comfortable and just about right, this is it.

Ridgefield School District celebrates April employees and students of the month

The Columbian — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:22:33 +0000

RIDGEFIELD — During the April 14 board of directors meeting, Ridgefield School District officials recognized the April employees and students of the month.

Mountain View High School student serves as page for state Sen. Paul Harris

The Columbian — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:21:15 +0000

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Daisy Conway, a junior at Mountain View High School in Vancouver, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington state Senate at the Capitol in Olympia.

Clark County Food Bank receives $50,000 donation

The Columbian — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:20:16 +0000

VANCOUVER — The National Association of Letter Carriers Vancouver Branch 1104 presented a check to the Clark County Food Bank on March 9 for $50,000. It was a combination of matching donations of $25,000 from the Vancouver branch and $25,000 from the National Association of Letter Carriers headquarters. The donation was made in the hopes of helping to eliminate hunger in the local community. Branch 1104 is a community-oriented union and aims to do as much as possible to help feed the hungry, especially during this particular time of need, officials said.

Exercise tests emergency responders’ ability to protect students during crisis

Tyler Brown — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:49:51 +0000

RIDGEFIELD — Yellow school buses lined the curb at Ridgefield High School on Friday afternoon, but this was no ordinary dismissal.

Perez far ahead in fundraising for 3rd Congressional District race

Kelly Moyer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:49:29 +0000

If the midterm race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District was solely based on available funds, incumbent Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, would be miles ahead.

Clark County Council sets Monday public hearing for 2025-2045 growth plan

Shari Phiel — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:04:59 +0000

The Clark County Council will hold a public hearing beginning at 4 p.m. Monday on the selection of a proposed land use alternative to be included in the county’s 2025-2045 growth plan.

Vancouver business owner Lukas Bardue to run for Clark County Council

Shari Phiel — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:03:19 +0000

Vancouver native and local business owner Lukas Bardue has entered the race for Clark County Council. In a news release, Bardue said he will challenge incumbent Glen Yung for the District 1 council seat in the August primary.

Vancouver Public Schools students join first BuildHER Summit, meant to connect girls with mentors in industries

Sarah Wolf — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:06:20 +0000

Trade industry leaders are hoping to bring more local young women into their workplaces, which they say are ripe with opportunities for those who like to work with their hands.

Washougal School District tightens security at three campuses

Tyler Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:17:46 +0000

The Washougal School District is tightening security at three of its schools by locking gates during the school day to better enforce its long-standing closed-campus policy.

Clark County candidates for elective office can file to run beginning May 4

Doug Flanagan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:05:30 +0000

On May 4, Clark County will open its filing period for candidates who want to run for elective office.

Repair work on northbound I-205 near Salmon Creek to close right lane

Doug Flanagan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:42 +0000

Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crew will close the right lane of northbound Interstate 205 on Saturday to repair sections of damaged guardrail near Salmon Creek.

Teen held on multiple charges after violent encounter with Vancouver police

Tyler Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:44:21 +0000

A Vancouver police officer is on critical incident leave following a violent encounter with a 15-year-old that involved the use of a neck restraint, department officials announced Thursday.

U.S. Forest Service says no commercial huckleberry permits to be issued for 2026

Shari Phiel — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:12:16 +0000

The U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday there will be no commercial huckleberry permits issued in 2026. The federal agency said the decision was made based on its commitment to tribal treaty rights, ecological recovery and focus on long-term management.

Salvation Army’s Hope Market offers ‘more than just food’

Monika Spykerman — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000

It’s something most of us take for granted: walking into a grocery store and choosing what to eat. But many Clark County families who access food banks can’t choose what they get.

Expect delays on Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards today

The Columbian — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:58:41 +0000

Travelers who use state Highway 503 in Clark County should plan for delays today.

‘A major overhaul’: Vancouver officials near approval of comprehensive growth plan update

Kelly Moyer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:42 +0000

Vancouver officials are less than six weeks away from final approval of the plan that will guide the city’s growth over the next 20 years.

‘I need to have fun, stay healthy’: Camas strongman lifts heavy weights with a light heart

Doug Flanagan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:08 +0000

CAMAS — Martins Licis sat on a weight bench in the garage of his Camas home on a drizzly early April morning to take a break from lifting more than 900 pounds overhead.

Clark County News – The Columbian

Donated solar panels to be installed on Evergreen Habitat for Humanity homes

Columbian photo editor takes 2nd place in feature slideshow category in 2026 Best of the West journalism contest

Speaker at Washougal library event ‘has the Olympic mindset’

Seeds to Salmon program shows students how riparian habitats work

Homeless camp cleanups walk fine line balancing compassion for campers with community’s needs

From the Newsroom: Newsprint maker plant’s closure won’t hit us hard

Weather Eye: Spring is settling in as temperatures warm, rain eases off

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Ridgefield School District celebrates April employees and students of the month

Mountain View High School student serves as page for state Sen. Paul Harris

Clark County Food Bank receives $50,000 donation

Exercise tests emergency responders’ ability to protect students during crisis

Perez far ahead in fundraising for 3rd Congressional District race

Clark County Council sets Monday public hearing for 2025-2045 growth plan

Vancouver business owner Lukas Bardue to run for Clark County Council

Vancouver Public Schools students join first BuildHER Summit, meant to connect girls with mentors in industries

Washougal School District tightens security at three campuses

Clark County candidates for elective office can file to run beginning May 4

Repair work on northbound I-205 near Salmon Creek to close right lane

Teen held on multiple charges after violent encounter with Vancouver police

U.S. Forest Service says no commercial huckleberry permits to be issued for 2026

Salvation Army’s Hope Market offers ‘more than just food’

Expect delays on Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards today

‘A major overhaul’: Vancouver officials near approval of comprehensive growth plan update

‘I need to have fun, stay healthy’: Camas strongman lifts heavy weights with a light heart