Clark County News – The Columbian

Washougal dental practice sues city over raw sewage that entered practice’s basement

Doug Flanagan — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:03:58 +0000

A Washougal dental practice is suing the city of Washougal for nearly $4.9 million, alleging a malfunction at a newly installed wastewater pump station sent raw sewage into the practice’s basement in late 2025, damaging equipment and forcing the business to close for more than a month.

Region’s start-up businesses seeing more access to venture capital

Sarah Wolf — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:02:03 +0000

Washougal isn’t known for its tech riches. But $25 million in venture capital is heading to Washougal-based Resect AI, the most recent example of a Clark County startup securing millions in venture capital despite its postal code.

Appealing apples: Old World Apples’ 750 trees bear 55 unique old-world varieties

Rachel Pinsky — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:02:31 +0000

Susan Christopherson traveled and mountaineered through Pakistan and Nepal, climbed Denali (also known as Mount McKinley) and then in the 1980s, she found a piece of land with fruit trees in Ridgefield. This world traveler and adventurer gathered rare seeds from throughout the world to grow apples in honor of her father, who loved this tart and sweet fruit, as well as his mother, who made legendary pies for church functions using apples that grew outside the window of Christopherson’s childhood bedroom in South Dakota.

Vital Statistics for Oct. 3, 2026

The Columbian — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0000

Alexander Leonidovich Demenko, 31, Battle Ground, and Bridget Suzanne Olin, 26, Battle Ground.

Death Notices for Oct. 3, 2026

The Columbian — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:51 +0000

Bruce M. Micheau, 73, Vancouver, died Sept. 23, 2026. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948.

It’s spider season but expert reminds that indoor spiders belong indoors

Shari Phiel — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:03:36 +0000

Social media posts and flyers from pet owners looking to rehome a dog or cat are commonplace. But what about rehoming spiders?

From the Newsroom: Despite technical glitches, Columbian Editorial Board’s work valuable to voters

Will Campbell — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:03:03 +0000

As our editorial board was interviewing John Ley and Deken Letinich about their 18th Legislative District race for the state House of Representatives, I got a bad feeling that our video equipment wasn’t working.

Weather Eye: Pleasant temperatures to remain for most of week ahead

Patrick Timm — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:02:09 +0000

October is certainly putting its best foot forward. If you enjoy sunshine and warm autumn afternoons, this weekend was made for you.

WSU Vancouver expands food access through new partnership

The Columbian — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:58:49 +0000

SALMON CREEK — Washington State University Vancouver has officially been approved as a partner agency within the Clark County Food Bank network, marking a significant expansion of support for students.

Vancouver Dance Theatre celebrates 50 years

The Columbian — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:57:28 +0000

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Dance Theatre recently announced its landmark 50th performing season. The nonprofit has remained completely independent of any single dance studio. It’s driven by a single, powerful mission: to unite dancers of all backgrounds and studios into a collaborative, magical production of “The Nutcracker.”

Columbia Credit Union members raise $25,000 for Doernbecher

The Columbian — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:56:30 +0000

VANCOUVER — Columbia Credit Union recently announced the successful completion of its 2026 Credit Unions for Kids fundraising campaign benefiting OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The campaign raised $25,000 to support local children and families receiving care at Doernbecher.

Propositions 12, 13 would fund jail expansion, criminal justice services

Tyler Brown — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:49 +0000

Clark County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a $366.2 million bond measure to expand the county jail, which has operated at near capacity for most of the year.

Cascadia Tech celebrates teacher Lance Landis for winning national honors, $100,000 prize

Will Denner — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:55 +0000

Lance Landis was greeted by fanfare when he arrived at Cascadia Tech Academy in Vancouver on Tuesday morning. It took him a few moments to realize the celebration was for him.

Vital Statistics for Oct. 2, 2026

The Columbian — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:26 +0000

Anthony Xavier Garcia, 31, Battle Ground, and Angela Carcamo Martinez, 31, Battle Ground.

Event to help Clark County residents navigate Medicaid changes

Kimberly Cortez — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:29 +0000

Columbia River Mental Health Services will host a community panel and resource event on Thursday to help Clark County residents navigate Medicaid changes.

Panel orders ethics training for Clark County Sheriff’s Office after complaint against Chief Civil Deputy Duncan Hoss

Tyler Brown — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:26:38 +0000

The Clark County Ethics Review Commission ruled Tuesday that a top sheriff’s deputy violated county policy by using a photograph of himself in uniform to promote his private consulting business.

Plan for high-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver, B.C. advances

Kelly Moyer — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:50 +0000

Washington transportation leaders are making progress on a plan that will determine the viability of building a high-speed rail line between Portland and Vancouver, B.C.

Death Notices for Oct. 2, 2026

The Columbian — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:48 +0000

Bridgette E. Flaherty, 66, Camas, died Sept. 23, 2026. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948.

Part of Lacamas Regional Park remains closed as bridge replacement project continues

Shari Phiel — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:05:52 +0000

CAMAS — Like many of his neighbors, Camas resident Anthony Metzidis is eagerly waiting for all of Lacamas Regional Park to reopen to the public.

‘The opportunity is here’: 1,000 Clark County high school students dig into the trades at Dozer Day Career Fair

Tyler Brown — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:10:24 +0000

About 1,000 Clark County high school students left their classrooms behind Friday to climb into the cabs of excavators and hand their resumes directly to construction contractors at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Vital Statistics for Oct. 1, 2026

The Columbian — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:28 +0000

Artem Kim, 25, Vancouver, and Grace Kao, 26, Vancouver.

Legacy Health, UnitedHealthcare reach deal to continue access to services

Kimberly Cortez — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:41:59 +0000

Clark County residents with UnitedHealthcare health insurance will continue to access Legacy Health services after the two organizations reached a new agreement Wednesday just hours before their previous contract was set to expire.

Officials look to clarify rules governing e-bikes

Shari Phiel — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:04:35 +0000

Clark County has not had a fatal crash involving an electric bicycle, or e-bike, but sheriff’s office Sgt. Matt Volker warns that it’s only a matter of time.

Clark County auditor candidates both stress election integrity

Shari Phiel — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:01:52 +0000

What combination of skills, experience and public service will make for the best Clark County auditor? That’s the question voters will decide when they submit their ballots for the Nov. 3 general election. Mitchell Kelly, a longtime employee in the auditor’s office, is facing off against former county councilor and Oregon legislator Eileen Quiring O’Brien.

Clark County News – The Columbian

Washougal dental practice sues city over raw sewage that entered practice’s basement

Region’s start-up businesses seeing more access to venture capital

Appealing apples: Old World Apples’ 750 trees bear 55 unique old-world varieties

Vital Statistics for Oct. 3, 2026

Death Notices for Oct. 3, 2026

It’s spider season but expert reminds that indoor spiders belong indoors

From the Newsroom: Despite technical glitches, Columbian Editorial Board’s work valuable to voters

Weather Eye: Pleasant temperatures to remain for most of week ahead

Top Stories: Brent Hennrich gets day in jail or 8 hours community service, Port of Vancouver dock progress, rent in Clark County outpaces Seattle

WSU Vancouver expands food access through new partnership

Vancouver Dance Theatre celebrates 50 years

Columbia Credit Union members raise $25,000 for Doernbecher

Propositions 12, 13 would fund jail expansion, criminal justice services

Cascadia Tech celebrates teacher Lance Landis for winning national honors, $100,000 prize

Vital Statistics for Oct. 2, 2026

Event to help Clark County residents navigate Medicaid changes

Panel orders ethics training for Clark County Sheriff’s Office after complaint against Chief Civil Deputy Duncan Hoss

Plan for high-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver, B.C. advances

Death Notices for Oct. 2, 2026

Part of Lacamas Regional Park remains closed as bridge replacement project continues

‘The opportunity is here’: 1,000 Clark County high school students dig into the trades at Dozer Day Career Fair

Vital Statistics for Oct. 1, 2026

Legacy Health, UnitedHealthcare reach deal to continue access to services

Officials look to clarify rules governing e-bikes

Clark County auditor candidates both stress election integrity