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The Columbia River feeds Washington’s booming apple industry — and its economy

November 16, 2024, 6:13am Business

Tim Calhoun operates a small orchard and fruit distribution business about 2 miles off the Yakima River. Walking through rows of apple trees last month as the end of the… Read story

Recount looms for 18th District Senate and Clark County Council District 4 races

November 16, 2024, 6:13am Clark County News

Results for the November general election will be certified on Nov. 26, but it could be nearly a month before the outcome in two local races are finalized. The 18th… Read story

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A Clark County Public Works crew replaces filter cartridges in an underground vault on Hazel Dell Avenue. Public Works&rsquo; clean water division is proposing new stormwater rates to keep pace with required services.

Clark County Council approves increases to clean-water rates for first time since 2015

A Clark County Public Works crew replaces filter cartridges in an underground vault on Hazel Dell Avenue. Public Works&rsquo; clean water division is proposing new stormwater rates to keep pace with required services.

November 16, 2024, 6:11am Business

With only three members present, the Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved increases to annual clean-water fees — the first increase since 2015. Read story

From the Newsroom: Looking forward to Dec. 3

November 16, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

We’re getting ready for GivingTuesday, which is coming up on Dec. 3. Read story

Top Stories: Deputy shoots man in Camas; whooping cough outbreak; pumpkin paddling record

November 16, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? Check out our Trending Stories page. Read story

The Wolfe Courts pickleball courts at Hathaway Park in Washougal have been targeted by thieves this fall.

‘We’re just a target’: Pickleball players call for more security at Washougal court after theft

The Wolfe Courts pickleball courts at Hathaway Park in Washougal have been targeted by thieves this fall.

November 16, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

The president of the Camas-Washougal Pickleball Club is calling for increased security measures at Wolfe Courts after a storage box containing a defibrillator and a variety of equipment was stolen in late October. Read story

Drivers make their way through the intersection of Evergreen Way and 32nd Street in Washougal in 2022.

Washougal rail crossing project estimates jump as much as $20M

Drivers make their way through the intersection of Evergreen Way and 32nd Street in Washougal in 2022.

November 16, 2024, 6:09am Business

Washougal city leaders are optimistic they will be able to fund the 32nd Street rail crossing project despite cost estimates coming in as much as $20 million higher than originally projected. Read story

Weather Eye: Precipitation will bring more snow to Cascades, passes

November 16, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Well, we finally managed to reach a monthly rainfall which is exactly on average Friday with 3.63 inches in the rain gauge so far this month in Vancouver. That was easy. After a chilly morning more rain moves inland later today. I expect some of you had early morning lows… Read story

On Nov. 4, two dogs were dropped at Vancouver Fire Department Station 2. The crew affectionately named them Tom and Jerry.

Vancouver fire station crew saves two stray dogs

On Nov. 4, two dogs were dropped at Vancouver Fire Department Station 2. The crew affectionately named them Tom and Jerry.

November 16, 2024, 5:41am Clark County News

On Nov. 4, two small dogs were left in the care of Vancouver Fire Department Station 2 in central Vancouver. Read story

Fort Vancouver Lions Club member Diane joined a recent Flora &amp; Fauna Friday event on Nov. 8 at The Downs Neighborhood Park in central Vancouver.

Fort Vancouver Lion helps local pollinators at community park

Fort Vancouver Lions Club member Diane joined a recent Flora &amp; Fauna Friday event on Nov. 8 at The Downs Neighborhood Park in central Vancouver.

November 16, 2024, 5:36am Clark County News

Hailey Heath, volunteer coordinator for the city of Vancouver, spoke to the Fort Vancouver Lions Club in October, highlighting a variety of service opportunities throughout the community. Inspired by her enthusiasm, club member Diane joined a recent Flora & Fauna Friday event on Nov. 8 at The Downs Neighborhood Park… Read story