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Columbian Small Cities Reporter

Construction of wastewater pipeline means road closures in Ridgefield

September 26, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Road closures will continue through the fall in Ridgefield as construction chugs along on a new central wastewater pipeline designed to support business development in the fast-growing city. Read story

Four are finalists to become Woodland’s police chief

September 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A year after the city of Woodland began its search for a new police chief, four finalists have emerged. Read story

Camas officials celebrate a year of growth

September 23, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Construction is thriving again in Camas after stalling during the Great Recession, but Mayor Scott Higgins says some longtime residents think the city's growing too fast. Read story

Woodland teacher finalist for top state award

September 20, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

If she hadn't lived in Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall, Shari Conditt probably would've been a doctor instead of a teacher. Read story

Camas teacher math, science state finalist

September 20, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Camas School District has reason to be proud this week, as third-grade math teacher Tara Obermiller became a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Read story

Ridgefield rising

September 13, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Dale and Karol Cushenbery counted themselves lucky when they recently closed the purchase of their new home in Ridgefield. Read story

Liya Taziyeba, left, and Vicki Tolmachva, center, react as they hold a human brain under the supervision of Jeff Leake, right, an adjunct instructor, at an open house to celebrate the 25th anniversary of WSU Vancouver.

Happy 25th at WSUV

Liya Taziyeba, left, and Vicki Tolmachva, center, react as they hold a human brain under the supervision of Jeff Leake, right, an adjunct instructor, at an open house to celebrate the 25th anniversary of WSU Vancouver.

September 6, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Nancy Youlden has watched every step of Washington State University Vancouver's growth from its beginning on an old dairy farm to the fast-growing campus it is today. Read story

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A worker polishes a window on one of the big additions to Ridgefield High School. The building houses several new spaces, including a gym, auditorium and cafeteria.

Ridgefield’s new schools ready for students

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A worker polishes a window on one of the big additions to Ridgefield High School. The building houses several new spaces, including a gym, auditorium and cafeteria.

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

This morning, many students in Ridgefield are saying "so long" to summer break and waking up early to head back to school in brand-new buildings. Read story

Probe finds no evidence against Woodland detective

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

As a Woodland Police detective on administrative leave prepares to sue the city, state investigators say there's no evidence to support the theft allegations keeping him off the job. Read story

Michael Scott Brumback, left, picked up enough votes in a write-in campaign to challenge incumbent Rep.

It’s a race after all in 14th District

Michael Scott Brumback, left, picked up enough votes in a write-in campaign to challenge incumbent Rep.

August 28, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Incumbent 14th Legislative District Rep. Norm Johnson won't necessarily be handed his seat in the general election after all. Read story