Stories by Zoë Buhrmaster

Columbian staff writer

Loowit Brewing Company in downtown Vancouver.

Heat challenges Clark County businesses that lack air conditioning

July 27, 2022, 7:22pm Business

Local businesses are struggling to cope with this week’s intense heat — particularly those without air conditioning. Read story

Cars line up trying to get into Frenchman's Bar Regional Park on July 11. As temperatures hit triple digits this week, more people will head to the water to find sport to cool off.

Heat wave heads to Southwest Washington

July 25, 2022, 5:32pm Clark County News

Heat will strike Southwest Washington Tuesday as temperatures reach up to 100 degrees. Read story

Engorged with blood, a mosquito begins to withdraw from its victim. The mosquito population is 10 times greater this year than in 2021, according to the Clark County Mosquito Control District.

Mosquitoes amassing in Clark County

July 21, 2022, 6:01am Clark County Health

The mosquito population is at a record high in Southwest Washington. Read story

Kittens Janet, left, and Chidi, both 11 weeks, enjoy some downtime at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington on Tuesday morning. "At the end of the day the victims are the pets, and you don't know if they're going to survive or not," said Michelle Simeone, director of the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

Clark County animal shelters struggle as adoptions fall, more owners seek to re-home pets

July 14, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Local animal shelters are filling up as adoptions decrease. Read story

Jullienne Adams, owner and founder of LiquidNation, stands outside her Vancouver shop Wednesday morning.

Vancouver discount boutique LiquidNation partners with charity to sell clothing

July 13, 2022, 6:14pm Business

Family-owned discount boutique LiquidNation has entered into a partnership to sell items donated to Clark County Adventist Community Services’ The Center. Read story

Construction on Vancouver’s first Harper’s Playground begins

Miles Buttrill, 9, left, watches his sister Lillian Buttrill slides down a slide at Arbor Lodge Park in Portland. A Harper's Playground is being installed at Marshall Park in Vancouver. The playground is designed to be accessible and usable by all children, including those experiencing disabilities.

Kids wind their way through the trees at Arbor Lodge Park, cardboard in tow as they head toward Harper’s Hill. The grassy, smooth slope features a slide and a spiraling, wheelchair accessible path to the top. They are signatures of Harper’s Playground, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making playgrounds inviting… Read story