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Don’t know what to do with your old clothes? California may require the fashion industry to take them back from you — for free

September 8, 2024, 6:02am Business

In California, it’s relatively easy to recycle aluminum cans, newspapers or glass bottles. But for one of the most commonly used household products — clothes — options are few. Read story

A birds-eye view of the Gorge Amphitheater.

This tiny WA town was the top Airbnb destination worldwide for summer 2024. Here’s why

A birds-eye view of the Gorge Amphitheater.

September 8, 2024, 6:02am Latest News

Summer is the most popular travel season, when people across the country plan trips to new places. Tourism booms during the warm months, boosting the economies of many cities. Read story

Author and fly-fisherman Steve Duda reflects on life, in the water and out of it, in his new book, &ldquo;River Songs.&rdquo; (Gregory Scruggs/The Seattle Times/TNS)

In ‘River Songs,’ Seattle’s Steve Duda recounts fly-fishing joys and struggles

Author and fly-fisherman Steve Duda reflects on life, in the water and out of it, in his new book, &ldquo;River Songs.&rdquo; (Gregory Scruggs/The Seattle Times/TNS)

September 8, 2024, 6:00am Entertainment

After more than three decades of fly-fishing, Steve Duda still hasn’t lost his sense of childlike wonder. Read story

Law enforcement arrive as students are evacuated to the football stadium after the school campus was placed on lockdown at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfire

Law enforcement arrive as students are evacuated to the football stadium after the school campus was placed on lockdown at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

September 8, 2024, 6:00am Latest News

It was the middle of second period at Apalachee High School, and the boy who few knew slipped out of his algebra class in J Hall again. That didn’t strike his fellow students as unusual. Read story

The 777 factory line, left, is seen next to the 787 line, right, at Boeing&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave;s Everett Production Facility on June 15, 2022, in Everett, Washington.

On Boeing’s factory floor, workers feel ‘overmanaged and undersupported’

The 777 factory line, left, is seen next to the 787 line, right, at Boeing&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave;s Everett Production Facility on June 15, 2022, in Everett, Washington.

September 8, 2024, 6:00am Business

Patric Boone doesn’t think Boeing can change. Read story

Attorney David McDonald considers himself semi-retired, but the 66-year-old frequently puts in 40-hour weeks of pro bono work for Clark County environmental groups.

Pro bono ‘warrior’: Ridgefield attorney David McDonald fights for the environment in the Northwest

Attorney David McDonald considers himself semi-retired, but the 66-year-old frequently puts in 40-hour weeks of pro bono work for Clark County environmental groups.

September 7, 2024, 6:14am Business

The last of a dying breed — the pro bono attorney fighting against government corruption, greedy developers and irresponsible business owners. That’s how others might describe Ridgefield attorney David McDonald, but that’s not how he would describe himself. Read story

Swimmers jump off the sternwheeler Columbia Gorge at the starting line Monday, during the 80th Columbia River Cross Channel Swim in Cascade Locks, Ore.

Annual Columbia River Cross-Channel Swim equal parts challenge and tradition for swimmers

Swimmers jump off the sternwheeler Columbia Gorge at the starting line Monday, during the 80th Columbia River Cross Channel Swim in Cascade Locks, Ore.

September 7, 2024, 6:14am Clark County Life

Early Labor Day morning, Lynn Rasmussen and her group — The Faux Fur-sters — shed their warm, namesake coats to reveal wetsuits. They approached the open door of Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, which had paddled a mile from shore into the Columbia River’s shipping channel. Read story

Fireworks line the Mean Gene Fireworks stand in Camas ahead of the New Year&rsquo;s holiday on Dec. 29, 2016.

Camas City Council votes to ban mortar-style fireworks

Fireworks line the Mean Gene Fireworks stand in Camas ahead of the New Year&rsquo;s holiday on Dec. 29, 2016.

September 7, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Camas officials have officially banned the sale, purchase and discharge of mortar-style fireworks. Read story

Battle Ground volleyball coach Dana Snodgrass, center, cheers as players Savannah Snodgrass (10) and Lilly Sappington (6) celebrate a point during a season-opening match against Hudson&rsquo;s Bay on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 at Battle Ground High School.

Battle Ground volleyball standing for mental health

Battle Ground volleyball coach Dana Snodgrass, center, cheers as players Savannah Snodgrass (10) and Lilly Sappington (6) celebrate a point during a season-opening match against Hudson&rsquo;s Bay on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 at Battle Ground High School.

September 7, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Other volleyball teams might spend practice working on serves, sets and spikes. Battle Ground spends much of that time on mental exercises. Read story

Top Stories: Kirkland Warren pleads guilty; John Griffin dies of cancer; quarry development still in the works

September 7, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Is more heat on the way? Check out our local weather forecast before you head outside. 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. 1. Days before trial, Kirkland… Read story