The Columbian

Made in the shade: These Clark County walking and hiking trails offer a break from the sun

The Cougar Trails at Washington State University Vancouver are delightful yet well hidden.

August 22, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

I’ve always been a sun worshipper. There are summertime photos of me as an energetic, outdoorsy child covered in thick layers of dirt and skin that’s tanned to glowing perfection. Read story

Newly sworn-in Battle Ground City Manager Kris Swanson, left, shakes hands with council member Eric Overholser on Monday during a Battle Ground City Council meeting at Battle Ground City Hall.

Development, jobs, traffic on the mind of Battle Ground’s new city manager Kris Swanson

August 22, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

After a tumultuous end to her career in Longview, Kris Swanson was sworn in as Battle Ground’s city manager Monday night after serving five months as interim. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, left, details proposed budget cuts to the district Tuesday, March 12, 2024, during a Vancouver Public Schools board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership.

Still no deal on new contract for Vancouver Public Schools teachers

August 22, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

The Vancouver Education Association and Vancouver Public Schools have still not reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, according to union leadership. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Rain will refresh air, plants, could last into Saturday

August 22, 2024, 6:01am Clark County News

Are you ready for a little more rain? It will be refreshing, suppress fire danger and water those thirsty plants. Everyone wins. That is if you don’t have important outdoor plans like a wedding, new roof, staining the deck or an outdoor family reunion barbecue. Read story

Willie Nelson performs July 4 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J.

Willie Nelson, 91, announces 153rd album, ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’

August 22, 2024, 5:59am Entertainment

At 91 years old, Willie Nelson is proving he’s still going strong as the country music veteran announced last wee the upcoming release of his 153rd album. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leads off of first as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert, center, looks back to first baseman Justin Turner, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

Dodgers beat Mariners 8-4 to complete 3-game sweep

August 21, 2024, 10:13pm Latest News

Max Muncy’s three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Shohei Ohtani stole his 39th base of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4. Read story

Oscar Martinez Serna Jr., 19, of Vancouver, center, appears Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court on a summons for a charge of hit-and-run resulting in death. He’s accused of striking a pedestrian in March who was crossing Fourth Plain Boulevard outside of a crosswalk and leaving the scene after he said he couldn’t locate any victim.

Vancouver man accused in fatal hit-run on Fourth Plain Boulevard appears in court

August 21, 2024, 5:27pm Clark County News

A 19-year-old Vancouver man is accused in a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian who was reportedly crossing Fourth Plain Boulevard outside of a crosswalk after dark. The driver allegedly told police he left the scene after he couldn’t find any victim. Read story

Michael McGlothlin, 35, appears Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault. He is accused of trying to grab a girl he said he mistook for his daughter, while she was playing at a central Vancouver park.

Central Vancouver ‘attempted abduction’ may be case of mistaken identity, say court documents

August 21, 2024, 5:06pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $20,000 Wednesday for a man accused of trying to grab an 11-year-old girl from a central Vancouver playground in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity. Read story

Tents line the side of the road along West 11th Street in downtown Vancouver. A bridge shelter is part of the city’s plan to address homelessness since declaring a civil emergency in November.

City proposes 150-bed bridge shelter at site of former Naydenov building in central Vancouver

August 21, 2024, 2:07pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver has announced a potential location for its planned 150-bed homeless shelter: a two-story building at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., in the Van Mall neighborhood. Read story