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In the past year alone, 127 newspapers have shut their doors, leaving counties all over the United States with no local new outlet in their area.

From the Newsroom: Local news still declining

In the past year alone, 127 newspapers have shut their doors, leaving counties all over the United States with no local new outlet in their area.

October 26, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Just when dark evenings and misleading political ads were making me glum, along comes Northwestern University’s annual report, “The State of Local News.” It made me feel even worse. Read story

Noble Ketola and his dog Ruby pose with his bag for the day.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge event gives kids a shot at duck hunting

Noble Ketola and his dog Ruby pose with his bag for the day.

October 26, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

In the half-light of dawn three mallards came swinging in over the decoys. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Did you wake up to frost on pumpkins – or tomatoes?

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

October 26, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

We finally had frost on the pumpkin for the first time this fall or as many of you informed me, frost on the tomatoes. Low temperatures the past couple of days ranged from 28 to 32 degrees in the outlying regions of Clark County. Others closer to downtown Vancouver escaped… Read story

Vancouver Barracks commander George C. Marshall&rsquo;s gracious handling of the unexpected landing of the Chkalov transpolar flight prevented cracking the emerging but fragile U.S.-Soviet relations in 1937 and presaged his skill as U.S. secretary of state after World War II.

Clark County History: Gen. Marshall’s short Vancouver stay presaged his greatness

Vancouver Barracks commander George C. Marshall&rsquo;s gracious handling of the unexpected landing of the Chkalov transpolar flight prevented cracking the emerging but fragile U.S.-Soviet relations in 1937 and presaged his skill as U.S. secretary of state after World War II.

October 26, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

While serving as an instructor for the Illinois National Guard, Col. George C. Marshall, then 55, felt of “little importance to the Army.” He’d plateaued at colonel, and his future appeared mediocre. Then, the Army promoted him to brigadier general in October 1936 and posted him to the Vancouver Barracks. Read story

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey opens a box containing archives of voter registration forms at the Clark County Elections Office. Kimsey’s office handles paperwork for voter registration, which is now becoming increasingly political.

Three people have filed most of the more than 100 voter challenges in Clark County in 2023 and 2024

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey opens a box containing archives of voter registration forms at the Clark County Elections Office. Kimsey’s office handles paperwork for voter registration, which is now becoming increasingly political.

October 26, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

The 2022 and 2024 voter-registration challenges for 18th Legislative District candidate John Ley have been in the spotlight in recent months, but it’s certainly not the only voter-registration challenge the county has received. Read story

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes fend off attacks in 18th District race

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

October 26, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Two candidates with staunchly opposing views are battling for Republican Ann Rivers’ long-held District 18 state Senate seat after new boundaries made the district a wild card this election. Read story

Top Stories: A runner’s spirit; Shari’s closures in Vancouver; PacifiCorp’s high-voltage line plans

October 26, 2024, 6:08am 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

Check It Out: True crime is real-life horror stories

October 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Night falls earlier. Days are shorter, leaving us in darkness for more of our time. It’s autumn in our part of the world, and there’s a reason why horror books and movies often take place in the fall. Read story

Gardening with Allen: Use organic matter from garden, lawn to prep for spring

October 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

I would like to get my vegetable garden and annual flower beds ready for planting without having to do a lot of preparation next spring. What are some things I could be doing right now? Read story

Energy Adviser: Save with cost-effective heating

October 26, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

At the end of the day home heaters do just that, but the most cost-effective way of using them varies from one design to another. Read story