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Federal agencies consider additional Columbia River environmental guidelines amid political uncertainty

November 21, 2024, 6:11am Clark County News

A trio of federal agencies are considering whether to pursue additional environmental guidelines for the Columbia River. Read story

As Turkey Wednesday approaches, Clark County grocery stores gear up for Thanksgiving rush

November 21, 2024, 6:10am Business Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 57 mins ago

There’s Black Friday of course. And Cyber Monday. But have you heard of Turkey Wednesday? Read story

Washington’s unemployment rate remains fifth-highest in nation

November 21, 2024, 7:34am Business

Washington had the fifth-highest unemployment rate in the United States in October. Read story

Maestro Salvador Brotons, facing, leads the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra during a concert at Skyview High School (The Columbian files)

Try this: ‘Back to the Movies,’ Clark College Jazz Bands concert, Super Plants Nature Day

November 21, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

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

Weather Eye: Incoming storm expected to more typical of autumn

November 21, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Locally, we managed to escape the fury of the “bomb cyclone” that was off our coastline Tuesday. The definition of a bomb cyclone is an area of low pressure that develops quickly and falls at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. Areas of high and low pressure around the globe… Read story

St. Johns Early Learning Center student Kani Dando, 4, from left, plays in a sandbox Monday with teacher-in-training Tia Thomas and student Daria Shenderovska, also 4. Thomas went through Educational Opportunities for Children and Families’ Parent University to work in early education.

Parents head back to school for careers in early childhood education thanks to Clark County nonprofit

November 21, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Tia Thomas took advice from one of her daughter’s early learning teachers and began her own path to teaching a few years ago. Now, the Vancouver mom is a teacher in training at St. Johns Early Learning Center and completing courses for an associate degree in early childhood education. Read story

A Thousand Words: Veterans Art Show in Vancouver inspired by broad experience may surprise

November 21, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life Updated 5 mins ago

The Society of Washington Artists is hosting an art exhibit featuring the work of six local military veterans. Thirty-three of their paintings will be on display this month, next month and January in the Corridor Gallery, inside the Esther Short Building. Read story

Vancouver officers investigate after Portland woman found dead in SUV; murder suspected but no suspect identified

The Vancouver Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oregon are seeking public’s help on identifying individuals who may have been involved in homicide of Courtney Clinton.

November 20, 2024, 5:59pm Clark County News

Three days before a Portland woman was found dead in her car, she had sent her location to a friend showing she was in the Van Mall neighborhood, miles from where she was later discovered. That was the last time the friend heard from her, court records say. Read story