The Columbian

Fire burns entrance to The Columbian building in downtown Vancouver

April 13, 2024, 11:51am Clark County News

Firefighters responded to a fire outside The Columbian on Saturday morning that burned a tree and part of the exterior of the building. No one was hurt, and printing operations won’t be affected. Read story

Ridgefield junior Natalie Evans catches behind the plate to warm up a pitcher between innings of a baseball game between the Spudders and Battle Ground on Friday, March, 8, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Natalie Evans is first girl to play in Ridgefield’s baseball program and is certain she won’t be the last

April 13, 2024, 6:30am Newsletter

Without hesitation, Natalie Evans can point to the exact moment when baseball became a major part of her life. Read story

Mohammed “Giga” Alqeeq, left, and Dwight Hughes of Clark College tour the school’s cybersecurity lab. As the cybercrime industry has boomed, the college’s 4-year-old cybersecurity bachelor’s program is now operating at capacity.

Defending cyberspace: Cyberattacks have become a cost of doing business in Clark County

April 13, 2024, 6:14am Business

About seven years ago, Clark College’s technology lab was hacked. Today, that’s where students in the college’s new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program are learning how to fend off similar attacks. Read story

The Night Loo is Vancouver resident Anna Meddaugh’s solution for women and girls in refugee camps to relieve themselves without fear of assault. After use, women and girls toss in a super-absorbent pod, which absorbs urine and odor in a minute. The next day, the powdery contents can be poured out.

Vancouver woman designs award-winning Night Loo for women in refugee camps

April 13, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

You probably don’t think about your toilet when you get up to pee in the night. A private, clean and functional toilet is simply there when you need it, 24/7. Read story

The American Harmony is one of five American Cruise Lines ships that sail the Columbia River.

Cruise ships returning to Port of Camas-Washougal, months after cruise line went bankrupt

April 13, 2024, 6:09am Business

Two months after unexpectedly losing its docking agreement with American Queen Voyages, the Port of Camas-Washougal has partnered with another company to bring back cruise ships. Read story