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Greg Cheney, a representative for the 18th legislative district, talks to constituents about their concerns at a town hall in Battle Ground on February 17, 2024.

Republican Rep. Greg Cheney announces bid for seat Ann Rivers is vacating

April 8, 2024, 12:53pm Clark County News

Battle Ground Republican Rep. Greg Cheney said he will run for the 18th District Washington state Senate seat currently held by Sen. Ann Rivers. Read story

Video footage caught Benjamin J. Silva, 36, forcefully pushing past police lines at the tunnel entrance of the Capitol building’s Lower West Terrace, and placing one hand against an officer’s riot shield, according to a federal affidavit. Silva declined comment about the allegations.

Yacolt man pleads guilty to charge in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

April 8, 2024, 12:52pm Clark County News

A Yacolt man pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to a felony charge of civil disorder for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol and disruption of a joint session of Congress convened to confirm the 2020 presidential election results. Read story

A 4-year-old student reads a book with a staff member during a Washougal School District Transition to Kindergarten class in 2024.

Washougal School District alters 2024-25 calendar, aims to provide better flexibility to students, staff

April 6, 2024, 6:38am Clark County News

The Washougal School District has changed the 2024-25 school calendar, hoping to provide more flexibility to students, families and staff members. Read story

Crews from Larch Corrections Center had been a key part of wildfire response in Southwest Washington before it closed.

Southwest Washington faces its first wildfire season without Larch crews on hand to battle blazes

April 6, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The call came at 4 on a morning in October 2022. Paul Kalchik was a member of a Larch Corrections Center firefighting crew that was roused out of bed early to respond to a 2-acre fire on the south side of Larch Mountain, near Nakia Creek. Read story

Instructor Mark Kernell, left, demonstrates how his fake punch never quite connects with assistant Tom Holtslander’s face, during his introduction to “safe” pro-wrestling combat skills at Metropolitan Performing Arts in Vancouver.

‘Make it big. Make it huge’: Mark ‘King Naja’ Kernell hits the mat for theatrical combat class in Vancouver

April 6, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

Whatever you do, do it big. So big, even the folks up in the nosebleed seats can’t miss it. Read story

A student walks on a beam during a Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy class.

Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy opening gym at Port of Camas-Washougal

April 6, 2024, 6:08am Business

Camas-based Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy is turning 20 later this year. To celebrate, the gym is giving students and families a gift — a long-awaited third facility. Read story

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Singapore’s Merlion Park, above, is too bright to be a good place to read The Columbian, but any of the city’s Toast Box cafes would be an excellent choice.

From the newsroom: Hearing from our overseas readers

April 6, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Last week, I talked about some of the ways you can get the most out of your Columbian subscription, including the ability to read our ePaper, the digital replica of the print product, wherever your smartphone or computer has internet access. Read story