The Columbian

Ember Chow, 24, cast a friend’s ballot at a ballot drop box in the U District on Election Day.

WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people

November 18, 2024, 6:05am Election Updated 2 days ago

The 2024 election saw lower turnout across the nation, in every region and in many demographic groups. In Washington, the drop in participation was especially pronounced among young people. Read story

Apple farmers like Tim Calhoun take just a short break between the apple harvest and pruning trees for the next crop.

The Columbia River feeds Washington’s booming apple industry — and its economy

November 16, 2024, 6:13am Business

Tim Calhoun operates a small orchard and fruit distribution business about 2 miles off the Yakima River. Walking through rows of apple trees last month as the end of the harvest approached, he explained how he came to run the operation. Read story

Clark County residents wait outside the elections office to fill out absentee ballots, register to vote or ask election day questions at the Clark County Elections office Tuesday November 6, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

Recount looms for 18th District Senate and Clark County Council District 4 races

November 16, 2024, 6:13am Clark County News

Results for the November general election will be certified on Nov. 26, but it could be nearly a month before the outcome in two local races are finalized. The 18th Legislative District Senate race and Clark County Councilor District 4 race are almost certainly headed for recounts. Read story

A Clark County Public Works crew replaces filter cartridges in an underground vault on Hazel Dell Avenue. Public Works’ clean water division is proposing new stormwater rates to keep pace with required services.

Clark County Council approves increases to clean-water rates for first time since 2015

November 16, 2024, 6:11am Business

With only three members present, the Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved increases to annual clean-water fees — the first increase since 2015. Read story

In July 1913, professional cowgirl Lucille Mulhall rode in the Miller Brothers’ Oklahoma Ranch Wild West Show parade through Vancouver. Then, at two local shows, she outperformed the cowboys.

Clark County history: In July 1913, the Wild West came to Vancouver for one day only

November 16, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

Hollywood’s Wild West myth never fit Clark County. Setting aside Saturday night bar fights and a man stabbed to death in a saloon, our local history lists no reports of quick-draw shootouts on any county streets. Still, residents romanticized the West. Youths read dime novels about frontiersmen adventurers, like Buffalo… Read story

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