The Columbian

Coaches Barbara Laudadio, left, and Traci Cole of Burntown Fitness create a workout video for home users in their boss's garage.

Working in Clark County: Traci Cole, coach at Burntown Fitness

May 23, 2020, 6:01am Business

Traci Cole was leading a class at Burntown Fitness when everything crashed to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Stephanie Haynes, partnerships and programs manager at the Vancouver Farmers Market, puts together a box of local goods for pickup at the market.

Higher food stamps caseload likely to linger in Clark County

May 23, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

More than one in 10 Clark County residents are using food stamps to help weather economic uncertainty during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Shoshone Falls is near Twin Falls, Idaho. State parks in the state remained opened during the state's stay-home order.

Idaho’s state parks have seen historic traffic during lockdown — but little social distancing

May 22, 2020, 9:13pm Northwest

In the midst of Idaho’s coronavirus-related stay-home order, Idaho state parks were among the few places that remained open. But crowds in recent weeks have prompted some concern for Idaho State Parks and Recreation staff who say many visitors no longer appear to feel the need to follow pandemic guidelines… Read story

At least 147 people have died from coronavirus in Oregon

May 22, 2020, 9:11pm Northwest

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has given the green light to Clackamas County’s phase 1 reopening plan. Read story

Workers file complaint against Yakima fruit packing plant

May 22, 2020, 9:10pm Northwest

Workers have filed an unfair labor practices complaint claiming a fruit packing company retaliated against those who chose to strike during the coronavirus pandemic. Read story