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September 18, 2025
A sea lion swims in circles near Who Song & Larry’s Restaurant and Cantina along the Columbia River in 2021. The federal government recently renewed permits to remove salmon-munching sea lions without much pushback. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Feds approve trapping of more sea lions

The federal permit that allows Northwest states and some Native nations to trap and kill salmon-eating sea lions in the Columbia River was reapproved late last week.

September 18, 2025
A visitor takes in the beauty of Fallen Leaf Lake in Camas on Monday morning. The park is one of dozens of properties Clark County has purchased through its Legacy Lands program, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in October. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Legacy Lands celebrates 40 years

If you have enjoyed a hike at Moulton Falls, a walk along the Salmon Creek Greenway or a day on the beach at Frenchman’s Bar, you can thank Clark County’s Legacy Lands program, which marks 40 years in October.

September 18, 2025

Harvest Festival returns to Washougal this weekend

The 2025 Washougal Harvest Festival will be held from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal. The 21-and-older event will feature food, beverages and three east…

September 11, 2025
This 2022 Camas Public Library card was the winning design for a contest promoting its Reading Dragons program. (Contributed photo)

Library launches card-design contest

The Camas Public Library is offering a library card-design contest throughout September, which is the American Library Association’s Library Card Sign-up Month. The library will accept designs until 5 p.m. Sept. 30.

September 11, 2025
C-Tran Board Composition Review Committee members Sue Marshall, from left, Michelle Belkot and Matt Little listen to public comment Aug. 12 during a meeting at the transit agency’s headquarters in Vancouver. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

C-Tran committee supports 3-3-3 board makeup

Officials representing Clark County’s small cities on a committee revising the composition of C-Tran’s board of directors are willing to risk millions of dollars from the state if it means they get more representation.