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December 18, 2025
Lena Pattison of Washougal performs her floor routine during a gymnastics meet at Naydenov Gymnastics on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 in Vancouver. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Camas, Christ win at gymnastics meet

Union senior Carly Christ won the all-around title and Camas was the top team for a second consecutive weekend in a meet at Naydenov Gymnastics on Saturday.

December 18, 2025
Christmas Festival of Lights features holiday light displays, outdoor caroling, indoor choral concerts and more through Dec. 30 at the Grotto in Portland. (Contributed photo)

It’s time to light up the holidays in Clark County

Holiday lights give the darkness of December a sparkling uplift, just like bubbles in Champagne. These local light shows include festive displays that have been family traditions for decades as well as a couple recent additions, like Ridgefield’s Brew Lights in the Park and the Holiday Light Walk at Skamania Lodge. Wherever you decide to enjoy the glittering extravaganza of holiday twinkles, you can be sure that your spirits will be made merry and bright.

December 18, 2025

Local art show offers young creatives opportunity to shine

The show, open to middle and high school students in Camas and Washougal is designed to give students a real-world art experience, complete with professional display and the chance to sell their work, according to a news release.

December 11, 2025
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

PeaceHealth vague on transgender care access

A decision by U.S. Catholic bishops to ban gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals may have implications for patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, but it’s unclear how.