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March 26, 2026
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Judge dismisses Belkot suit against Clark County

A U.S. District Court judge last week ruled in favor of Clark County in a lawsuit brought by Councilor Michelle Belkot after the council removed her from her seat on the C-Tran board of directors in March 2025.

March 26, 2026
Kimberly Lottig, Skyridge Middle School’s library paraprofessional, left, and Skyridge librarian Sarah Logan pose for a photo in the school’s library in an undated photo. (Contributed by OnPoint Credit Union)

‘I feel like we’ve pretty much recovered’: Skyridge Middle School library collection rebuilt after storm damage thanks to grants

On Jan. 14, 2024, a winter storm caused fire sprinkler and HVAC system pipes at Skyridge Middle School in Camas to freeze and crack, sending more than 3,200 gallons of water through the building and damaging 22 classrooms and the school’s library. Within minutes, the flood destroyed hundreds of books, including most of the library’s science tomes.

March 26, 2026
A majority of the Clark County Council approved a Unity Resolution on Tuesday condemning political violence and calling for respect, courtesy and dignity for all members of the community. Councilors Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Wil Fuentes, Matt Little and Sue Marshall are seen here at the first council meeting of the year in 2025. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County council calls for respect, courtesy

The Clark County Council on Tuesday passed a Unity Resolution calling for “residents, community organizations and public officials to engage in civic discourse with respect, courtesy, and a shared commitment to the safety and dignity of all members of the community.”

March 26, 2026

Georgia-Pacific to remove boiler from Camas mill

Georgia-Pacific will remove a boiler at its mill in downtown Camas on April 1 as part of the company's multiyear revitalization project to modernize the mill and reduce unused buildings.

March 26, 2026

Washougal High School students present to utility experts

Washougal High School science students took on the roles of urban planners and grid engineers earlier this month, presenting proposals for the region’s energy future. The students’ plans aimed to balance long-term reliability, environmental concerns and conservation, and were evaluated by a panel of experts from Clark Public Utilities.

March 19, 2026
Greg Retchless Appointed to Washougal School Board

Washougal school board taps new director

The Washougal school board has appointed Greg Retchless to its No. 1 director position, which was vacated by Jim Cooper when he resigned in January.