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April 2, 2026
Andrea Kintzley, owner of Soul Space Wellness in Vancouver, learned how to play the crystal singing bowls a few years ago. Now she offers group and private sound bath sessions as well as reiki, a form of energy healing. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Good vibrations: Sound baths use ancient techniques for creating calm

Bubble baths are a time-honored way to reduce stress, as is the Japanese practice of “forest bathing,” or immersing yourself in nature. Now sound baths — a therapeutic practice using sound to a calming effect — are popping up all over Clark County as people seek new ways to relax in these anxiety-ridden times.

March 26, 2026
Author and living history reenactor Hasan Davis speaks about York’s life — and performs as York — in the film “Big Medicine: York Outdoors.” (Peter Carbonell/National Park Service)

Exploring pioneer’s trail: Only enslaved person on Lewis and Clark Expedition focus of doc

Among the 45 adventurers who crossed the North American continent as part of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery in 1804-1806 was one who never chose to join the journey, yet contributed to its success in surprising and crucial ways. After the expedition was over, it’s beyond surprising to learn how that heroic figure was treated with ingratitude and contempt, and mostly vanished from the history books.

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

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.