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Stories by Kelly Moyer

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April 24, 2025
Hayes Freedom High School junior Alex Weeks, right, approaches an OnPoint Community Credit Union table during a career fair held inside the school on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Kelly Moyer/The Columbian)

Lack of jobs frustrates teens

Camas High School junior Talulah Rodrigue was already feeling a bit frustrated when she arrived at Hayes Freedom High School’s first career fair Thursday.

April 24, 2025

Camas schools to cut 38 teachers

Newer teachers in the Camas School District received bad news this week as the district continues to slash costs ahead of an expected $13 million to $16 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year.

April 17, 2025
Washougal resident Tanya Irvin, left, enjoys a fresh salad while chatting with Vancouver resident Ann Wygal at the Washougal Community Center on Thursday afternoon. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

‘Anxiety is through the roof’

Meals on Wheels People is asking for community support as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lays off 10,000 employees, a move that may hamper the nonprofit’s ability to address hunger and isolation among older adults.

April 10, 2025
Mountain Tops volunteers, including Debbie Thomas, center in maroon, and athletes keep in step along the Lacamas Heritage Trail in Camas on Thursday afternoon, April 3, 2025. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

‘It’s life-changing’

On one of the warmest, sunniest days so far this year, the Lacamas Heritage Trail in Camas teemed with joggers, dog walkers and people shaking off winter with a stroll along Lacamas Lake.