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October 1, 2026
Susan Anderson, senior director of disaster response for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, relaxes at her Vancouver home with her kitty, Bronto, 10, on Sept. 16. Anderson has deployed to countless natural disasters to help reunite displaced pets with their families and support animals left behind or in need of relocation. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Planning for emergency? Don’t forget pets

When a wildfire crests a ridge or floodwaters rise, the instinct to flee often clashes with the love for a pet. In the frantic rush to escape, a lack of preparation can force residents to make impossible choices that put both animal and human lives in jeopardy.

September 24, 2026
Earthbound former science teacher Dale Croswell, left, and student Miles Nichols chat from Camas with astronaut Dr. Michael Barratt as he travels aboard the International Space Station in May 2024. (The Columbian files)

OMSI to fete Clark County astronaut Michael Barratt

Clark County native Michael Barratt has been all around — and around and around — our world. You can hear the astronaut talk about what that’s been like during an upcoming weekend of short presentations and meet-and-greets, set for Oct. 3 and 4 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland.

September 24, 2026

League of Women Voters of Clark County to host candidate forums

Over the next month, the League of Women Voters of Clark County will host four candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Interested voters can attend in person, watch live on CVTV (Channel 21/23) or online at cvtv.org.

September 24, 2026
Craftsmen Jeramy Boik, left, and Michael Jaeger of Vancouver-based Catio Craftsman install a catio roof for a client Thursday in Northeast Portland. Adding a catio can help keep cats safe and reduce predation on birds and other wildlife. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Catios ‘purr-fect’ for felines, birds

WEST HAZEL DELL — Hazel Dell resident Gloria Lionz wanted to keep her 9-year-old cat Apollo safe indoors but also allow him to experience and enjoy the outdoors. The neighbor’s cat often “tried to beat up my 18-pound loving boy,” Lionz said.