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Clark County

February 26, 2026
A cat peers out from a cage Wednesday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington Community Veterinary Clinic. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Pet insurance growing priority

With the rising cost of veterinary care squeezing already pinched household budgets, Clark County residents are increasingly signing up for pet insurance.

February 19, 2026
A Social Security card is displayed on Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (Associated Press files)

Technology can be a barrier to services for seniors

For the past several weeks, Sandra Graber has been desperately trying to help her friend, a 79-year-old Vancouver resident, recover Social Security payments that didn’t arrive in December and January.

February 12, 2026
Clammers along the Washington coast could see a reduction in the daily limit of geoduck clams, and an increase in the harvestable size of cockles if proposed rules changes are enacted.

WDFW proposes shellfish rule changes

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife has proposed rule changes for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster seasons, as well as increasing the size of harvestable cockles, and a reduction in the geoduck daily limit from three to one. They are requesting public comments on the possible changes.