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December 26, 2025

Camas’ First Friday to feature Clue

The Downtown Camas Association will host a Clue-themed First Friday event from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 2. “Many of you love the game Clue, and now is your chance…

December 18, 2025
Christmas Festival of Lights features holiday light displays, outdoor caroling, indoor choral concerts and more through Dec. 30 at the Grotto in Portland. (Contributed photo)

It’s time to light up the holidays in Clark County

Holiday lights give the darkness of December a sparkling uplift, just like bubbles in Champagne. These local light shows include festive displays that have been family traditions for decades as well as a couple recent additions, like Ridgefield’s Brew Lights in the Park and the Holiday Light Walk at Skamania Lodge. Wherever you decide to enjoy the glittering extravaganza of holiday twinkles, you can be sure that your spirits will be made merry and bright.

December 4, 2025
A room stands and applauds as Northwest Battle Buddies’ 300th service dog, Missy, at left, is given to a veteran Friday during a Northwest Battle Buddies graduation ceremony at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Service dogs help heal veterans suffering from PTSD

Veteran Deanna Garcia and her service dog Missy were recognized Friday as the 300th team to graduate from Northwest Battle Buddies during a ceremony honoring the group’s 293rd through 302nd dogs.

December 4, 2025

Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle campaign

The Camas-Washougal Salvation Army has kicked off its annual Red Kettle campaign, which provides funds for social services such as food, shelter, disaster assistance and addiction recovery programs. The…