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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.

August 20, 2026

Camas parks to host Zombie Dash Fun Run

Runners can test their speed — and their ability to dodge zombies — during Camas Parks & Recreation’s Zombie Dash Fun Run on Oct. 17.