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August 13, 2026
Home Instead caregiver Andrea Salinas, left, checks client Betty Tribe’s vital signs on July 30 at Tribe’s home in Ridgefield. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Home in on senior safety

It’s no secret that bathrooms can be a hazardous place in the home for older adults. Water can make the floors slippery, and struggling to get off the toilet can easily lead to injury.

July 30, 2026
Big brown bats are among the bat species found in Clark County. (Contributed photo)

Clark County Public Health says use caution around bats

For most of us, the long days of summer mean enjoying more sunshine than we can in winter. The same goes for bats, who use the critical time to build up the thick layers of body fat they need to survive winter hibernation.

July 16, 2026
Comfort4Cancer founder Roshni Madugula, 15, center, talks with others, including her sister Tanya, 13, right, and Srijani Gireddy, 17, while the group makes cards for cancer patients Friday at Prune Hill Sports Park in Camas. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Camas students give comfort to women with cancer

Roshni Madugula hit rock bottom in the sixth grade when her grandmother died of breast cancer. After watching her battle the disease for seven years, she was overwhelmed by grief but knew she wanted to make a difference.