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Health

September 3, 2026
A combination vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella is seen at Main Street Family Medicine Feb. 12. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

33 percent of Washington’s measles cases in county

A new measles case reported last month has pushed Clark County to the highest number of confirmed cases in the state, prompting public health officials to look for ways to address the county’s declining vaccination rates.

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.

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.