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February 12, 2026
A motorist passes by the former location of Surro Connections, which was once a reputable surrogacy agency that operated out of Camas, on Jan. 23. The agency abruptly closed late last year, leaving clients without access to the tens of thousands of dollars needed to pay the surrogates carrying their children. The whereabouts of the company’s founder, Megan Hall-Greenberg, are unknown. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files photos)

Camas surrogacy closes abruptly

When Camas-based Surro Connections abruptly shut its doors late last year, families and surrogates raised concerns about the largely unregulated surrogacy industry.

February 5, 2026
Judge Emily Sheldrick presides over the unlawful detainer (that is, eviction) docket Feb. 6, 2025, at the Clark County Courthouse. Clark County once again has the highest number of eviction filings per capita in the state. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County again tops state for evictions

Clark County recorded the highest number of eviction filings per capita in Washington for the third consecutive year, according to state data. Legal aid attorneys point to the widening gap between rental prices and incomes.