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Arts & Entertainment

March 26, 2026
Author and living history reenactor Hasan Davis speaks about York’s life — and performs as York — in the film “Big Medicine: York Outdoors.” (Peter Carbonell/National Park Service)

Exploring pioneer’s trail: Only enslaved person on Lewis and Clark Expedition focus of doc

Among the 45 adventurers who crossed the North American continent as part of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery in 1804-1806 was one who never chose to join the journey, yet contributed to its success in surprising and crucial ways. After the expedition was over, it’s beyond surprising to learn how that heroic figure was treated with ingratitude and contempt, and mostly vanished from the history books.

March 5, 2026
Owners Jon Borth, left, and Rod Edwards move scaffolding on Monday at Shoug’s Draft House in Washougal. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Shoug’s Draft House to open in Washougal

Rod Edwards launched Shoug Brewing Company in 2016 as a small-scale post-retirement project. He slowly expanded his distribution network over the next 10 years to provide his beers to restaurants and bars throughout Southwest Washington.

March 5, 2026

SpringFest returns to Crown Park

The city of Camas will hold its annual Camas SpringFest and Egg Scramble event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 at Crown Park.

February 19, 2026
Theatrical costume designer Diane Johnston will explore how women’s undergarments, such as restrictive corsets, have reflected their changing roles in society at a presentation March 5 at the Camas Public Library. (Contributed by Clark County Historical Museum)

Talk to explore women’s undergarments

Corsets, girdles, brassieres, petticoats, chemises, bloomers, stockings, bustles and hoop skirts. That may sound like wardrobe inventory for actors in “Gone with the Wind” (and you wouldn’t be far off) but these ladies’ undergarments represent how women throughout history have outfitted themselves in accordance with the prevailing image of ideal womanhood. If what strikes you is how restrictive many of these garments were, you might be on to something.

February 19, 2026

Washougal natives’ play available to livestream

"Weapon In Waiting," a play written and produced by Washougal High School graduates Keira Mathews and Alan Stogin detailing the experiences of World War II female pilots, will be available to watch via livestream.

February 5, 2026

A Tail to Remember fundraiser to return

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society will hold its annual "A Tail to Remember" fundraising dinner and auction at 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver.