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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.

July 2, 2026
YWCA’s Domestic Violence High Risk Team volunteer Pamela Paulsen, from left, joins Domestic Violence High Risk Team specialist Malerie Paynter, and fellow volunteers Kristi Hafdahl and Jade Embry as they take a break May 28. Funding for the YWCA’s Domestic Violence High Risk Team is in jeopardy. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Panel: Support domestic violence program

The Clark County Public Health Advisory Council has asked the Board of Health to consider funding YWCA Clark County’s Domestic Violence High Risk Team before it loses state dollars by June 30.