Columbian Blog Directory
Class of 2020: Links to all 12 senior salutes
We hope you enjoyed our series of profiles “Senior Salutes” over the past three months. While we weren’t able to get to all of the suggested athletes, we were able to spotlight 17 seniors over 12 salutes, focusing mainly on athletes who lost senior spring seasons. With the calendar turning to July, we will now […]
States weigh options from delaying fall sports to flipping seasons with spring sports
Nothing has changed regarding the 2020-21 high school sports calendar in Washington, apart from the guidelines released by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association last week. But some states have already made the decision to delay the start of their fall high school sports seasons, while other states are considering flipping the fall and spring sports […]
Toys: How to Clean and When to Toss
CLEANING Fabric and rope toys: Most can be washed by hand in hot, soapy water or in hot water in your washing machine. While the hot water and detergent kills the germs, washing them should remove the stains. If using your machine, place your cat’s toys in a garment bag to keep them separate from […]
Air Fryer Onion Rings with Sweet Chipotle Ketchup
My first job was a part-time, after school shift at Burger King. I loved working in the prep area, but I wanted to make the Whoppers look like they did in the photos: lettuce perfectly placed, meat patty in alignment, and just a smidge of tomato peeking out. I was making them look good, but […]
Gubernatorial candidate calls for October lockdown
A candidate for governor is going all-in on preparing for the next wave of COVID-19, proposing a weekslong, statewide lockdown in October. Nate Herzog, a Lake Forest Park resident running for governor, is calling for a 16-day hiatus on all travel, save for press, medical personnel, first responders and infrastructure workers. He’s calling it a […]
Clark County Council chair denies systemic racism [Transcript]
The County Council is committed to taking meaningful action to eliminate hate, bigotry, and racism in our county. As a county government, we must lead by example.Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring said Wednesday that she does not believe that systemic racism exists in the county. The comment came as the council approved, in a […]
Are Masks Safe During Exercise?
Since both Governor Inslee and Governor Brown have mandated masks to be worn in all indoor, public locations to help stop the spread of Covid-19, many are concerned with whether there are any safety risks associated with exercising with a mask on. Since many academic institutions are currently closed, large scale experiments are not feasible […]
Spicy Cucumber-Avocado Soup
Everybody out of the kitchen! Bet you thought you’d never hear me say that. But we have all been cooking, and cooking, and cooking, and the covid routine has turned my normally clean kitchen into an all access zone, pretty much like being permanently stuck in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. I know you […]
Camas football helmet trails in early voting in National Helmet Tournament
Camas High School’s “Joe Papermaker” helmet is among the final 64 entries in the National Helmet Tournament, a nationwide ballot of the best-looking high school football helmets. The balloting, which is being done on Twitter @hshelmettourney, features helmets from 45 different states. Camas’ white “Joe Papermaker” helmet is matched up against the blue-and-silver helmet of […]
Young Democrats back Biden, Long and county independents
The Young Democrats of Clark County have issued their endorsements for the 2020 election, a list that includes a lot of Democrats and few surprises. For president, the group is backing former Vice President Joe Biden. For the U.S. Congress, they’ve endorsed Carolyn Long, a Washington State University Vancouver professor seeking the district’s seat for […]
Weight Loss After The Quarantine
It is understandable if you gained some weight during the Stay-at-Home order. We were stressed and there wasn’t much to do. This caused many of us to binge on TV and food. Now that we are getting some sense of normalcy back, many of us are motivated to shed the quarantine-layer. First and foremost, don’t […]
Clark County Council speaks out on systemic racism
The Clark County Council on Tuesday approved a resolution that recognizes systemic racism and injustice in the county. The resolution comes after weeks of protests sparked largely by the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis Police Department custody, along with several other deaths of unarmed Black individuals during contacts with police. Several protests have […]
The Case for Cat Tunnels
Cat tunnels are the purr-fect way to enrich your kitty’s environment. Why? For the simple – and obvious – reason that cats love to hide. Your particular cat may be hiding because she’s frightened or because she just wants to play. Others prefer to be tucked away while they sleep in order to feel safe […]
Lemon Meringue Minis
Time for a little sunshine! Old fashioned, classic comfort food is where it’s at, and lemon meringue pie is a dessert that never fails to deliver. Here’s a sweet treat sure to bring a smile – perfect for a thoughtful, drop off delivery for Father’s Day. Or, why not celebrate International Picnic Day this June […]
Columbian All-Region softball players of the year from 2002-2019
Columbian All-Region softball players of the year from 2002-2019: 2019 – Olivia Grey, Woodland 2018 – Olivia Grey, Woodland 2017 – Kennedy Ferguson, Camas 2016 – Abby England, La Center 2015 – Katie Schroeder, Camas 2014 – Harli Hubbard, Camas 2013 – Taylor Bussey, Prairie 2012 – Amee Aarhus, Camas 2011 – Madison Anthony, Skyview […]
Clark County claims CARES Act funding shortchange
Clark County is claiming that it should receive more than three times its initial allotment of CARES Act funding from the state of Washington. The county has received $26,867,500 in the federal aid that was approved in March. But a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee signed unanimously by county councilors Thursday claims that the county should […]
Congresswoman receives bipartisanship award
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, a Republican from Battle Ground, was one of 30 lawmakers this week to earn an award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizing bipartisanship. This year marked the first for the Jefferson-Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship. According to the Chamber of Commerce, the award went to members of Congress who sponsored the […]
Getting Back to Workouts
When gyms closed due to COVID-19, many exercise enthusiasts got out of their normal workout routine. Now that gyms are reopening, many people are struggling to get back at it. First, remind yourself that your health is extremely important, now more than ever! You need your physical strength, mental health, stress release and a strong […]
High school seniors who have signed with college programs
Here is a rundown of local high school senior athletes who have signed with four-year and two-year college athletic programs. If there are names that need to be added to this list, leave the info in the comments or email sports@columbian.com. This list will run in the print version of The Columbian next week. Battle […]
The Columbian’s All-Region baseball players of the year 2002-2019
The Columbian’s All-Region baseball players of the year 2002-2019 2019 – Ryan Pitts, Skyview 2018 – Damon Casetta-Stubbs, King’s Way Christian 2017 – Brody Barnum, Skyview 2016 – Alex McGarry, Columbia River 2015 – Cody Hawken, Union 2014 – Seth Rayburn, Columbia River 2013 – Ian Hamilton, Skyview 2012 – Clint Coulter, Union 2011 – […]