Author: John Hill
America, on the move
We dig maps, especially interactive maps, so when I stumbled upon a new interactive map showing state-to-state migration I just had to share. Above you can see a snapshot showing which […]
Here are top 10 most-read stories of 2013
Journalists love top 10 lists as much as people like to read them, and there's arguably no better time to publish such lists than the end of the year when […]
Working to create a digital spark
First, in the interests of disclosure, let me tell you that I serve on the advisory committee for the Creative Media and Digital Culture program at Washington State University in Vancouver. […]
Our toolbox gets a new addition
Last week, the Evergreen School District locked down Frontier Middle School after an 11-year-old boy was arrested with weapons and ammunition in his possession, and now faces some serious charges. […]
The third time is a charm
Today we unveiled a new look for columbian.com. It is our third redesign of the site since 2008, and we're admittedly biased but we think it's the best one yet. […]
College degree equals economic clout and yes, debt
The cost of college keeps rising, but apparently it might be worth it. Maybe. Richard Fry, a senior research associate for the Pew Research Center, reported today that data released last week by […]
Want to know more about who’s running for freeholder?
On Nov. 5, voters will select 15 freeholders, five from each Clark County commissioner district. Once elected, they will meet to write a new home rule charter with new rules on […]
Speeding on La Center Road is not a smart move
In case you missed it, the La Center Police Department has greatly increased efforts the past couple of years to crack down on speeding, even expanding its patrol area to […]
Are we fair-weather fans?
When the Clark County Fair experiences a jump or decline in attendance, officials typically point to the weather as one of the main factors, but I've often wondered are we […]
Does a rise in unemployment equal a rise in theft?
The answer is no, if you do a little digging on the Internet where you'll find things like this Freakonomics blog post on The New York Times site. The economy, experts […]