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Shari Phiel
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Staff Writer, The Columbian
Longview, Kelso
Beats
honeymoons/destination weddings, wellness food/dining/restaurants, health baseball, lifestyleCovers: travel, sports
babies, kids, money, relationships
Content
By Shari Phiel Verified| Camas-Washougal Post-Record Verified About 35 students from Hudson’s Bay and Fort Vancouver high schools spent Wednesday digging in the dirt. They weren’t looking for buried treasure but helping to restore wetlands habitat at Baz River Front Park. “It’s been cool to be able to see what they’ve been doing with native plants, and it’s really cool to be out here doing this stuff,” Bay senior Hudson Wright said.
Washington wants 35% of new vehicles to be electric by 2026; the state and Clark County have a way to go
By Shari Phiel Verified| Tacoma News Tribune Verified As enthusiastic as electric car owners are about their vehicles, Washington still has a long way to go to meet its requirement that 35 percent of new passenger vehicle sales be electric by 2026. A new report from the Washington Policy Center shows during the first two months of 2025, 21.7 percent of new car sales statewide were electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, with Clark County's numbers trailing behind that. "For 2024, 20.8 percent of newly registered vehicles were EV or PHEV.
By Shari Phiel Verified| Camas-Washougal Post-Record Verified About 35 students from Hudson’s Bay and Fort Vancouver high schools spent Wednesday digging in the dirt. They weren’t looking for buried treasure but helping to restore wetlands habitat at Baz River Front Park. “It’s been cool to be able to see what they’ve been doing with native plants, and it’s really cool to be out here doing this stuff,” Bay senior Hudson Wright said.
Company Info
The Columbian
The Columbian is a daily newspaper based in Vancouver, Washington, serving as the primary news source for Vancouver and Washougal. Founded on October 10, 1890, it began as a weekly publication and transitioned to a daily format in 1908. The Campbell family has owned the newspaper since 1921, maintaining a commitment to editorial neutrality. The Columbian publishes daily local news, investigative journalism, and community-focused content in both print and digital formats. It also offers historical archives, including significant editions that document regional history. To enhance digital readership, The Columbian launched dedicated mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Blackberry in 2011. The newspaper primarily serves residents, businesses, and policymakers in Clark County, focusing on local governance, education, and community events.
Vancouver, Washington, United States
+1 360-694-3391
Founded: 1890