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King's Way's Keegan Disbrow Tosses 4-Hit Shutout in 1-0 Thriller

Tuesday night delivered the kind of high school baseball that makes spring in Clark County worth paying attention to. King's Way Christian's Keegan Disbrow threw a masterful four-hit complete game to edge La Center 1-0 — and that wasn't the only nail-biter of the evening. Washougal and Prairie also pulled out dramatic victories in a night packed with tight finishes across the region. If your kid plays ball or you just love a good pitchers' duel, this recap is worth your time. Read the full highlights here.

Tuesday's Full High School Scoreboard: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Track

Beyond the headline games, Tuesday was a busy night across every spring sport in the area. The Columbian's scoreboard roundup covers results from baseball, softball, boys soccer, and track and field — basically your one-stop shop for knowing how every local team fared. Bookmark this if you've got a student-athlete in the house or just like keeping tabs on the next generation of Vancouver talent. See all the scores here.

Invasive Bullfrogs Now in the Crosshairs at Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Tacoma has a big, loud problem: invasive American bullfrogs. These voracious predators gobble up native frogs, fish, and even small birds, and refuge managers are ramping up efforts to control them before they do more damage to the delicate wetland ecosystem. It's a fascinating look at a conservation battle playing out right here in the Pacific Northwest — and a reminder that not every critter in our soggy backyard belongs here. Read the full story.

New Mexico Jury Finds Meta Harmed Children on Its Platforms

A jury in New Mexico ruled Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed what it knew about child exploitation on its social media platforms. The verdict could signal a turning point in how tech companies are held accountable for younger users' safety online. For any parent managing screen-time battles at home, this case is one to watch as it moves forward. Read the details here.

Hawaii Flooding Catches Meteorologists Off Guard

Even the weather experts didn't see this one coming. A sudden, intense downpour sent floodwaters tearing through a neighborhood near downtown Honolulu on Tuesday, adding to weeks of storm damage across Hawaii. Crews are now assessing the destruction as the islands brace for what could be more wild weather ahead. It's a stark reminder of how quickly conditions can shift — something we in the Pacific Northwest understand all too well. Full story here.

⚡ Quick Bites

SR 14 Lane Closures Hit Wednesday Morning — Plan Your Detour Now

WSDOT will close two eastbound lanes on State Route 14 between mileposts 6.0 and 7.0 in Vancouver on Wednesday for guardrail repairs. Morning commuters should expect delays and build in extra time. Full details here.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Needs You Behind the Wheel

The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is calling for volunteers to help pull off this year's collection across Clark County. If you've got a few hours and a willing spirit, organizers want to hear from you. Learn how to sign up.

2 Open Seats on Clark County's Community Action Advisory Board

Clark County is looking for two volunteers to join its Community Action Advisory Board, which helps guide funding for housing, basic needs, and economic self-sufficiency programs for local residents. See how to apply.

Easter Egg Hunts Across Clark County: Your 2026 Roundup

Easter lands early this year, and Clark County Talk has compiled a big list of egg hunts for kids and adults throughout Vancouver and the surrounding area — including photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Browse the full lineup.

Columbia Springs Marks 25 Years of Conservation in Vancouver

The nature education center at the Vancouver waterfront is celebrating a quarter-century of connecting Clark County families to the outdoors through hands-on learning and habitat restoration. Read their story.

Summer Camp Guide for Vancouver, Clark County Already Live

It's not too early to lock in summer plans — Clark County Talk's 2026 camp roundup is out, featuring options from DanceWorks to outdoor adventure programs across the area. Start browsing camps.

📅 Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday, March 25

• Hidden Narratives at Corridor Gallery — New exhibit featuring work by Brad Alderman and Jerre Teague. Corridor Gallery, Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver. Details
• Flourish Vancouver Networking — 8–9:30 a.m. at Keller Williams Realty, 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Free. Details
• TOPS 1056 — Weigh-in 8:15–9:15 a.m., meeting 9:30–10:30 a.m. at Fourth Plain Church of the Nazarene, 16807 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Details
• Free Financial Planning Day — 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Complimentary one-on-one session with a certified financial planner at Johnson Bixby, 275 W. Third St., Suite 600, Vancouver. Free. Details
• Marshall House Tours — 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free tours of the historic Marshall House on Officers Row at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Details
• Providence Academy Tours — 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free tours by reservation or walk-in at Providence Academy, Vancouver. Details
• Contemplative Prayer — 12:20–12:45 p.m. Quiet music and contemplative prayer at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver. Free. Details
• Music Therapy Song Circle — 1–2 p.m. Led by licensed music therapist Kelly Aloia at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 3500 N.W. 129th St., Vancouver. Free. Details
• Gardening in Tight Spaces Workshop — WSU Extension Master Gardener Teresa Moore covers vertical gardens, container gardening, and hanging baskets. Free. Details
• Wednesday Wanders at the Water Resources Education Center — 5 p.m. Guided nature walk along the Columbia River and wetlands, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Great for families with kids 6+ and adults. Details
• Growing Vegetables: Where to Start — 5 p.m. WSU Master Gardener Sara Clark shares tips on planning, prepping, and planting. Free. Details
• Live Music at The Grant House — 5–7 p.m. Solo musicians at Willful Wine inside the Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver. Free. Details
• Lenten Services — Soup at 5:30 p.m., service at 6 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver. Free. Details
• Poetry Street PNW Open Mic — 6:15–7:45 p.m. Read your original or favorite work and enjoy featured poets at Camas Public Library, Camas. Free. Details
• Swing Dancing at The Valiant Ballroom — Beginner lessons 6–7 p.m., social dancing 7–9 p.m. Hosted by CouveSwing at 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. $10 drop-in. Details
• Yoga and Tea — 6 p.m. with Tiffany from Space to Bloom at Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver. $20 for yoga; tea purchased separately. Details

Family & Kids

• Family Storytime (Ages 0–5) — 10:30–11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and fun activities at Vancouver Community Library. Free. Details
• Preschool Storytime (Ages 3–5) — 11 a.m.–noon at Battle Ground Community Library. Free. Details
• Kids & Tweens STEM Lab (Ages 5–12) — 4–5 p.m. Hands-on science, tech, engineering, and math activities at Washougal Community Library. Free. Details
• Pajama Storytime (Ages 0–5) — 5:30–6:30 p.m. Wear PJs and bring a stuffed animal for stories and songs at Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver. Free. Details

Teens

• Teen & Adult Japanese Conversation Circle — Practice speaking Japanese in a group setting at Ridgefield Community Library. Ages 13+. Details
• Teen & Adult Magic: The Gathering Social Club — 4–6 p.m. at Cascade Park Community Library, Vancouver. Decks provided or bring your own. Free. Details
• Teen Magic: The Gathering Social Club (Ages 13–19) — 4–6 p.m. at Vancouver Community Library. Decks provided or bring your own. Free. Details
• Teen Songwriting Workshop — 5 p.m. at Camas Public Library. Learn songwriting craft with songwriter Taylor Miranda. Registration required. Free. Details
• Free "How to Pay for College" Workshop — 5:30 p.m. Online workshop by WSU Vancouver covering grants, scholarships, savings, and financial aid strategies. Free. Details

Adults

• Ridgefield Art Association Monthly Meeting — 5–6 p.m. on the second floor of the TMI Building, 101 Mill St., Ridgefield. Free. Details
• Science Pub: The Dynamic Geology of Portland — 7–9 p.m. (doors at 6). Dr. Scott Burns of Portland State University at McMenamins Mission Theater, Portland. Details

Seniors

• Enhance Fitness Classes (Age 60+) — 8:30–9:30 a.m. and 10–11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Free. Details

Thursday, March 26

• TOPS Meeting — 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver. Free. Details
• Vancouver Quilt Club — 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Craft Warehouse, 9307 N.E. Fifth Ave., Hazel Dell. All skill levels welcome. Free. Details
• Library Trivia Night — 5–6:30 p.m. at Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room. Play solo or with a team. Family-friendly. Free. Details
• Catherine Creek Arch Loop Spring Hike — 5 p.m. Join the Washington Native Plant Society for an easy 1.9-mile wildflower hike in the Gorge. Details
• Salmon Creek Flyfishers Club Meeting — 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 176, 14011 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. Learn about tying flies and fishing. Details
• Move It on Over: Stories and Songs of Hank Williams — 6–8 p.m. Music historian Joel Underwood performs in the chapel at Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. $18 advance / $25 door. Details
• Heritage High School Thespians: "Are We There, Yeti?" — 7 p.m. A comedic play with music written by Principal Derek Garrison. Heritage High School. Details
• Guys and Dolls — 7 p.m. Pay-what-you-will performance at Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School. Details
• Stumptown Stages Presents: Avenue Q — 7:30 p.m. at Brunish Theatre, Portland. $43–$79. Details
• Rhythm of the Dance — 7:30 p.m. Irish dance and music extravaganza at the Columbia Theatre, Longview. $23–$56.50. Details

Family & Kids

• Preschool Grocery Store — 3:30–4:30 p.m. Preschoolers explore a pretend grocery store through imaginative play at Camas Public Library. Registration required. Free. Details
• Kids & Tweens Build It (Ages 5–12) — 3:30–5:30 p.m. Build with LEGO bricks, blocks, and more at Vancouver Community Library. Free. Details

Teens

• Tween & Teen Tabletop RPG Adventure (Ages 9–19) — 4:30 p.m. Play Dungeons & Dragons at Cascade Park Community Library, Vancouver. Free. Details
• Teen & Adult Financial Literacy with IQ Credit Union — 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Battle Ground Community Library. Ages 13+. Free. Details

Adults

• Advanced Competitive Bridge Bidding — 10 a.m.–noon. Instructor Michael Walker at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. $10–$50. Details
• On The Road Tour with Master Gardeners: Spring Fever — 3 p.m. Sit back and enjoy guided visits to three nurseries or farms with Clark County Master Gardeners. Details

Friday, March 27

• American Legion Family Fundraiser Rummage Sale — 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at American Legion Post 14, 4607 NE St. James Road, Vancouver. Proceeds support veterans and local community programs. Details
• NAMI Art Group — 1–3 p.m. at NAMI Southwest Washington, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver. Free. Details
• Coffee Corner #18: Main Street Promise Updates — 4 p.m. at La Fiesta on Main, Vancouver. Get project updates and share your feedback. Details

Seniors

• 60+ Senior Community Meal — Noon–1 p.m. Free lunch for low-income seniors at Calvary Chapel Vancouver, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Sponsored by the 5&2 Food Pantry. Details
• Pairs and Spares Seniors Lunch — 1 p.m. at Vancouver Station food carts, 1817 S.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver. Details