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2A boys state basketball: Big-shooting Bremerton downs R.A. Long in 62-54 semifinal defeat Updated 6 hours ago

YAKIMA — In the toughest of defeats, the R.A. Long Lumberjacks held their heads high. Without question, R.A. Long's 62-54 loss to Bremerton... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-08 04:06:04

2A boys state basketball: Selah runs away from Columbia River in quarterfinals Updated 1 day ago

Columbia River saw how quickly a good team can run away with a game in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A boys basketball state tournament. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-07 12:06:03

Vancouver man suspected of assault, drive-by shooting held on $500,000 bail Updated 9 hours ago

A judge set bail at $500000 for a 20-year-old Vancouver man accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy in the back during a gunfight Tuesday... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-07 00:06:02

Vancouver’s first Montessori high school will open in August Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County Montessori parents, students and educators rallied together to open Southwest Washington's only Montessori high school in... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-06 14:06:01

1A boys state basketball: Seton Catholic comes back from 17-point deficit to down Cashmere in Round of 12 Updated 2 days ago

YAKIMA — A rollercoaster of emotions hit the Seton Catholic boys basketball team over the course of Wednesday's Class 1A State Round of 12... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-06 12:06:04

2A girls state basketball: Columbia River rides defense past Port Angeles, 38-33 Updated 1 day ago

Even when shots weren't falling, the Columbia River girls basketball team can rely on its defense. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-06 12:06:03

Second Saturday Work Party at Jane Weber Arboretum

The next Second Saturday work party at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum is 10 a.m. to noon March 8. Volunteers will enjoy the blooming daffodils and early... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-06 00:06:02

Renovations to Smith Tower in downtown Vancouver in limbo due to federal funding freeze Updated 14 hours ago

Construction on downtown Vancouver's recognizably round Smith Tower has come to a halt as the second Trump administration continues to... 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-05 20:06:01

Vancouver Federal Building on list of ‘non-core’ properties possibly to be sold by Trump administration Updated 16 hours ago

The Vancouver Federal Building was identified this week among those federal buildings the second Trump administration has deemed not... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-05 19:06:01

Letter: Local service has value

For several years, the city of Vancouver used an outside office in Seattle to accept payments. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-05 14:06:01

Kindergarten enrollment open at Vancouver Public Schools

Vancouver Public Schools' 2025-26 kindergarten enrollment is now open. Children who will be 5 years old before Aug. 31 are eligible. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-04 01:06:02

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Closing camp; picking a fight

Cheers: To cleaning up. City of Vancouver officials say they will close a problematic homeless encampment along West Mill Plain Boulevard. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-03 14:06:01

First Friday Game Night

First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, hosts a First Friday Game Night from 7 p.m. to midnight on the first Friday... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-03 00:06:01

4A boys basketball: Camas boys give it their all to fend off Richland 59-57

RICHLAND — Members of the Camas boys basketball team came out of their locker room Saturday night limping and with ice on their legs. 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-02 12:06:04

2A boys basketball: Columbia River rolls to 94-63 win over Renton to reach Round of 12 Updated 3 hours ago

LONGVIEW — In case anyone forgot how dangerous the Columbia River boys basketball team can be, the Rapids provided a convincing reminder in... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-02 03:06:04

The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 Meeting

The next meeting of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter 19 will meet at 1 p.m. March 6 in the St. Paul Room at Salmon Creek United Methodist... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-02 00:06:04

Union girls take confidence from close loss to Woodinville in 4A state basketball tournament Updated 1 day ago

Union didn't come away with an opening round win in the Class 4A girls basketball state tournament on Friday. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-02 00:06:04

Art on the Boulevard Gallery Farewell Celebration

Art on the Boulevard will host a Gallery Farewell Celebration from 1-5 p.m. March 1, marking 19 years of art sales in downtown Vancouver. The celebration... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-28 01:06:04

Thursday Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the first, second and third Thursdays of every month is a free, peer-led support group for... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-28 00:06:03

Art Social Group

Explore the power of creative expression from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-27 00:06:03

Art Social Group

Explore the power of creative expression from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington... 33 minutes ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-25 23:33:04

1A district girls basketball: King’s Way Christian celebrates state berth with 31-24 win over Columbia Updated 2 days ago

CENTRALIA — A three-sport athlete at King's Way Christian, senior Bridget Quinn has played a part in multiple state-qualifying Knights teams... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-24 00:06:04

4A-3A Boys Mat Classic: Skyview’s JJ Schoenlein caps prep career with third state wrestling title

At a Mat Classic different than any in its 36 years, a trio of Skyview wrestlers made sure history repeated. JJ Schoenlein, Mason DesRochers... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-23 00:06:04

Northwest Personal Training Heart Health Panel Discussion

Northwest Personal Training is partnering with the American Heart Association to host a panel discussion on heart health starting at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 27. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-22 13:06:03