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‘Your apologies mean nothing if it is not accompanied by change’: Vancouver teachers confront school board about facing parents’ outrage sparked by misconduct investigation Updated 3 hours ago

Teachers told the Vancouver school board on Tuesday they felt blindsided when the district released results of an investigation into a... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-09 20:06:02

Vancouver Public Schools board cites violent history in vote to change names of Harney, Peter S. Ogden elementary schools Updated 2 hours ago

The Vancouver school board voted to rename two elementary schools at their Monday meeting, citing the violent histories of their namesakes. 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-09 19:06:02

‘It’s about time for an institution like WSU to have a woman president’: President Cantwell visits Vancouver campus

Washington State University's 12th president is the first woman to fill the role in the institution's 135-year history. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-09 13:06:02

State administrative ruling backs Vancouver’s 360 Sheet Metal in dispute over wages Subscriber Exclusive

A recent state administrative ruling found a Vancouver-based manufacturer's ductwork fabrication for public works projects was not subject... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-09 13:06:02

Vancouver Clinic CEO Mark Mantei to retire at the end of 2025 Updated 20 mins ago

Vancouver Clinic CEO Mark Mantei announced Tuesday that he will retire from his position at the end of the year. 17 minutes ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 23:49:05

Gas prices rise nationally, drop slightly in WA

MOSES LAKE — In the latest report from GasBuddy, the national average price of gasoline has increased for the third consecutive week,... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 21:06:04

Vancouver sells part of parking lot next to City Hall for $1 for affordable housing project

The city of Vancouver on Monday sold a portion of its parking lot next to City Hall for $1, where 95 affordable housing units will be built... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 21:06:02

Fort Vancouver High School nets $10,000 grant from Trail Blazers Foundation Updated 6 hours ago

Fort Vancouver High School received a $10000 grant from the Trail Blazers Foundation. 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 21:06:02

Dementia care facilities would have to meet new state standards under WA bill Free

Washington lawmakers are looking at requiring assisted living facilities to be certified to take care of people with dementia. 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 20:06:05

Call to Electric Car Drivers 

Washington's Climate Commitment Act requires that electric cars make up 35 percent of all new car sales by 2026. 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 20:06:04

Judge dismisses murder case against Camas woman accused of killing husband

A judge last month dismissed the murder case against a 68-year-old Camas woman accused of fatally shooting her husband, after the judge... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 19:06:05

State opens applications for e-bike rebates at 7 a.m. Wednesday

Washington residents will be able to apply for a state Department of Transportation electric bicycle rebate beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday. 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 19:06:05

Two men in Clark County Superior Court accused of stealing, attempting to sell Pokemon cards estimated to be worth $50,000 Updated 23 hours ago

Two men are accused in a scheme to steal trading cards worth an estimated $50000, according to court records. Vancouver police identified a... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 19:06:04

Proposed WA tax on social media platforms would fund support for youth behavioral health

State lawmakers are considering a new tax on social media platforms to help fund behavioral health care for Washington youth. 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 18:06:04

An uptick of ticks in Washington? Study of trail reports to help track sightings Updated 21 hours ago

Tick sightings are on the rise in Western Washington, according to research conducted by a University of Washington master's degree student. 18 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 18:06:04

Body of Vancouver boy, 16, who was reported missing seven months ago found Updated 3 hours ago

Nearly seven months after a 16-year-old Vancouver boy was reported missing, searchers found his body Thursday, according to a nonprofit... 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 18:06:02

Vancouver man accused of shooting second man in neck at homeless camp on Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

A Vancouver man is accused of shooting another man in the neck during a fight last month at a homeless encampment on the Burnt Bridge Creek... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 17:06:04

Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 Bridge borrowing plan by $900M Free Updated 22 mins ago

Washington state lawmakers on Monday backed a huge increase in the amount of toll revenues they'll count on to help pay for construction of... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 16:06:05

Letter: Remove fluoride, restore choice

As a Camas resident and professional in environmental health and safety, I urge our city to reconsider fluoride in our drinking water. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:05

Letter: Hands off beneficial agencies

Trump/Musk/Vance need to keep hands off all these agencies and legislation: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:05

Getting kids in the kitchen has wide range of positive benefits Updated 22 hours ago

To raise adventurous, self-sufficient and health-conscious eaters, get kids in the kitchen. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:05

Letter: President should be fired

In a recent letter to the editor (“Liberal empathy is lacking,” Our Readers' Views, April 1), a local resident complained because during the... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:05

Letter: Trump lacks empathy

OK Roy, we get it … you like and support Trump (“Liberal empathy is lacking,” Our Readers' Views, April 1). 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:05

Weather Eye: April showers continue, with some sunny interludes

It is difficult for me to realize we have already recorded nearly a week's worth of weather statistics, time flies by so quickly anymore,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:04