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Nominees for Week 7 High School Football Player of the Week

Here are the nominees for The Columbian 2023 Week 7 high school football player of the week. Winners of the athlete-of-the-week may not be... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-17 12:06:02

Tornado warning for Clark County passes; storm dumped half an inch of rain on area

The National Weather Service in Portland reported that no tornadoes formed Monday in central Clark County after a thunderstorm capable of... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-17 12:06:01

Clark County and Washington saw violent crime increase in '22

The FBI's 2022 national crime statistics released Monday show that while national violent crime decreased last year, it increased in... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-17 02:06:01

Activists plant seeds of change with victory garden at The Outpost in east Vancouver

Monica Zazueta's fingers dipped into a fresh pile of soil and picked up a tiny seashell. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-17 00:06:01

Two people killed in wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in Salmon Creek

A Woodland man and a Portland man were killed in a head-on crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 5 in Salmon Creek. Washington State... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-17 00:06:01

One person dead in Brush Prairie-area motorcycle crash

One person was killed in an early Monday morning motorcycle crash west of Brush Prairie, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-17 00:06:01

Priorities for Lacamas, Round and Fallen Leaf lakes? Alleviate the algae

A draft management plan for reducing toxic algal blooms in Lacamas, Round and Fallen Leaf lakes envisions a $4.1 million, 10-year effort... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-15 00:06:01

Aggressive driving: 'It's been bad for years, but it got a lot worse during the pandemic'

Never mind bungee jumping, walking in space or swimming in a shark tank. The riskiest thing most modern Americans do is get behind the wheel... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 14:06:02

Port of Vancouver Commissioner Don Orange criticizes Russell Brent for union bug on campaign signs

At a Columbian Editorial Board meeting earlier this week, Port of Vancouver Commissioner Don Orange accused his opponent, Russell Brent,... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 14:06:01

McGillivray Boulevard project worries east Vancouver residents

While the city of Vancouver gets ready to choose a final design for a repaved McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver, some residents remain... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 14:06:01

Weather Eye: Vancouver's pleasant October weather continues

Here we are in the middle of October, and nature continues its welcome with some decent dry days scattered among the usual fall rains. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 13:06:02

City of Vancouver's Urban Forestry Commission presents prestigious Silva Bolds award

ESTHER SHORT — The city of Vancouver's Urban Forestry Commission recently presented longtime Vancouver volunteer Susan Sanders with the... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 13:06:02

Everybody Has a Story: Working at the lumber store

I might be the last surviving employee, or among the last, who worked at the former Central Wood Products in downtown Vancouver. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 13:06:02

City of Vancouver wins national communications awards

VANCOUVER — The city of Vancouver's Office of Communications is the winner of two 2023 Savvy Awards from the national City-County... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 13:06:01

Trico League football: King's Way Christian 38, Fort Vancouver 0

Ryan Charlton piled up 216 yards of offense and scored three touchdowns to lead the Knights to a second straight win in a 38-0 win over Fort... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 08:06:01

Southwest Washington man identified as person fatally shot in Portland road-rage incident

Officials identified a 47-year-old Southwest Washington man as the person fatally shot Wednesday during an apparent road rage incident in... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 03:06:01

Clark County Korean War veterans honored

A crowd of veterans and their families filled the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver on Friday to welcome Eunji Seo, consul general for the... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 02:06:02

Downtown Camas revitalization earns recognition in national contest

Efforts to revitalize downtown Camas may earn the community and downtown boosters national recognition as the “Great American Main Street.” 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 00:06:02

WA Board of Education sets its priorities for next legislative session

The Washington State Board of Education on Wednesday adopted a legislative platform that prioritizes funding for equity initiatives and... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 00:06:02

Vancouver approves 34th Street plan to reduce section from 4 to 2 lanes, add mobility lane

The city of Vancouver is reducing a stretch of Southeast 34th Street in east Vancouver from four lanes to two and adding a mobility lane on... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-14 00:06:02

Woman found dead by downtown Vancouver railroad tracks ID'd

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified a 26-year-old woman as the person who was found dead Oct. 6 near train tracks in... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-13 23:06:01

Where to find a COVID, flu, RSV vaccine in Clark County

The 2023 rollout of the updated COVID-19 vaccine has been slower than last year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-13 14:06:01

Art at the Cave seeks submissions for two upcoming exhibits

Art at Cave, 108 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, seeks submissions for its December exhibit, “Small Wonders,” showcasing art that is no larger... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-13 13:06:02

Hot meals, sweet treats: Clark College students get hands-on training in culinary arts

Clark College's culinary program dates back to 1958. In 2017, the Tod and Maxine McClaskey Family Foundation gave the program $4 million to... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-13 13:06:01