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Nominees for The Columbian 2023-24 Week 5 prep athlete of the week

Voting continues through 7 p.m. Thursday. 9 hours ago

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

Your moment of zen: Wonderful waterfalls in Southwest Washington

GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST — Oh, those sparkly Oregon waterfalls. They're so famously picturesque — and crowded — that a couple of them... 10 hours ago

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

Report: Jaime Herrera Beutler to run for state lands commissioner

Jaime Herrera Beutler, the Battle Ground Republican who represented Washington's 3rd Congressional District from 2012 to earlier this year,... 22 hours ago

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

Letter: Support Orange for port

Six years ago Don Orange helped steer our Port of Vancouver in the right direction, advocating for clean energy, sustainable family-wage... 11 hours ago

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

Weather Eye: Blustery rain showers, possibly hail in the forecast

Vancouver had light rain for about three hours in the early afternoon Monday, with rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch. 11 hours ago

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

Oregon announces record $5.6B tax kicker thanks to historic revenue surplus

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In Oregon, a record $5.6 billion in revenue surplus will be returned to taxpayers in the form of an income tax credit... 1 day ago

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

Vancouver police investigate after woman found dead near downtown train tracks

Vancouver police are investigating after a woman was reportedly found dead Friday night near train tracks in downtown Vancouver. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-09 23:06:02

Clark County judge denies labor union request; Larch will close Tuesday

Larch Corrections Center is scheduled to close Tuesday after a Clark County Superior Court judge denied a labor union's request that would... 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-09 22:06:01

1300 workers vote to authorize a strike at PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver, St. John in Longview

After months of negotiating with executives to address low wages and staffing shortages, more than 1,300 unionized health care workers have... 18 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-09 18:06:02

Washougal man killed in crash on Oregon Highway 26

A Washougal man was killed in a crash Oct. 2 on U.S. Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Ore. 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-09 18:06:01

Nominees for The Columbian 2023 Week 6 prep football player of the week

Voting continues through 7 p.m. Wednesday. 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-09 16:06:02

WA mobile home communities organize against 'economic eviction'

From her pristine garden to her punchy graphic tees, 78-year-old Judie Short emanates a great warmth and appreciation for everything around... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-09 14:06:02

Working in Clark County: Sara McCarville, MAVRIK Equine

Looking for a new grooming oil to pamper your pony? A family-owned business in Washougal is trying to make the hunt a little bit easier. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-09 14:06:01

Editorial cartoons for week of Oct. 8 Photo Gallery

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The Columbian | 2023-10-09 12:06:02

Haunted Happenings: Here's a line-up spooky events in Clark County through November

Through Oct. 29: Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-09 00:06:01

I-5 bridge environmental impact statement delayed, again — this time until 2024

The release of a draft supplemental environmental impact statement, a critical milestone for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-08 00:06:02

East Vancouver neighbors oppose a city zoning change that would allow apartment development

In east Vancouver, a group of neighbors are opposing a rezone that would bring an apartment building into their community, causing the city... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-08 00:06:02

'The coyote path': Vancouver's Tanna Engdahl is spiritual leader of the tested, triumphant Cowlitz Indian Tribe

COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — Some people's lives move along a predictable and tidy timeline. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-08 00:06:01

Tibetan Buddhist monks complete intricate sand mandala then seep it away during Clark College ceremony

Like any great artwork, the Tibetan Buddhist sand mandala is crafted with patience, precision and care. What makes the mandala unique,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-08 00:06:01

How much do Clark County's CEOs make?

With uncertainty plaguing the global economy, executive compensation for Clark County's publicly traded companies is mixed this year. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-07 14:06:01

Pulling together: Breast cancer survivor finds support with rowers

Tamara Greenwell was on a camping trip when she was performing the acrobatics of changing her shirt in a cramped, low tent. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-07 12:06:01

Offensive line comes up big as Hockinson runs past Columbia River 28-7

Hawks run for more yards on Friday than they had in the previous five games combined. 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-07 08:06:01

Two Vancouver men arrested in stolen Tesla ring case

Two Vancouver men were among several people Portland police arrested Sept. 30 in connection with a stolen Tesla ring. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-07 01:06:01

Hudson's Bay linemen do the heavy lifting to help get Eagles football off to 5-0 start

Disappointed by a 3-6 season and falling short of the playoffs last fall, the Hudson's Bay football team knew it was incumbent upon them to... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-07 00:06:02