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High school scoreboard, results from Thursday, Sept. 28

High school sports results from football, volleyball, girls soccer, boys tennis, boys golf and slowpitch softball played Thursday:... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-30 00:06:01

Females in Football: Kelley Dyer, Ruth Ingebrand making an impact as high school coaches

Ruth Ingebrand, an assistant football coach at Columbia River High, takes time every game day to scan the opposing sideline looking for... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-30 00:06:01

Stand Down event aimed at helping Clark County veterans

Veterans poured out of buses on Friday, forming lines in front of the entrance to Clark County Veterans Center's annual Stand Down at the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-30 00:06:01

Kevin Peterson wrongful death lawsuit against Clark County will move forward

A federal judge Thursday denied Clark County's motion to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Kevin Peterson Jr.,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-30 00:06:01

Final suspect pleads guilty to murder in fatal shooting of Clark County sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy Brown

The third and final co-defendant in the fatal shooting of Clark County sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy Brown pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 21:06:01

804000 long-term borrowers are having their student loans forgiven before payments resume this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Karin Engstrom thought she'd be paying off her federal student loans for the rest of her life. The 82-year-old was shocked... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 15:06:01

Clark County composting guru: Keeping food waste out of landfills an easy way to fight climate change

For Pete DuBois, fighting climate change on a personal level is as simple as dirt and worms. DuBois, fondly nicknamed “Composting Pete” by... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 14:06:01

California rolls easy to find in the grocery store, but are some brands better than others?

Sushi stands have become as ubiquitous as fried chicken and pizza at grocery stores throughout the country. Americans purchased 43.7 million... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 14:06:01

Letter: Reelect Orange for port

Don Orange is a major influencer in the Vancouver community. When city residents sought a leader to oppose the oil terminal, Don stepped up... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 13:06:02

Vancouver to spend an extra $1.4 million for staffing at two Safe Stay Communities

The Vancouver City Council agreed Monday to spend an extra $1.4 million on two Safe Stay Communities over the next year amid concerns of... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 13:06:01

Plan to move Larch Corrections Center firefighters to Longview on hold

The Washington Department of Corrections says it will hold off on moving Larch Corrections Center firefighters to a reentry center in... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 03:06:01

Clark County COVID-19 cases creep up

Clark County has seen a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases as the seasons change, with expectations of more respiratory illnesses as winter... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 00:06:02

Damian Lillard traded from Blazers to Bucks, ending long saga

Damian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, according to a person with knowledge of the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 00:06:01

Rebuilt for speed: Vancouver man reunites with racing car after 45 years

Mike Myers last raced his drag car on Jan. 1, 1978. He sold it soon afterward. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 00:06:01

Government shutdown would likely close Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Many of the roughly 3800 federal employees who live in Clark County would keep working through a potential government shutdown, according to... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-29 00:06:01

Seton Catholic, Stevenson come to mutual resolution following sideline incident

Administrators at Seton Catholic and Stevenson high schools have agreed to a mutual resolution regarding a player-coach sideline incident at... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-28 23:06:02

New state budget forecast offers $1B worth of good news for Washington leaders

Lawmakers will have nearly $1 billion more to spend in the current budget, according to the latest analysis from the state's chief... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-28 22:06:02

Uptick in Lewis River Recreation Area's popularity prompts officials to plan for growth

The Lewis River Recreation Area's green valleys, sloped forests and waterfalls have seen a lot of love – maybe too much. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-28 14:06:01

WDFW approves four days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Friday

The first round of razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, and Copalis begin Friday, Sept. 29, as announced by the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-28 12:06:02

Cancer survivor's work featured in exhibit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Facing her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade, freelance writer and artist Bija Gutoff found that pink ribbons and encouraging... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-28 12:06:02

Solar, battery projects in Clark County get $250K from state

To tackle the state's ambitious clean energy goals, the Washington Department of Commerce is awarding millions to communities statewide to... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-28 12:06:01

Vancouver parents group that formed amid Evergreen teachers strike continues advocacy

Evergreen Public Schools was closed for seven days to start the school year as teachers went on strike amid stalled contract negotiations. 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-28 04:06:01

Closing Fircrest Elementary's deaf and hard of hearing program violated students' rights, says investigation

An investigation by state education officials found Evergreen Public Schools staff violated federal law by closing Fircrest Elementary... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-27 14:06:02

Battle Ground man who went into cardiac arrest gives heartfelt thanks for wife, first responders

When Gretchen Ruff called 911 on the night of Aug. 25, the three short minutes it took for first responders to arrive at her Battle Ground... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-27 14:06:01