Letter: Something is better than nothing
I read the editorial “Safe Stay communities humane, efficient,” (In Our View, Sept. 21). The city, while not perfect addressing homeless,... 11 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-27 13:06:02
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Adoption fees to be waived at Humane Society for Southwest Washington weekend event
If you have always wanted to give a furry friend its furever home, this weekend might be your chance. 23 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-27 13:06:01
Vancouver residents voice concerns on crime, zoning, homelessness, parking at community forum
Homelessness. Potholes. Housing. Parking. Crime. Land use. Pollution. The list goes on, but these were some of the major issues discussed at... 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-27 12:06:02
Nominees for The Columbian 2023-24 Week 3 prep athlete of the week
Voting remains open through 7 p.m. Thursday. 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-27 12:06:01
Vancouver police: Two missing boys found in Idaho
Law enforcement in Idaho took two boys Vancouver police previously said had been abducted by their mother into protective custody Tuesday. 9 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-27 03:06:02
One dead, another injured in east Vancouver apartment fire
One person died and another was injured during a two-alarm fire Monday night at an east Vancouver apartment complex. 9 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-27 03:06:02
Target to close 3 stores in Portland, 2 in Seattle, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers
NEW YORK (AP) — Target will close nine store in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in San Francisco,... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-27 00:06:02
Raya Leon guilty of first-degree murder in fatal shooting of Clark County sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy Brown
A jury on Tuesday convicted a Salem, Ore., man of aggravated first-degree murder in the 2021 fatal shooting of Clark County sheriff's Sgt. 13 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 23:06:02
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
NEW YORK — A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame... 13 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 23:06:02
As paid family leave claims rise in Washington, the wait for benefits gets longer
Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave program wants to hire 49 more employees to deal with steadily rising demand that has some people... 15 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 21:06:02
New GOP contender — a Camas city councilor — complicates Republican attempt to win back WA congressional seat
CAMAS — Republicans are desperate to recapture the southwest Washington congressional seat they lost in 2022. But first they must settle who... 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 15:06:02
Shaking off controversies, Historic Trust refocuses on its mission as 25th anniversary approaches
The organization that holds the keys to some of Vancouver's most iconic historical properties will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Oct. 22 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 14:06:02
Weather Eye: More rain coming; woolly bears see a mild winter
The rain was slow to advance early in the weekend with only sprinkles and light rain barely enough to settle the dust. 11 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 13:06:01
Vancouver police add cameras to cars
Vancouver police are beginning to add cameras to patrol cars, with the first installations to be completed this week. 11 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 13:06:01
Two-alarm fire strikes east Vancouver apartment complex
A two-alarm fire that 911 callers said may have started with an explosion heavily damaged a building at the Alder Creek Apartments in east... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 12:06:02
Columbia River tops Ridgefield in battle of 2A state volleyball powers
There's no volleyball event in Southwest Washington quite like when Columbia River and Ridgefield have faced off in recent years. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 12:06:02
Jury set to deliberate in trial of man accused of killing Clark County sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy Brown
Attorneys gave closing arguments Monday in the aggravated murder trial of the Salem, Ore., man accused of fatally shooting Clark County... 9 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 03:06:02
Perez, White House adviser laud $4.1M federal grant for Vancouver barge company
Mitch Landrieu can give a speech. In his political tenure, he has served as the mayor of New Orleans, lieutenant governor of Louisiana,... 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 03:06:01
Vancouver woman sentenced for helping boyfriend flee shooting of estranged husband
A Vancouver woman was sentenced Monday to spend 30 days on the county work crew for helping her boyfriend flee a March shooting at a Hazel... 11 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 01:06:02
Incident in Seton-Stevenson football game brought to WIAA's attention
Officials from Seton Catholic and Stevenson high schools are looking into an incident on video from last Friday's football game — and now... 11 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 01:06:02
Splash dams' legacy is one of scars and damage, but a Lower Columbia group is trying to change that
KELSO — A legacy of obsolete logging practices popularized more than a century ago remains etched in the way the Coweeman River moves. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 00:06:01
Fourth Plain Community Commons opens, adding to stock of affordable housing in Vancouver
With the snip of a red ribbon, Vancouver welcomed its newest affordable housing building on Saturday. 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-26 00:06:01
$1 million donation gives Clark County Food Bank's Vision Center a big boost
The Clark County Food Bank has received a $1 million donation from Craig and Linn Dee Stein to help build a warehouse and community center... 14 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-25 22:06:02
Vancouver man faces charges in August shooting death of man in Portland
A Vancouver man has been indicted on a murder charge in connection with the August shooting death of a man in northeast Portland. 6 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-09-25 18:06:01