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Outdated headline sparks vicious online hate campaign directed at Las Vegas newspaper

NEW YORK (AP) — A Las Vegas newspaper is being viciously attacked online for its coverage of an alleged murder of a retired police chief,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-22 12:06:02

Prices skyrocket on WA transportation projects, and fewer contractors want the jobs

SEATTLE—When the state began advertising work for a new 520 bridge over Portage Bay in Seattle, its engineers guessed the project would cost... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-22 12:06:01

Defense experts testify in murder trial of man accused of killing Clark County sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy Brown

Defense experts took the stand Thursday in the aggravated murder trial of the Salem, Ore., man accused of fatally shooting Clark County... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-22 03:06:01

Ex-firefighter sues Clark County Fire District 6 for racial discrimination

A Black man who is a former Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter alleges a white recruit sneaked up behind him, placed a noose around... 10 hours ago

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

Battle Ground teachers reach tentative agreement on new contract

The Battle Ground Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Battle Ground Public Schools Wednesday,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-22 00:06:02

Clark County's Bi-Zi Farms at risk; Ecology says it will enforce 5000 gallon per day water limit

BRUSH PRAIRIE — Bi-Zi Farms' two-year battle with the state Department of Ecology over water rights isn't over yet, but a recent ruling by... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-22 00:06:01

The latest clash over managing Washington's wolves

Eleven conservation groups are asking Washington state to tighten its guidelines for when wolves that attack livestock can be killed. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-21 15:06:02

C-Tran cleans buses several times a day to guard health, safety of riders, workers

A dozen people hopped off The Vine as it arrived at the Van Mall Transit Center Wednesday morning. Gaby Soltero, wearing black and neon... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-21 14:06:02

Downtown Vancouver New Seasons announces Oct. 18 opening

Vancouver's westside grocery shoppers can officially rejoice. New Seasons Market announced Thursday its Main Street Vancouver store will... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-21 13:06:01

Jurors hear Raya Leon police interview before state rests case in trial of man accused of killing deputy

Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday against the Salem, Ore., man accused of fatally shooting Clark County sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy Brown... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-21 12:06:02

Ridgefield officials tour construction sites as city sees projects multiply

RIDGEFIELD — Just about anywhere you drive in Ridgefield, you're likely to come across a new development, whether it's new homes, Costco,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-21 12:06:02

All of lower Columbia River to open for fall salmon fishing

Fall salmon fishing in the entire lower Columbia River will be open beginning Friday (Sept. 22) and remain open indefinitely, Washington and... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-21 00:06:01

Own a Kia or Hyundai? Vancouver police say beware of thieves

The Vancouver Police Department and Clark County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday they have seen a spike in thefts of Kia and Hyundai... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-21 00:06:01

Bear sighted near Lacamas Lake

The Camas Police Department on Wednesday said there have been recent sightings of a black bear near Lacamas Lake. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-20 23:06:01

'Marred by litter': Millions of pounds of trash soil Washington roads and state lands

Washington has a litter problem. Nearly 38 million pounds of garbage and other debris were strewn across roads, rest areas and state lands... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-20 16:06:01

Letter: Traffic improvements?

Like myself, have others noticed how traffic congestion on Andresen Road is now greatly reduced since the food carts at Living Hope Church... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-20 13:06:02

Firearms expert testifies in trial of man accused of shooting Clark County sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy Brown

A firearms expert Tuesday testified about the gun a Salem, Ore., man is accused of using to fatally shoot Clark County sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-20 03:06:01

Clark County salmon recovery groups get $1 million in grants

As salmon and steelhead populations dwindle amid habitat degradation and climatic changes, local watershed groups are etching a path to... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-20 02:06:02

Vancouver OKs contract to design water treatment system for PFAS

The city of Vancouver is moving forward with plans to create a treatment system for toxic chemicals in the city's water supply. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-20 01:06:01

Nominees for The Columbian Week 2 high school athlete of the week

Here are the nominees for the The Columbian 2023-24 Week 2 high school athlete of the week. Voting will continue until 7 p.m. Thursday. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-20 00:06:01

First Citizens Bank opens a big branch in east Vancouver

Driving down Mill Plain Boulevard in east Vancouver, it's hard to miss the new grand First Citizens Bank building that opened this summer. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-19 23:06:01

Repair of I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge continues into October causing traffic delays

The Interstate 5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge, perhaps the region's most problematic highway bridge, is undergoing two months of bridge... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-19 14:06:01

Weather Eye: Some sunny days before possible rain next week

The fall equinox arrives shortly before midnight Friday around 11:50 p.m. It appears the atmospheric chaos may begin to unwind and show its... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-19 13:06:01

Letter: Support Perkel for city council

We have a major housing crisis in Vancouver. Throwing money at developers has only made the situation worse. That's why I'm supporting Leah... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-19 13:06:01