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Amazon lots in east Vancouver remain empty

Two east Vancouver lots owned by e-commerce giant Amazon sit largely empty at present, as the company has either closed or canceled plans to... 2 days ago

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

In Our View: Food-cart pod controversy leaves a bad taste

The saga of a once-burgeoning food-cart pod in Vancouver is a lose-lose situation for customers, small-business owners, the city and a local... 1 day ago

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

Cowlitz Complex Fires grow over holiday weekend

Personnel have contained 8 percent of the Cowlitz Complex Fires, dozens of blazes that encompass 697 acres within the Gifford Pinchot... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-05 21:06:02

Vancouver's Fortside Brewing, other Washington breweries prevail in lawsuit against Oregon

A lawsuit victory and a new Oregon state law has opened the door for Washington brewers to sell beer directly to customers in Oregon. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-05 14:06:01

Weather Eye: Sunny and 70s in Clark County forecast this week

We had a little excitement over the long holiday weekend with a good show of thunderstorms, mainly south of the Columbia River. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-05 13:06:02

Letter: Put high school sports on radio

Being somewhat new to the area, I have found this community in Southwest Washington to be very tight knit. So many local schools have great... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-05 13:06:01

Nominees for Week 1 prep football player of the week

Here are the nominees for The Columbian's prep football athlete of the week for Week 1 of the 2023 season. The poll closes at 7 p.m. on... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-05 12:06:02

Fire Station 151 near Clark County Fairgrounds fully staffed as part of joint effort

Fire Station 151, near the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, was fully staffed beginning Friday, as part of a new strategy and... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-05 00:06:01

Miss Betty lends a hand: 94-year-old volunteer at Vancouver nonprofit Friends of the Carpenter

With a flat corner of sandpaper in her hand, Betty Eves, 94, smooths the jagged edges of a piece of wood — it's a part of her newest... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-04 14:06:02

Vancouver triathlete Joshua Monda competes at world championships

Vancouver triathlete Joshua Monda had a successful showing at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships on Sunday in Lahti, Finland. 4 months ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-04 00:06:03

News

Get all of the latest local news from Clark County Washington including politics, crime, weather and health. 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-03 21:06:02

Fort Vancouver wins first season-opening football game since 2005

After winning their season opener for the first time since 2005, the Fort Vancouver football team had plenty of reasons to celebrate... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-03 07:06:02

Attempted robbery suspect flees Orchards area Jack in the Box, later arrested by Clark County Sheriff's Office

A Clark County Sheriff's Office detective arrested a man suspected of attempted robbery at an Orchards area Jack in the Box on Friday... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-03 00:06:02

Yelm escapes with 8-7 win over Camas

CAMAS — The atmosphere, the quality teams on the field, and even the down-to-the-wire theatrics had all the makings for a playoff showdown... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-03 00:06:02

Evergreen teachers rally at district HQ on day 3 of strike

Hundreds of Evergreen Education Association members brought the picket line to the district's doorstep Friday, circling the Evergreen Public... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-03 00:06:02

Week 1 prep football highlights: Skyview's defense shines in shutout win over Jesuit

The Storm got contributions from all over its defense as Skyview shut out Jesuit of Beaverton, Ore., 28-0 to open at the season at Kiggins... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-09-03 00:06:01

Jayne: Private schools get public funds

With a new school year beginning, a little thought exercise is in order. Because, goodness knows, we need to do some thinking about public... 22 hours ago

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

Jenny Creek Fire near La Center a lesson for Clark County; fast moving blazes a danger

Columbia River Gorge communities aren't the only ones coming to terms with increasing fire danger in the wildland-urban interface. 22 hours ago

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

Fighting fire with Firewise: Columbia River Gorge towns push for more wildfire safety practices

UNDERWOOD — For Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area residents, each hot and dry season their community isn't touched by fire seems... 22 hours ago

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

2021 bill is changing Clark County land-use model

City of Vancouver homeless response coordinator Jamie Spinelli, third from left, talks to a crowd Wednesday, March 1, 2023,... 22 hours ago

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

Letter: Railroad expansion is bad idea

The upgrades to the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad between Yacolt and Vancouver concern me (“After decades without trains running,... 11 hours ago

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

Hough Elementary dedicates first futsal court in Vancouver Public Schools

HOUGH — The Hough Elementary community has a new place to get its soccer fix. Students, staff and families dedicated a new futsal court on... 11 hours ago

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

Fort Vancouver Lions participate in Washington Elementary's Back-to-School Night

ROSE VILLAGE — Ten Fort Vancouver Lions Club members congregated on the playground of Washington Elementary school on Aug. 23 hours ago

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

Evergreen teachers to continue striking for third day

Teacher strikes continued in Evergreen and Camas on Thursday, withstanding an odd mixture of intermittent showers and waves of wildfire... 1 day ago

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