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Southwest Washington thunderstorms leave area under Red Flag Warning

Roughly 1500 lightning strikes were recorded overnight Thursday and into Friday morning from southern Washington to Northern California,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-26 12:06:01

Clark County residents Kim and Lisa Capeloto are winners of 2023 First Citizen Award

The Greater Vancouver Chamber and PeaceHealth announced Friday that Kim and Lisa Capeloto are this year's recipients of the First Citizen... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-26 04:06:01

Vancouver again removes homeless camp near Share House

Only a few people from a downtown Vancouver homeless camp remained along the streets bordering the Share House Men's Shelter on Thursday... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-26 02:06:01

Rare spotless giraffe born

A giraffe without spots at a Tennessee zoo may be plain, but she's definitely not ordinary. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-26 00:06:02

These Clark County brews are a good bet to beat the heat

Summer 2023 started mild with temperatures ranging in the 70s and 80s. But last week's scorching sun led me to seek out a good beer for... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-26 00:06:02

One image, one face, one American moment: The Donald Trump mug shot

A camera clicks. In a fraction of a second, the shutter opens and then closes, freezing forever the image in front of it. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-26 00:06:02

Vancouver police announce police corporal's death

The Vancouver Police Department said Thursday a corporal died unexpectedly over the weekend while off duty. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-26 00:06:01

Vancouver City Council updates code to allow dog day care

Dog kennels and shelters in Vancouver can now function as dog day cares following a decision earlier this week from the Vancouver City... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-25 14:06:02

Letter: Traffic study is unnecessary

At one point there was a Kmart there instead of a church that most certainly created more than 333 unique trips daily (“Living Hope Church... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-25 13:06:03

Evergreen, Camas teachers vote for potential strike if deal can't be reached with districts

The Evergreen Education Association voted Wednesday evening to authorize a strike if its bargaining team cannot reach a deal on a new... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-25 12:06:02

Washington agency under fire for chopping down a memorial tree next to the Capitol

All that's left of a Kwanzan cherry tree planted near the state Capitol in honor of the late Cal Anderson, Washington's first openly gay... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-25 12:06:01

Clark College receives $220K grant to train nLIGHT workers

Clark College announced Friday it has been awarded a $222998 job skills grant to train employees of nLIGHT — a local tech manufacturer — in... 2 weeks ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-25 00:06:03

Weather Eye: 90-degree days, wildfire smoke are returning

Vancouver is still running more than 5 degrees above average with temperatures this month so far. With an expected heat wave beginning today... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-25 00:06:01

Woman accused of crashing into house, killing Vancouver woman, 37, appears in court

A judge set bail Thursday at $250000 for a woman accused of driving drunk and crashing into a west Vancouver house, killing a woman inside. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-24 23:06:02

Trump surrenders at Atlanta jail on charges he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss

ATLANTA — Former President Donald Trump surrendered Thursday on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia,... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-24 22:06:02

New text alerts let Washington voters track when their ballots are counted Free

Did you get a text when election workers opened your primary ballot? And another when it had been accepted for counting, or if it wasn't and... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-24 16:06:02

Clark County Council OKs hearing on $8M in federal pandemic relief fund requests Subscriber Exclusive

The Clark County Council on Wednesday approved moving forward with a hearing on nearly $8 million in new requests for federal pandemic... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-24 14:06:02

Try This: Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival, Music and Art in the Park

The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Friday through Sunday in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver, with jazz, blues and gospel... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-24 14:06:01

Vancouver's Singin' Senior brings joy, wants people to 'remember the good young days'

Bobby Derricotte just can't stop singing. The 82-year-old Vietnam veteran has performed at schools, retirement homes and libraries. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-24 13:06:02

Vancouver says Heights District will create about 900 affordable housing units

Equity and affordable housing have become top priorities for the city of Vancouver as it makes progress on the Heights District development. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-24 00:06:01

Vancouver-based Riverview Bancorp promotes leaders

Vancouver-based Riverview Bancorp announced a series of promotions in its senior management ranks Wednesday following the dismissal of its... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-24 00:06:01

Washington plans to end hotel stays for foster kids by late next year

Washington will attempt to eliminate short-term stays in hotels and other locations for foster children by December 2024, according to a new... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-23 16:06:02

City Play for Kids in east Vancouver provides fun space for children

Walking through the door at east Vancouver's City Play for Kids on a smoky August day, I was greeted with a smile from the business's owners... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-23 14:06:01

‘Get out of my house!’ Video shows 98-year-old mother of Kansas newspaper publisher upset amid raid

MARION, Kan. (AP) — Newly released video shows the 98-year-old mother of a Kansas newspaper publisher confronting police officers as they... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-23 12:06:01