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Human remains found in burned car in Hazel Dell

Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies investigating a missing person's case on Tuesday discovered human remains in a burned car in Hazel... 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-23 05:06:02

Clark County sheriff's support staff earn bonuses

Clark County sheriff's deputies will soon receive a one-time $2000 retention bonus. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-23 00:06:02

Residential tower proposed for Block 1 of Waterfront Vancouver

An eight-story residential building may be joining the Waterfront Vancouver project, according to planning documents. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-23 00:06:02

Vancouver Farmers Market plans for shift to year-round

As life in Clark County has returned to normal after the pandemic, so have big community events. The Vancouver Farmers Market is a perfect... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-23 00:06:02

Lax food storage gives rise to bear problems in North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park has dealt with bear troubles this summer after the opportunistic omnivores had a chance to snack on human food... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-23 00:06:02

Tumtum Fire grows to 28 acres in rural Clark County; spectator vehicles hamper efforts

Firefighters battled a fire that appeared Monday evening near Tumtum Mountain in northeast Clark County, containing it about a day later. 2 hours ago

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

Washington, Oregon among states rejecting federal money to find and replace dangerous lead pipes

ST. LOUIS (AP) — As the Biden administration makes billions of dollars available to remove millions of dangerous lead pipes that can... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-22 22:06:01

WSU Vancouver sees a packed campus on first day of classes

The first day of classes began Monday at Washington State University Vancouver, and with it came a bustling community of students and... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-22 02:06:01

Wind flushes wildfire haze from Southwest Washington

Southwest Washington's weekend haze of wildfire smoke and red sun disappeared Monday afternoon as wind flushed out the area. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-22 01:06:01

After decades without trains running, rail development worries Clark County neighbors

BATTLE GROUND — Life in the Whispering Poplars mobile home park is fairly quiet for resident Karen Colwell. Yes, there's noise from the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-22 00:06:02

Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library

As libraries throughout the country face increasing calls to ban young adult books that cover race and LGBTQ+ issues, one in a rural... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-22 00:06:02

Court documents suggest reason for police raid of Kansas newspaper

The police chief who led the raid of a Kansas newspaper alleged in previously unreleased in court documents that a reporter either... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-21 00:06:02

Clark County Sheriff's Office searches for missing man

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing, vulnerable person. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-20 23:06:01

Camas schools find jobs for most teachers who were cut

Following a 2023-24 budget process that included more than $5 million in cuts, Camas School District leaders say they have been able to find... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-20 12:06:01

Wildfire smoke casts haze over Southwest Washington

Wildfire smoke from Canada dipped into Southwest Washington on Saturday afternoon, casting a haze over the area. 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-20 00:06:01

Canadian firefighters wage epic battle to save communities after mass evacuations

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Firefighters battling wildfires in western Canada received help from reinforcements and milder weather... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-20 00:06:01

Camas officials rule demolition plan for Georgia-Pacific paper mill won’t have significant adverse environmental impacts

Camas city officials have ruled that the planned removal of Camas paper mill structures in and over the Columbia River and the Camas Slough... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-20 00:06:01

1 dead, 185 structures destroyed in eastern Washington wildfire

Thousands of people fled the Medical Lake area as a wildfire burned thousands of acres, dozens of homes and left one person dead following... 18 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-19 18:06:01

Vancouver's school playgrounds target 'diversity of options'

For children, a school playground can be much more than a place to let out their wiggles each day. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-19 14:06:02

Advocate: Play sites in Vancouver are worth investing in

Playgrounds are free to use, but they're far from free to build. Terry Snyder, landscape architect for Vancouver's Parks and Recreation... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-19 14:06:02

Watercolor magic: Artists group meets to paint outside in Vancouver, trade tips and relax

On a recent warm summer evening, a handful of Southwest Washington Watercolor Society members gathered on the patio of Vancouver's historic... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-19 14:06:02

The play's the thing: Vancouver works to make its parks more accessible, fun for children of all abilities

Vancouver is home to more than 70 parks with play equipment, but until this year, none of them were fully accessible to children who use... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-19 14:06:01

Going solar can work, even in the cloudy Pacific Northwest — but do the math, one homeowner warns

Whenever the sun shines on his Sifton-area home, Daryl Travis has many reasons to feel great. Cheerful weather is just the start of it. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-19 14:06:01

Former Miss Clark County, a U.S. Army sergeant, adds Miss Washington to her growing r?sum

Camouflage and basic training, or bright lights and evening gowns. In either attire or setting, 22-year-old Vanessa Munson of Battle Ground... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-19 14:06:01