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Kindergarten enrollment open at Vancouver Public Schools

Vancouver Public Schools' 2025-26 kindergarten enrollment is now open. Children who will be 5 years old before Aug. 31 are eligible. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-04 01:06:02

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Closing camp; picking a fight

Cheers: To cleaning up. City of Vancouver officials say they will close a problematic homeless encampment along West Mill Plain Boulevard. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-03 14:06:01

First Friday Game Night

First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, hosts a First Friday Game Night from 7 p.m. to midnight on the first Friday... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-03 00:06:01

4A boys basketball: Camas boys give it their all to fend off Richland 59-57

RICHLAND — Members of the Camas boys basketball team came out of their locker room Saturday night limping and with ice on their legs. 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-02 12:06:04

2A boys basketball: Columbia River rolls to 94-63 win over Renton to reach Round of 12 Updated 3 hours ago

LONGVIEW — In case anyone forgot how dangerous the Columbia River boys basketball team can be, the Rapids provided a convincing reminder in... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-02 03:06:04

The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 Meeting

The next meeting of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter 19 will meet at 1 p.m. March 6 in the St. Paul Room at Salmon Creek United Methodist... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-02 00:06:04

Union girls take confidence from close loss to Woodinville in 4A state basketball tournament Updated 1 day ago

Union didn't come away with an opening round win in the Class 4A girls basketball state tournament on Friday. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-02 00:06:04

Art on the Boulevard Gallery Farewell Celebration

Art on the Boulevard will host a Gallery Farewell Celebration from 1-5 p.m. March 1, marking 19 years of art sales in downtown Vancouver. The celebration... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-28 01:06:04

Thursday Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the first, second and third Thursdays of every month is a free, peer-led support group for... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-28 00:06:03

Art Social Group

Explore the power of creative expression from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-27 00:06:03

Art Social Group

Explore the power of creative expression from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington... 33 minutes ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-25 23:33:04

1A district girls basketball: King’s Way Christian celebrates state berth with 31-24 win over Columbia Updated 2 days ago

CENTRALIA — A three-sport athlete at King's Way Christian, senior Bridget Quinn has played a part in multiple state-qualifying Knights teams... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-24 00:06:04

4A-3A Boys Mat Classic: Skyview’s JJ Schoenlein caps prep career with third state wrestling title

At a Mat Classic different than any in its 36 years, a trio of Skyview wrestlers made sure history repeated. JJ Schoenlein, Mason DesRochers... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-23 00:06:04

Northwest Personal Training Heart Health Panel Discussion

Northwest Personal Training is partnering with the American Heart Association to host a panel discussion on heart health starting at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 27. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-22 13:06:03

‘Sheer will’ helps Mountain View girls clinch program’s first state playoff berth since 2001 Updated 19 hours ago

TACOMA — The Mountain View girls basketball team came to Tacoma on Friday knowing it had two chances to clinch its the program's first... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-22 12:06:04

Experts split on what’s to come for Clark County’s economy Updated 2 days ago

Economists Scott Bailey, from left, Mike Wilkerson, Emily Robertson and Matthew Gardner sit on a panel moderated by The Columbian's Editor... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-22 00:06:01

Letter: Ley violates law

John Ley said he closely examined the failed challenge to my candidacy for Port of Vancouver USA commissioner. The challenge failed because... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-22 00:06:01

Try This: ‘Jeeves at Seas,’ Jurassic Quest, Repair Clark County

The next Repair Clark County event is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Bradford Hall at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St.,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 14:06:02

Vancouver-based Volcano Disaster Assistance Program targeted by Trump cuts

Two dozen Volcano Disaster Assistance Program scientists and engineers based at Vancouver's U.S. Geological Survey office don't know what... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 14:06:02

Former Vancouver city councilor Bill Turlay, remembered for fiscal responsibility, has died Updated 19 hours ago

Bill Turlay, a former Vancouver city councilor who prided himself on helping reduce the city's debt by more than $100 million, died Feb. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 12:06:02

1A District Boys Basketball: King’s Way at Fort Vancouver Photo Gallery

King's Way players huddle pregame Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, before a game against Fort Vancouver in the 1A district semifinals at Fort... 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 05:06:02

Former Vancouver police officer sentenced to community service for lying about experience on search warrant affidavits Updated 7 hours ago

Investigation found Kircher authored four search warrants in which he claimed to have previously worked for the police department in Aurora,... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 02:06:02

Varsity360: Faith Tarrant’s quest for 4th state wrestling title highlights busy week

Micah Rice and Meg Wochnick give an inside look into what makes Prairie senior Faith Tarrant an exceptional wrestler, student and advocate... 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 00:06:04

Former JCPenney building in east Vancouver will be a trampoline park Updated 15 hours ago

It's official. The former east Vancouver JCPenney building is set to become a 104544-square-foot, mega adventure park. 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-19 20:06:01