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Death toll from Maui wildfires rises to 67 as survivors begin returning home to assess damage

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The death toll in Maui rose to 67 on Friday as officials confirmed another 12 fatalities from a massive blaze that turned... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:02

Clark County health inspections, July 31-Aug. 4

For more information, call Clark County Public Health at 564-397-8428 or visit www.clark.wa.gov/ public-health/restaurant-inspection. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:02

Family Promise moves to Vancouver to be closer to clients, services

A small nonprofit hoping to make a big impact alleviating family homelessness has moved to Vancouver. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:02

People, services connect during Vancouver resource fair

A line of people in downtown Vancouver held squirming cats and dogs awaiting veterinary care while nearby hairdressers brushed away freshly... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:02

15-year-old suspect flees after one wounded in accidental shooting in Clark County, later surrenders

A boy was wounded in a Thursday afternoon shooting in a Sherwood-area neighborhood in Clark County, according to the Clark County Sheriff's... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:02

Audition for the Vancouver Master Chorale

Vancouver Master Chorale is auditioning for its 75th anniversary season. Rehearsals begin Sept. 11 at First Presbyterian Church,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:02

Vancouver police officer pleads not guilty to assault

A Vancouver police officer charged with misdemeanor assault — after she was captured on video threatening to use her Taser on a man's... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:02

Letter: Kudos and a suggestion

I want to give a shoutout to the tech team for the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival. I heard all three concerts of the Vancouver Symphony... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:02

City of Battle Ground announces death of police sergeant

BATTLE GROUND — Battle Ground police Sgt. Richard Kelly died Thursday after experiencing a medical emergency while on duty, the city... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-12 00:06:01

Vancouver-based Absci partners with Caltech on HIV vaccine research

Vancouver's resident AI-powered drug generation company Absci announced Thursday that it's formed a partnership with the California... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 21:06:01

Judge warns of limits to what Trump can say about election case, agrees to limited protective order

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against Donald Trump agreed with the defense on a looser version... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 16:06:01

Ridgefield, Ecology reach legal settlement over Park Laundry

The Washington Department of Ecology and the city of Ridgefield are entering a legal settlement requiring the city to purchase a... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 13:06:01

Vancouver-based Nautilus shows improvement in Q1 earnings

On the heels of launching a massive rebranding effort, Nautilus released an improved quarterly earnings report Tuesday. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 02:06:01

Death notices

Alan Wilson, 59, Vancouver, died Aug. 5, 2023. Clark County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-727-0468. 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 00:06:03

Letter: Support for light rail

Susan Allen wrote “Residents in Clark County do not want light rail” (“Perez should listen to constituents,” Our Readers' Views, Aug. 3). 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 00:06:02

Try this: Clark County Fair continues; Columbia River Triathlon and Endurance Sports Festival

The Clark County Fair wraps up this weekend at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 00:06:01

Maui surveys the burned wreckage caused by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in years

LAHAINA, Hawaii — A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 00:06:01

Ridgefield schools superintendent steps down

Ridgefield School District Superintendent Nathan McCann announced his resignation at Tuesday evening's board of directors meeting. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-11 00:06:01

Vancouver Clinic expands to Portland

With an office opening next week in Northeast Portland, Vancouver Clinic is moving farther beyond its namesake's boundaries. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-10 14:06:01

Vancouver eyes climate-adaptive trees for future

Local tree experts are planting ahead for the area's future generations. Literally. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-10 14:06:01

Clark County Aug. 1 election turnout inches up, but results unchanged

The most recent results from the Aug. 1 primary showed a slight increase in voter turnout and no change in election results. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-10 02:06:01

Traffic fatalities jump in Clark County and Washington — driven by speed, alcohol, drugs, distraction

SALMON CREEK — As the cars whizzed by, radar clocked their speed: 43, 34, 41 mph. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-10 00:06:01

Utah man suspected of threatening President Joe Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man accused of making threats against President Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-09 21:06:01

Vancouver's Riverview Bancorp fires its top executive

Riverview Bancorp announced Wednesday that its board has voted to terminate president and chief executive Kevin Lycklama effective Sept. 6. 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-09 18:06:01