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Columbia Palisades plan in east Vancouver adds 835 residential units, restaurants

Plans are officially in the works to develop the central mixed-use section of the Columbia Palisades redevelopment, according to... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-04 00:06:01

Brush Prairie man sentenced in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol

A Brush Prairie man was sentenced to 75 days in federal prison Thursday for unlawfully entering the U.S. Capitol with a pro-Trump mob on Jan... 1 hour ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 23:06:02

Woman's escape from cinder block cell may have spared others from similar nightmare, FBI says

PORTLAND — A woman who escaped her kidnapper by punching her way out of a cinder block cell at a home in southern Oregon may have spared... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 17:06:02

Vancouver Police Department investigation finds Rey Reynolds violated policies

Recently released documents shed light on the Vancouver Police Department policies that internal affairs investigators found Cpl. Rey... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 14:06:02

Clark County Fair stays true to roots with rides, food, farm-themed activities

Prices are up and free pancakes are out, but the slogan for this year's Clark County Fair promises that it's still “where farm meets fun.” 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 13:06:02

East Vancouver residents want more transparency on city's plans for McGillivray Boulevard

Reckless drivers. Lack of sidewalks. Poor bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. These three issues summarize most of the 101 public... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 13:06:02

Letter: Vancouver Lake plan is one-sided

The Vancouver Lake watershed plan now being evaluated by the Department of Ecology is a very shallow and one-sided plan that does not... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 13:06:02

La Center City Council OKs policing proposal from Cowlitz Indian Tribe

La Center residents could soon see more police cars cruising the streets now that the city council has approved a proposal from the Cowlitz... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 02:06:01

Toxic algae advisory lifted for Vancouver Lake

Clark County Public Health lifted its toxic algae bloom advisory at Vancouver Lake following improved cyanotoxin levels. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 01:06:02

Updated Clark County election results show few changes

Updated elections results from the Aug. 1 primary and special election showed little change in race outcomes, although voter turnout did... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 01:06:01

Clark County considers buying waste transfer stations

Ownership of the county's Central, West Vancouver and Washougal waste transfer stations could change hands by the end of 2027. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 00:06:02

Columbia River, tributary fishery reports for July 24-31

The Washington Columbia River mainstem and tributary sport sampling summary for July 24-31. There were 47 salmonid boats and 152 Washington... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 00:06:01

Street requirement could make ‘missing middle’ development in Walnut Grove smaller, more expensive

A Hazel Dell-based developer wants to build 14 cottage houses in the Walnut Grove area of Clark County, but the county may require a public... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-03 00:06:01

FBI looks for more possible victims after Washington woman escapes from cinderblock cage in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man who posed as an undercover police officer kidnapped a woman in Seattle, drove her hundreds of miles to his home... 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-02 20:06:01

Vancouver police Officer Tyler Chavers builds trust, relationships as member of city's homeless response team

Officer Tyler Chavers didn't grow up dreaming of one day donning a navy blue uniform and badge. And if you told him he'd one day be in law... 10 hours ago

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

99th Street roundabout project to close intersection

The intersection of Northeast 99th Street and Northeast 107th Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning Aug. 11 hours ago

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

Gustav's new owners strive to 'make things better' at east Vancouver restaurant

Longtime German favorite Gustav's is under new ownership. And the owners are familiar faces to those in Vancouver's foodie community: Genaro... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-02 12:06:01

Low turnout marks Clark County primary, special election

Early election results for the Aug. 1 primary election posted Tuesday showed an unusually low number of voters casting ballots. 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-02 05:06:01

Clark College gets $1M in federal funding to develop Center for Clean Energy

Clark College announced Monday it has received $1 million in federal funding to develop a Center for Clean Energy. 23 hours ago

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

Noise wall takes shape on Highway 14 in Vancouver

Although some travelers lament that construction of a third lane on state Highway 14 between Southeast 164th Avenue and Interstate 205 can... 1 day ago

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

Artists, food vendors sought for Vancouver festival

Music and Art in the Park is accepting applications for artist and food vendors. The event is planned for 4-8:30 p.m. Aug. 2 days ago

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

Yakima sheriff's deputy shot, in serious condition at hospital

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A sheriff's deputy in Washington state was shot early Tuesday while responding to a domestic dispute and is in serious... 13 hours ago

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

A parched summer is posing difficulties for Washington farmers and fish

The record-warm May that burned off a sizable chunk of the state's snowpack has left flows in many of Washington's rivers and streams... 13 hours ago

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

YWCA, NAACP call for Vancouver police officer to be fired in Taser case

Local advocacy groups, including the YWCA Clark County and the NAACP of Vancouver, condemned the actions of Vancouver police Officer Andrea... 22 hours ago

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