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Clark County Public Health: Avoid water at Vancouver, Camas lakes

As summer blazes on, local residents may be eager to cool off where they can. But before the community makes its way to the shores,... 3 days ago

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

Vancouver Housing Authority appoints Andy Silver as new CEO

The Vancouver Housing Authority has named Andy Silver as its new chief executive officer. Silver succeeds the authority's longtime CEO,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-01 00:06:02

Vancouver police seek help locating missing 14-year-old boy

Vancouver police are seeking the public's help finding a missing 14-year-old boy who they say may be near the Vancouver Mall. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-08-01 00:06:02

As work begins on the largest U.S. dam removal project, tribes look to the future of the Klamath River

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway along the California-Oregon border — a... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-31 19:06:02

8-year-old survives cougar attack in Washington state national park

PORT ANGELES — An 8-year-old child survived a cougar attack with minor injuries while camping in Olympic National Park in Washington state... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-31 19:06:01

With help of local farms, Clark County Food Bank keeps produce flowing to those who need it most

Nancy Funk shades her eyes from the morning sun as she directs volunteers to dig up weeds lining the Clark County Food Bank's squash plants... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-31 14:06:02

Vancouver police say missing man is home, safe

The Vancouver Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for an endangered missing man. Jeremy B. Wade, 27, went missing... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-31 00:06:02

Demand for early learning programs vastly outstrips supply in Clark County

A whirlwind of tiny children surrounded Jacob Myers. It was a Friday morning, and there was plenty of pent-up excitement to get out — not to... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-30 12:06:01

Camas-Washougal Fire Department officials agree: New Station 41 needed

Nearly two years after a consultants' report showed the Camas-Washougal Fire Department's downtown Camas-based fire station headquarters... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-30 00:06:02

5 injured in shooting at Seattle parking lot; police say no immediate arrests

SEATTLE (AP) — Five people were wounded in a shooting at a Seattle parking lot during which the police chief said “dozens and dozens of... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-30 00:06:02

Former Evergreen schools teacher who brought MAGA hat to staff training settles case for $400K

A former Evergreen Public Schools teacher who alleged retaliation by his principal after he brought a “Make America Great Again” hat to a... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-29 14:06:01

Buoy 10 season set up to hopefully avoid last year's closures

While the forecasted runs of Chinook and coho look pretty good, everyone is wondering if there will be a full Buoy 10 season after a... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-29 13:06:02

Washington, Oregon legislators meet on Interstate 5 Bridge replacement

A group of legislators from Washington and Oregon convened virtually Friday morning for the first bi-state legislative committee meeting on... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-29 02:06:01

NBA sends letter to all teams about Blazers' Lillard and Miami Heat

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has never said publicly that he wants to be traded and that he wants to be traded only to the... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-29 01:06:01

Thefts from ilani net Kelso man more than 4 years in prison

A Kelso man was sentenced Friday to more than four years in prison for two thefts from ilani, one of which he made off with $12500 in chips. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-29 00:06:02

Man gets 4? years for sexual assault at Vancouver park restroom

A Vancouver man was sentenced Friday to 4? years in prison for the March 2022 sexual assault of a woman, who police said is developmentally... 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-28 22:06:02

Vancouver Police Officers' Guild criticizes charges against officer in use-of-force incident

The Vancouver Police Officers' Guild has lambasted local prosecutors' decision to charge a Vancouver police officer with misdemeanor assault... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-28 21:06:01

Vancouver Memorial Health Center to close; longtime Vancouver facility ‘in decline’

After almost a century of providing a home for local health care, change is coming for what was once Vancouver Memorial Hospital. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-28 14:06:02

Public safety tax revenue flows to Clark County, its cities Subscriber Exclusive

Distributions from the countywide public safety sales tax, which went into effect Jan. 1, have begun reaching Clark County and its cities. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-28 14:06:02

Clark County Fire District 3 levy lid lift on primary ballot

Voters will decide Aug. 1 whether to boost Clark County Fire District 3's levy to hire more staff for a growing district. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-28 13:06:02

Try This: Craft Beer and Wine Fest, Friday Night Cruise-Ins, free concert

Visit Wine Country, Beer Village and Whiskey Town at the Craft Beer and Wine Fest in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park, Friday through... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-28 12:06:02

The new law giving mobile home residents a chance to buy their parks in Washington

A mobile home park in Moses Lake is up for sale and a new state law assures residents a shot at buying the property. 2 days ago