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Community Foundation gives nonprofits $351160

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has awarded 10 nonprofits with $351160 in grants as a part of its annual Focus Grant... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 22:06:02

Idaho jury finds 5 from white nationalist group guilty of criminal conspiracy to riot at Pride event

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Five members of the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front were convicted Thursday of misdemeanor charges of... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 15:06:01

Get a taste for Felida at four neighborhood restaurants

I've been exploring interesting clusters of restaurants that have popped up around Clark County. I recently wrote about dining options in... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 14:06:01

Volcanic vocation: Scientists visit Vancouver, study hazard monitoring techniques

A group of international scientists gathered at the Cascades Volcano Observatory this week to learn about volcano hazard monitoring... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 14:06:01

Investigators seek help, offer reward in man's death in east Vancouver

Investigators are seeking information about the death of a 58-year-old man who was found dead May 27 in the garage at his east Vancouver... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 12:06:01

Camp Confluence in session at Cathlapotle Plankhouse in Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

RIDGEFIELD — The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a hand-built symbol of Indigenous history. Inside, red and black paint adorns the interior posts;... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 12:06:01

Clark County Council OKs salary raise for employees

Some Clark County employees will see an increase in their paychecks come Aug. 1 now that the county council has approved salary realignments... 11 hours ago

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

Longview commercial fire still smoldering; air quality in Clark County improves

Longview firefighters are continuing their battle against a fire that is burning in a mountain of wood chips at a mill along the Columbia... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 00:06:01

Clark County agencies receive grants to help homeless children, youth

Two Clark County agencies will receive an influx of funding to aid in their efforts of alleviating youth homelessness. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 00:06:01

Columbia River mainstem, tributary fishing summary for July 10-16

The Washington Columbia River mainstem and tributary sport sampling summary for July 10-16. There were 90 salmonid boats and 192 Washington... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 00:06:01

Longview commercial fire spreads smoke across SW Washington, lowering air quality in Clark County

A major fire in wood chip piles at a Longview paper mill Tuesday evening left surprised Clark County residents waking up to smoky,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-21 00:06:01

Vancouver police locate missing endangered 15-year-old girl Free

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public's help searching for a 15-year old missing and endangered girl. 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 19:06:02

Vancouver police seek help finding missing endangered 13-year-old girl Free

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a 13-year-old girl who went missing on Wednesday. 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 18:06:02

Vote by Fred Meyer workers to organize marks big win for Washington union

The last nonunion Fred Meyer employees within a six-county area of Western Washington voted to organize by an overwhelming margin, 39-12,... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 15:06:01

All the world’s a stage for Fort Vancouver grad Subscriber Exclusive

Tyler Hokama isn't concerned about how long his back-from-retirement gig as interim executive director at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 14:06:02

Legacy Health outsources laboratory services to Labcorp

Legacy Health is outsourcing its laboratory business to an international laboratory service company, Labcorp. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 14:06:02

Try This: Four Days of Aloha, Tacos, Tequila and Taps, Ride Around Clark County

Four Days of Aloha is a celebration of the Pacific Islands starting at Clark College with cultural workshops from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 14:06:01

Clark County Auditor’s office schedules special filing Free

The Clark County Auditor's office has scheduled a special three-day filing period for four elected offices: Yacolt City Council positions 1... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 13:06:02

Main Street Promise: Vancouver fine-tunes design for 10-block zone

The city of Vancouver is finalizing its plan to spend millions of dollars on the reconstruction of Main Street to enhance downtown and... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 12:06:01

Clark County Council gives 179th Street plan green light

At the end of a two-hour public hearing, with roughly 20 public comments and dozens in attendance, the Clark County Council approved the... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 03:06:01

Vancouver City Council aims to boost EV infrastructure, plan green building code

The city of Vancouver has taken several steps to enhance its climate and energy regulations this year, but there are still several... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 01:06:02

New Mountain View football coach Aaron Hart teaches skills beyond X’s, O’s Subscriber Exclusive

Between splitting time at hotels and home-share spots, finalizing a coaching staff, getting to know players and everything else that comes... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 00:06:02

Vancouver man sentenced to 7 years in burglary, sexual assault incident

A Vancouver man was sentenced to seven years in prison for breaking into an apartment and attempting to sexually assault a teenage girl who... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 00:06:01

Vancouver man sentenced to 5 years in domestic violence cases

A Vancouver man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison after pleading guilty to 10 domestic violence charges involving two former... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-07-20 00:06:01