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Citizens on patrol: Neighbors on Watch helps keep an eye on Vancouver

On a brisk Wednesday afternoon, Scott Abels drove his pickup past parks, grocery stores and community hubs in the Fircrest neighborhood. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-19 14:06:01

HOPE Dementia Support Group – Hampton Inn Salmon Creek

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-19 12:06:03

Letter: Reelect McEnerny-Ogle

Anne McEnerny-Ogle has launched her bid to continue as Vancouver's mayor. We are so fortunate to have her lead our city again as she has... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-19 00:06:01

HOPE Dementia Support Group – Hampton Inn Salmon Creek

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. 17 minutes ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-18 23:49:03

Rumors abound about former JCPenney store in east Vancouver but nothing is confirmed Subscriber Exclusive Updated 20 hours ago

The former JCPenney building in east Vancouver has drawn a lot of curiosity on social media lately. Some are saying its set to become a... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-18 12:06:02

President’s Day Protest at Esther Short Park Photo Gallery

A plane bound for PDX flies overhead Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, during a protest against Trump administration policies at Esther Short Park. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-18 12:06:02

With state berth clinched, Union girls sets sights on bigger things ahead after 65-25 rout of Kennedy Catholic Updated 3 hours ago

The Titans' 65-25 win over Kennedy Catholic in the 4A bi-district quarterfinal secured Union's first state-playoff berth since 2020. 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-18 05:06:03

Letter: Bicycle fee would not make sense

Bob Serdar (“Bicycle fee would make sense,” Our Readers' Views, Feb. 11) states, “Implementing license fees for bicycles in Vancouver would... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-17 14:06:01

WorkSource plans free job-hunting event

WorkSource Southwest Washington will host a free hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Vancouver-based agency's office,... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-17 14:06:01

Toastmasters Meet and Greet

Toastmasters International will host a Meet and Greet from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at Fiesta Bonita Mexican Grill and Cantina, 4708 N.E. Thurston Way,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-17 12:06:04

Prairie senior wrestler Faith Tarrant aims for Mat Classic history — a fourth state title Updated 1 day ago

Faith Tarrant's wrestling accomplishments speak volumes. Already a three-time Washington high school state champion at 235 pounds,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-16 12:06:04

Vancouver police close investigation into Clark College coach for alleged misconduct toward female athletes

Owen Frasier, 40, was being investigated on suspicion of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes and fourth-degree assault. 1 month ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-16 12:06:02

3A bi-district: Road to state harder for Mountain View girls after OT loss Updated 6 hours ago

Mountain View's quest for the girls basketball program's first state berth since 2001 isn't over, but the road got harder after Saturday's... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-16 04:06:03

Veterans Taco Night

All veterans are invited to enjoy Taco Night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the American Legion Post #14, 4607 N.E. St. John's Road, Vancouver. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-15 00:06:03

Vancouver, Evergreen and Ridgefield school boards add new policies, resolutions on immigration Updated 1 day ago

Several Clark County school boards are discussing and clarifying their districts' policies on immigration as the federal government steps up... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-14 00:06:01

Gritty play leads Prairie past Lakes 66-61 in 3A bi-district boys basketball opener Updated 2 days ago

In a single word, Prairie's performance against Lakes to open the Class 3A bi-district boys basketball playoffs Wednesday was gritty. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 12:06:03

Vancouver Main Street makeover started in January; construction crews working with businesses to keep the doors open Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

As construction begins in downtown Vancouver, businesses are hoping their customers will brave the inconvenience to keep visiting Main... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 12:06:01

Bench energy propels Mountain View boys to 67-60 win over White River in 3A bi-district playoff Updated 6 hours ago

Mountain View didn't have its best shooting night on Wednesday against White River. But the Thunder's ability to scrap for second- and... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 07:06:04

Fort Vancouver one win away from 1A state berth after 68-55 victory over Elma Updated 4 hours ago

As Fort Vancouver's student section celebrated a home playoff victory Wednesday with the Trappers' boys basketball team, Liam Cvitkovich... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 05:06:02

Second-day ballot count shows both Evergreen Public Schools’ levies passing Updated 9 hours ago

Evergreen Public Schools' operations levy was passing after additional ballots were counted Wednesday, while results for other Clark County... 10 hours ago

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

Canadian company plans to put EV charging stations in six Vancouver apartment complexes

SWTCH Energy, a provider of multivehicle electric charging stations based in Toronto, Canada, announced Tuesday it is partnering with... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 21:06:02

Varsity360: How a new bi-district basketball tournament format benefits local teams Updated 5 hours ago

We look ahead to postseason high school basketball in SW Washington. Most notably, a new format in the 4A and 3A bi-district tournaments... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 14:06:04

Voters approve Vancouver, Evergreen, Ridgefield levies; Battle Ground trailing while Hockinson fails Updated 1 hour ago

Voters approved five out of nine Clark County school funding measures on Tuesday's ballot, according to early returns. Vancouver's levy was... 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 06:06:01

Vancouver man charged in the shooting death of Portland man found in Ariel may have been trying to silence him, say police reports Updated 12 hours ago

LONGVIEW — The Vancouver man facing a murder charge in the death of a Portland man whose body was found on a remote logging road in Ariel... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 00:06:02