Clark County Public Health issues cyanotoxin warning for Vancouver Lake
Clark County Public Health issued a warning advisory at Vancouver Lake due to high levels of harmful algae, or cyanotoxins. 3 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 21:06:01
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Police action on I-5 Bridge snarls traffic all over Clark County
Traffic is gridlocked all over Clark County on Wednesday morning with traffic backups on both the interstate bridges due to police activity... 8 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 16:06:01
Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office issues 32 fireworks citations
The Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office stepped up its illegal fireworks enforcement this year and issued 32 citations surrounding the Fourth of... 10 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 14:06:01
In Our View: Government must lead on affordable housing
The issue of affordable housing in Vancouver calls to mind a quote from Gov. Jay Inslee. 10 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 14:06:01
Gluesenkamp Perez piles up campaign cash as reelection battle with Joe Kent looms
OLYMPIA — Two Democratic House members expected to be Republican targets in next year's congressional elections are outraising potential... 22 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 14:06:01
Vital Statistics
Alfred Dearden Cuenco, 68, Vancouver, and Alyssa Estelle Robinson, 38, Vancouver. Dakota Taylor Capps, 25, DuPont, and Aileena Marie Amos,... 23 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 13:06:02
Workforce Southwest Washington helps train, retain health care workers
There are chronic employee shortages in the region's health care system. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the area's long-term care... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 12:06:01
Rescued Australian man was adrift 3 months in Pacific
MANZANILLO, Mexico — An Australian sailor who was rescued by a Mexican tuna boat after being adrift at sea with his dog for three months... 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 12:06:01
40400-square-foot building to be developed at Columbia Tech Center in east Vancouver
Plans are underway to create a new, single-story office building at east Vancouver's Columbia Tech Center, according to pre-planning... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-19 00:06:01
Share appoints Amy Reynolds as executive director
One of Clark County's leading providers for housing services has named its new leader. After a seven-month search, Amy Reynolds — who has... 14 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-18 22:06:01
Alaska volcano's week-long eruption spews another massive ash cloud
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An ongoing eruption of a remote volcano in Alaska's Aleutian Islands produced an ash cloud so large Tuesday... 17 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-18 19:06:01
US soldier facing military disciplinary actions flees to North Korea while touring a border village
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. officials say an American detained after crossing the border from South Korea into North Korea was a U.S.... 7 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-18 17:06:01
'Person of interest' held in Oregon deaths of 4 women after governor revokes commutation
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The bodies of four women began appearing in wooded areas in northwest Oregon in February, though police initially said... 19 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-18 17:06:01
Ferry facilitates Columbia River crossings amid Lewis and Clark Bridge closure
CATHLAMET — Zhong Deng expected that surprises would pop up during his 75-day bike ride from Astoria, Ore., to Yorktown, Va., but he didn't... 10 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-18 14:06:01
No connection between woman found dead in Ridgefield, 4 killed in Oregon
Clark County detectives say they're investigating but have not established any connection between the deaths of four Oregon women and a... 10 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-18 14:06:01
Weather Eye: Temperatures stay above average with no rain in sight
We received a bit of a reprieve on Monday from three days of 90-degree or higher temperatures. A weak trough of low pressure ushered the hot... 22 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-18 14:06:01
3 vie for Battle Ground City Council's Position 7
Among the handful of races on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot is the Battle Ground City Council Position 7 seat currently held by Mayor... 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-18 12:06:01
Motorcyclist hurt in crash with SUV north of Felida
A motorcyclist was taken to a Portland hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a SUV Saturday night north of Felida. 18 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-17 18:06:01
Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution
NEW YORK (AP) — To get a sense of just how much animosity is flying around Hollywood these days, watch how Ron Perlman responded to a report... 19 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-17 17:06:01
New Washington agency now accepting requests to review cases of police deadly force
The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is accepting requests to review prior cases where law enforcement officers used... 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-17 15:06:01
‘Spirit of collaboration’: Share’s longtime executive director retires
After 34 years leading the nonprofit Share, Diane McWithey has announced her retirement. 10 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-17 14:06:01
It's time for buildings to stop using a third of U.S. energy, Washington and Oregon say
PORTLAND — That building looming on the corner? With a few tweaks, it might help with climate change. 22 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-17 14:06:01
WA is taking a new approach to caring for newborns exposed to drugs
In Washington, hospitals automatically report newborns affected by their mother's use of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy to Child... 23 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-17 13:06:01
Teen seriously hurt after falling from tractor during Battle Ground’s Harvest Days Parade
BATTLE GROUND — A 17-year-old girl was seriously injured Saturday morning after falling from a tractor trailer and getting swept under the... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-07-17 00:06:01