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Oregon approval of Interstate 5 Bridge funding hailed

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle was restless on Sunday. Even on a weekend, she kept busy with work, but one thing was nagging at her:... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-28 00:06:01

WSUV’s corpse flower ready to raise a stink — again

Sound the alarms! It's almost time for Vancouver's favorite new holiday: a corpse flower bloom. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-28 00:06:01

Temperatures to climb for holiday weekend in Clark County

June 21 set in motion the first official day of summer and the forecast over the next week is in alignment. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-28 00:06:01

Vancouver moves toward expanding developer tax break to more parts of the city

The Vancouver City Council Monday night took several steps to expand the coverage area for a developer tax break meant to spur the... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-27 21:06:01

Fee hikes set for Gifford Pinchot National Forest sites

The U.S. Forest Service's first stage of fee increases for recreational sites in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest will begin in July. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-27 14:06:01

2000 join Columbia Play Project's first Family Play Day at Vancouver waterfront

Local nonprofit Columbia Play Project hosted an inaugural event for children at the Waterfront Vancouver Park on Saturday and drew more than... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-27 01:06:01

Vancouver man accused of hit and run appears in court

A judge set bail at $15000 Monday for a Vancouver man accused of driving drunk and hitting another driver who was looking at his own crashed... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-27 00:06:02

Oregon Legislature approves funding state's share of replacement I-5 Bridge

On the last day of its 2023 session, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill containing $1 billion in funding for the Interstate 5 Bridge... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-27 00:06:01

Larch Corrections Center to close this fall, says Washington Department of Corrections

The Washington Department of Corrections announced Monday it plans to close Larch Corrections Center this fall, citing declining... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-27 00:06:01

Working in Clark County: Mark Hircock, Royal Meow Cat Castles Subscriber Exclusive

Dedicated cat owners can attest that Clark County's furry friends deserve the absolute best. For fancy felines in search of the finest... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-27 00:06:01

Pavement politics: Roads chief, Washington legislators at odds on spending priorities

When Washington Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar last month warned the state transportation system is “on a glidepath to failure,”... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-26 13:06:02

Clark County Sheriff's Office investigates collision

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a pedestrian was hit early Saturday morning by a vehicle on N.E. 412th Avenue near... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-25 22:06:01

Clark County's airports flying high economically

There's a perception floating out in the world that regional airports are useful only to the rich, who can fly or charter private planes. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-25 12:06:01

Lord's Prayer question stumps 'Jeopardy!' contestants

Jeopardy!” fans were aghast on social media following the June 13 show during which all three contestants were at a loss when asked to... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-25 12:06:01

Ex-president of Clark County aviation group faces theft charges

Camas resident Kent Mehrer is set to appear on a summons Thursday in Clark County Superior Court to face first-degree theft and... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-25 12:06:01

No one hurt in early morning house fire in Proebstel neighborhood

No one was injured in an early Saturday morning structure fire in the Proebstel neighborhood in east Vancouver. The Vancouver Fire... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-25 12:06:01

A park above par: Hockinson disc golf course beautiful, big and challenging

HOCKINSON — The air is full of colorful plastic circles and the happy music of clinking chains. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-25 00:06:02

May new home listings in Clark County climb 40% over April

You've heard it time and time again: Clark County has too many buyers and not enough homes. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-25 00:06:01

Third arrest made in Kelso homicide investigation

A third arrest was made Saturday in a Kelso homicide case. Detectives with the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office identified Carlos Chavez... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-24 23:06:02

Holland Partner Group names board

Holland Partner Group, a local real estate investment company, has appointed a board of directors and created a holding company,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-24 14:06:02

Washington Trails Association preserves connection in Clark County wild spaces

YACOLT — On a quiet and cool weekday, a group of volunteers rested their sturdy legs from hefting supplies back and forth up Silver Star... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-24 14:06:02

Summer meals available to Clark County kids at multiple locations

While Friday marked the end of the 2022-2023 school year for school districts in Clark County, a handful of key services will continue to be... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-24 14:06:02

Clark County Business Briefing

Daniel Dingman has been appointed to fill vacated Battle Ground City Council Position 3. He took his oath of office during the Battle Ground... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-24 13:06:02

Top Stories: County discrimination suit; Vancouver women stalked; fireworks sales ahead

Here are the top stories on columbian.com this week. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-24 13:06:02