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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

Vancouver man sentenced to 9 months in prison for tax fraud charges

An unlicensed Vancouver tax preparer was sentenced Monday to nine months in prison and four months of electronic home confinement for... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 00:06:01

Vancouver council establishes funding for Heights District as a developer submits plans for first building Updated 17 hours ago

Plans are starting to fall into place for central Vancouver's Heights District. A developer submitted designs for the first new building... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 22:06:01

Vancouver man killed in shooting at Van Mall park identified Updated 3 hours ago

Officials on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old Vancouver man as the person fatally shot Jan. 29 at a park in the Van Mall neighborhood. 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 20:06:02

Fire at Vancouver self-storage business damages multiple units and stored property Updated 6 hours ago

Forty firefighters spent nearly an hour Monday morning battling a blaze at a self-storage facility, according to the Vancouver Fire... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 16:06:02

Fort Vancouver Kiwanis

The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis invites the public to attend their weekly meeting from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Brothers Cascadia... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 07:06:01

Camas City Council officially opposes light rail on new I-5 Bridge despite warnings changes could delay project Updated 7 hours ago

Camas city officials remain unified in their opposition to light rail on the planned Interstate 5 replacement bridge. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 00:06:02

Letter: Fix pay equity in schools

Just got the Vancouver Public Schools pamphlet explaining what the latest election levy is for. I agree with all of it, but I'm voting... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-10 14:06:02

Last-minute love: A short list of local Valentine’s Day events for couples, friends in Clark County Updated 18 hours ago

Still don't have plans for Valentine's Day? It's not too late to organize an outing, especially because the holiday falls at the beginning... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-10 14:06:01

District Wrestling: Competition fierce for two Mat Classic berths in 4A

Just two tickets. No second chances. The stakes were higher than in past years at the Class 4A District 4 championships Saturday at Union... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-10 00:06:03

Maya Richardson, Camas team take home titles at 4A district gymnastics meet Updated 21 hours ago

Led by standout performances by Maya Richardson and Olivia Aguirre, the Papermakers beat out Union for another 4A team title at the district... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-09 03:06:03

Clark County business briefing, Feb. 8, 2025

People in Business The Educational Service District 112 Board of Directors appointed Dr. Mel Netzhammer to represent District 5,... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-08 14:06:02

WorkSource Vancouver Hiring Event

Job seekers can meet local employers at WorkSource's hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 19 at 204 Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-08 12:06:03

Kit Garoutte at Maryhill Winery

Singer, songwriter, fingerstyle guitarist Kit Garoutte will play at Maryhill Winery's Vancouver waterfront tasting room from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-08 00:06:03

Construction slows at The Waterfront Vancouver but developers are expressing more interest, says Barry Cain Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

Construction has slowed at The Waterfront Vancouver since completion of buildings at all but a handful of sites there. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-08 00:06:01

Varsity360: Bringing sports photography into focus with Taylor Balkom

What goes into getting that perfect sports photo? Columbian photographer Taylor Balkom shares some of his favorite photos and gives advice... 1 week ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-07 00:06:04

Clark County could get $11.4 million from the state for water quality projects

The latest round of proposed funding from the state Department of Ecology, announced Wednesday, could see $11.4 million in grants awarded to... 24 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-07 00:06:02

One death connected to freezing temperatures in Clark County in past two weeks

One person died during Clark County's recent spate of cold weather, according to Clark County Public Health. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-06 23:06:02

Letter: Reject Vancouver school levy

Vancouver Public Schools is asking voters for money for physical facility work. But, in total, VPS is already getting more money from... 10 hours ago

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

Washington State University Vancouver hosts free workshops on paying for college Free

Washington State University Vancouver is hosting four free workshops for prospective students and families to learn about paying for... 10 hours ago

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

Boys Basketball Roundup: King’s Way beats Fort Vancouver for key win in playoff chase Updated 5 hours ago

King's Way Christian boys basketball earned a key win in the chase for the Class 1A Trico League's final postseason berth, beating Fort... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-06 07:06:01

Vancouver man arrested in fatal shooting of Portland man found in Ariel

A Vancouver man was booked Tuesday into the Cowlitz County Jail in connection with the November fatal shooting of a 46-year-old Portland man... 11 hours ago

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

Car carrier causes backup on state Highway 14

A car carrier semitruck went off the road Wednesday morning on state Highway 14 west of Lieser Road in Vancouver, backing up traffic during... 11 hours ago

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

Vancouver Mall skin care store owner accused of trying to scam 75-year-old woman out of $50,000, say court documents

The owner of a skin care store formerly at Vancouver Mall is charged with attempted theft after police say he tried to convince a... 1 day ago

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