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Crossing the Columbia River a constant in a developing Vancouver

When Vancouver's city manager began his career in Clark County in the '90s, Portland's bedroom community to the north was perhaps best known... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-06 13:06:01

Editorial cartoons for week of June 4 Photo Gallery

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The Columbian | 2023-06-06 12:06:02

Ridgefield Costco construction work set to begin

When Costco announced last July it planned to open a new 160000-square-foot warehouse store near Pioneer Street and Interstate 5 in... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-06 12:06:02

Vancouver man claims self-defense in beating death at motel

A Vancouver man is claiming self-defense in the January beating death of another man in a local motel, his defense attorney said Monday... 11 hours ago

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

Warm, dry, windy weather fans dangerous brush fires in Vancouver area

Warm, dry and windy conditions fanned several vegetation fires on Monday afternoon, including two that prompted evacuation warnings in two... 11 hours ago

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

Speed, alcohol suspected in Vancouver crash that killed 18-year-old man

An 18-year-old man was killed Sunday night when the car he was riding in crashed into a tree at high speed on Southeast Columbia Way. 2 days ago

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

Man fatally shot by police at Vancouver shopping center identified

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified a 43-year-old Vancouver man as the person fatally shot by police May 30 in a central... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-05 21:06:01

Vancouver man arrested after allegedly breaking into dealership, stealing keys, says sheriff

Clark County sheriff's deputies arrested a Vancouver man Saturday night after he allegedly broke into a car dealership in Hazel Dell and... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-05 19:06:01

Vancouver police seek help in search for woman

Vancouver police seek information about a 31-year-old woman who was last seen in early May. Police said Kailee Wheeless is about 8 months... 1 hour ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-04 23:06:02

Vancouver police ask for public's help in locating three missing people

Vancouver police seek the public's help in locating three missing people. Bethany Shaffer, 35, was last seen driving a white 2014 Mazda CX9,... 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-04 22:06:02

Vancouver art exhibit showcases resiliency of youth

A crowd gathered in front of Youth House in downtown Vancouver on Thursday evening, shaded by a giant tree's wingspan. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-03 14:06:02

Vancouver assistant scoutmaster receives prestigious Silver Beaver Awards

VANCOUVER — Jennifer Hohn was one of several youth mentors of the Cascade Pacific Council of Boy Scouts of America to be presented with the... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-03 13:06:01

Vancouver Rotary Foundation awards $120000 in scholarships to local students

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Rotary Foundation has awarded $120000 in college scholarships ranging in value from $2000 to $4000 to 32 Southwest... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-03 13:06:01

2023 Primary Election - Elections

View details on the 2023 Primary Election, see races and measures on the ballot, and read the most recent related stories. 5 months ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-03 12:06:02

Man seriously injured in garage fire in Vancouver's Rose Village neighborhood

A man was seriously injured and taken to a Portland burn center after a garage fire Friday afternoon in Vancouver's Rose Village... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-03 12:06:02

Port of Vancouver's Terminal 1 project wins award

With its incorporation of history and its restoration of Vancouver's shoreline and connections to the rest of the city, Terminal 1's... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-03 12:06:01

Speed, alcohol likely factors in fatal motorcycle vs. car crash in Brush Prairie area

Speed and alcohol may have been factors in a crash that killed a motorcycle rider and seriously injured a driver in Brush Prairie on... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-03 00:06:02

Report: Vancouver man found dead in garage died by homicide

A man found dead May 27 in the garage at his east Vancouver home was identified Friday as 58-year-old Randall Scott West. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-03 00:06:02

Revitalized Woody’s Tacos reopens in downtown Vancouver Subscriber Exclusive

Beloved taco and margarita institution Woody's Tacos has new owners. Don't panic — fish tacos and classic margaritas still will be available... 10 hours ago

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

Vancouver’s Washington School for the Deaf applauds expansion

Leaders from the Washington School for the Deaf, the Center of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and dignitaries from across Washington... 10 hours ago

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

Don Bonker, former Southwest Washington congressional representative, dead at 86

Don Bonker, who represented Southwest Washington in Congress for 14 years, yet rarely missed his children's phone calls or baseball games,... 4 days ago

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

Suspicious death in east Vancouver a homicide, police say

Vancouver police said Thursday detectives are investigating a Saturday suspicious death in east Vancouver as a homicide. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-01 23:06:02

Art show highlights work of Clark County’s youth

Clark County Youth House will host an art show from 5-8 p.m. today at 1012 Esther St., Vancouver, displaying multimedia artwork. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-01 14:06:02

Lifeline Connections to celebrate new center in Vancouver Free

Lifeline Connections will host a short opening ceremony of its new Crisis Wellness Center involuntary treatment program at 2 p.m. today at... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-06-01 13:06:02