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Humane Society in Vancouver helps pets of low-income people, those experiencing homelessness

While most Clark County residents were turning on their coffee pots or taking their dogs for their morning walk, Laura Jean Skiles trailed... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-17 00:06:01

Vital Statistics

Amanda Nicole Turley, 26, Vancouver, and Christopher Owen Zantek, 25, Vancouver. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-17 00:06:01

More Clark County candidates step forward in city, school, other races

The second day of filing week for the 2023 election saw nearly a dozen more candidates added to the ballot. By 1 p.m. Tuesday, 11 candidates... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-16 23:06:02

Saturday event in Vancouver offers free financial advice

Johnson Bixby is hosting a Pro Bono Financial Planning Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-16 13:06:02

Vancouver finalizes plan to allocate $3.5 million in housing funds

The city of Vancouver has finalized its plan for using nearly $3.5 million in grants to support low-income residents and boost housing... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-14 14:06:01

Vancouver fire crews rescue man from burning house Updated 20 hours ago

A man was taken to an area hospital in critical condition Saturday morning after Vancouver firefighters rescued him from the second story of... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-14 03:06:01

Report: Clark County visitors, spending surpasses pre-pandemic numbers

Clark County's tourism has officially recovered from the pandemic, according to a new report. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-13 14:06:01

Clark County officials urge caution as temperatures soar into 90s

This Mother's Day weekend is shaping up to be one of the warmest on record, with temperatures expected to exceed 90 degrees on Saturday and... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-13 01:06:01

Body found near Camas mill identified as Washington man Updated 8 hours ago

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified the remains found near the Camas paper mill Wednesday as those of a 45-year-old... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-12 19:06:02

Clark County health inspections, May 1-6

For more information, call Clark County Public Health at 564-397-8428 or visit www.clark.wa.gov/ public-health/restaurant-inspection. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-12 13:06:01

Vancouver eyes property near downtown library for transit center

Behind a chain link fence next to the Vancouver Community Library sits one of downtown's prime pieces of land: Library Square. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-12 03:06:01

After appeal, Vancouver killer’s sentence reduced by three years Updated 8 hours ago

A judge shaved nearly three years off a convicted killer's 66-year sentence Thursday after an appeals court downgraded an attempted murder... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-12 00:06:02

Vital statistics

Brandi Nicole Kleeger, 30, Vancouver, and Javontti Jeremiah Salman, 30, Vancouver. Cruz Gilberto Tirado Duran, 32, Vancouver,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-12 00:06:02

Yacolt driver was drinking heavily before fatal crash, prosecutors say

Investigators say a Yacolt woman had a blood-alcohol content more than four times the legal limit shortly after she crashed a pickup Feb. 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-12 00:06:01

Vancouver arts festival seeks artists, vendors for August event

Organizers of the inaugural Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival are seeking vendors and artists to take part in the event planned for Aug. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-11 13:06:02

Vancouver water features on as heat wave nears

The city of Vancouver has turned on the water play features at multiple parks in time for what promises to be a very hot weekend. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-11 13:06:02

Construction continues on New Seasons in downtown Vancouver

Construction continues on the New Seasons downtown Vancouver store. The Portland-based grocery store chain has 19 locations and three set to... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-11 12:06:01

Officials rethink Vancouver forestry plan

Amid the bustle of a growing city and the pressures of climate change, urban foresters are rethinking how to expand Vancouver's tree canopy. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-11 12:06:01

Tim Martinez: Friendships outweigh losses for three-sport star Kaeleb Cvitkovich at Fort Vancouver

In this current era of transfer portals for high school sports, Kaeleb Cvitkovich was a breath of fresh air. Just to be clear,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-11 12:06:01

Vancouver police arrest teen in connection with seven drive-by shootings

Vancouver police arrested a 17-year-old boy Monday in connection with four drive-by shootings in Vancouver, one in Clark County and two in... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-11 00:06:02

Washougal chief steps in at Vancouver Police Department

In April, the Vancouver Police Department reported 22 job vacancies, including several open upper-management roles. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-10 14:06:01

Man arrested in Vancouver over fatal Portland shooting

A man wanted in the April 15 fatal shooting of a woman in southeast Portland was arrested Monday in Vancouver. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-10 01:06:01

New charges filed against double murder suspect Kirkland Warren

The man charged in the March slayings of Vancouver mother and daughter Meshay “Karmen” Melendez and Layla Stewart was back in court Tuesday... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-10 00:06:01

Landslide blocks Amtrak route between Vancouver and Kelso

All Amtrak train service between Portland and Seattle is canceled through Wednesday due to a landslide between Vancouver and Kelso resulting... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-05-09 19:06:02