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Cooling centers to open in Clark County during heat wave Free Updated 15 hours ago

Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert for today through Saturday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-29 19:06:02

Vancouver council OKs developers for Heights District project; construction could begin as soon as 2026 Updated 16 hours ago

The Vancouver City Council this week gave the green light to hash out agreements with four developers to work on the planned Heights... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-29 13:06:02

Letter: Kudos and boos in Vancouver

Kudos to the group of volunteers in the community that have taken it upon themselves to clean up trash around The Waterfront Vancouver. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-29 13:06:02

Vancouver students, parents, teachers celebrate first day of school Updated 22 hours ago

The first day of school dredges up lots of mixed emotions for kids, parents, staff — just about everybody. Staff and parent volunteers at... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-29 12:06:02

Police investigate homicide in central Vancouver; few details made available Updated 13 hours ago

Vancouver police are investigating an early morning homicide in central Vancouver, according to the agency. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-29 12:06:02

Death notices, Aug. 28, 2024

Ada Nivia DeJesus, 80, Vancouver, died Aug. 10, 2024. Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, 360-694-2537. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-29 12:06:02

WSU Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer says he will retire next year Updated 1 day ago

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning that this year will be his last after 13 years... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-29 00:06:02

Vancouver man in court accused of slashing tires on more than 30 cars

A Vancouver man appeared in court Monday accused of slashing tires on at least 37 vehicles — causing an estimated $14000 in damage — in... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-28 00:06:02

Vancouver early learning centers get more than $400,000 from state to make renovations Updated 21 hours ago

Four Vancouver early-learning providers received a combined $400000 from the Washington State Department of Commerce. 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-27 22:06:01

Vancouver man accused of stealing $73,000 worth of collectible stamps from Hazel Dell-area store

A Vancouver man is accused of stealing more than $70000 worth of collectible stamps from a Hazel Dell-area store and trying to sell them to... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-27 00:06:02

Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival

The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 23-25 in Esther Short Park, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop... 1 hour ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-24 23:06:01

Vancouver company says an AI real estate agent would save homebuyers money; human real estate agents have doubts

A new Vancouver-based company called Joy is creating an AI real estate agent that will give buyers back 70 percent of the sales commission. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-24 13:06:01

Top Stories: Fatal crash; attempted abduction at Vancouver park; location for Vancouver bridge shelter

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-24 13:06:01

AT&T donates laptops to Vancouver students

VANCOUVER — AT&T and Human-I-T provided Treehouse, a Seattle-based nonprofit that assists children in foster care, with 50 refurbished... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-24 13:06:01

$1.39M grant will let Fourth Plain Forward hire staff, offer low-interest loans Updated 13 hours ago

The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $1.39 million to Vancouver nonprofit Fourth Plain Forward as part of a statewide... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-23 23:06:02

Kindred Homestead Supply, Ronald Records need new homes; Vancouver building owners say it is ‘unfit for occupation’ Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 hour ago

Kindred Homestead Supply, a shop selling zero- and low-waste, plastic-free bulk refills and homesteading goods in downtown Vancouver,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-23 13:06:02

Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival

The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 23-25 in Esther Short Park, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-23 07:06:02

Come Play Bridge

A group of Bridge enthusiast will meet to play at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Suite H, starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-22 23:06:02

Letter: Vancouver losing its identity

Vancouver is a town searching for its identity. In the 15 years I've been hanging out here, I have seen a lot of changes, mostly negative. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-22 13:06:02

New eight-story parking garage at The Waterfront Vancouver opens Monday Updated 21 hours ago

Beginning Monday, visitors at The Waterfront Vancouver can park in a new eight-story parking center. Existing surface lots at the waterfront... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-22 12:06:02

Vancouver man accused in fatal hit-run on Fourth Plain Boulevard appears in court Updated 11 hours ago

A 19-year-old Vancouver man is accused in a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian who was reportedly crossing Fourth Plain Boulevard outside of... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-22 00:06:02

Letter: Build more bridges

Recently, the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project was awarded $1.5 billion of funding. Very good. That the edifice needs replaced is a... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-21 13:06:02

Shake Shack looks at moving into east Vancouver near New Seasons

Fast-food restaurant Shake Shack has applied to open its first location in Clark County. Shake Shack Washington LLC has signed a lease to... 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-20 22:06:02

Nonprofit Fourth Plain Forward will use $95,000 grant to aid Vancouver residents affected by extreme weather

The Washington State Department of Health awarded Vancouver nonprofit Fourth Plain Forward $95000 to reduce economic and health disparities... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-08-20 20:06:02