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Vancouver Public Schools unveils new Free Little Library at Heights Campus

VANCOUVER HEIGHTS – Vancouver Public Schools students and staff unveiled a new Little Free Library at the Heights Campus in Vancouver on... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-02 12:06:01

Letter: Add trains for transportation

As Vancouver grows, there's an increase in the amount of cars that are used in the highways. Interstate 5, which is the main highway used in... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 13:06:02

Letter: Proposition 4 is bad idea

In my opinion Proposition 4, lifting the lid on property taxes, is a really bad idea. There's a good reason a lid was placed on how much... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 13:06:02

One person dead, two injured in shooting at Vancouver Mall food court Free Updated 6 hours ago

One person is dead and two people were injured in a shooting at Vancouver Mall on Halloween night. The suspect in the shooting is not in... 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 05:06:02

$10 Sunday Brunch at Sons of Norway Lodge

Enjoy Sunday brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Bunch features Scandinavian pancakes,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 00:06:02

Portland woman sentenced to nearly 7 years for drunk-driving crash that killed a Vancouver man

A Portland woman was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for a February drunken-driving crash that killed a Vancouver man. 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 00:06:01

Vancouver police chief candidate says he’ll work to add staff, make city safest in the state Subscriber Exclusive

The sole candidate for Vancouver police chief, Troy Price, pledged Wednesday to continue the work started by his predecessor. 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-31 19:06:02

Letter: Build other bridges first

I've noted state Highway 14 widening is now open. Traffic delays, safer transitions from Highway 14 to Interstate 205 will be affected. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-31 13:06:02

Try This: Clark College powow, Clark County Open Studios Tour, Scottish Country Dance

Clark College welcomes the community to its annual powwow, “Educating for the Seventh Generation,” from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-31 13:06:02

Suspect in Vancouver, Portland ballot box attacks ‘intends to continue … targeted attacks,’ say Portland police Free Updated 15 hours ago

Investigators have released more details on the suspect in the arson attacks on ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver and believe he may... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-30 21:06:02

A zoning change in Vancouver could prevent mobile home parks from being leveled for development Updated 1 hour ago

Amid fears that their mobile-home park could be sold to developers, residents of Vista Del Rio are urging the Vancouver City Council to pass... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-30 13:06:02

FBI investigates fires at Vancouver, Portland ballot boxes that burned hundreds of ballots Updated 19 hours ago

Recently released photos from the Clark County Election's Office show the magnitude of the Monday morning attack on an east Vancouver ballot... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-30 12:06:01

Police arrest man after they say he used a gun in east Vancouver bank robbery attempt Updated 10 hours ago

Vancouver police arrested a man Tuesday they say pointed a gun at an employee while attempting to rob an east Vancouver bank. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-30 01:06:02

Ballot boxes in Clark County will have 24/7 observers after Monday’s arson in east Vancouver Free Updated 2 hours ago

Ballot boxes in Clark County will be staffed with Clark County Elections Office observers 24/7 after arsons on ballot boxes in east... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 19:06:02

Vancouver wrongful death trial: ‘You will be able to decide who really murdered Effie Entezari’ Updated 8 hours ago

Attorneys for a Vancouver woman who believes her father was wrongfully convicted in her mother's 1989 fatal shooting began their case Monday... 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 18:06:02

Vancouver seeks applicants for three advisory boards, commissions Free

The city of Vancouver seeks applicants to fill volunteer positions on three advisory boards and commissions: City/County Telecommunications... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 13:06:02

Letter: Crack down on gun violence

The gun violence occurring in our country is out of control. Reading “Vancouver man faces charges in road rage incident, accused of shooting... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 00:06:03

Ballot drop boxes in Vancouver and Portland targeted by arson; hundreds of ballots damaged Free Updated 9 hours ago

Portland police released a photo of suspect vehicle believed to be connected to both attacks and one earlier this month in Vancouver. 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-28 21:06:01

Local View: Bowerman: City tax has countywide effects

It is important to understand countywide impacts relative to the vote on the city of Vancouver's Proposition 4, which would fund additional... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-26 13:06:02

Top Stories: A runner’s spirit; Shari’s closures in Vancouver; PacifiCorp’s high-voltage line plans

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 | 2024-10-26 13:06:01

Clark County won’t help Vancouver pay for homeless shelter Updated 1 day ago

Decision — made in a closed-door meeting — means county residents who don't live within city limits won't be allowed to use facility. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-26 12:06:01

Historic Monuments in Washington State: Community Conversation

How should monuments help us understand the past? Your feedback will help develop tools to enrich public understanding of Washington history during a... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-25 12:06:02

Clark County golfers lose another favorite with Vanco Golf Range in its final days Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

Clark County golfers will lose another place to play next week as the 50-year-old Vanco Golf Range closes its doors for the last time. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-25 00:06:01

Clark County manager says Vancouver’s Prop. 4 would take millions out of county’s budget Updated 1 day ago

Local criminal justice officials sounded the alarm Tuesday at a Clark County Council work session over what the passage of Vancouver's... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-25 00:06:01