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2022 was a success, Port of Vancouver reports

Sun shone through the windows of the AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront on Thursday evening as the Port of Vancouver released its first in-person... 1 day ago

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

Clark County Council sets population meetings

A Clark County Council public hearing on 2045 population projections has been continued to 10 a.m., Tuesday. The hearing was continued to... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-30 14:06:02

Ukrainian teens find solace in soccer in Vancouver Subscriber Exclusive

Fort Vancouver sophomore Denis Zayets, a first-generation Ukrainian American, warms up before a soccer match against Washougal at Fort... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-30 14:06:02

Letter: Shootings are frightening

My stomach clenched violently when I heard of the shootings of strangers who innocently came onto someone's property. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-30 13:06:02

Vancouver's Ricky Simon comes up short in UFC bout

Vancouver's Ricky Simon's five-fight win streak came to an end Saturday night after a technical knockout loss to China's Song Yadong at the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-30 12:06:02

Vancouver’s Esther Short Park now has a playground for everybody Updated 1 day ago

Shrieks and shouts of joy filled Esther Short Park on Saturday morning as kids in tie-dye, Keens and shirts boasting images of cartoon... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-30 12:06:02

Judge dismisses shooting, weapons case against Vancouver man after accused dies

The criminal case against a 20-year-old Vancouver man who was accused of shooting toward his former girlfriend and her family in March 2022... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-29 13:06:01

Camas woman described as erratic in weeks before shooting death of husband, say court records

Family and friends of a Camas woman had discussed her erratic behavior weeks before she was accused of fatally shooting her husband,... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-29 00:06:02

Tina Frimpong Ellertson steps down as assistant women’s soccer coach at University of Washington Updated 20 hours ago

Vancouver native will accept a yet-unannounced position closer to home. 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-29 00:06:01

Kirkland Warren’s wife accused of theft, putting money in Meshay Melendez’s name

The wife of the man charged in the March slayings of Vancouver mother and daughter Meshay “Karmen” Melendez and Layla Stewart is accused of... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-29 00:06:01

68-year-old man dead in east Clark County shooting Free Updated 1 day ago

A Camas woman was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder Thursday after investigators say she fatally shot her 68-year-old husband... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-28 12:06:01

Vancouver police close investigation into teen’s disappearance Free

Vancouver police closed the investigation Wednesday into the April 16 disappearance of a 17-year-old Vancouver girl, saying no one was... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-27 19:06:01

Vancouver distinguishes between warehouses, industrial buildings in face of moratorium Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 hour ago

Late last year, the Vancouver City Council put the kibosh on large new warehouses within the city. And yet, with the hot industrial real... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-27 13:06:02

Vancouver Touch of Class Chorale celebrates 50th year with spring concert series Updated 12 hours ago

Vancouver's Touch of Class Chorale was excited about celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of concerts in spring 2020. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-27 13:06:01

Try This: Music, military history and more

The 60-member Vancouver Community Concert Band presents its spring concert, “Let the Music Begin,” from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at First... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-27 13:06:01

New cocktail spot Foxhole Cocktail Den open in downtown Vancouver Updated 13 hours ago

Shane Work and Courtney Work, owners of Pacific House, opened their new late-night cocktail spot Foxhole Cocktail Den at 605 Main St. in... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-27 13:06:01

PeaceHealth cuts 51 jobs in Southwest Washington

PeaceHealth has laid off 51 people in its Columbia Network, the Vancouver-based health system said in a statement Tuesday. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-27 12:06:01

Vancouver seeks input on Fourth Plain project

The city of Vancouver has launched a feedback form for residents to share their thoughts, concerns and questions about the city's $25... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-27 01:06:01

Clark County public facilities board to meet May 1 Free

The Clark County Public Facilities District board will hold a public meeting from 3-5 p.m. May 1. The meeting will be held in person at the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-27 00:06:01

Vancouver woman, 87, killed in Highway 14 crash

A Vancouver woman died at a hospital after the car she was riding in rear-ended a stopped SUV on April 20 on state Highway 14. 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-26 19:06:01

Clark County Planning Commission reschedules housing codes meeting for June Free

The Clark County Planning Commission's work session and public hearing on proposed housing code amendments has been rescheduled for June. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-26 13:06:01

Clark County business owners discuss crime, how to combat it Updated 1 hour ago

Clark County business owners gathered at Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver on Tuesday morning to discuss a topic that has been forefront on their... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-26 12:06:01

New Esther Short Park playground grand opening set for Saturday Updated 1 hour ago

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will cut the ribbon on the new Esther Short Park playground at its grand opening at 11 a.m. Saturday in... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-26 04:06:02

Vancouver adopts relaxed environmental standards to speed housing construction Updated 13 hours ago

The city of Vancouver is adopting loosened state environmental regulations for new residential developments to expedite housing... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-26 02:06:02