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Lower taxes lure business from Portland to Clark County Subscriber Exclusive

Motor Moka was a Portland landmark — a drive-thru coffee joint before that was a popular thing. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-12 14:06:02

Report underscores need for affordable housing in Vancouver

Low-income renters across Vancouver continue to face a housing gap, though some silver linings are on the horizon. 10 hours ago

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

City of Vancouver refining Tower Mall Development plans within Heights District

The Vancouver City Council is making adjustments to ensure a central Vancouver development will ultimately become a “20 minute community.” 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-11 21:06:01

Two industrial parks planned in Vancouver near Padden Parkway

Two real estate giants are joining forces to build two industrial parks near Vancouver's Padden Parkway. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-11 14:06:01

Vancouver Rep. Monica Stonier emerges as strong voice in the House Subscriber Exclusive

OLYMPIA — Washington's 2023 legislative session will soon draw to a close. Along with all the late-night negotiations and budget battles,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-11 14:06:01

In Our View: Vancouver should enforce Airbnb regulations

By providing services that are popular with customers and landlords, vacation rental companies such as Airbnb and Vrbo have transformed the... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-11 14:06:01

Vancouver man accused of stealing car with a baby inside

A judge set a Vancouver man's bail at $900000 Monday in three new cases, including one in which he's accused of stealing a car with a baby... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-11 00:06:01

I-5 reopens more than three hours after landslide blocks northbound lanes Free

A landslide is blocking all lanes of Interstate 5 northbound in Cowlitz County near Dike Access Road, Milepost 22, according to the... 1 hour ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-10 23:06:01

City of Vancouver turns focus to short-term rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, other sites Subscriber Exclusive

There are more than 300 short-term rentals — such as Airbnbs and Vrbos — in Vancouver. Due to zoning laws, almost all of them are illegal. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-10 14:06:01

Person found dead at abandoned Ridgefield property Updated 2 days ago

A dead body was found Saturday afternoon at an abandoned property near the 8000 block of South Fifth Street in Ridgefield, according to... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-10 12:06:01

Man accused of stealing vehicle containing infant in Vancouver

Clark County sheriff's deputies on Saturday arrested a man accused of kidnapping a 1-month-old child in northeast Vancouver. 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-10 00:06:01

Affordable housing vs. Climate: Code creates clash of crises in Clark County

The grim news in late March that the Earth is on target to heat up by another 2.7 degrees in the next decade is adding to the challenges of... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-09 14:06:02

Vancouver woman’s faith provides comfort in grief Subscriber Exclusive

G?ran Martinson survived for 13 years after he was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. It was not cancer but COVID-19 that ultimately killed... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-09 14:06:02

Local View: Clark College offers pathways to success

On Monday The Columbian published an article by The Hechinger Report about community and technical colleges. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-09 13:06:02

Clark County mulls smaller residential lots

Across Washington, local governments and agencies are brainstorming ways to diversify the current housing landscape while also tackling the... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-09 13:06:01

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity gets $468K state grant amid rising costs of east Vancouver project

At Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's Johnson Village subdivision in east Vancouver, windows, roofs, trusses and walls are taking the shape of... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-09 00:06:01

Vital Statistics

Andrew Aleksey Bogdanov, 23, Ridgefield, and Jessica Diana Makarenko, 22, Ridgefield. Deanna Sue Bigoni, 59, Vancouver, and Patrick Gene... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-08 13:06:01

Vancouver’s Old City Cemetery celebrated with dedication of new interpretive panel

CENTRAL PARK — The city of Vancouver and the Clark County Historical Museum dedicated a new historical interpretive panel at Vancouver's Old... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-08 13:06:01

Washington Senate authorizes tolling on I-5 Bridge Updated 1 day ago

Tolls are one step closer to returning to the Interstate 5 Bridge. The Washington Senate passed a bill authorizing tolling on the Interstate... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-08 00:06:01

Death notices

Glenn Arthur Kunze, 95, Vancouver, died March 31, 2023. Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 360-892-6060. Gordon D. Morrison, 89, Camas,... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-08 00:06:01

Vancouver man faces rape of a child allegations in case with 14-year-old girl

A 20-year-old Vancouver man is facing multiple child sex abuse charges after investigators say he began a sexual relationship with a... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-07 21:06:01

Man sentenced to 100 days in attempted east Vancouver ATM theft

A man was sentenced Friday to 100 days in jail after he tried to steal an ATM from an east Vancouver credit union. 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-07 18:06:01

Vancouver building supply center offers workers Bitcoin bonuses Subscriber Exclusive

Bryan Yinger, chief executive at Shur-Way Building Center in Vancouver, is thinking outside the U.S. Treasury to incentivize his employees. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-07 14:06:01

Police seek help locating missing Vancouver man Free Updated 18 hours ago

Police are seeking help locating a Vancouver man who's been missing since February 2022. Family members reported in April 2022 they had not... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-04-07 01:06:01