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There are a bunch of boo-tiful and spooktacular things to do for Halloween in Clark County

Costumes and trick-or-treat buckets stand at the ready. Houses across Clark County are adorned with orange lights, spiderwebs and skeletons. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-24 13:06:01

With budget cuts in Vancouver, the Children’s Justice Center could lose advocates for child abuse victims Updated 9 hours ago

A 13-year-old human trafficking victim came to the Children's Justice Center nine times but refused to testify against those who were... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-23 13:06:01

In Our View: Approve five Vancouver charter amendments

Five charter amendments appear on the Nov. 5 ballot in the city of Vancouver. The Columbian's Editorial Board recommends passage of each... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-23 13:06:01

Vancouver could require landlords to have rental licenses, pay for regular unit inspections Updated 10 hours ago

Starting in 2026, landlords with long-term rentals in Vancouver may be required to obtain a $30 per unit annual license, as well as pay for... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-23 00:06:01

Letter: Prioritize city spending

The city of Vancouver evidently has a $43 million shortfall and will need to cut emergency services. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-23 00:06:01

Six Vancouver Subway stores appear abandoned as liquidation looms Updated 5 hours ago

Six Clark County Subway locations that closed abruptly this summer still look operational. Advertisements cover the windows. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-22 13:06:01

New east Vancouver Trader Joe’s will open its doors Friday Updated 8 hours ago

California grocer Trader Joe's announced its new east Vancouver location will open Friday. The new store at 16701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. is... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-22 00:06:01

Letter: Who’s accountable in city?

I was flabbergasted to read “Proposed Vancouver budget includes 5 new taxes and job cuts as city faces $43 million deficit” (The Columbian,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-21 13:06:01

Top Stories: Steve Kizer retires, Papa Murphy’s troubles, east Vancouver Safeway closing

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-19 13:06:01

Clark County Council says Vancouver’s police levy would create more work for the county without paying for it Updated 17 hours ago

The Clark County Council on Friday adopted a resolution warning that passage of Vancouver's Proposition 4, which would raise property taxes... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-18 21:06:01

FBI continues search for missing Vancouver woman Cristina Ase Free Updated 19 hours ago

The FBI's Seattle office is continuing to ask for the public's help finding missing Vancouver woman Cristina Ase. 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-18 20:06:01

Cariño Coffeehouse on Main Street is a warm taste of Mexico in downtown Vancouver Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

When their father died, Melissa Mancillas took in her teenage sister, Janelle Almanza, and raised her. As years went by, the sisters became... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-18 13:06:01

State audit found Vancouver lacking when it came to police inventory controls

State auditors dinged the city of Vancouver for not having systems in place to adequately track Vancouver Police Department equipment,... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 23:06:02

‘Cool collaboration’: Pair of concerts celebrate milestones for Vancouver performing arts groups Updated 9 hours ago

Vancouver Master Chorale is continuing its 75th anniversary season, while Southwest Washington Wind Symphony kicks off its 20th anniversary. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 13:06:02

Letter: Traffic changes don’t make sense

Thank you to The Columbian for the front-page article “Vancouver street changes spark concerns” (Oct. 11) regarding the elimination of lanes... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 13:06:02

Candidates for Clark County Council District 4 committed to preserving rural landscape

Vancouver resident Joe Zimmerman and Camas resident Matt Little are running to represent District 4 on the Clark County Council. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 13:06:01

Symposium addresses Vancouver Lake Free

The Clark County Clean Water Commission is hosting a Vancouver Lake Symposium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Vancouver Water... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 00:06:02

Letter: Street changes don’t make sense

I have been reading about complaints from Save Our Streets, a group that is opposed to the changes in Vancouver's roads. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 00:06:02

‘A significant milestone’: Camp Kwoneesum Dam is gone but work to reshape the land continues Updated 41 mins ago

SKAMANIA — The past five months have brought a lot of changes to the remote forestland that once housed Camp Kwoneesum Dam. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-16 13:06:03

Vancouver looks at cuts to police, fire, roads and community services to close $43M budget deficit Subscriber Exclusive Updated 18 hours ago

Vancouver officials are weighing cuts to police, fire, parks and recreation, streets and environmental programs. 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-15 22:06:01

In Our View: Proposition 4 recommended to meet needs

The need to enhance Vancouver's police force is clear. The Columbian's Editorial Board recommends a “yes” vote on the city's Proposition 4. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-15 13:06:02

Get a bird’s eye view of options for the I-5 Bridge replacement

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program released a new batch of visualizations for the planned bridge at Monday's bi-state legislative... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-15 00:06:03

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: A face-lift; election disruption

Cheers: To a renovated landmark. Since opening in 1966, Smith Tower Apartments has been one of Vancouver's most recognizable buildings. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-14 13:06:02

Letter: Support Erickson for utilities

As a concerned Clark County voter and local utilities customer, I would like to recommend, without reservation, Sherry Erickson for public... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-14 13:06:01