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Events in Vancouver celebrate Black History Month Updated 8 hours ago

Every Saturday this February local nonprofit iUrban Teen, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington,... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-31 15:06:01

Questions about Vancouver Public Schools’ levy on Feb. 14 ballot?

Do you have any questions about Vancouver Public Schools' replacement education and operations levy on the Feb. 14 special election ballot? 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-31 14:06:01

Ex-con held on $2M bail in Salmon Creek area motel killing Updated 1 day ago

Current weather Vancouver, WA. search icon ... Vancouver, WA. Listing courtesy of Tori Bryson. $319,800. Vancouver, WA. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-31 12:06:01

Port of Vancouver's Grattix boxes provided gratis

What began as a project to filter stormwater at the Port of Vancouver has evolved into an innovation now being spread to businesses up and... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-31 00:06:01

Everybody Has a Story: New York style was cool, kind

Send to: neighbors@columbian.com or P.O. Box 180, Vancouver WA, 98666. Call “Everybody Has an Editor” Scott Hewitt, 360-735-4525,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-29 14:06:01

Vancouver church wants all children to have happy birthdays Updated 6 hours ago

Life for hundreds of children in Clark County in foster care or whose families are homeless is hard enough. But imagine the pain of a child... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-29 05:06:01

Energy Adviser: Research before a purchase

Send questions to ecod@clarkpud.com or to Energy Adviser, c/o Clark Public Utilities, P.O. Box 8900, Vancouver, WA 98688. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-28 14:06:02

Letter: City council sparks outrage

I am beyond outraged at the latest example of Vancouver bending the knee to big developers in our city (“Vancouver approves property tax... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-28 14:06:01

Letter: Support Vancouver housing fund

Many American cities are dealing with the problem of homelessness. Vancouver is one of them. Unlike in other cities, Vancouver residents... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-28 14:06:01

Letter: Support Vancouver school levy

I am so saddened to see the “Vote No for VPS” signs as I drive through the community. When I read the “data” on the signs, I see that it is... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-28 14:06:01

Vancouver to revise urban forestry plan as it aims for equity, climate goals Updated 15 hours ago

In recent years, Vancouver has become abundantly dotted with trees so young they need supportive stakes to encourage their skybound posture,... 1 day ago

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

Vancouver man accused of beating man with cinder block Updated 20 hours ago

A Vancouver man is accused of beating another man with a cinder block so badly he was in the ICU for several days and needed a metal plate... 1 day ago

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

Lawsuits target Vancouver Public Schools, ex-janitor convicted of 137 counts of voyeurism Updated 4 hours ago

Two lawsuits were filed Thursday against Vancouver Public Schools and James Mattson, a former school janitor who was sentenced to 10 years... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-27 02:06:01

Bridge to forgotten voices: Confluence publishes field guide to explore Vancouver landmark

What do you think the banks of the Wimahl River — now generally known as the Columbia — looked and sounded like to explorers Lewis and Clark... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-26 14:06:01

Is Vancouver tax part of affordable housing solution?

In Vancouver's special election on Feb. 14, residents will determine the future of the city's Affordable Housing Fund by voting on... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-26 14:06:01

Camas man accused in assault, drive-by shooting Updated 8 hours ago

A Camas man is accused of shooting into a truck full of people, including a former girlfriend, after an early morning drug deal went wrong. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-26 00:06:01

Clark County to get 1st charter school

Clark County's first state-approved public charter school, the Rooted School Vancouver, is set to open its doors to ninth grade students... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-25 15:06:01

Clark County Elections to mail out special election ballots Friday

On Friday, Clark County Elections will mail ballots for the Feb. 14 special election to all eligible registered voters living within the... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-25 15:06:01

Vancouver seeks site for new Safe Park as people living in vehicles prompt concerns

Last fall, Irma Lucero noticed a recreational vehicle parked outside a house she owns in Vancouver's Fruit Valley neighborhood. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-25 15:06:01

Letter: Vote for housing fund in Vancouver

If homelessness concerns you, vote yes on Proposition 3. Lack of affordable housing is a key driver of homelessness and Prop. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-25 14:06:01

Abortion bills get legislative hearing; Vancouver Sen. Cleveland sponsors 1 of 2 measures that aim to preserve access Updated 7 hours ago

Women's access to reproductive health care and abortions were at the forefront in Olympia Tuesday as two bills were the focus of a public... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-25 04:06:01

In Our View: Take broad view of state homeless situation

Even a brief drive around the neighborhoods of Vancouver is likely to reveal vehicles that are doubling as residences — a result of the... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-24 14:06:02

Crumbl Cookies coming to Vancouver Mall area Updated 12 hours ago

Cookie lovers will rejoice with a second Vancouver-area Crumbl Cookies opening its doors in Orchards on Friday. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-24 14:06:02

Evergreen Public Schools and Vancouver Public Schools to host fentanyl awareness events Free

Evergreen Public Schools and Vancouver Public Schools will host two fentanyl awareness seminars next month in partnership with Educational... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-01-24 14:06:02