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Hockinson gains disc golf course Updated 7 hours ago

Construction to begin in April or May, finish up by end of summerHOCKINSON — After years in the works, Hockinson Meadows Community Park is...

The Columbian | 2022-02-22 04:06:02

Letter: Transportation bill should address climate change

I am encouraged to see the Legislature is considering a $16 billion transportation package. I am disappointed most of this money will not...

The Columbian | 2022-02-22 00:06:01

Fire destroys vacant Hazel Dell mobile home

Clark County Fire District 6 responded around 3:30 a.m. to Callaham's Mobile Court, at 10804 N.E. Highway 99. Crews arrived to one single-wide...

The Columbian | 2022-02-21 22:06:02

Nominees for Northwest Personal Training Week 20 prep athlete of the week Free

Voting will continue until 7 p.m. Wednesday, with results announced in Thursday's edition of The Columbian. Winners of the athlete-of-the-week...

The Columbian | 2022-02-21 20:06:01

Clark County History: William Wing Loring

After finishing the most protracted military march on record, United States Army Capt.Born in North Carolina and raised in Florida, Loring (...

The Columbian | 2022-02-20 15:06:02

Everybody Has a Story: In need of door frames in Upper Peninsula

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

The Columbian | 2022-02-20 15:06:02

Vancouver native nominated for visual effects Oscar Updated 7 hours ago

Kelly Port recently learned he received an Oscar nomination for his work as visual effects supervisor on the film. His mother, Linda Mealey Port...

The Columbian | 2022-02-20 15:06:01

The affordability zone: Planners consider ways to give more people a shot at living in Vancouver Subscriber Exclusive Updated 4 hours ago

Vancouver planners are proposing sweeping changes to the city's zoning regulations that will reimagine what it means to live in the growing...

The Columbian | 2022-02-20 15:06:01

High school scoreboard, results from Feb. 19 Updated 4 hours ago

4A BI-DISTRICT TOURNAMENT. Saturday's Games. At Curtis HS. Third-place game. UNION 61, FEDERAL WAY 60. UNION — Kindrick Aragon 0,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-20 07:06:01

La Center girls team up to beat King’s Way Christian, earn state berth Updated 4 hours ago

“Coming into this game, we knew this game really determined who won league, who was the league champion,” La Center senior Kylee Stephens said.

The Columbian | 2022-02-20 06:06:02

Fort Vancouver village offers look at life in 1800s

Park Ranger Justine Hanrahan, left, welcomes Jim Stenlund of Vancouver to a reconstructed house at the Fort Vancouver village on...

The Columbian | 2022-02-20 05:06:01

Mountain View, Evergreen boys swimmers place at 3A state finals Updated 10 hours ago

FEDERAL WAY — Two years after his first state appearance as a freshman, Griffin Barlow felt right at home in his return to the King County...

The Columbian | 2022-02-20 01:06:01

Officials: Clark County buildable lands report flawed

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle listed her concerns in a letter sent to the county council prior to the meeting. She said that instead of...

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 23:09:02

Hockinson’s Liam Dunn places second in 50 free at 2A state swimming meet

200 freestyle — 6, Parker Dangleis (Hockinson) 1:50.87. 200 individual medley — 15, Owen Yamashita (Columbia River) 2:15.46. 50 freestyle — 2,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 21:06:02

Warehouses proposed for old English Pit site in east Vancouver

Part of east Vancouver's old English Pit mining property could eventually be home to two industrial warehouses.

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 15:06:02

Work begins on C-Tran Mill Plain Vine bus route

The bus rapid transit line, which has limited stops and easier boarding, will stretch along Mill Plain Boulevard from downtown Vancouver to a...

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 15:06:02

Morning Press: Barlow’s closes; gardening firm layoffs; mask mandate ends March 21

Barlow's Public House at The Waterfront Vancouver has announced it closed permanently over the weekend, and a new restaurant called The...

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 14:06:02

Gardening with Allen: Easy alternatives to ryegrass lawns

My lawn is the standard ryegrass that almost everyone has here. I am tired of fighting moss and the invading weeds and wild grasses.

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 14:06:02

Energy Adviser: Help available to save on energy bill

If you're a looking for ways to find some savings in your household budgets, your monthly energy bill is a great place to start.

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 14:06:02

Working in Clark County: Ashley Lingle, owner of Happy Juice Drive-Thru Subscriber Exclusive

Lingle is a young entrepreneur and the owner of Happy Juice, a healthy twist on your classic drive-thru coffee and smoothie bar at 1501 N.E. 99...

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 14:06:02

From the Newsroom: Pecan pie better than politics

In Wednesday's paper, we reported that in Clark County, murder charges were filed against a robbery suspect whose activities led to the death of...

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 14:06:02

Hockinson’s Liam Dunn is No. 2 qualifier in 50 free finals at 2A state swim meet

Dunn's teammate Parker Dangleis advanced to the championship finals in two events — the 200 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Dangleis is seeded...

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 02:06:02

2 Vancouver long-term care facilities to open non-COVID units

Two Vancouver long-term care facilities are opening units to treat non-COVID patients who no longer need acute care. The units are an effort...

The Columbian | 2022-02-19 00:06:02

3 arrested after chase from Portland into Vancouver, manhunt

Three people were arrested Thursday night after allegedly shooting at a Portland police officer, leading police on a chase into Vancouver...

The Columbian | 2022-02-18 23:06:01