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Vancouver native soared high as chief communications officer aboard Air Force One Subscriber Exclusive

E.E. “Van” Valkenberg, a veteran who had been chief communications officer aboard Air Force One, died at the age of 95 on Feb. 7.

The Columbian | 2022-02-18 15:06:02

Clark County seeks applicants for Commission on Aging

Clark County is accepting applications for three positions on the Commission on Aging. Each position is for a three-year term beginning June...

The Columbian | 2022-02-18 14:06:02

From Farm to Table: CSAs make it easy for Clark County growers to bring you freshness

Under the Community Supported Agriculture model, customers pay a farm in spring to receive a weekly box filled with fruits and vegetables during...

The Columbian | 2022-02-18 14:06:02

Retail store opening at Waterfront Vancouver

Pop-Local will host a celebration at noon that day at 111 Grant St., with music and local tastings. The shop was formerly located at 111 W.

The Columbian | 2022-02-18 12:06:02

Transient man accused of stabbing another man 22 times in Vancouver attack Updated 1 day ago

The victim, identified as David Paiva, 38, suffered two stab wounds to the right arm and three to his back, court records state. The prosecution...

The Columbian | 2022-02-18 12:06:01

High school scoreboard, results from Feb. 17 Updated 16 hours ago

BOYS BASKETBALL. 4A bi-district loser-out: Camas at Graham-Kapowsin, 7 p.m.GIRLS BASKETBALL. 2A district championship, Hudson's Bay vs.

The Columbian | 2022-02-18 08:06:02

La Center girls stay alive in 1A district tournament Updated 16 hours ago

The La Center Wildcats girls basketball team jumped out to a 23-7 lead after the first quarter and didn't look back in winning the 1A...

The Columbian | 2022-02-18 08:06:02

Vancouver landmark Club Green Meadows seeks new owner; only golf-lovers need apply

A local landmark, Club Green Meadows, is for sale for $29.5 million. As a condition, the next owners must keep the golf course running,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-17 15:06:02

Try This: “Invisible Warriors”; “Exit Laughing”; “Destination Freedom”

The Historic Trust presents a free online showing of “Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II” from 7-9:30 tonight.

The Columbian | 2022-02-17 14:06:02

King’s Way Christian, Seton Catholic wins set up rematch for Class 1A boys regional bid

Jamison Duke and Alex Fulton each added 12 points, respectively, and Aiden Peterson scored 14 points, all in the second half, after the Knights...

The Columbian | 2022-02-17 07:06:02

High school scoreboard, results from Feb. 16

4A bi-district semifinal: Union at Curtis, 7 p.m.. 3A bi-district semifinal: Kelso vs. Timberline, 6 p.m. at Auburn HS. 2A district winner-to-...

The Columbian | 2022-02-17 07:06:02

Crew removes playground equipment damaged by arson in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver Updated 8 hours ago

A little more than a month after it was destroyed by an arsonist, playground equipment at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver was...

The Columbian | 2022-02-17 03:06:02

COVID-19 cases in Clark County schools keep declining

Reported COVID-19 case totals in Clark County schools are continuing to steadily decline, as it appears the worst of the omicron wave is now...

The Columbian | 2022-02-17 02:06:02

Vital Statistics

Svetlana S. Esse and Anton A. Esse, Vancouver, a boy, John Luke Esse, Feb. 1, 8 lbs. 6 oz. Marriage Licenses. Bradley Douglas McCreary, 41,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-17 00:06:02

Bail stays at $5 million for robbery suspect charged in Vancouver police Officer Sahota’s death Updated 1 hour ago

Bail will remain at $5 million for a robbery suspect who was being chased when Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota was mistakenly shot to...

The Columbian | 2022-02-16 18:06:01

Barlow’s closes its Waterfront Vancouver location Subscriber Exclusive Updated 5 hours ago

The Waterfront Taphouse is owned by Five Spice Restaurant Group, which owns and operates four restaurants in Oregon. Its most recent restaurant,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-16 14:06:01

Turnovers, missed shots haunt La Center girls in 27-21 loss to Tenino

LA CENTER — Sometimes in basketball the best offense is a good defense. But for long stretches in Tuesday's 1A district semifinal game,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-16 07:06:02

Hannah Jo Hammerstrom’s 3-pointer in overtime propels Seton Catholic girls over Elma

Hannah Jo Hammerstrom hit a big 3-pointer in the overtime period and the Cougars knocked down 5 of 6 free throws down the stretch to pick up...

The Columbian | 2022-02-16 07:06:01

Robbery suspect charged with murder in death of Vancouver police Officer Sahota Free Updated 22 hours ago

Officer Donald Sahota is honored by friends, family and colleagues at ilani Casino Resort on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022.

The Columbian | 2022-02-16 01:06:01

Family of man whose car went off I-205 Bridge in 2021 snowstorm files wrongful death suit Updated 11 hours ago

The lawsuit — filed Monday, the one-year anniversary of Antonio Amaro Lopez's death, in Multnomah County, Ore. — alleges ODOT crews created a...

The Columbian | 2022-02-16 00:06:02

Former Golden Skate site proposed as 2nd supported homeless community

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The Columbian | 2022-02-16 00:06:02

Vancouver sees transit hub, commercial and mixed-use development for Evergreen, Grand corridor Updated 18 hours ago

A strategy to strengthen an aging commercial district in central Vancouver will move to a second hearing and public hearing, the Vancouver...

The Columbian | 2022-02-16 00:06:01

Prairie grad gets national attention for scholarship spurred by professor’s sexist remarks Updated 9 hours ago

Vancouver's Ally Orr is a trailblazer. In just a few months, Orr has raised nearly $150,000 to support women in science, technology,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-16 00:06:01

Hawthorne lays off 150 at Vancouver site Updated 21 hours ago

Hawthorne Gardening Co.'s west Vancouver facility has laid off 150 employees as part of a restructuring of the indoor gardening company.

The Columbian | 2022-02-15 12:06:02