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3 hurt in Highway 14 crash recovering

The driver, Brett A. Merritt, 36, also of Vancouver, was listed in satisfactory condition at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. A condition...

The Columbian | 2022-02-15 03:06:02

nLIGHT buys Plasmo

Camas-based semiconductor and fiber lasers company nLIGHT announced Monday that it has acquired an Austrian-based company called Plasmo.

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

Murdock grants build success for three Clark County nonprofits Subscriber Exclusive

Those funds went to three Clark County-based nonprofits: Global Sojourns Giving Circle, Meadow Glade Adventist Elementary School and Shared Hope...

The Columbian | 2022-02-14 15:06:02

Vancouver-based Kuni Foundation awards $9.8 million in grants

The grants went to organizations that advance cancer research and provide affordable housing for people with intellectual and developmental...

The Columbian | 2022-02-14 12:06:04

In Our View: Homelessness requires a blend of solutions

Five years after Vancouver voters approved a tax levy to support affordable housing, the benefits sometimes are difficult to see.

The Columbian | 2022-02-14 12:06:02

Weather Eye: 60 degrees today; what a difference a year can make

We may as well review January's rainfall from around the area before the next batch of showers arrives shortly: Rob Starr, Cougar,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-14 00:06:01

Clark County History: Louis Sohns

At 21, Louis Sohns joined the 1848 German Revolution, which erupted in various states across the German Confederation.

The Columbian | 2022-02-13 14:06:02

Homeless camp in Vancouver burns

A homeless camp on the edge of downtown Vancouver, near the railway station, caught fire and burned at about 1:15 p.m. Saturday.

The Columbian | 2022-02-13 05:06:01

Five injured in head-on collision on Highway 14 east of Washougal

A 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling east on the highway near Milepost 19 when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle by using the...

The Columbian | 2022-02-13 05:06:01

Vancouver police: Missing 12-year-old boy located, returned home safe Free Updated 9 hours ago

UPDATE: Jay Hunter was located and returned home safe, the Vancouver Police Department announced Saturday evening.

The Columbian | 2022-02-13 03:06:01

Inspired by Olympics, newbies hit the ice Updated 9 hours ago

Folks who've been tantalized by Olympic ice skating flocked to Mountain View Ice Arena in east Vancouver on Saturday morning for some...

The Columbian | 2022-02-13 03:06:01

Unprecedented diversity among Clark College’s 5 trustees

Jeanne Bennett, the board chair, joined in 2019. Paul Speer, the vice chair, joined in 2018. Both are white. Trustee Cristhian Canseco Juarez,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-13 00:06:01

Energy Adviser: Utility plans for carbon-free future

In 2019, the Clean Energy Transformation Act was signed into Washington state law and directed utilities around the state to plan for a...

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

Clark County fire officials say prevention helped douse 2021 fire danger Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli said her office investigated 276 fires in 2021, about 100 more than the year prior. She attributed some...

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

Keith Koplan namd Real Hero for work with Clark College Foundation

HARNEY HEIGHTS — Keith Koplan, investment chair of Clark College Foundation's Board of Directors, Clark College alumnus and Vancouver...

The Columbian | 2022-02-12 14:06:02

Morning Press: Funeral for Donald Sahota; Oregon tolling plan; 2nd Safe Stay Community

COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — Some of Kylie DaCunha's earliest memories of her dad, slain Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota, are of him...

The Columbian | 2022-02-12 14:06:02

Ridgefield Schools District board backs end to mask mandate

In a special meeting on Friday morning, Ridgefield School District directors expressed their support for ending Washington's statewide mask...

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

Vancouver residents receive flyers blaming Jews for pandemic Updated 8 hours ago

When Ian Moore went outside to toss out some garbage before pickup Wednesday morning, he saw a flyer in a plastic bag on his doorstep.

The Columbian | 2022-02-11 14:06:02

Great coffee made better yet with high-quality baked goods at Vancouver cafes Updated 7 hours ago

Many local coffee shops carefully source their coffee beans and invest in expensive equipment to extract the perfect cup of coffee.

The Columbian | 2022-02-11 14:06:02

Applicants sought for Clark County Council opening

Clark County Council Chair Karen Bowerman is accepting applications for the District 5 council seat. Current District 5 representative...

The Columbian | 2022-02-11 14:06:02

Clark County students invited to enter clean water video contest

Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington is partnering with Oregon's Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams to host the 2022...

The Columbian | 2022-02-11 14:06:02

Heritage boys hold off Fort Vancouver in season finale Updated 4 hours ago

HERITAGE — Jayden Cardiel 0, Rylan Taylor 4, Devin Uppal 6, K. West 2, Quincy Caston 9, Jarius Brown 6, Manny Valdovinos 0, Vernon Onick 15,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-11 08:06:02

Castle Rock boys hold off Elma in first round of 1A district basketball Updated 4 hours ago

Castle Rock fought off a scrappy Elma squad and picked up a road win, 57-43 on Thursday to begin the District 4 boys basketball tournament.

The Columbian | 2022-02-11 08:06:02

Oregon man accused in attack at Vancouver apartments Updated 8 hours ago

Alvin Henri Duane Hudson, 30, appeared Thursday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree assault, first-degree kidnapping,...

The Columbian | 2022-02-11 02:06:02