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Harless pulls ahead of Blom in Vancouver City Council race

As of Monday evening, elections officials had counted 16,526 votes for Harless and 16,497 for Blom, for a margin of 49.55 percent to 49.47...

The Columbian | 2021-11-10 00:06:02

Class action lawsuit filed against new Washington long-term care tax

OLYMPIA — Opponents of a mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state's new long-term care program filed a class action lawsuit Tuesday in...

The Columbian | 2021-11-09 23:06:02

Bosnian restaurant planned for downtown Vancouver

Dana Deronjic plans on opening a Bosnian restaurant called 7 Restaurant in downtown Vancouver next to Elements Restaurant later this year.

The Columbian | 2021-11-09 14:06:01

Man in court in fatal stabbing of estranged wife in Vancouver

Michael Ryan Murrah, 45, appeared Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder in her slaying. She is identified in...

The Columbian | 2021-11-08 22:06:01

Mental health facility planned near Salmon Creek sparks debate

Washington has a dire shortage of mental health providers and facilities, a shortage that has only grown worse with the coronavirus pandemic...

The Columbian | 2021-11-08 15:06:01

Vancouver police: Woman, 22, located, in 'good health'

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 22-year-old woman. Acacia Savannah Sellers was most recently...

The Columbian | 2021-11-08 12:06:02

Information Overload: The Differences between Medicare ...

Medicare Supplement plans do not include prescription drug benefits, however. If you get a Medicare Supplement plan, you will also need to...

The Columbian | 2021-11-08 09:06:02

Vancouver police arrest man after woman stabbed to death

Vancouver police arrested a man on suspicion of first-degree murder Sunday after he allegedly stabbed a woman to death.

The Columbian | 2021-11-08 01:06:02

Vancouver bandleader strives to preserve, breathe new life into ...

Vancouver's Sammuel Murry-Hawkins is using today's technology to keep the music of a century ago alive and swinging.

The Columbian | 2021-11-07 14:06:01

The Sedgwick in downtown Vancouver an invitation to adventure

On a recent Saturday afternoon, I tried out The Sedgwick with a friend. The restaurant's owners, Tim and Melissa McCusker, also own Feast At...

The Columbian | 2021-11-07 12:06:02

Vancouver Farmers Market still in bloom

“We'll be here, rain or shine,” multiple farmers market vendors said Saturday morning as they braved blustery, rainy conditions in downtown...

The Columbian | 2021-11-07 02:06:01

8 traffic-calming projects funded in Vancouver

Eight local projects designed to improve traffic safety have been awarded funding as a part of Vancouver's Neighborhood Traffic Calming...

The Columbian | 2021-11-06 22:06:02

Cougar QuickStart program helps WSUV applicants get decisions ...

A new feature of Washington State University Vancouver's upcoming Preview Day will allow prospective students to apply and receive an...

The Columbian | 2021-11-06 22:06:02

Energy Adviser: Comments sought for clean energy plan

In 2019, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law the Clean Energy Transformation Act, which commits Washington utilities to providing greenhouse gas-...

The Columbian | 2021-11-06 13:06:02

Crash on I-5 south slows morning commute in Vancouver

A crash on Interstate 5 southbound near Fourth Plain Boulevard in Vancouver had morning commute traffic stopped as far north as Hazel Dell,...

The Columbian | 2021-11-06 12:06:02

Public Health says parents should be patient as COVID vaccine ...

Public Health officials are urging patience for parents wanting to get their children age 5-11 vaccinated against the virus that causes...

The Columbian | 2021-11-05 12:06:02

Man in court in girlfriend's shooting at east Vancouver apartment

Logan O. Fouse, 41, appeared Thursday in Clark County Superior Court on first-degree domestic violence assault. Judge Gregory Gonzales set...

The Columbian | 2021-11-05 02:06:02

Blom's lead over Harless narrows to 41 in Vancouver council race

As of Thursday afternoon, the tally by Clark County Elections shows Blom with 12,367 votes, or 49.66 percent of the vote, while Harless had...

The Columbian | 2021-11-05 02:06:02

Man allegedly sets fire to ex-neighbor's house in west Hazel Dell

Ross Anthony Burke, 35, appeared on suspicion of first-degree arson. Judge Gregory Gonzales set his bail at $250,000. He is scheduled to be...

The Columbian | 2021-11-05 02:06:02

Paraeducators union, Vancouver Public Schools reach tentative deal

The two sides met for 12 hours Wednesday, according to Adam Isaguirre, a spokesperson for the VAESP and the Washington Education Association.

The Columbian | 2021-11-05 01:06:02

Vancouver man arraigned in killing of 2-year-old daughter

Gustavo Enrique Villalobos Carranza, 31, is being held at the Multnomah County Jail on $505,000 bail on charges of first-degree murder and first...

The Columbian | 2021-11-05 00:06:02

New Vancouver fire station to be finished by fall 2022

Fire Station 11, a building effort to improve public safety and aid future growth, is currently on schedule to be completed in the coming...

The Columbian | 2021-11-04 14:06:01

Try This: Garage, vintage sale; 'Thankful for Pie' in Camas ...

The Northwest's Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale, featuring 600 indoor booths, runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County...

The Columbian | 2021-11-04 13:06:02

Columbia River and tributaries salmon fishing report, Nov. 3

Bonneville — 43 bank anglers kept three coho, two coho jacks and released one Chinook. Camas/Washougal — Two boats/two rods had no catch.

The Columbian | 2021-11-04 00:06:02