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‘Sheer will’ helps Mountain View girls clinch program’s first state playoff berth since 2001 Updated 19 hours ago

TACOMA — The Mountain View girls basketball team came to Tacoma on Friday knowing it had two chances to clinch its the program's first... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-22 12:06:04

Letter: Ley violates law

John Ley said he closely examined the failed challenge to my candidacy for Port of Vancouver USA commissioner. The challenge failed because... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-22 00:06:01

Experts split on what’s to come for Clark County’s economy Updated 2 days ago

Economists Scott Bailey, from left, Mike Wilkerson, Emily Robertson and Matthew Gardner sit on a panel moderated by The Columbian's Editor... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-22 00:06:01

Vancouver-based Volcano Disaster Assistance Program targeted by Trump cuts

Two dozen Volcano Disaster Assistance Program scientists and engineers based at Vancouver's U.S. Geological Survey office don't know what... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 14:06:02

Try This: ‘Jeeves at Seas,’ Jurassic Quest, Repair Clark County

The next Repair Clark County event is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Bradford Hall at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St.,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 14:06:02

Former Vancouver city councilor Bill Turlay, remembered for fiscal responsibility, has died Updated 19 hours ago

Bill Turlay, a former Vancouver city councilor who prided himself on helping reduce the city's debt by more than $100 million, died Feb. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 12:06:02

1A District Boys Basketball: King’s Way at Fort Vancouver Photo Gallery

King's Way players huddle pregame Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, before a game against Fort Vancouver in the 1A district semifinals at Fort... 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 05:06:02

Former Vancouver police officer sentenced to community service for lying about experience on search warrant affidavits Updated 7 hours ago

Investigation found Kircher authored four search warrants in which he claimed to have previously worked for the police department in Aurora,... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 02:06:02

Varsity360: Faith Tarrant’s quest for 4th state wrestling title highlights busy week

Micah Rice and Meg Wochnick give an inside look into what makes Prairie senior Faith Tarrant an exceptional wrestler, student and advocate... 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-20 00:06:04

Former JCPenney building in east Vancouver will be a trampoline park Updated 15 hours ago

It's official. The former east Vancouver JCPenney building is set to become a 104544-square-foot, mega adventure park. 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-19 20:06:01

Citizens on patrol: Neighbors on Watch helps keep an eye on Vancouver

On a brisk Wednesday afternoon, Scott Abels drove his pickup past parks, grocery stores and community hubs in the Fircrest neighborhood. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-19 14:06:01

HOPE Dementia Support Group – Hampton Inn Salmon Creek

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-19 12:06:03

Letter: Reelect McEnerny-Ogle

Anne McEnerny-Ogle has launched her bid to continue as Vancouver's mayor. We are so fortunate to have her lead our city again as she has... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-19 00:06:01

HOPE Dementia Support Group – Hampton Inn Salmon Creek

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. 17 minutes ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-18 23:49:03

President’s Day Protest at Esther Short Park Photo Gallery

A plane bound for PDX flies overhead Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, during a protest against Trump administration policies at Esther Short Park. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-18 12:06:02

Rumors abound about former JCPenney store in east Vancouver but nothing is confirmed Subscriber Exclusive Updated 20 hours ago

The former JCPenney building in east Vancouver has drawn a lot of curiosity on social media lately. Some are saying its set to become a... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-18 12:06:02

With state berth clinched, Union girls sets sights on bigger things ahead after 65-25 rout of Kennedy Catholic Updated 3 hours ago

The Titans' 65-25 win over Kennedy Catholic in the 4A bi-district quarterfinal secured Union's first state-playoff berth since 2020. 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-18 05:06:03

WorkSource plans free job-hunting event

WorkSource Southwest Washington will host a free hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Vancouver-based agency's office,... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-17 14:06:01

Letter: Bicycle fee would not make sense

Bob Serdar (“Bicycle fee would make sense,” Our Readers' Views, Feb. 11) states, “Implementing license fees for bicycles in Vancouver would... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-17 14:06:01

Toastmasters Meet and Greet

Toastmasters International will host a Meet and Greet from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at Fiesta Bonita Mexican Grill and Cantina, 4708 N.E. Thurston Way,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-17 12:06:04

Prairie senior wrestler Faith Tarrant aims for Mat Classic history — a fourth state title Updated 1 day ago

Faith Tarrant's wrestling accomplishments speak volumes. Already a three-time Washington high school state champion at 235 pounds,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-16 12:06:04

3A bi-district: Road to state harder for Mountain View girls after OT loss Updated 6 hours ago

Mountain View's quest for the girls basketball program's first state berth since 2001 isn't over, but the road got harder after Saturday's... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-16 04:06:03

Veterans Taco Night

All veterans are invited to enjoy Taco Night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the American Legion Post #14, 4607 N.E. St. John's Road, Vancouver. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-15 00:06:03

Vancouver, Evergreen and Ridgefield school boards add new policies, resolutions on immigration Updated 1 day ago

Several Clark County school boards are discussing and clarifying their districts' policies on immigration as the federal government steps up... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-14 00:06:01