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Program offering free books for families at risk due to Washington’s budget deficit

Free books about family togetherness, achieving goals, starting kindergarten and more are sent to young children locally and statewide every... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:04

Death Notices for April 8, 2025

Charles Richard Sturdivan, 93, Woodland, died March 29, 2025. Evergreen Staples Funeral Home, 360-693-3649. Clifford L. Rants, 78, Camas,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:04

Vancouver water test results for PFAS a mixed bag Updated 11 hours ago

Recent water test results from the city of Vancouver show levels for some PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have decreased while others... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 13:06:02

Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here’s how to know if we’re in one

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 12:06:05

Letter: Vote for student safety

Voting “yes” on the Battle Ground Public Schools levy is crucial for the safety of our children. The levy funds essential for security staff... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 00:06:05

‘Running a criminal history is not in conflict with our immigration enforcement policy’: Vancouver police make arrests under ‘alien possession of firearms’ law Updated 1 day ago

Since pledging two months ago that they don't investigate citizenship status, Vancouver police have arrested people under a state law... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 00:06:05

How the end of the Pac-12 Conference is hurting Pullman’s economy

The recent implosion of the historic Pac-12 Conference is adding another sharp blow to the beleaguered economy of the college town of... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-08 00:06:04

Woman who was slapped at anti-Trump rally in downtown Vancouver won’t pursue charges, police say

A woman who was slapped across the face on stage at Saturday's anti-Trump administration rally in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-07 21:06:01

Winterhawks going to Game 7 against Prince George

The Portland Winterhawks and Prince George Cougars are going to a Game 7 in their Western Hockey League playoff series after the Cougars... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-07 12:06:05

Ex-U.S. attorney joins team prosecuting Kohberger

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho's recently departed U.S. attorney has joined the prosecution team in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-07 12:06:05

Researchers to map invasive green crab’s genome Updated 6 hours ago

Washington will soon have another tool to support long-term management for one of the highest-priority invasive species, European green crab... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-06 21:06:04

Other Papers Say: Student programs valuable

In Olympia, there's been a lot of positioning around education this year. A lot of talk about holding K-12 sacrosanct amid the general... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-06 12:06:05

Letter: Stop cruel deportations

Donald Trump and his sycophants, Kristi Noem and Tom Holman, must stop their inhumane and sadistic practice of flying Venezuelan immigrants... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-06 12:06:05

Beacock Music presents “Fools for Love”

Beacock Music presents “Fools for Love,” a cabaret celebrating all types of love, in the Beacock Music Recital Hall, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave.,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-06 12:06:01

Top Stories: Tariffs would impact Subaru at Vancouver port, protests ramp up

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-06 12:06:01

That mall life never goes out of style at Vancouver Mall Subscriber Exclusive

Over nearly five decades, Vancouver Mall has survived the rise of big-box stores and online shopping, the Great Recession and the COVID-19... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-06 12:06:01

Skyview High School breaks student fundraising record for Make-A-Wish

SALMON CREEK – Skyview High School is redefining student-led fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, setting a local record this school... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-06 00:06:05

Battle Ground families fear homelessness after their landlord is arrested on murder and tax charges

Steven Miller, 35, was shocked when he clicked on The Columbian's website in February. Beneath the headline, “Vancouver man suspected of... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-06 00:06:05

Letter: Keep protesting, stay nonviolent

We are at the people disappearing stage. Rip the blinders off, folks. 1 day ago

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

Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 894th goal Updated 1 day ago

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin poses in the in the locker room with his 894th NHL career goal puck in an NHL hockey game... 1 day ago

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

Letter: Support Battle Ground levy

Battle Ground schools need our support. Twenty-five years ago, Summit View High School made the difference between me dropping out and... 1 day ago

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

‘Let’s not panic, but let’s prepare for the future’: Clark County reeling from Columbia River Mental Health’s abrupt suspension of services

As Columbia River Mental Health Services explores ways to restore behavioral health programs it suspended last week, patients and advocates... 1 day ago

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

Letter: Beware of being conned

I wish that earlier in life I had become suspicious of things that I like. Food, there are some items that I dearly love to munch down... 1 day ago

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

Chief Umtuch Middle School sends 16 students to state National History Day competition

BATTLE GROUND – More than half of the Chief Umtuch Middle School students who participated in the regional National History Day event at... 1 day ago

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