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Clark County history: Judge warns Vancouver “loiter in the shadow of Portland’s skyscrapers” or choose “independent cityhood”

The Washington State Public Port Act failed twice before passing in 1911. Its approval gave voters the creation of port districts with the... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-21 14:06:01

Garoutte Swenson at Maryhill Winery

Kit Garoutte and Ted Swenson will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 22 at Maryhill Winery Tasting Room in Vancouver, 801 Waterfront Way, Suite 105. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-21 00:06:03

FAFSA runs smoother this year for Clark County students after a rough 2023

Clark County students are having an easier time filling out this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-21 00:06:01

Vancouver police increase safety patrols through holidays

The Vancouver Police Department's traffic unit will conduct increased traffic safety patrols through Jan. 5. 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-20 19:06:02

Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-20 09:06:03

Reward increases to $30,000 in Vancouver, Portland ballot box arson cases

A reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist who set two Vancouver ballot boxes on fire is now $30000,... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-19 20:06:01

Drive-Through Live Nativity

Visitors are invited to see a live re-enactment of the Christmas Nativity with narration from the comfort of their vehicles. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-19 12:06:03

Vancouver’s Couve Collective helps people get clean and get clean laundry as it expands it mission Updated 7 hours ago

Felicia Hubach moved wet clothes from the washing machine to the dryer as Couve Collective members chuckled in the background while watching... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-18 14:06:02

Martinez: High school players take their game to an NBA floor Updated 2 days ago

Early in the first game she ever played on an NBA floor, Elan Estes lined up for a corner 3-pointer Saturday at the Moda Center. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-18 12:06:03

Crime fighting funds come to Vancouver, Clark County Free

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., announced Tuesday that the U.S. Justice Department will distribute $6.3 million in grants to Washington... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-17 21:06:01

Community Chanukah Celebration

Chabad Jewish Center invites everyone to celebrate the start of Chanukah at 4 p.m. Dec. 25 on the Vancouver waterfront at Waterfront Way and Tyne Place,... 1 week ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-16 12:06:04

Holiday High Tea at the Grant House

Willful Wine will host Holiday High Teas at the Grant House, 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 and Dec. 22. 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-16 00:06:03

Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 10 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-15 08:06:04

Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 10 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-14 22:06:01

NW Natural feeds 100 volunteer leaders at Annual Walk & Knock event

VANCOUVER – The first Saturday of December in Clark County marks a special occasion: The annual Walk & Knock Local Food Drive,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-14 14:06:01

Energized Union boys basketball team clamps down on Evergreen for 48-30 win

On a night when baskets were hard to come by, the Union boys basketball team made up for it in a variety of ways. First and foremost was the... 2 weeks ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-14 00:06:04

Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their Friends and Family Vancouver, WA

The nonprofit Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their friends and family will be held on the second Saturday of each... 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-13 22:06:02

Letter: Taxes, traffic don’t meet needs

The city of Vancouver will raise the property tax levy by 1 percent. In each of the next two years, utility rates will increase 4.5 percent... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-13 14:06:02

Vancouver Folk Singers Sing Along

The Vancouver Folk Singers will meet at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located a t 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 14. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-13 11:06:02

Northwest Personal Training Workout Variety Pack

Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m.. 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-13 10:06:03

Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 10 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-13 10:06:03

River Homelink presents “Shrek, the Musical, Jr.”

River Homelink presents “Shrek, the Musical, Jr.” showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 with 3 p.m. showings on Dec. 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-13 08:06:03

Letter: Proposed taxes will be harmful

Local businesses are reacting with much angst and gnashing of teeth to the new taxes being proposed by the Vancouver City Council. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-13 00:06:02

All-Region Girls Swimming: Lila McGeachy, Camas

Finishing in third place is better than finishing in seventh place. That goes without saying. Except when finishing seventh is harder than... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-12 14:06:04