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Letter: McEnerny-Ogle for Vancouver mayor

Her opponent, Earl Bowerman, is quoted as saying, “In terms of the structure of the city council, I think that we need a strong mayor program,...

The Columbian | 2021-10-15 12:06:01

Sprinkler system douses fire at Vancouver business

An automatic sprinkler system extinguished an early-morning blaze Thursday at AKS Engineering & Forestry, according to the Vancouver Fire...

The Columbian | 2021-10-15 02:06:01

Judge sets bail at $30K for Vancouver man accused in Salmon ...

Judge Suzan Clark set his bail at $30,000. He is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 28, court records show. The Clark County Sheriff's Office was...

The Columbian | 2021-10-15 01:06:01

Two pedestrians injured in east Vancouver crash

Two pedestrians were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries Tuesday night after they were struck in a chain-reaction crash in...

The Columbian | 2021-10-15 00:06:02

Voting for Evergreen school board vacancies now open

Voting for two spots on the Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors opened Friday. In District 1, incumbent Julie Bocanegra faces Mike...

The Columbian | 2021-10-15 00:06:02

In Our View: Reelect Gronwoldt to Evergreen school board

Because of her experience and the success of Evergreen Public Schools, Ginny Gronwoldt warrants reelection to Position 5 on the district's...

The Columbian | 2021-10-15 00:06:02

Vancouver police lift shelter in place in east Vancouver

Area affected included parts of Mill Plain Boulevard and Southeast Parkcrest Avenue ... Vancouver police lifted a warning at 4:46 p.m. Thursday...

The Columbian | 2021-10-15 00:06:01

Weather Eye: With no severe weather in sight, enjoy your autumn

Our average mean temperature in Vancouver is only 52.4 degrees, 5 degrees below normal. Rainfall is still only half of average. Storms are...

The Columbian | 2021-10-14 13:06:02

Try This: Cinema of Horrors; Halloween on Franklin; 'War of the ...

Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Classic horror flicks with live monsters and special effects start at 7 p.m. on select dates through Oct. 31. Gates...

The Columbian | 2021-10-14 13:06:02

Police say Vancouver man admits stealing six travel trailers

The Portland Police Bureau arrested Velazquez in June and said he was driving a Dodge Ram pickup that had been reported stolen out of Hillsboro,...

The Columbian | 2021-10-14 01:06:02

In Our View: Wendy Smith for Vancouver school board

As always, this is only a recommendation. The Columbian trusts that voters will study the candidates and the issues before casting an informed...

The Columbian | 2021-10-14 00:06:02

In Our View: Blom for Vancouver City Council, Pos. 1

The Columbian's Editorial Board recommends John Blom in the nonpartisan election, while also recognizing Kim Harless as a strong candidate.

The Columbian | 2021-10-14 00:06:01

Vancouver Police Department close to fulfilling all 84 ...

Vancouver's Community Task Force on Policing and the city's police chief said the police department is close to fulfilling 84...

The Columbian | 2021-10-13 12:06:02

In Our View: Reelect Eric LaBrant as port commissioner

As always, this is merely a recommendation. The Columbian trusts that voters will research the candidates and the issues before making an...

The Columbian | 2021-10-13 12:06:02

Sheriff looking for suspect in attempted robbery at Hazel Dell Walmart

Deputies were dispatched at 12:24 p.m. to 9000 N.E. Highway 99 for reports of a disturbance with a weapon. According to emergency radio traffic...

The Columbian | 2021-10-13 00:06:02

Wheel of slow-moving Amtrak train derails near Woodland; no injuries

WOODLAND — The wheel of a slow-traveling Amtrak train came off the tracks Monday afternoon near Woodland but no passengers were injured.

The Columbian | 2021-10-12 15:06:02

Clark County businesses offer mental health services for workers

Some Clark County companies are increasingly paying attention to their workers' mental health, according to Kendall Hagensen,...

The Columbian | 2021-10-12 14:06:02

Vital Statistics

Luther Allen Abbott, 44, Vancouver, and Tanisha Latoya Malone, 39, Vancouver. Raymond Daniel Hardy, 36, Vancouver, and Stephanie Rachael Hart,...

The Columbian | 2021-10-12 12:06:01

Ridgefield man held on $1M bail, accused of kidnapping, attempted ...

Jessica Prokop/The Columbian Aarondeep Johal, 32, makes a first appearance via video Monday in Clark County Superior Court in an attempted...

The Columbian | 2021-10-11 22:06:02

Your Annual Enrollment Game Plan:

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period happens every year from October 15th to December 7th. During this time, if you're in a Medicare Advantage...

The Columbian | 2021-10-11 14:06:02

Prop. 10 seeks to free up funds for Clark County Sheriff's Office ...

Clark County voters will find a lengthy ballot for the November general election in their mailboxes late next week. Among the 10 county...

The Columbian | 2021-10-11 14:06:02

Vancouver mayor race: Two different approaches

The incumbent, Anne McEnerny-Ogle, emphasizes that her role is to represent the city council, not to champion her own personal opinions on any...

The Columbian | 2021-10-10 14:06:01

The show goes on for live performances in Clark County

Taking the 60-piece Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on an open-ended road tour like a fledgling rock band is not what Igor Shakhman,...

The Columbian | 2021-10-10 13:06:02

Weather Eye: It's getting chilly; low ski areas to see their first snow

You can feel the chill in the air, can't you? I saw many folks bundled up with sweatshirts and puffy winter jackets the other morning and,...

The Columbian | 2021-10-10 13:06:02