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Is nonpartisan even possible in Clark County's election races?

Diana Perez, a candidate running for Vancouver City Council's open Position 3 seat, was rubbing shoulders with voters at a “Brews and...

The Columbian | 2021-07-31 00:06:01

Clark County school districts, businesses take Inslee's mask ...

Students and staff in K-12 schools statewide will continue to be legally required to wear masks as protection from COVID-19 under a mandate...

The Columbian | 2021-07-30 00:06:01

Vancouver man charged in I-5 shooting

A Vancouver man appeared Wednesday morning in Clark County Superior Court, accused of shooting a woman as she drove on southbound Interstate...

The Columbian | 2021-07-29 02:06:01

Clark County cooling centers open with heat setting in

With temperatures expected in the high 90s and low triple digits starting today, cooling centers and services are open around the county.

The Columbian | 2021-07-29 00:06:01

Warrant: Brother drove getaway car after fatal shooting of Clark ...

An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for Abran Raya Leon, accusing him of first-degree rendering criminal assistance for allegedly acting as...

The Columbian | 2021-07-28 12:06:02

Body of missing Vancouver man found in Columbia River

Blaze J. Nemeth, 60, went missing last week after going for his regular walks with his dog along the waterf ...

The Columbian | 2021-07-28 02:06:02

In Our View: Reelect Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle

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

The Columbian | 2021-07-28 00:06:03

Kirkland Tower at Waterfront Vancouver to open this fall

The 40-unit condo tower and 138-room hotel from builder Kirkland Development are both the first of their kind for the Waterfront; all of the...

The Columbian | 2021-07-28 00:06:02

Suspect in death of Clark County sheriff's detective arrested in Oregon

Detectives from the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force and the Salem, Ore., Police Department have arrested...

The Columbian | 2021-07-26 00:06:01

Vancouver police seek help finding missing girl, 11

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 11-year-old girl. Shilo Faith Dove was last seen July 19...

The Columbian | 2021-07-25 21:06:01

Agencies respond to 2-alarm fire at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park

The Vancouver Fire Department, Department of Natural Resources and the Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office were called to 9612 N.W. Lower River Road...

The Columbian | 2021-07-25 00:06:02

Detective's death prompts outpouring of grief, sympathy

Condolences came pouring in for the Clark County Sheriff's Office and family of Detective Jeremy Brown, who was shot and killed Friday...

The Columbian | 2021-07-25 00:06:01

Energy Adviser: Unplug, save energy while out of town

It's the season of weekend gateways, family road trips, campouts and extended stays at the lake house. Whenever some folks leave home for an...

The Columbian | 2021-07-24 13:06:02

Camera captures break-in at Vancouver's Kiggins Theatre

A security camera at the Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver shows two men who broke into the theater's box office early Thursday.

The Columbian | 2021-07-24 12:06:01

Clark County sheriff's deputy killed in Vancouver

A Clark County sheriff's deputy was shot and killed Friday evening in an incident at an east Vancouver apartment complex, prompting a large...

The Columbian | 2021-07-24 05:06:01

Hawaiian festival just the ticket to aloha spirit in Vancouver

The musicians, crafters and teachers who come here to dance hula, play music, demonstrate Indigenous arts and crafts and teach Hawaiian history...

The Columbian | 2021-07-23 12:06:02

Cases in PeaceHealth COVID-19 outbreak more than double

A COVID-19 outbreak at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver has more than doubled to include 29 people, according to Clark...

The Columbian | 2021-07-23 00:06:02

Vancouver couple accused of workers' comp fraud

A Vancouver couple have been charged with the theft of workers' compensation insurance benefits from the Washington State Department of Labor &...

The Columbian | 2021-07-23 00:06:01

YouTube pulls coverage of Vancouver Public Schools board

Social media company says meeting violated standards by spreading COVID misinformationAn edited recording was uploaded by the district Monday...

The Columbian | 2021-07-22 00:06:02

Body of swimmer believed drowned at Frenchman's Bar found

Divers search the waters off Frenchman's Bar Regional Park the morning after a man is believed to have drowned in the Columbia River on...

The Columbian | 2021-07-21 12:06:02

Try This: VanPort Jazz concert; Washougal Summerfest Beer ...

Try This: VanPort Jazz concert; Washougal Summerfest Beer Garden; 'Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure'. Five things to do this weekend.

The Columbian | 2021-07-21 12:06:01

Vancouver-based Absci valued at nearly $2 billion in IPO trading

Vancouver-based biotechnology firm Absci held an initial public offering Thursday, resulting in a valuation of nearly $2 billion.

The Columbian | 2021-07-21 12:06:01

Vancouver City Council Position 2 candidates, editorial board meet

The Columbian's Editorial Board met virtually with Vancouver City Council candidates incumbent Erik Paulsen and challenger Kara Tess meet with...

The Columbian | 2021-07-21 00:06:01

Vancouver police investigating drive-by shooting

A person was shot at in a field at Cascade Middle School Sunday night but not injured, according to the Vancouver Police Department.

The Columbian | 2021-07-20 12:06:01