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Serial burglar hits Felida, Camas, Salmon Creek warns Clark County sheriff's office

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is looking for a serial burglar who appears to be posing as a door-to-door salesman. 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-13 19:06:02

Three Bob Fergusons now running for governor as race takes turn for the weird

OLYMPIA — The number of Bob Fergusons running to be Washington's next governor grew to three on Friday. 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-13 18:06:02

Battle Ground man killed in motorcycle crash on Lewis River Road

A Battle Ground man was killed in a crash after he went down an embankment and was thrown from his motorcycle, according to the Washington... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-13 15:06:02

Spurred by advocacy, these Clark County moms champion change for their children

Karissa Halstrom embraces her 6-year-old daughter, Frankie. Becoming a mother fueled Halstrom's activism. (James Rexroad for The Columbian)... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-12 00:06:02

Photos: Clark County residents capture images of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights

The Northern Lights put on a show late Friday night and early Saturday morning, and several Clark County residents shared photos of the rare... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-11 19:06:02

'First community choir' in city, Vancouver Master Chorale turns 75

A 75th birthday is a milestone worth celebrating for anyone, but it might be an even greater accomplishment for performing arts groups,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-11 13:06:02

Filing week ends in sprint as candidates file for primary races in Clark County

Friday marked the final day of filing week for local primary races in Clark County with a flurry of last-second additions to the ballot. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-11 12:06:01

TOPS Vancouver 954 – Events

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-11 05:06:02

Clark College Creative Writing Festival – Events

The English department at Clark College hosts its annual Creative Writing Festival from May 6-11. The event, which is free and open to the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-11 00:06:02

Washington nurses union files unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth

The Washington State Nurses Association has filed an unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on behalf of... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-11 00:06:02

Down payment on home out of reach as Clark County's high rents challenge middle-income family

After renting a $6000-a-month house in San Diego, Crystal Bowling never expected to have trouble finding housing in Clark County... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-11 00:06:02

New food cart pod welcomed: Battle Ground Station opens with 7 of 10 slots taken

BATTLE GROUND — The number of dining options in Battle Ground grew quickly Monday with the long-awaited opening of Battle Ground Station,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-11 00:06:02

Oregon man suspected in March murder-for-hire held without bail in Clark County

A Clark County judge Friday ordered a Eugene, Ore., man be held without bail in the alleged murder-for-hire shooting of a Hockinson woman in... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-10 23:06:02

Washington Trust Bank to open Vancouver branch

Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank is opening its first financial center in Southwest Washington, the bank said Thursday. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-10 13:06:02

Camas homeowners association rule dispute heads to Washington Supreme Court

A neighborly dispute is headed to the Washington Supreme Court after a state appellate court decided a homeowners association rule... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-10 01:06:02

'It all happened so fast': Wife of late Vancouver police Officer Sahota testifies in murder trial

Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota's widow wiped tears from her face as she testified Thursday in the murder trial of the Yakima man... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-10 01:06:02

Cleveland gets challenger for 49th Legislative District Senate seat; same for McClintock's 18th Legislative District ...

Two previously undeclared candidates Thursday filed paperwork with the Clark County Elections office to run for the state Legislature. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-10 01:06:01

Catholic church is stonewalling sex abuse investigation, Washington attorney general says

SEATTLE — The Catholic church is refusing to cooperate with a Washington state investigation into whether it unlawfully used charitable... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-10 00:06:02

New candidates file for 3rd Congressional District, Clark County District 4 races

A new candidate filed Wednesday to run for the 3rd Congressional District seat held by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-10 00:06:01

Washington is intercepting federal benefits bound for foster youth

Despite pressure to end the practice, Washington continues to divert federal benefits owed to foster youth to fund the Department of... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-10 00:06:01

Trump attorney and Stormy Daniels trade barbs during questions about alleged 2006 sexual encounter

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's defense attorneys grilled Stormy Daniels Thursday on the transaction at the center of the former president's... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-09 15:06:02

Labcorp workers in Southwest Washington, Oregon vote to unionize

Around 400 lab workers in Oregon and Southwest Washington, all employed by health care company Labcorp, voted to unionize last week. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-09 13:06:02

Explore the Northwest's one-of-a-kind site with 'Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge'

The Columbia River Gorge is, technically speaking, one of a kind. It's the hugest, most diverse, most complicated of 10 designated National... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-09 13:06:02

3rd District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez leads effort to fully fund Bridge Investment Program

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, is calling for federal spending on a program that would include funds for the Interstate... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-05-09 13:06:02