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U.S. Supreme Court denies stay in Central WA redistricting case

OLYMPIA — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an attempt to stay a recent court decision that will alter the boundaries of several... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-04 12:06:02

Washington man who used megaphone to lead attack on police during Capitol riot gets over 7 years in prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Washington state man who used a megaphone to orchestrate a mob's attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol was... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-04 12:06:02

22-year-old man in fatal car crash Saturday on Andresen identified

The 22-year-old man who died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash has been identified as Victor Celedonio Montes, according to the Clark... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-04 12:06:01

Birds of prey: Raptor cam livestreams ospreys' return to Port of Ridgefield

After six months in South America, two Ospreys have returned to Ridgefield to nest, rest and lay eggs — and the Port of Ridgefield is... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-04 12:06:01

Vancouver man suspected of murder in bow and arrow slaying appears in court

A judge Wednesday set bail at $2 million for a Vancouver man accused of fatally shooting another man with a bow and arrow during a fight in... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-04 01:06:01

Letter: Light rail does not cause crime

While I agree with Susan Allen (“Keep tolls, crime off new bridge,” Our Readers' Views, March 27) that working commuters should not bear the... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-03 13:06:02

Rumors swirl after Safeway property on Mill Plain in east Vancouver is sold

Rumors of east Vancouver's Safeway falling to a Mercedes-Benz dealership have swirled around the community for weeks. The rumors may come... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-03 13:06:01

Two arrested in Washougal gun store theft

Two men are accused of crashing a reportedly stolen car into a Washougal gun store Saturday and making off with a backpack full of guns. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-03 12:06:02

Brunch at Sons of Norway Lodge – Events

The Sons of Norway Columbia Lodge, 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver, will offer Sunday brunch from 9:30 to 12:30 a.m. April 7. Enjoy Scandinavian pancakes... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-03 12:06:02

22-year-old man killed in fatal crash – the fifth this year in Vancouver

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a 22-year-old man in Vancouver -- the fifth fatal crash... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-03 00:06:02

Police arrest five suspects in downtown Vancouver shooting and robbery

Vancouver police arrested five men Sunday night in connection with a robbery and shooting near Turtle Place in downtown Vancouver earlier in... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-03 00:06:02

Man killed with bow and arrow in Clark County shooting; suspect in custody

Clark County sheriff's deputies arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of murder after he allegedly shot another man with a bow and arrow... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-02 20:06:02

Clark College, WSU Vancouver and Hockinson schools get $3.3M in grant funds from the Gates Foundation

Two Clark County colleges and a school district have been awarded a combined $3.3 million in grant funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-02 13:06:01

California man gets five years in prison for complex retail theft scheme that included Vancouver

A California man was sentenced to five years in federal prison Friday for organizing a retail theft scheme that targeted home improvement... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-02 12:06:02

Death notices, April 2, 2024

David M. Cone Sr., 77, Vancouver, died March 25, 2024. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948. 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-02 12:06:01

Elevating STEM education: Vancouver nonprofit iUrban Teen encourages youth of color to get involved in field early

Careers in the science, technology, engineering and math fields are quickly growing, data shows. But diversity of the workforce lags. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-02 03:06:01

Vancouver woman, 61, still missing; no person of interest identified by Vancouver or Oregon police

The Vancouver Police Department is working with police in Oregon to locate a missing Vancouver woman, whose disappearance is believed to be... 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-01 18:06:01

Vancouver police looking for missing mother and daughter

Vancouver police are asking for the public's help to find a missing woman and her daughter. Lauren Morin and 5-year-old Elayna Morin were... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-01 14:06:01

Letter: Planners are not thinking ahead

I may not be the brightest bulb in the lamp, but I think that the city and state planners and managers have acted too aggressively and with... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-30 13:06:02

Labor and love: 1 in 10 Clark County residents are caregivers, dealing with isolation and rewards

How's your mom?” everyone would ask Christina Keys. She'd put a smile on her face and tell them her mother was fine, but still needed daily... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-30 13:06:01

Top Stories: Battle Ground police sergeant's overdose; third Trader Joe's; Evicted into the cold

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-30 13:06:01

Vancouver event at Cascade Park Library shows resources abound for small-business entrepreneurs

Budding entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses gathered Friday at the Cascade Park Library in east Vancouver for a two-hour resource... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-30 12:06:02

From Boise, to North Idaho, to Montana: How suspects traveled after hospital ambush

BOISE, Idaho — In less than two days, the men accused of coordinating a Boise hospital ambush before fleeing to North Idaho — where two men... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-30 12:06:01

Yacolt woman gets more than five years in 2022 DUI crash that killed passenger

A Yacolt woman was sentenced Friday to more than five years in prison for a 2022 crash that killed her passenger. 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 22:06:01