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Gritty play leads Prairie past Lakes 66-61 in 3A bi-district boys basketball opener Updated 2 days ago

In a single word, Prairie's performance against Lakes to open the Class 3A bi-district boys basketball playoffs Wednesday was gritty. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 12:06:03

Vancouver Main Street makeover started in January; construction crews working with businesses to keep the doors open Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

As construction begins in downtown Vancouver, businesses are hoping their customers will brave the inconvenience to keep visiting Main... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 12:06:01

Bench energy propels Mountain View boys to 67-60 win over White River in 3A bi-district playoff Updated 6 hours ago

Mountain View didn't have its best shooting night on Wednesday against White River. But the Thunder's ability to scrap for second- and... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 07:06:04

Fort Vancouver one win away from 1A state berth after 68-55 victory over Elma Updated 4 hours ago

As Fort Vancouver's student section celebrated a home playoff victory Wednesday with the Trappers' boys basketball team, Liam Cvitkovich... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 05:06:02

Second-day ballot count shows both Evergreen Public Schools’ levies passing Updated 9 hours ago

Evergreen Public Schools' operations levy was passing after additional ballots were counted Wednesday, while results for other Clark County... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-13 02:06:02

Canadian company plans to put EV charging stations in six Vancouver apartment complexes

SWTCH Energy, a provider of multivehicle electric charging stations based in Toronto, Canada, announced Tuesday it is partnering with... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 21:06:02

Varsity360: How a new bi-district basketball tournament format benefits local teams Updated 5 hours ago

We look ahead to postseason high school basketball in SW Washington. Most notably, a new format in the 4A and 3A bi-district tournaments... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 14:06:04

Voters approve Vancouver, Evergreen, Ridgefield levies; Battle Ground trailing while Hockinson fails Updated 1 hour ago

Voters approved five out of nine Clark County school funding measures on Tuesday's ballot, according to early returns. Vancouver's levy was... 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 06:06:01

Vancouver man charged in the shooting death of Portland man found in Ariel may have been trying to silence him, say police reports Updated 12 hours ago

LONGVIEW — The Vancouver man facing a murder charge in the death of a Portland man whose body was found on a remote logging road in Ariel... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 00:06:02

Vancouver-based Rotschy buys sand and gravel business Storedahl & Sons Updated 12 hours ago

LONGVIEW — J.L. Storedahl & Sons, which dates back more than half a century, has been bought by one of Southwest Washington's largest... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 00:06:02

Vancouver man sentenced to 9 months in prison for tax fraud charges

An unlicensed Vancouver tax preparer was sentenced Monday to nine months in prison and four months of electronic home confinement for... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-12 00:06:01

Vancouver council establishes funding for Heights District as a developer submits plans for first building Updated 17 hours ago

Plans are starting to fall into place for central Vancouver's Heights District. A developer submitted designs for the first new building... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 22:06:01

Vancouver man killed in shooting at Van Mall park identified Updated 3 hours ago

Officials on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old Vancouver man as the person fatally shot Jan. 29 at a park in the Van Mall neighborhood. 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 20:06:02

Fire at Vancouver self-storage business damages multiple units and stored property Updated 6 hours ago

Forty firefighters spent nearly an hour Monday morning battling a blaze at a self-storage facility, according to the Vancouver Fire... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 16:06:02

Fort Vancouver Kiwanis

The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis invites the public to attend their weekly meeting from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Brothers Cascadia... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 07:06:01

Camas City Council officially opposes light rail on new I-5 Bridge despite warnings changes could delay project Updated 7 hours ago

Camas city officials remain unified in their opposition to light rail on the planned Interstate 5 replacement bridge. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-11 00:06:02

Letter: Fix pay equity in schools

Just got the Vancouver Public Schools pamphlet explaining what the latest election levy is for. I agree with all of it, but I'm voting... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-10 14:06:02

Last-minute love: A short list of local Valentine’s Day events for couples, friends in Clark County Updated 18 hours ago

Still don't have plans for Valentine's Day? It's not too late to organize an outing, especially because the holiday falls at the beginning... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-10 14:06:01

District Wrestling: Competition fierce for two Mat Classic berths in 4A

Just two tickets. No second chances. The stakes were higher than in past years at the Class 4A District 4 championships Saturday at Union... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-10 00:06:03

Maya Richardson, Camas team take home titles at 4A district gymnastics meet Updated 21 hours ago

Led by standout performances by Maya Richardson and Olivia Aguirre, the Papermakers beat out Union for another 4A team title at the district... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-09 03:06:03

Clark County business briefing, Feb. 8, 2025

People in Business The Educational Service District 112 Board of Directors appointed Dr. Mel Netzhammer to represent District 5,... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-08 14:06:02

WorkSource Vancouver Hiring Event

Job seekers can meet local employers at WorkSource's hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 19 at 204 Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-08 12:06:03

Kit Garoutte at Maryhill Winery

Singer, songwriter, fingerstyle guitarist Kit Garoutte will play at Maryhill Winery's Vancouver waterfront tasting room from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-08 00:06:03

Construction slows at The Waterfront Vancouver but developers are expressing more interest, says Barry Cain Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

Construction has slowed at The Waterfront Vancouver since completion of buildings at all but a handful of sites there. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-02-08 00:06:01