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Vancouver City Council OKs $900K loan, tax breaks for developer to remodel building for mixed-income housing Updated 3 hours ago

The Vancouver City Council on Monday night approved a loan of up to $900000 and a multifamily tax exemption to rehabilitate student housing... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-18 13:06:02

Disability advocates challenge Vancouver’s elected leaders to go a week without driving

For many, the daily commute is a routine task. For people with disabilities, it can be much more complex. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-18 13:06:01

Week Without Driving Photo Gallery

Cecelia Black of Seattle, from left, joins Abby Griffith of Vancouver as well as Kail Hibbs and Olivia Kahn of the City of Vancouver they... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-18 00:06:02

Class-action suit alleges Vancouver’s ZoomInfo misled investors, executives ‘dumped’ stocks Subscriber Exclusive Updated 2 days ago

Investors are suing Vancouver software and data company ZoomInfo and two of its executives, alleging the company misled investors and... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-18 00:06:02

Vancouver City Council expresses collective decision on five ballot initiatives to appear before voters in November Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council expressed a collective decision Monday on five ballot initiatives that will appear before voters in November. 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-17 21:06:01

Vancouver Housing Authority working with police to beef up security at two supportive housing buildings Updated 16 hours ago

Vancouver Housing Authority's CEO said the amount of drug-trafficking at two of the agency's permanent supportive housing buildings is... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-17 19:06:01

Recreational burn ban ends in Vancouver

Due to recent rains and anticipated cooler weather conditions, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli lifted the recreational burn ban... 18 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-17 18:06:01

Vancouver City Council considers problems at homeless camp at Mill Plain sound wall but takes no action Updated 12 hours ago

The Vancouver City Council on Monday discussed tensions between residents of a homeless camp along the sound wall along West Mill Plain... 18 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-17 18:06:01

Police seek help finding missing Vancouver 16-year-old Free Updated 11 hours ago

Vancouver police are asking for the public's help finding a 16-year-old boy who was last seen Saturday morning near the Ellsworth... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-17 00:06:01

Free Women in Tech Seminar

The School of Engineering and Computer Science at WSU Vancouver is hosting a free seminar, Women in Tech, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 week ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-16 12:06:03

Marshall House Tours

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through... 1 week ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-16 12:06:03

WSU Vancouver to host networking event for women in STEM

Washington State University Vancouver's School of Engineering and Computer Science is hosting a free seminar and networking event for women... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-14 00:06:01

SEH America buys old Image Elementary building from Evergreen Public Schools for $5.7M Subscriber Exclusive

For years, the old Image Elementary building served as a “houser” school for students and teachers whose buildings were being reconstructed... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-12 13:06:01

2024 General Election

View details on the 2024 General Election, see races and measures on the ballot, and read the most recent related stories. 2 months ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-12 12:06:01

Fort Vancouver High School briefly locked down for reports of threat; no weapon found Updated 11 hours ago

School officials lifted a brief lockdown at Fort Vancouver High School on Wednesday afternoon after determining a student who'd reportedly... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-12 00:06:02

Work Party at Jane Weber Arboretum

Join the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 at the Jane Weber Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-12 00:06:01

Vancouver City Council boosts affordable housing supply Updated 16 hours ago

The Vancouver City Council passed an emergency interim ordinance Monday night that clears the way for more accessory dwelling units,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-11 12:06:02

Vancouver City Council approves ‘strategic exchange of property’ for future convention center expansion Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

The Hilton Vancouver Washington and adjoining Vancouver Convention Center ushered in a resurgence for the city's downtown area nearly 20... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-11 12:06:02

Fundraiser for Washington School for the Deaf at Beaches Restaurant

Sept. 12 is Give Back Day at Beaches Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant will donate 50% of diners' total bill to the Washington School for the... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-10 21:06:03

Providence Academy Tours

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-10 20:06:01

Marshall House Tours

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-10 20:06:01

Letter: Price is right for Vancouver chief

Regarding Vancouver Police Chief Jeff Mori's recommendation for the next chief of police: I have known Acting Chief Troy Price since he came... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-10 13:06:01

Vancouver police arrest two 18-year-olds with guns outside Mountain View High School Updated 14 hours ago

Vancouver police arrested two teens with loaded guns outside of Mountain View High School on Monday after responding to reports of an online... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-10 01:06:01

Old library no more: Vancouver Arts Hub provides affordable space for artists, musicians, dancers Updated 4 hours ago

The former Vancouver Community Library is transforming into the city's first arts and cultural center. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-09-09 13:06:01