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Letter: Clark County is below average

Ashamed to admit I live in Clark County is an understatement. I have lived here for over 70 years. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-04 13:06:05

Vancouver Farmers Market’s summer season kicks off with new vendors and market favorites Subscriber Exclusive

New vendors are joining many old standbys at the popular downtown Vancouver Farmers Market for its spring-summer season, which kicks off... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-04 13:06:03

Vancouver named a Tree City USA for 36th consecutive year

The National Arbor Day Foundation named Vancouver a Tree City USA for the 36th consecutive year. “This continued acknowledgment shows our... 11 hours ago

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

Clark County man wants Vancouver and the county to do more to protect disappearing tree-lined ridgelines

For Warren Neth, one of the great things about his Harney Heights home was being able to walk among the trees on the neighboring ridgetops. 11 hours ago

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

Columbia River Mental Health Services names Craig Pridemore as interim CEO Updated 2 days ago

Columbia River Mental Health Services, which abruptly suspended some operations March 24 due to financial woes, announced Thursday it has... 3 days ago

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

Beacock Music presents “Fools for Love”

Beacock Music presents “Fools for Love,” a cabaret celebrating all types of love, in the Beacock Music Recital Hall, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave.,... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-04 11:06:02

Letter: Judges stacked against Trump

Donald Trump won decisively and is delivering on his agenda as promised. Democrats are surreptitiously undermining what Americans voted for. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-04 00:06:04

Letter: Trump leads U.S. into abyss

It pains me greatly to watch and stand by while the country I've loved for more than eight decades slips, day by day, into the abyss. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-04 00:06:04

Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax

OLYMPIA — Washington Senate and House budget leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a “major pivot” after Gov. 18 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 18:06:02

Vancouver firefighters battle blaze in ship loader at the Port of Vancouver

Vancouver firefighters battled a grain fire Wednesday afternoon at the Port of Vancouver, staying on scene for more than five hours. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 15:06:02

WA House passes $15B transportation budget backed by gas tax hike Free

Lawmakers in the Washington House and Senate will have plenty of negotiating to do as they try to reconcile competing transportation budget... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 15:06:02

Subaru, which employs hundreds at Port of Vancouver, says tariffs ‘would severely impact Subaru’s activities in the U.S.’ Subscriber Exclusive Updated 7 hours ago

The Port of Vancouver, the largest American gateway for Japanese car manufacturer Subaru, could be hit by the nation's new auto tariffs. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 15:06:02

Death Notices for April 3, 2025

Barbara Gately, 75, Vancouver, died March 19, 2025. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948. Craig Allen Stringfellow, 63,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 13:06:04

Vancouver Scout aims to raise the roof and the funds to fix the shelter at Beacon Rock park

The price of cedar roofing shakes has been skyrocketing in recent years, and that was before the Trump administration this week imposed a... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 13:06:02

Vital Statistics for April 3, 2025

Marriage Licenses. Alexis Nicole Reeder, 31, Vancouver, and Joshua Eugene Williamson, 37, Vancouver. Alonda Pulido, 34, Vancouver,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 13:06:02

Letter: Administration endangers military

As a combat veteran infantry officer, I am nearly speechless about the security breach by three cabinet secretaries and the vice president... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 00:06:05

Weiermair’s hat trick helps Winterhawks top Prince George 6-3 in Game 3 of playoffs

Alex Weiermair had a hat trick and Carter Sotheran scored two goals as the Portland Winterhawks beat Prince George 6-3 on Tuesday in Game 3... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 00:06:05

Program cuts property taxes for thousands of older Clark County residents on limited incomes Updated 2 days ago

CAMAS — Clark County staffers are on a mission to spread the word about a decades-old tax exemption program that can help limited-income... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 00:06:04

Letter: Stand up for democracy

To our Democratic legislators: Remember Uvalde? Remember how police stood outside of the classroom where the shooter was? 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-03 00:06:03

City of Vancouver’s seasonal overnight homeless shelters are closed; will they reopen in winter?

On Tuesday morning, adults and children trickled out the doors of the city of Vancouver's winter shelters for the last time this season. 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-02 22:06:02

Vancouver Total Wine & More closed after roof partially collapses while store is open Updated 2 hours ago

Vancouver wine and alcohol mecca Total Wine & More near Vancouver Mall was forced to close after its roof partially collapsed Monday night. 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-02 21:06:02

Political activism in Vancouver Photo Gallery

A protestor holds a sign Wednesday, March 26, 2025, during a weekly protest at the Tesla dealership at the intersection of Northeast Fourth... 23 hours ago

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

‘What’s happening now is unprecedented’: Political activism, protests in Vancouver accelerate

Vancouver native Josh Iwata used to dream of driving a fancy new Tesla electric car away from the local showroom. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-02 13:06:01

In Our View: Vancouver diligent in oversight of Safe Park

While many details remain to be sorted out, the city of Vancouver has demonstrated diligence regarding its Safe Park operation. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-04-02 13:06:01