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Project Safe Haven fills former site of Kasper Recovery Housing in Hazel Dell; Kasper owner files lawsuit

A Vancouver nonprofit has taken over operations of the former Kasper Recovery Housing site in Hazel Dell, rebranding it as Project Safe... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-30 04:06:02

In WA education chief race, upstart candidate raises twice as much as incumbent

In the race to lead Washington's public school system, Reid Saaris, a teacher and founder of an education nonprofit, has raised twice as... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-30 00:06:02

WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls

Andy Juris, a dryland wheat and alfalfa grower in Bickleton, in Klickitat County, knows precisely how much fertilizer to put on different... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-30 00:06:02

Washington's border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic

A significant increase in oil tanker traffic is in store for the Salish Sea with the completion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion in... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-30 00:06:02

Vancouver man involved in police pursuit that spans two counties in Oregon

Police in Oregon chased a Vancouver man suspected of reckless driving Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., a deputy from the Lincoln... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-30 00:06:01

Vancouver man killed in motorcycle crash east of Woodland

A Vancouver man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon east of Woodland. Shortly after 3 p.m., the motorcycle was traveling north... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-29 23:06:01

A labor of self-love: Inner Beauty in U aims to mentor women impacted by abuse

Vancouver's Yolanda Merriweather has had a complicated journey with self-love — one that she hopes can inspire others. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-29 13:06:01

'The bane of retail.' To prevent theft, many big chains now lock up all kinds of merchandise

Detergent and deodorant, toothpaste, the entire shampoo aisle. “It's all locked up,” Corey Potter sighed, describing shelves encased behind... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-29 00:06:02

Cascade Park Kiwanis Meeting – Events

The Cascade Park Kiwanis will hold a meeting at Round Table Pizza, located at 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., starting at 6 p.m. May 2. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-28 01:06:01

'We chose this artwork as a welcome': Grandmother Camus statue unveiled on Fourth Plain

The Indigenous legend of Grandmother Camus is a story of love, sacrifice and transformation. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-28 00:06:02

Pool at LA Fitness in Hazel Dell reopens after repairs made

Patrons of LA Fitness' Hazel Dell location can finally celebrate the long-awaited reopening of the gym's pool. Staff at the facility... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-28 00:06:02

Vancouver Clinic: FTC's ban of noncompete clauses is unhealthy

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday voted to ban noncompete agreements, which bar employees from leaving their jobs to work for... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-28 00:06:02

Everett Street Corridor plans raise concerns over parking in Camas

CAMAS — The Everett Street Corridor improvement project will eventually create a multimodal traffic corridor and improve safety for drivers,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-28 00:06:02

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... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-28 00:06:01

Vancouver receives $1M grant to make energy efficient upgrades to VHA housing

The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded the city of Vancouver a $1.03 million grant to implement energy efficiency retrofits at... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-27 13:06:02

Budget cuts looming over Vancouver Public Schools create stress, uncertainty

Iliana Gerianos admits she used to think her Mandarin Chinese teacher disliked her. As the years went by, however, Gerianos,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-27 13:06:02

East Vancouver couple prevail over homeowners association on when political signs can go up before election

Homeowners associations can no longer dictate when residents put up political yard signs thanks to a Vancouver couple's lawsuit. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-27 13:06:02

WSU Vancouver graduation ceremony planned for May 4

Washington State University Vancouver will host its commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. May 4 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-27 13:06:02

A tale of two Leverich Parks and two milestones

Leverich Park reaches a major milestone this year — or maybe two. Most Vancouver residents know Leverich Park as the 16-acre wooded park... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-27 13:06:01

Police in Everett issue alarm after 3 babies overdosed on fentanyl in less than a week

EVERETT — Officials are sounding alarms after a baby died and two others apparently also overdosed in the past week in separate instances in... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-27 00:06:02

Short and Sweet: Vancouver boba spot's new mochi doughnuts a hit

In the early 2000s, Mister Doughnut employee Masaaki Nakamura created a garland of fried dough rounds for the Japanese chain in response to... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-27 00:06:02

Handgun recovered after Clark County deputies killed carjacking suspect, will be sent for testing

A handgun connected with the suspect in a series of carjackings who was later fatally shot by Clark County sheriff's deputies has been sent... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-26 21:06:02

Change coming to Clark County court system as it prepares for growth

Clark County's criminal justice hub in downtown Vancouver is slated to look different by the end of 2025 as the county prepares for growth... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-26 13:06:02

White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler to run for state Senate seat

Marla Keethler, mayor of White Salmon and a career sports producer, announced her candidacy for state Senate in Washington's newly redrawn... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-26 13:06:02