Inslee has 60 days to decide on controversial Horse Heaven wind farm
The fate of one the largest wind farms ever proposed in Washington now rests with Gov. Jay Inslee. 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-03 00:06:01
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Q1 strongest ever for Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe Co.
Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe Co. reported a mixed first quarter in its latest earnings report. 3 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-02 21:06:02
Carson Republican Hannah Joy to seek 17th Legislative District House seat, Position 2
Carson Republican Hannah Joy announced last week she is again running to represent the 17th Legislative District, Position 1,... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-02 12:06:02
Are the rumors true? Is Burgerville for sale?
Is Burgerville for sale? The beloved Vancouver fast-food chain confirmed Tuesday that it is looking for new investment to aid in expansion. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-02 12:06:02
Despite net loss in first quarter, executives at Vancouver-based BBSI feeling optimistic
Despite a loss in its latest earnings statement, Barrett Business Services Inc. executives were optimistic after their first quarter. 12 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-02 00:06:02
Cowlitz Indian Tribe expands reservation near La Center by about 60 acres
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is expanding its 152-acre reservation near La Center by about 60 acres. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-02 00:06:01
Adding housing to narrow, two-lane 174th Street concerns residents in Fairgrounds neighborhood
Dean Hergesheimer believes Clark County's public works department made a mistake. Hergesheimer, a retired professional engineer who worked... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-02 00:06:01
Officials ask for help ID'ing 2022 Woodland train collision victim
LONGVIEW — The Cowlitz County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a woman killed in a train collision two years ago... 15 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 21:06:01
Jury selection to begin in Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota's death
Jury selection is set to begin today in the murder trial for the robbery suspect accused in the 2022 death of off-duty Vancouver police... 11 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 13:06:02
Library Con: Free Comic Book Day meets Star Wars Day in one giant celebration in Vancouver
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries will celebrate Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day (May 4, as in “May the fourth be with you”) in one... 3 days ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 12:06:02
First Friday Art Walk – Events - Vancouver
Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown... 1 hour ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 11:06:02
Columbia River spring Chinook fishing closes above Bonneville Dam
With the fishery expected to have already met its allowable catch, recreational spring Chinook fishing on the Columbia River mainstem from... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 00:06:02
Vancouver schools celebrate future of trades education with new building at Hudson's Bay
Vancouver dignitaries, school staff and students weathered relentless showers to celebrate Southwest Washington's newest investment in... 4 days ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 00:06:02
Why are Salmon Creek trail ponds drying up?
What is causing ponds along the western edge of Salmon Creek trail to dry up? That's the question many residents living along the trail are... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 00:06:02
3rd Congressional District candidates discuss foreign aid, a central issue in campaign
Foreign aid is becoming a central issue in the race for Southwest Washington's 3rd Congressional District. President Joe Biden on Wednesday... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 00:06:02
City of Vancouver prepares for pavement projects across 20 neighborhoods
Roadwork will temporarily close some neighborhood streets over the summer. Starting in June, the city of Vancouver will begin paving streets... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-05-01 00:06:02
DEA will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press... 6 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-04-30 18:06:02
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
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
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
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