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Vancouver Public Schools students protest budget cuts

Students from five high schools led another walkout Tuesday to protest the $35 million in budget cuts approved last month by Vancouver... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-10 13:06:01

Hope Village Safe Stay gets a lifeline: Vancouver will provide wage increases, case manager

People are staying longer on average in the city of Vancouver's four Safe Stay shelters, according to city staff. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-10 13:06:01

Vancouver excels on permit audit, receiving among highest scores

When it comes to issuing permits, the city of Vancouver received among the highest scores in a recently completed audit by the Washington... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-10 01:06:01

Gun found in student's backpack at Shahala Middle School; no one injured

Staff at Shahala Middle School found a handgun in a student's backpack Monday, according to a letter sent home to parents from the school's... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-10 00:06:02

Vancouver Community Band Spring Concert – Events

The 55-piece Vancouver Community Concert Band and our student musicians from Columbia and Fort Vancouver High Schools will perform a concert featuring music... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-10 00:06:01

Early morning drive-by shooting spree damages cars, churches in Clark County

Clark County sheriff's deputies arrested a 23-year-old Felida man early today on suspicion of drive-by shootings that damaged two churches... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-09 19:06:02

Letter: Add traffic cameras in Vancouver

An article from the Washington State Standard (“New Washington law will allow traffic cameras on more city streets and county roads,” The... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-09 13:06:02

Former Vancouver police officer under criminal investigation in potential perjury case

A former Vancouver police officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly lying about his job experience when applying for search... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-09 13:06:02

Contentious 49th District town hall: Residents criticize Sen. Cleveland on rent limit bill

A Saturday town hall hosted by 49th Legislative District lawmakers turned contentious over such hot-button issues as housing and education. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-09 01:06:02

Study says Washington is home to four of the healthiest cities in the country; Vancouver is No. 57

TACOMA — Have you ever wondered if or how where you live affects your health? 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-08 12:06:01

Vancouver nurse Terri Niles to run for 17th Legislative District in the Washington House of Representatives

Vancouver Democrat Terri Niles announced this week that she is again running to represent the 17th Legislative District, Position 1,... 11 hours ago

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

Downtown Alley Flea Market – Events

Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the Downtown Alley Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month from March to... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-06 12:06:01

Single Seniors Bunco Meet – Events

Single Seniors will meet for a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E. 136th Ave., from 1 to 3:30. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-06 02:06:01

Police make arrest in Vancouver Mall gun threat

Police arrested a man Friday morning who they say pointed a gun at a parent trying to break up a March 22 fight between teenagers at the... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-06 01:06:02

Vancouver-based Albina Asphalt fined $27K for improper waste disposal

Vancouver-based asphalt manufacturer and distributor Albina Asphalt was fined $27000 Thursday by the Washington Department of Ecology for... 2 days ago

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

Unwanted stuff given sense of RePurpose at Vancouver center

The RePurpose Center's Sunny Rae Hanna waved her hand over a cluster of tiny bicycles sitting in a small warehouse and smiled. 2 days ago

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

Medical examiner IDs 42-year-old Vancouver man killed with bow and arrow

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified a 42-year-old Vancouver man as the person fatally shot Tuesday with a bow and arrow in... 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-05 19:06:02

Vancouver police stretched thin as officers pulled off patrol to respond to growing number of calls

At about noon Thursday, Vancouver police received a call about a dead person in a homeless encampment between Highway 99 and Interstate 5... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-05 13:06:01

Here's how Washington's legislative districts will change for this year's elections

A legal battle over the electoral power of Latino voters in Washington's Yakima Valley is settled, for now. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-05 12:06:02

Camas track & field experiencing athlete boom

The Camas Papermakers' track and field coaching staff is witnessing this spring is, by far, a first: an eye-popping 238 athletes who turned... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-05 12:06:02

Try this: Quiltfest Northwest, Asian Cultural Fair and 'Bees! Gardening, Citizen Science and the Washington Bee Atlas'

Quiltfest Northwest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, celebrating 50 years of quilting by Clark County Quilters. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-05 12:06:02

Vancouver-based BBSI going strong, expanding its offerings and partnering with Kaiser

After 50 years in business, Vancouver-based Barrett Business Services has evolved from its staffing agency beginnings. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-05 02:06:01

Home2Suites by Hilton extended stay hotel in the works for east Vancouver

As plans continue to further develop The Landing at Vancouver, a Home2Suites by Hilton extended stay hotel has been proposed off Southeast... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-04-05 00:06:01

Taking the roundabout way: Traffic feature improves safety, is here to stay in Clark County, officials say

Clark County motorists are increasingly getting around in a roundabout way. The circular intersections are becoming more and more common in... 11 hours ago

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