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From Boise, to North Idaho, to Montana: How suspects traveled after hospital ambush

BOISE, Idaho — In less than two days, the men accused of coordinating a Boise hospital ambush before fleeing to North Idaho — where two men... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-30 12:06:01

Yacolt woman gets more than five years in 2022 DUI crash that killed passenger

A Yacolt woman was sentenced Friday to more than five years in prison for a 2022 crash that killed her passenger. 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 22:06:01

Hockinson man facing murder charges in alleged murder-for-hire plot of his wife held without bail until Monday

Prosecutors intend to charge a Hockinson man with aggravated first-degree murder, court records show, for allegations he hired a friend to... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 21:06:01

Mother arrested in Clark County day after 'vehicle of interest' in Everett missing boy case found in Ridgefield

The mother of a missing 4-year-old Everett boy found dead Thursday outside the city was arrested in Clark County, according to the Everett... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 20:06:02

Clark County Jail Work Center expansion slated; could add up to 64 beds

A local design firm has begun the permitting process to build a new medium-security housing facility at the Clark County Jail Work Center... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 13:06:01

Vancouver nonprofit offers a solid Foundation for those leaving prison, teens trying to avoid it

When Lester Griffin was released from prison in 2017, a lot had changed in Vancouver over the nine years he was incarcerated. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 13:06:01

Husband, suspected in a murder-for-hire plot, arrested after wife's fatal shooting in Hockinson

Authorities on Thursday arrested the husband of a woman who was fatally shot over the weekend in her Hockinson home. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 12:06:01

Republican Brad Benton cites personal freedoms, taxes in run for Washington's 18th District Senate seat

Clark County native Brad Benton announced Wednesday he's running as a Republican for Washington's 18th District Senate seat currently held... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 02:06:01

61-year-old Vancouver woman's disappearance considered suspicious, say police

Vancouver police say a 61-year-old Vancouver woman's Tuesday disappearance should be considered suspicious. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 00:06:01

Key economic figures mixed, but expert calls indicators for Clark County's economy positive

Rising energy bills, grocery prices and interest rates have led to Clark County residents' dinner-table speculation about the state of the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 00:06:01

WSDOT to install crosswalk safety light on Highway 503 after Prairie High School student was struck by car in 2023

After a 14-year-old Prairie High School student crossing Highway 503 was hit by a car in early 2023, the Washington State Department of... 24 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-29 00:06:01

State revokes credential of former Daybreak counselor charged with sexual misconduct with a minor

State health officials suspended the provider credential for a former Daybreak Youth Services counselor charged in Clark County Superior... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 21:06:02

New WA law caps the cost of inhalers and EpiPens

OLYMPIA — A bill signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday will limit the cost of some lifesaving medicines, according to an announcement... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 15:06:02

In Good Company: Mrs. Roper's distinctive style lands in Battle Ground for themed pub crawl

'Three's Company,” the classic television show that aired for eight seasons on ABC from 1977 to 1984, gave American pop culture some... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 13:06:02

Try this: “Historic Photographers of Vancouver Barracks” and “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts”

Historian, photographer and retired Army Maj. Jeff Davis will lead a military history talk, “Historic Photographers of Vancouver Barracks,”... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 13:06:01

Letter: Cheers for students

Three cheers to the wonderful students at Fort Vancouver High School who stepped up to the plate to support their teachers. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 13:06:01

Letter: School cuts are painful

It breaks my heart to see the deep cuts in Vancouver Public Schools. As a former labor leader, I naturally sympathize with the staff members... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 13:06:01

New Washington law will allow traffic cameras on more city streets and county roads

Drivers in Washington state may soon face better odds of getting caught on camera if they run a red light, speed through a work zone on a... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 13:06:01

Battle Ground police Sgt. Richard Kelly confiscated illicit drugs hours before overdosing, says report

Battle Ground police Sgt. Richard Kelly confiscated illicit drugs hours before he suffered a fatal overdose in his office,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 12:06:02

Vancouver officials developing new green building policy

Vancouver officials want to curb greenhouse gas emissions from some of the biggest polluters in the city: buildings. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 01:06:01

Washington state is no stranger to bridge disasters

SEATTLE — From the Hood Canal to the Duwamish River, travelers a continent away from Baltimore understand the disoriented feeling when a... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 00:06:01

Vancouver officials rethink Section 30 plan, pushing for more multifamily housing

Officials envisioned a square mile in east Vancouver known as Section 30 evolving into a mixed-use haven with places to live,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 00:06:01

Evergreen school district approves $18.7 million in budget reductions

The Evergreen Public Schools board of directors voted 4-1 Tuesday night to cut $18.7 million from the 2024-2025 school year budget,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-28 00:06:01

Two cats killed in house fire in central Vancouver

Two cats were killed in a house fire in the Fourth Plain Village neighborhood Wednesday morning. Vancouver Fire Department firefighters... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-27 21:06:01