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Roadway projects in Southwest Washington closer to finish line

With warm weather on the horizon, the Washington State Department of Transportation and its contractor crews are preparing to dive into road... 11 hours ago

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

That 'stomach flu' could be norovirus, say Clark County health officials

If you've recently been laid low with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and aches (or even two or three of those things), you might have had... 23 hours ago

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

Vancouver council decides to not expand camping bans because 'it might make it worse for everyone'

When the city of Vancouver declared homelessness to be a civil emergency in November, it opened new options for restricting camping. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-13 12:06:01

Few surprises in presidential primary: Biden, Trump win Clark County and Washington

No surprise: President Joe Biden won the Democratic Party primary in both Clark County and Washington, while former President Donald Trump... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-13 04:06:01

Hazel Dell man identified as worker killed in Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill accident

Officials on Tuesday identified a 32-year-old Hazel Dell man as the person killed Friday at the Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-13 01:06:02

NBA legend John Stockton sues Washington AG's office over COVID bans

SPOKANE — Basketball legend John Stockton has taken his disdain for COVID-19 restrictions to a federal courtroom, initiating a lawsuit with... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-13 00:06:01

Camas man struck, killed by train

A 68-year-old Camas man was killed Tuesday morning when he was struck by a train, according to the Camas Police Department. 24 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-13 00:06:01

Letter: Thanks for high school basketball

Well, that's it. Another 2A Greater St. Helens League basketball season has officially ended here in Southwest Washington. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 13:06:02

Columbia River Mental Health Services sets forum on policing in Fourth Plain corridor

Columbia River Mental Health Services will hold a public forum focused on mental health, substance use and law enforcement within the Fourth... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 13:06:02

Heights District Development in central Vancouver gains $4M federal grant for infrastructure

The first federal investment in the Heights District Development in central Vancouver was announced Monday by U.S. Sen. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 13:06:01

Recovery home for men: The Dewey House opens with help from Clark County's mental health sales tax

Charles Hanset Jr. could list many things he admires about his late uncle, Dewey Long. He was extremely talented at playing the drums and... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 13:06:01

Ridgefield's food cart pod could be a permanent fixture, with help from the city council

Carts by the Park, Ridgefield's popular food cart pod on Pioneer Street, is getting closer to making its location a permanent one. 1 day ago

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

Vancouver Volcanoes pro basketball team starts season 3-1

The Vancouver Volcanoes are off to a hot start in thier third season in The Basketball League with three wins in their first four games. 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 05:06:02

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek wants tolling plan on sections of Interstates 5, 205 scrapped

PORTLAND — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek wants to scrap a plan to implement tolls on large sections of two Portland-area interstates, she said... 21 hours ago

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

Smoke from two-alarm house fire could be seen for miles in east Vancouver

The Vancouver Fire Department battled a two-alarm house fire that shot black smoke and flames into the air Sunday morning in east Vancouver. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 00:06:01

Battle Ground City Council member, former mayor Cortes launches Senate campaign for 18th Legislative District seat

Battle Ground City Council member and former mayor Adrian Cortes announced Monday he is running for state Senate in the 18th Legislative... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 00:06:01

Washington's first new state park in nearly 40 years moves closer to completion

OLYMPIA — The development of Nisqually State Park outside Eatonville has been in the works for nearly four decades. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 00:06:01

Camas mill employee killed in workplace accident

CAMAS — A 32-year-old man was killed Friday in a workplace accident at the Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill, according to the Camas Police... 24 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-12 00:06:01

Macy's to close 150 stores through 2026; future of Vancouver and Washington locations uncertain

Macy's will close 150 “underproductive stores,” leaving the future of 22 Washington stores and their workers uncertain. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-11 15:06:02

These shoppers have a 'love/hate relationship' with Amazon but can't stop spending — as much as $2000 a month

Rebecca Wadsworth has a “love/hate relationship” with Amazon Prime. She and her husband spend between $1,000 and $2,000 a month on Amazon,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-10 13:06:02

Washington Lawmakers, Gov. Inslee aim to help paraeducators

Representatives from Vancouver Public Schools met with Gov. Jay Inslee in early February to showcase Ogden Elementary School's paraeducators... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-10 12:06:02

Barely afloat in Battle Ground: Without a site and new volunteers, the 69-year Rose Festival tradition is finished

DESPERATELY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS, BIG WORKSHOP. To maintain proud decadeslong tradition, Battle Ground's Rose Float Committee needs new... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-10 12:06:02

Clark County Newcomers Club holds luncheon at Cascadia Tech Academy

IMAGE – On Feb. 23, students from Cascadia Tech Academy in Vancouver prepared a fantastic meal for members of the Clark County Newcomers... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-10 12:06:02

Washington ranked 5th least-religious state

Americans have grown less religious over the past couple of decades, and attendance at religious services is down across the country. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-03-10 00:06:01