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Letter: Support Battle Ground schools

Vote yes for Proposition 8 on April 22 to continue local funding for students in Battle Ground Public Schools. As a BGPS graduate, parent,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-31 13:06:04

Clark County Battle of the Bands seeks teen musicians Free

Music teachers Owen Kortz of Music World and Ryan Messling of Prairie High School — with support from the Clark County Family YMCA,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-31 13:06:04

Letter: Light rail on I-5 Bridge makes sense

On March 22, Leslie Lewallen writes “Light rail on I-5 Bridge doesn't make sense” (Local View, The Columbian). Actually, yes it does. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-31 13:06:04

Vancouver fires Thrive2Survive as operator of Safe Park at Evergreen Transit Center Updated 8 hours ago

The city of Vancouver fired the operator of its Safe Park, where people can legally live in their vehicles, for allegedly ignoring drug... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-31 13:06:02

Washington State School for the Blind student receives John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

VANCOUVER — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs announced last month that Charles Johnson, an 18-year-old student at the Washington State School... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 12:06:01

High-speed crash on Highway 99 kills Vancouver woman; Portland man arrested Updated 21 hours ago

A Vancouver woman was killed in a high-speed crash Thursday on Highway 99 in Hazel Dell, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said Friday. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 12:06:01

Top Stories: Joe Kent on leaked Signal chat; Jeff Snell leaves Vancouver schools; roundabout an issue for residents

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 12:06:01

‘Medicaid affects us all’: If cuts enacted, Southwest Washington doctors fear for young patients

As deep cuts to the federal Medicaid program inch closer to reality, doctors at the Child and Adolescent Clinic are worried about their... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:04

Lower Columbia River, tributary fish report for March 22

Lower Columbia River, Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 138 salmonid boats and 53 Washington bank rods... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:04

Letter: Light rail safe, beneficial

I am a 79-year-old woman who rides MAX, at night, several times a month. I've had conversations with lots of nice people and have never felt... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:04

Prep highlights (March 28): Five pitchers combine on shutout as Union beats Mountain View 3-0 in baseball

Five Union pitches combined on a four-hit shutout and Jacob Chandler drove in two of the three runs as the Union baseball team beat Mountain... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:04

Death Notices for March 29, 2025

Anna D. Gemvieve, 76, Vancouver, died March 13, 2025. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-715-7948. Barbara A. Dick, 90,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:04

Clark County Business Briefing, March 29, 2025

Riparia Environmental of Vancouver, a leading provider of environmental compliance, restoration and mitigation services in the Pacific... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:04

Letter: Belkot acts unethically

At the March 12 Clark County Council meeting the council rightly voted to remove Michelle Belkot from the C-Tran board. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:04

Pause in Columbia River Treaty talks stokes worry for flood control in Vancouver

Flood risk management, hydropower generation and salmon runs will suffer if the United States and Canada don't renew a key provision of the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:04

Everybody Has a Story: Veteran’s new hat is a game-changer

Hippies were in full weird, pot was king and Vietnam War protests raged on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:03

These five excellent spring break activities for Clark County families won’t break the bank Updated 1 day ago

For many, the first week of April is known as a harbinger of spring. But for Clark County parents, it's known simply as spring break. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-30 00:06:02

Vancouver fire officials fear for region’s readiness with hazmat trainings canceled in federal funding freeze Subscriber Exclusive

Days before Vancouver Fire Department recruits were headed to a training center in Alabama to become certified hazmat technicians,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-29 13:06:02

Vancouver honors volunteers with tree planting

OGDEN — City of Vancouver volunteer and urban forestry programs added seven trees to the Volunteer Grove at Centerpointe Park (Northeast... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-29 13:06:02

Vital Statistics for March 29, 2025

Aaron Garcia, 35, Vancouver, and Alejandra Atondo Montoya, 33, Vancouver. Alan Scott Thomas, 53, Gallatin, Tenn., and Jessica Denise Janssen... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-29 13:06:02

Clark County health worker report for March 29, 2025

The Washington State Department of Health recently took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County providers. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-29 13:06:02

Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823 welcomes new officers

RIVERRIDGE — Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823 on March 18 installed officers for 2025-26. 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-29 12:06:02

Two arrested in slaying of Hazel Dell woman found dead in October

Clark County sheriff's detectives arrested two people Friday in connection with the slaying of 78-year-old Patricia Jimerfield,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-29 01:06:02

Letter: Belkot ouster raises concerns

The recent ouster of Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot from the C-Tran board should be of some concern to all of us that cast a vote in... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-29 00:06:04