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Washington health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies

Short on masks as they faced a surge in COVID-19 patients, Seattle hospital workers once resorted to rigging their own face shields out of... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-29 00:06:02

Heights District project could start construction in 2026; Vancouver close to asking for proposals

Construction on apartment buildings that will rise where Tower Mall once stood in Vancouver's Heights neighborhood could start as soon as... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-29 00:06:01

Suspect arrested in connection with trailer thefts but Clark County deputies still searching for others

Clark County sheriff's deputies are searching for multiple utility trailers they say were stolen by one suspect over the past year. 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-28 21:06:01

Clark County, Cowlitz Indian Tribe partner on plan for new fish habitat and recreation area

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files, Clark County is partnering with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to develop a fish habitat and recreation master... 9 hours ago

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

Evergreen Public Schools to cut up to $20 million from budget with details to come at tonight's meeting

Evergreen Public Schools is expecting to cut between $16 million and $20 million from its budget for the 2024-2025 school year, according to... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-28 12:06:01

Letter: Vancouver schools have problems

I am a school psychologist in Vancouver Public Schools and have worked in school districts in Oregon and Texas. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-28 12:06:01

Eight homeless people have died in Vancouver since mid-December, city hopes emergency declaration will speed ...

Every eight days between mid-December and late January, a person experiencing homelessness in Vancouver died. 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-28 05:06:02

Evidence submitted to Washington State Patrol Crime Lab from Brush Prairie site where Clark County sheriff's deputies ...

Investigators said Tuesday they have submitted evidence to the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab they seized from the Brush Prairie property... 22 hours ago

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

Longtime Vancouver city manager will leave in October

After 14 years as Vancouver city manager, Eric Holmes is retiring. His last day will be Oct. 11. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-28 01:06:01

Vancouver tech company ZoomInfo proposes settlement of up to $29 million in 'right to publicity' lawsuits

Vancouver tech company ZoomInfo disclosed to investors Monday the company has proposed settling putative class-action lawsuits for an... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-28 01:06:01

Only 33700 people in Clark County have signed up for emergency alerts from 911 dispatch, says manager

Hundreds of thousands of Clark County residents are missing out on emergency information because they're not signed up for alerts from the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-28 00:06:02

City forgives $15000 of loan Share Vancouver stopped paying on in 2010

The Vancouver City Council on Monday forgave $15000 of a $25000 loan that homeless organization Share received in 1999. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 23:06:01

First Latter-Day Saints temple in Clark County will be built in Camas

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of a 43000-square-foot, multistory temple to be built in Camas. 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 19:06:01

Burger chain Wendy's looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year

Wendy's is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that... 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 17:06:01

If WA doesn't require party affiliation when voting, why is my ballot asking for my party?

KENNEWICK — The presidential primary is fast approaching, with ballots being delivered now for the March 12 voting deadline. 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 16:06:02

HomeShare Clark County, WA wants to pair renters with senior citizens who own homes

Cue “The Golden Girls” theme song: To combat the housing crisis, a Clark County group wants to pair seniors with people seeking a place to... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 15:06:02

Clark County Newcomers Club Monthly Coffee – Events

Clark County Newcomers Club mission is to provide a network for fostering friendships in an atmosphere of mutual respect and to support... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 12:06:02

Tim Martinez: Fantastic basketball finishes lead area teams to domes

Ari Richardson capped a wild weekend of high school basketball with a moment most players dream about. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 03:06:02

PeaceHealth to open new medical clinic in Orchards

PeaceHealth announced Monday it will open a new clinic, which will offer family services and primary care. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 02:06:02

Clark County residents can learn to combat invasive species in series of webinars

Washington officials are asking residents in Clark County and the rest of the state to keep their eyes out for spongy moths, zebra mussels... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 02:06:02

Truck crashes into fire hydrant in east Vancouver, flooding street

A pickup struck a fire hydrant Monday morning, releasing thousands of gallons of water near Burton Road and Northeast 109th Avenue in east... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 01:06:01

C-Tran to buy 15 buses: Accordian-style rigs to arrive in 2025 with two more BRT lines coming

With two new bus rapid transit lines scheduled to open in 2027, C-Tran's board of directors approved the purchase of 15 new 60-foot... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 00:06:02

Plan for 7% statewide cap on rent increases fails in Washington Legislature

A push by some Democrats in the Legislature to cap annual rent increases across Washington hit a dead end on Monday. 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-27 00:06:01

Housing affordability dominates two town halls by legislators from 17th, 49th districts

Housing affordability dominated the conversation at two legislative town halls this week, where lawmakers from the 49th and 17th Legislative... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-25 00:06:02