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Washougal schools superintendent Mary Templeton takes $21000 paycut to help trim budget shortfall

The leader of the Washougal School District has volunteered to reduce her compensation by almost $21000 as part of efforts to address a $3... 3 days ago

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

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

Top Stories: Chinook Nation; SkyZone fined; Deputies fatally shoot man; Beaches to close

In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the week. 3 days ago

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

Camas 'stealth' tower proposed at Camas Methodist Church approved following debate

Hearings Examiner Joe Turner has approved a conditional-use permit for AT&T to construct a “stealth-designed” cellular tower at the... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 15:06:02

Plane, train or automobiles? Columbian competition has staffers seeing who can get from Vancouver to Seattle the fastest

What's the best way to get from Vancouver to Seattle? Sure, flying is the fastest, but it only takes you as far as Seattle-Tacoma... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 15:06:02

Clark County elections office seeking volunteers

The Clark County Elections office is seeking individuals interested in writing an opposing statement for the April special election voters'... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 14:06:02

Washington bill to eliminate child marriages may soon become law

OLYMPIA — Washington will soon join 10 states across the country that have laws preventing children under 18 from getting married. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 12:06:02

The Networking Group – Events - Vancouver

Passages to Success offers The Networking Group at 8 a.m. Wednesday mornings at the U.S. Bank on 7003 N.E. 40th St., Vancouver. 1 week ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 12:06:02

State basketball opening round scoreboard, schedule, livestream links

Local teams in the the opening round of the state basketball tournaments, along with livestream links. Livestreams are on the NFHS Network... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 12:06:01

Vancouver man gets 5 years in 2022 death of pedestrian

A judge sentenced a 20-year-old Vancouver man Friday to five years in prison in connection with an October 2022 crash in which he fatally... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 02:06:01

One person dies in Amboy crash

One person died Thursday after several vehicles were involved in a crash in Amboy. A witness called 911 shortly after 3 p.m. to report the... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 01:06:01

Vancouver Fire Department extinguishes fire at Smith Tower in downtown Vancouver; no injuries reported

Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire Friday morning at Smith Tower. No one reported injuries. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 00:06:02

Vancouver teacher John Zingale announces run for 18th Legislative District representative

John Zingale, a Vancouver public schoolteacher, announced Tuesday that he is again running to represent the 18th District. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 00:06:02

Washougal High School graduate one of five Marines killed in helicopter crash

A 2018 Washougal High School graduate was one of five U.S. Marines killed in a helicopter crash during a training flight in Southern... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-24 00:06:02

Investigators recover firearms near man killed by Clark County deputies in Brush Prairie shooting

Investigators located firearms near the man who Clark County sheriff's deputies fatally shot while responding to a house in Brush Prairie,... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 21:06:01

Rise to the occasion: Learn ancient artisan craft of making sourdough bread at Pull Caffe in Yacolt

YACOLT — Making a great loaf of sourdough bread isn't quick and it isn't easy. But if you're willing to drive to Yacolt on a Saturday... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 15:06:01

New kids play areas opening in Clark County

As the local population continues to grow, the number of businesses geared toward Clark County's youngest residents is on the rise. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 12:06:01

Chinook Indian Nation hails decision granting it access to land claim trust funds

Leaders of the Chinook Indian Nation celebrated Thursday what they described as a precedent-setting legal victory granting the tribe access... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 12:06:01

Camas' nLIGHT reports $13.2 million quarterly loss

Camas-based laser manufacturer nLIGHT reported a $13.2 million quarterly net loss in its latest financial earnings report released Thursday. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 12:06:01

Clark County sheriff's deputies remain on leave as investigation into Brush Prairie fatal shooting continues

Authorities have not released any new information since Tuesday in the investigation of five Clark County sheriff's deputies involved in the... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 03:06:02

Police seek help locating 14-year-old Vancouver girl missing again

Vancouver police are seeking the public's help locating a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing for the second time this month. 10 hours ago

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

Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership program helps Clark County students learn about, experience outdoors

Fourth-graders plant native trees and shrubs along Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 00:06:02

American Queen Voyages suspends services

American Queen Voyages, the paddle-wheeler cruise company sailing ships up and down the Columbia River, has suspended service and canceled... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 00:06:02

Vancouver trampoline park SkyZone fined 22K for overworking teen employees

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited Vancouver's popular SkyZone trampoline park after finding about 45 of the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-23 00:06:02