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Trump ranked history's worst U.S. president, Biden finishes 14th, poll finds

A rating of U.S. presidents found Donald Trump was the nation's worst ever leader while Joe Biden ranks 14th, putting him among the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-20 00:06:01

Downtown Vancouver AI firm Digs raises its roof

Clark County natives Ryan Fink and Ty Frackiewicz are serial entrepreneurs. Their latest tech startup, Digs, combines their collective... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-20 00:06:01

Failing our troubled teens: As Washington's shortage of inpatient drug beds persists, one family sues the facility they ...

Spokane — Jamie Million spent years trying to get help for her daughter. From a young age, it was clear Arianna “Ari” Herron struggled with... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-19 22:06:02

Camas girls earn top seed in 4A state basketball playoffs

In this basketball test, the humans topped the computers. Despite a low RPI ranking, Camas received the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A girls... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-19 12:06:01

Camas girls claim back-to-back 4A bi-district championships with 63-44 defeat of Bellarmine Prep

Papermakers remain undefeated against teams from Washington heading into next week's 4A state opening round. By Will Denner, Columbian staff... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-19 00:06:01

What shape should Clark County take? Comprehensive plans determine who or what will be moving in next door

Tune into a city or Clark County council meeting, and there's a good chance the conversation will eventually involve “the comp plan. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-18 12:06:01

Tarik Kurta leads special day for Fort Vancouver swimmers at 2A-1A state meet

FEDERAL WAY – Tarik Kurta's last high school swim meet finished with a pair of top-3 finishes. But that wasn't the best part of the Class... 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-18 06:06:02

National listeria outbreak hasn't affected Clark County

Clark County has no recorded cases tied to the national listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened 26 others in the United... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-18 00:06:01

Retired journalist Gregg Herrington tracks down history of railroad in Clark County

The Columbian files, Railroad magnate James J. Hill, far right with beard, was the “power behind the throne” as Vancouver's local railway... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-18 00:06:01

Street family gains support network, safety: 'We all look out for each other'

Mike Moises sat around a fire with his family. They sank forks into a round, white cake. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-17 15:06:02

Nonprofit to save land along Washougal River; Columbia Land Trust to secure 300 acres on West Fork

Columbia Land Trust has reached an agreement to purchase and conserve 300 acres along the West Fork of the Washougal River. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-17 15:06:02

From the Newsroom: Watching our web readership

After Erin Middlewood took charge of our content following our reorganization last fall, one of the first things she did was change the... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-17 15:06:02

Veterans' best friends saluted: Vancouver's Northwest Battle Buddies pairs heroes with service dogs

On Friday, veterans and their service dogs walked across a graduation stage and toward a new life together. 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-17 04:06:02

Woman hits Washington State Patrol vehicle on I-5, injuring herself, trooper

A 63-year-old woman crashed into a Washington State Patrol vehicle Friday afternoon in a work zone on southbound Interstate 5,... 23 hours ago

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

Tiny trucks full of flavor: Snack vans in Orchards provide pupusas, desserts and more

Linda Cameron didn't expect to start a food business when she made pupusas for fellow members of Cristo Vive Pentecostal Church in Hazel... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-17 00:06:02

Increased rates at Battle Ground Senior Center leave card players gambling on new site

BATTLE GROUND — A new fee structure to rent the Battle Ground Senior Center has one group moving on to greener pastures. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-17 00:06:01

Person killed after car crashes into tree east of Battle Ground Friday

One person was killed Friday morning when they drove off the road and crashed into a tree east of Battle Ground. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-16 23:06:02

C-Tran's plans to extend Vine would connect Vancouver Mall and Fisher's Landing transit centers

C-Tran officials are refining plans for an extension of the bus rapid transit line known as The Vine on Fourth Plain. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-16 15:06:01

Vital Statistics

Anna Grace Rico, 47, Vancouver, and Christopher Allan Loff, 44, Vancouver. Armayenesh Awel Abegaz, 44, Vancouver, and Abraham Geleto Abu,... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-16 14:06:02

Wave of scammers posing as Clark Public Utilities employees target small businesses

Scammers posing as Clark Public Utilities employees are targeting small businesses in the area, threatening immediate disconnection of their... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-16 12:06:02

Single Seniors Bunco Meet – Events

Single Seniors will meet for a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E. 136th Ave., from 1 to 3:30. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-16 12:06:02

Oregon bill for year-round standard time would create time warp for Clark County residents

If you're already perplexed by falling back and springing forward, a bipartisan bill in the Oregon Legislature may make it even more... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-16 12:06:01

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. 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-16 05:06:01

Vancouver woman one of two killed in Oregon crash

A Vancouver woman was one of two people killed in a head-on crash Monday in Tillamook County, Ore. 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-16 04:06:02