'You don't do anything but survive': Cost of living, rents on rise, straining many Clark County residents
WOODLAND — Phil Zorich pointed to dark-green kale leaves poking from a garden bed he built. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-09 12:06:01
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Union hires 5-time Oregon state champion coach Steve Pyne to lead Titans' football program
Union High School has hired one of the Pacific Northwest's prominent high school coaches to lead its football program. 12 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-09 00:06:02
WA House approves bill to expand dormitory-like housing
Supporters of the proposal say “co-living” is an important option for increasing affordable housing. By LAUREL DEMKOVICH, Washington State... 19 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 17:06:02
Clark County Council OKs Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership's education program at Vancouver Lake
Clark County students and residents will continue to have access to Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership's education program for Vancouver... 9 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 15:06:02
Alcohol Inks Valentine's Class at Vancouver Art Space – Events
Vancouver Art Space, located upstairs in the Vancouver Mall, is offering two Alcohol Inks Valentine's Classes at noon on Feb. 4 and 11. 7 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 05:06:02
Adult dancers in Washington want a strippers' bill of rights. Here's how it could help them
SEATTLE — For months, Andrea studied for her master's degree in library sciences between dancing naked at clubs in Seattle. 20 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 04:06:01
Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery's customer systems down; health care provider won't confirm if cyberattack ...
Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery would not confirm reports it had been hit by a cyberattack over the weekend, but all external... 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 03:06:01
Man arrested in 2023 attempted carjacking in Hazel Dell
A man suspected in a February 2023 attempted carjacking at a Hazel Dell gas station was arrested late last month, the Clark County Sheriff's... 11 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 01:06:02
Washington looks to put its most famous volcano on a specialty license plate
A nearly unanimous state Senate on Tuesday backed the creation of a specialty license plate showcasing Mount St. Helens. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 00:06:01
Washington leads nation in need-based aid, still struggles to retain students
Washington offers more need-based financial aid to undergraduate students than any other state in the country. Yet college enrollment is... 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 00:06:01
3 'parish families' ahead: Catholic parishes in Clark County revamped in Seattle archdiocese plan
Local Catholic churches have fewer engaged parishioners, a shortage of priests, dwindling finances and deteriorating campuses,... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-08 00:06:01
Washington gun shop and its former owner to pay $3 million for selling high-capacity ammo magazines
OLYMPIA — A suburban Seattle gun shop and its former owner will pay $3 million for selling high-capacity ammunition magazines despite a... 7 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-07 17:06:02
Campaign cash pours into 3rd Congressional District race
Campaign cash is pouring into the race for Southwest Washington's 3rd Congressional District as candidates and voters prepare for a... 9 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-07 15:06:02
Weather-proof, pocket-sized guides link homeless people in Clark County with important resources
On Valentine's Day in 2017, an idea struck Lois Smith as she drove home from a volunteer shift with Friends of the Carpenter. 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-07 15:06:02
Washington and Oregon buck trend of rising gas prices across U.S.
While gas prices are on the rise in most parts of the country, Vancouver residents are paying slightly less at the pump than last month. 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-07 12:06:02
Rent limit proposal forges ahead in Washington House
OLYMPIA — A proposal to limit rent hikes in Washington gained the approval of a House budget committee Saturday and continues its trek... 7 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-07 05:06:03
Weather Eye: Wintry temperatures have returned to Clark County
After having several days last week with balmylike temperatures we are back to winterlike temperatures in the 30s and 40s. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-07 00:06:02
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn't a free speech right, appeals court says
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A federal appeals court shot down claims Monday that New Jersey residents' refusal to wear face masks at school board... 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-07 00:06:01
Vancouver waterfront apartment building will get $3.11M tax break over eight years
The Vancouver City Council awarded a tax exemption that boosts the city's affordable housing fund to a seven-story apartment building... 13 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-06 23:06:03
Buffalo Soldiers Documentaries at Fort Vancouver Visitor Center – Events
The Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, will present a series of brief documentaries from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 4 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-06 20:06:03
Former Vancouver man faces murder charge in fiancee's death
Portland police arrested the fiance of a missing Portland woman on charges of second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse Monday. 5 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-06 19:06:03
Galentines Week in the Couve – Events
Passages to Success will host a week of Galentine's fun at locations around Vancouver. Activities include happy hour at Heathen Brewing from... 6 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-06 18:06:03
Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results... 6 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-06 18:06:02
Vancouver's third Safe Stay 'right exactly what we expected — calm and quiet and stable'
Neighbors of Vancouver's third Safe Stay — known as 415 West for its address on 11th Street downtown — had concerns about how the opening of... 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2024-02-06 15:06:02