Showing articles from The Columbian

Vancouver’s Prop 4 to fund police is failing by 1 percentage point

Initial results Tuesday showed Vancouver's Proposition 4, which would raise property taxes to fund police, failing by a narrow margin. 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-06 05:06:02

Vancouver and Evergreen schools want to have student cellphone policies in place by next fall

The two biggest Clark County school districts, Vancouver and Evergreen, are among those developing cellphone policies they hope to have in... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-05 14:06:02

Evergreen High School Theatre Presents “Treasure Island”

Evergreen High School will offer performances of “Treasure Island,” inspired by Robert Lewis Stevenson's classic novel. 1 week ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-05 12:06:04

WA, OR ballot drop box makers and officials explore changes after arson in Vancouver, Portland

PUYALLUP — Just four days before the election, the sounds of hammering and welding reverberated through the 27000-square-foot Puyallup... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-05 12:06:01

Suspect in Vancouver Mall shooting followed the victim before killing him, according to court records Updated 1 day ago

The suspect in the Halloween shooting at Vancouver Mall followed the victim for a short time before shooting him in the back of the head at... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-05 12:06:01

C-Tran video shows explosion of east Vancouver ballot box Updated 9 hours ago

Video from surveillance cameras at C-Tran's Fisher's Landing Transit Center captured the Oct. 28 fiery explosion of the east Vancouver... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-05 01:06:01

Skyview Band and Dance Apple Pie Concert

The Skyview Band and Dance Program will host its annual Apple Pie Concert from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Skyview High School Commons, 1300 N.W. 139th St. 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-04 19:06:01

Vancouver Public Schools unveils new Free Little Library at Heights Campus

VANCOUVER HEIGHTS – Vancouver Public Schools students and staff unveiled a new Little Free Library at the Heights Campus in Vancouver on... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-02 12:06:01

Letter: Proposition 4 is bad idea

In my opinion Proposition 4, lifting the lid on property taxes, is a really bad idea. There's a good reason a lid was placed on how much... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 13:06:02

Letter: Add trains for transportation

As Vancouver grows, there's an increase in the amount of cars that are used in the highways. Interstate 5, which is the main highway used in... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 13:06:02

One person dead, two injured in shooting at Vancouver Mall food court Free Updated 6 hours ago

One person is dead and two people were injured in a shooting at Vancouver Mall on Halloween night. The suspect in the shooting is not in... 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 05:06:02

$10 Sunday Brunch at Sons of Norway Lodge

Enjoy Sunday brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Bunch features Scandinavian pancakes,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 00:06:02

Portland woman sentenced to nearly 7 years for drunk-driving crash that killed a Vancouver man

A Portland woman was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for a February drunken-driving crash that killed a Vancouver man. 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-11-01 00:06:01

Vancouver police chief candidate says he’ll work to add staff, make city safest in the state Subscriber Exclusive

The sole candidate for Vancouver police chief, Troy Price, pledged Wednesday to continue the work started by his predecessor. 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-31 19:06:02

Letter: Build other bridges first

I've noted state Highway 14 widening is now open. Traffic delays, safer transitions from Highway 14 to Interstate 205 will be affected. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-31 13:06:02

Try This: Clark College powow, Clark County Open Studios Tour, Scottish Country Dance

Clark College welcomes the community to its annual powwow, “Educating for the Seventh Generation,” from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-31 13:06:02

Suspect in Vancouver, Portland ballot box attacks ‘intends to continue … targeted attacks,’ say Portland police Free Updated 15 hours ago

Investigators have released more details on the suspect in the arson attacks on ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver and believe he may... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-30 21:06:02

A zoning change in Vancouver could prevent mobile home parks from being leveled for development Updated 1 hour ago

Amid fears that their mobile-home park could be sold to developers, residents of Vista Del Rio are urging the Vancouver City Council to pass... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-30 13:06:02

FBI investigates fires at Vancouver, Portland ballot boxes that burned hundreds of ballots Updated 19 hours ago

Recently released photos from the Clark County Election's Office show the magnitude of the Monday morning attack on an east Vancouver ballot... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-30 12:06:01

Police arrest man after they say he used a gun in east Vancouver bank robbery attempt Updated 10 hours ago

Vancouver police arrested a man Tuesday they say pointed a gun at an employee while attempting to rob an east Vancouver bank. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-30 01:06:02

Ballot boxes in Clark County will have 24/7 observers after Monday’s arson in east Vancouver Free Updated 2 hours ago

Ballot boxes in Clark County will be staffed with Clark County Elections Office observers 24/7 after arsons on ballot boxes in east... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 19:06:02

Vancouver wrongful death trial: ‘You will be able to decide who really murdered Effie Entezari’ Updated 8 hours ago

Attorneys for a Vancouver woman who believes her father was wrongfully convicted in her mother's 1989 fatal shooting began their case Monday... 6 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 18:06:02

Vancouver seeks applicants for three advisory boards, commissions Free

The city of Vancouver seeks applicants to fill volunteer positions on three advisory boards and commissions: City/County Telecommunications... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 13:06:02

Letter: Crack down on gun violence

The gun violence occurring in our country is out of control. Reading “Vancouver man faces charges in road rage incident, accused of shooting... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 00:06:03