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Franz to Vancouver audience: 'We have got to realize that fires are now going to be an annual experience'

Dark billowing smoke, clusters of forest engulfed in flames and charred earth. Those are the images in many Washingtonians' minds as the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-03 00:06:02

What bills are dead, which are alive after WA Legislature's first cutoff?

OLYMPIA — Cue the Bon Jovi: Dead or aliiiiiive. Bills can be labeled one or the other after the first major deadline of Washington's... 13 hours ago

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

16-year-old pleads guilty in Evergreen High School shooting, sentenced to 93 months

A judge sentenced a 16-year-old Vancouver boy to 7? years in juvenile detention for shooting at two teens outside Evergreen High School in... 15 hours ago

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

Vancouver man faces murder allegation in Jan. 6 fatal shooting after being apprehended in central Washington

A suspect in a Jan. 6 fatal shooting in Vancouver was taken into custody in Central Washington by the Sunnyside Police Department and now... 8 hours ago

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

High rents have tenants on edge: 25% of Vancouver renters spend more than half their income on rent

Bonnie Waser's green Chevrolet Malibu sits in front of her mobile home in Vancouver. The 62-year-old can only put a bit of gas into the car... 21 hours ago

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

OHSU study co-authored by Vancouver addiction specialist finds addiction treatment scarce for teenagers in ...

A study published by Oregon Health & Science University in January found that access to residential addiction treatment for teens in the... 21 hours ago

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

Letter: Support Battle Ground school levy

Battle Ground Public Schools is asking for the community's support to increase security and facilitate much-needed repairs of its buildings. 10 hours ago

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

Vancouver biotechnology company CytoDyn faces another lawsuit

Vancouver biotechnology company CytoDyn is facing another lawsuit, this one filed Monday in the Delaware Court of Chancery. 10 hours ago

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

Sewer service extended to 70 homes just north of Vancouver city limits

More than 70 homes just north of Vancouver city limits now have the option of connecting to Clark Regional Wastewater District's public... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-02-02 14:06:01

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 | 2024-02-02 12:06:03

Clark County Councilor Sue Marshall spends day with Fire District 6 to get up-close look at work

Clark County Councilor Sue Marshall quickly fulfilled her biggest wish Thursday while serving as a firefighter for a day with Clark County... 1 day ago

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

Renter sues BNSF Railway over July Tunnel Five Fire, says home, belongings destroyed in blaze

A renter whose home and belongings were destroyed in the Tunnel Five Fire in July is suing BNSF Railway, alleging its operation caused the... 1 day ago

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

Fort Vancouver places second at state bowling

Fort Vancouver earned its highest finish at the Class 2A/1A girls bowling state tournament, placing second in the two-day event Thursday at... 8 hours ago

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

High School Scoreboard, results from Wednesday, Jan. 31

Wednesday's high school sports results for girls basketball and girls bowling. 1 day ago

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

Cash payments for WA residents? Lawmakers propose trying out basic income program

Washington Democrats want to give 7500 low-income state residents recurring cash payments for two years, no strings attached. 2 days ago

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

Plans for Heritage Farm finally taking shape — and selling the property is off the table

Plans for Clark County's 78th Street Heritage Farm are at long last taking shape — and selling the property seems to be off the table. 1 day ago

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

Vital Statistics

Allegra Abigail Bryant, 27, Vancouver, and Joshua James Stephen Chen, 25, Vancouver. Clara Jane Cahoon, 16, Yacolt, and Dawson David Rose,... 1 day ago

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

Speed a factor in semi crash that blocked all lanes of I-5 South on the bridge

A flipped semi blocked all southbound lanes of traffic on the Interstate 5 Bridge on Wednesday night causing long backups and delays for... 8 hours ago

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

113 acres in the Columbia Business Center sell in record-setting transaction

A 113-acre Vancouver property along the Columbia River in the Columbia Business Center has sold for a record-setting $96 million. 1 day ago

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

Burgerville expands, adding first new location in 8 years

After a record sales year, Burgerville is entering an era of growth. The Vancouver company has signed a lease for its first new location in... 1 day ago

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

No more maybes: Trader Joe's is a go in Salmon Creek

Trader Joe's has finally, officially confirmed that a new grocery store will be opening in Salmon Creek — at some point. 1 day ago

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

Clark County man gets year in jail for killing cats in Washougal

A Clark County man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in jail for killing at least two cats after police found their disfigured bodies in... 22 hours ago

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

Marshals arrest Vancouver man in connection with fatal Christmas Day hit-and-run in Portland

Members of the U.S. Marshals Service arrested a Vancouver man Wednesday in connection with a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas in Portland. 23 hours ago

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

Clark County Medical Examiner's Office IDs man killed after being struck and then run over by a second vehicle in east ...

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified a Vancouver man as the person fatally struck by two vehicles Sunday night in east... 12 hours ago

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