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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

A Republican joins the race to be Washington's next schools chief

Chad Magendanz served two terms in the state House and is now a computer science teacher in Bellevue. By Washington State Standard,... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-31 16:06:02

In Our View: Cleveland's thoughtful approach should be lauded

Lawmakers at any level of government should be cautious about interfering with the free market. Fortunately, state Sen. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-31 15:06:02

Clark County, Vancouver gain $2.3 million for housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded more than $2.3 million in funds to Clark County and Vancouver for Continuum of... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-31 12:06:02

Florida man pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges in connection with messages to 14-year-old Vancouver girl

A Florida man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal child sex abuse charges after he was arrested outside the Vancouver home of a 14-year-old... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-31 12:06:02

New subdivision planned at site of former Leiser Elementary School in Vancouver Heights

After purchasing the former Lieser Elementary School site, the Vancouver Housing Authority plans to bring nearly 100 affordable housing... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-31 00:06:01

Clark County Public Facilities District board meets Feb. 5

The board of the Clark County Public Facilities District will hold a public meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 5. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-30 14:06:02

Vital Statistics

Chadd Arnold Bishop, 53, Vancouver, and Linda Diane Ickert, 66, Vancouver. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-30 14:06:02

Letter: Invest in traffic enforcement

The majority of the problems I hear about on McGillivray Boulevard revolve around frequent moving traffic violations. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-30 14:06:02

Three injured in Padden Parkway crash when driver crosses into oncoming traffic, according to WSP

Three people were injured in a crash late Saturday night when a driver reportedly crossed into oncoming traffic and hit their vehicle head... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-30 12:06:02

Mobile caf? business Pacific Perks brews up franchising deal

Elaine Evans, an Arizonan, spent a cold January day serving up lattes at a manufacturing company in Salmon Creek. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-30 00:06:02

Hundreds of volunteer hours later, litter on Highway 14 is impossible to keep up with

When Madeline Lyne drives along Highway 14, her frustration is palpable. Since moving to Camas in 2000, Lyne has watched with dread as... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-30 00:06:01

67-year-old man dead after being struck and then run over by a second vehicle, say Vancouver police

A man was killed Sunday night when a he was struck by a vehicle in east Vancouver and then run over by a second vehicle that fled the scene,... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-29 17:06:01

Can Alaska Airlines' reputation survive two near-disasters and an 'SNL' skit?

SEATTLE — With two flights narrowly escaping disaster just months apart, Alaska Airlines was again in the national spotlight over the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-29 00:06:01

Your student loans could be fully canceled. See if you qualify under the SAVE plan

Remember the fuss about student loan payments starting back up, with new repayment programs rolling out to offset the challenges? 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-29 00:06:01

'These are the best employees you will find': Clark County businesses working to bridge language barrier

Violence and poverty are pushing waves of people to flee their homelands. A growing number of them arrive in Clark County seeking the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-28 12:06:01

Evergreen Memorial Gardens' crematorium destroyed in blaze

A Thursday night fire destroyed the crematorium building at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in east Vancouver. There were no reported injuries. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-28 00:06:01

Dean Kirkland keeps building despite legal disputes

Prominent Vancouver developer Dean Kirkland said Friday that his Clark County projects are continuing despite facing legal headwinds in... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-27 15:06:02

'He deserves a funeral': Demetrius Coles' burned body was found on a Vancouver sidewalk

Flames engulfed a dead man's body on the sidewalk at West Ninth and Columbia streets in Vancouver five days before Christmas. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-27 15:06:01

Vancouver grad receives YoungArts award for accomplishments in voice discipline

VANCOUVER — Kirstin Walla, who recently graduated from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and is an alumna of Metropolitan Performing... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-27 14:06:02

Clark County Business Briefing

Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation recently announced the election of Robb Heisler to its board of trustees and the return of trustee Marta... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-27 14:06:02

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes hosts winter camps for local youth

VANCOUVER — For the sixth consecutive year, the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes held an overnight, comprehensive sports camp for... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-27 14:06:02

Warming temperatures mean rising water around Southwest Washington

Recent steady rainfall has melted away the snow and ice that blanketed Southwest Washington last week. While that's good news for drivers... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-27 04:06:01

Evergreen Public Schools bus driver praises students following collision with SUV

The driver behind the wheel of an Evergreen Public Schools bus that was hit by an SUV running a red light Wednesday morning said that... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-27 03:06:01