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C'est La Vie marketplace menu proves nutritious food can be delicious

For many years, Keri Buhman has served decadent French-inspired dishes like ham-and-Gruyere crepes at C'est La Vie in Hazel Dell. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-27 00:06:01

As death toll rises, Washington lawmakers look to lower legal limit for driving drunk

Efforts to lower the legal limit for driving drunk in Washington are revving up as deadly crashes involving alcohol-impaired motorists rose... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 23:06:02

Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury has awarded an additional $83.3 million to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Donald... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 22:06:02

Card skimmers found across Washington state. How to spot illegal devices on card readers

KENNEWICK — In the past two years, card skimmers have been found on payment devices virtually everywhere in the Evergreen State. 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 17:06:02

Camas family sues Amazon over teen son's death by suicide

The family of a Camas teen who died by suicide after ingesting a chemical compound he purchased on Amazon is suing the online retailer for... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 15:06:02

Potholes an emerging hazard for Clark County vehicles; crews prioritize high-traffic areas

If you've noticed yourself swerving to avoid potholes, you're not alone; roads in Clark County are littered with potholes after a week of... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 14:06:01

Camas astronaut Barratt ready for takeoff in SpaceX mission to space station in February

Mike Barratt, Camas' space explorer, is en route to orbit for the third time. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 12:06:01

Vancouver man gives back with affordable – sometimes free – Connor's Hauling Service

For Vancouver resident Connor Murphy, giving back to his community requires two things: a pickup truck and Facebook account. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 12:06:01

Point-in-Time Count: Annual survey of homeless people, Project Homeless Connect resource fair give advocates way ...

The Point-in-Time Count, a federally required count of homeless people in each county across the United States, creates a database of... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 02:06:02

A lifeline for Woodland mobile home park residents? Groups step forward after reading Columbian's story

Two investment groups have a plan to protect Woodland East Mobile Home Park residents from skyrocketing rents by building a new park in... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 00:06:02

Third landslide stops Amtrak services from Portland to Seattle through Friday

LONGVIEW — Debris from a landslide south of Kelso on Wednesday halted Amtrak passenger rail service between Portland and Seattle — the third... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 00:06:02

Defense attorney sues Clark County and officials, claiming bias, harassment over her use of service animal

A local defense attorney is suing Clark County and two deputy prosecutors over allegations they harassed and discriminated against her when... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-26 00:06:01

Donald Trump testifies in his defense in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit — for less than 3 minutes

NEW YORK (AP) — He testified for under three minutes. But former President Donald Trump still broke a judge's rules on what he could tell a... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-25 23:06:01

Sen. Cleveland takes the reins as health panel chair, juggling meetings and legislation

OLYMPIA — For state Sen. Annette Cleveland, a typical day in session is a bit like playing Frogger — a mad dash across the hallway to get... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-25 15:06:01

Birder of Telegraph Hill: Kiggins screens parrot documentary starring Vancouver native

It was big Bay Area news last summer when sea lions, the tourism darlings of San Francisco's Pier 39 Marina, took a dive in a contest to... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-25 14:06:01

Three students injured when SUV crashes into Evergreen schools bus in east Vancouver

Three students and a fourth person suffered minor injuries Wednesday morning when an SUV reportedly ran a red light and crashed into a... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-25 00:06:02

Vehicle fire on I-5 South blocks lanes in Vancouver, causes traffic backup

A vehicle fire blocked two lanes of Interstate 5 south for about 45 minutes early Wednesday morning, causing traffic backups during the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-25 00:06:02

Increase in vandalism, Illegal dumping and theft reported in Yacolt Burn

The Yacolt Burn State Forest has seen a significant uptick in vandalism in recent months, costing the state thousands in damage that would... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-25 00:06:01

Rep. Perez talks shop with Washougal Career and Technical Education teachers and students

WASHOUGAL — Washougal High School students Samantha Zoeller and Wyatt Weaver were busy at work on a dissected lawnmower when a familiar face... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-25 00:06:01

Vancouver construction company fined for teenager's injuries that resulted in amputation of his legs

Labor officials have fined a Vancouver construction company more than $150000 after a 16-year-old boy's legs were amputated following an... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-25 00:06:01

Vancouver Proud Boys member sentenced to 6 years in prison for Capitol riot role after berating judge

WASHINGTON — A Vancouver man who stormed the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys extremist group members was sentenced on Wednesday to six... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-24 20:06:01

'If it sounds like we're angry … we're angry': WSDOT leaders push back after road workers injured in I-5 crash

Road officials were angry Tuesday morning as they reflected on a Sunday night crash that hospitalized six Washington State Department of... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-24 15:06:01

Battle Ground Public Schools proposes new capital levy on Feb. 13 special election ballot

Battle Ground Public Schools is proposing a new capital levy on the upcoming Feb. 13 special election ballot. 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-24 04:06:01

Clark Public Utilities rates will jump 14.5 percent as of March 1

Clark Public Utility commissioners passed an overall 14.5 percent rate increase for power customers in a 2-1 vote Tuesday morning. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-24 00:06:01