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Snow and ice lingers in Clark County as National Weather Service warns of freezing rain possibility

Lingering ice and show continues to be a challenge for anyone needing to get out of the house today in Southwest Washington. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-19 00:06:02

Washington's latest daylight saving time proposal would mean earlier summer sunsets

This spring could be the last one when Washingtonians move their clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time, if a proposal making its... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 22:06:01

WA lawmakers may end open carry in parks, require a permit to buy a gun

Democratic lawmakers' latest quest for tougher gun laws in Washington began Monday with a push to bar open carrying of firearms in parks,... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 16:06:01

Try This: History a-Brewin'; Gatsby Murder Mystery Dinner; Bring Nature to your Doorstep

Clark County Historical Museum kicks off its 2024 History on Tap season at 7 p.m. today at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 15:06:02

Tessa Gorman sworn in as newest U.S. attorney for Western Washington

The newest U.S. attorney for Western Washington, Tessa Gorman, was sworn in Tuesday, capping her decadeslong career with the office. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 15:06:01

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra pianist Dr. Michael Liu connects music, medicine

Dr. Michael Liu, pianist for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, sees all sorts of connections between music and medicine. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 15:06:01

NWCAVE receives $30000 grant from Firstenburg Foundation

Vancouver-based National Women's Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation was awarded a $30000 grant by the Firstenburg Foundation. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 14:06:02

Storm creates icy roads throughout Clark County

An ice storm that swept through Portland and Southwest Washington made for frozen roads Wednesday and added to the remnants of the weekend's... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 03:06:02

Vancouver announces new public works director

Licensed professional engineer Steve Worley is taking over as Vancouver's new public works director this month. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 00:06:02

Clark Public Utilities board will likely vote on overall rate increase of 9.9 to 13 percent

After not having raised electric rates for more than a decade, Clark Public Utilities commissioners next week will consider a 9.9 to 13... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-18 00:06:01

'Significant icing': Winter weather begins to melt across Clark County as temps hover around freezing

2024's first wintry weather kept its grip on Southwest Washington into Wednesday afternoon though the National Weather Service's Ice Storm... 39 mins ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-17 23:27:02

New study ranks WA state one of the worst states for driving. See the top 10 best, worst

KENNEWICK — Have you ever heard someone say “people here don't know how to drive” while in Washington? No matter where you are in the... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-17 16:06:01

Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington kicks off film series on environment

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington is kicking off its 14th annual free film series this month in Vancouver. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-17 14:06:02

Bipartisan tax package and changes to tax credit program could boost Clark County affordable housing

Clark County may see more affordable housing than expected this year thanks to a bipartisan federal tax package and changes to the Low... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-17 12:06:02

Clark County hunkers down in anticipation of ice storm

Some Clark County residents saw the start of freezing rain late this afternoon as a much-anticipated ice storm hits Southwest Washington. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-17 03:06:01

Man arrested in Oregon in theft of Vancouver Fire Department vehicle

Deputies in Oregon arrested a man who investigators say stole a Vancouver Fire Department truck Monday night from the scene of a medical... 11 hours ago

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

Seton Catholic Prep set to shift to 4-day school week

Vancouver's Seton Catholic Prep is set to shift to a four-day instructional week in the 2024-25 school year, a significant overhaul to the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-17 00:06:01

Proposed law would lower WA school bond election threshold to 55%

OLYMPIA — During the 2023 election cycle in Washington, 20 school bond measures went on ballots in local elections. 17 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-16 19:06:01

Inslee orders new wolf removal rules in Washington

SPOKANE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered wildlife officials to draft new rules for dealing with wolf-livestock conflicts,... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-16 17:06:01

Camas school board hears update on 'choice schools' after budget cuts, school mergers

Nine months ago, Camas students, staff and families flooded Camas school board meetings to support their “choice schools” in the wake of the... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-16 15:06:01

Office space in Clark County still at a premium

Even though Vancouver's office vacancy rate has slowly crept up from its 2019 low, the area's asking rental price is at a 10-year high. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-16 15:06:01

Couve Collective gathers strength: Vancouver nonprofit helps those experiencing homelessness, substance-use ...

Twinkle lights and soft couches create a cozy atmosphere inside a building on the edge of downtown Vancouver that houses the nonprofit Couve... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-16 15:06:01

In Our View: Long-term solutions to homelessness necessary

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case involving the rights of homeless people. An eventual ruling could impact how... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-16 15:06:01

Vital Statistics

Abby Leigh Jackson, 42, Vancouver, and Mark Richard Alexander, 49, Vancouver. Anna Caroline Muonio, 24, Battle Ground, and Ralden Glenn... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-16 14:06:02