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Vancouver preps for more snow; using salt solution on roadways has benefits, environmental drawbacks

With freezing temperatures predicted again this weekend, municipal vehicles are ready to coat streets with a homemade concoction of water... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-11 15:06:01

State schools superintendent touts student success, broaches need for sustained funding

Education in Washington is well on its way to post-pandemic recovery, but challenges continue to cloud its future, according to Washington... 1 day ago

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

Scant snow falls across Clark County with more forecast for the weekend

Clark County commuters were greeted with slushy roads and temperatures hovering around freezing this morning. 1 day ago

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

Alaska Airlines flight at a different altitude could have been 'catastrophic'

Several Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 passengers were hurt when a side of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 burst midflight last week — but injuries could... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-10 16:06:02

Seattle I-5 protest surprised WA State Patrol; arrests possible

Jan. 9—The Washington State Patrol was largely caught off-guard by a protest Saturday that shut down Interstate 5 through Seattle,... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-10 16:06:01

Martinez: Fort Vancouver bowlers in good hands with coach Lauryn Heying

Lauryn Heying had a memorable senior year as a bowler at Fort Vancouver. Heying placed second in the Class 3A state tournament back in 2015... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-10 15:06:02

Author of rejected 'election confidence' Clark County ballot initiative files court order, asks judge to step in

A proposed ballot initiative organizers say is aimed at “restoring election confidence” has been rejected by the Clark County Prosecutor's... 3 days ago

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

Vancouver funds tutoring program aimed at addressing learning loss in at-risk communities

The city of Vancouver will pay Vancouver Public Schools up to $500000 to support a three-year after-school tutoring program at elementary... 10 hours ago

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

Clark County Medical Examiner identifies Vancouver man as victim in Saturday shooting in Maplewood neighborhood

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified a 22-year-old Vancouver man as the person killed in a Saturday morning shooting in the... 10 hours ago

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

Up to 3 inches of snow forecast for Vancouver area tonight as temperatures drop

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Vancouver area, predicting 1 to 3 inches of slushy... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-10 00:06:02

Labor shortages in construction cause delays, drive up costs in Clark County

For years, the local construction industry has seen labor shortages. Experts say the trend is driving up the cost of building and causing... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-10 00:06:02

When hole opened on Alaska Flight 1282, a mom held tight to her son

When the Boeing 737 MAX 9's side blew out explosively on Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Friday evening, a 15-year-old high school student was... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 22:06:01

Washington AG's office sues Michigan company for deceptive poster sales for third time

SEATTLE — A Michigan business has been sued for hundreds of thousands of Consumer Protection Act violations, according to a statement from... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 16:06:02

Bill to ban child marriage gets unanimous support in Washington House, moves to Senate

SPOKANE — Child marriage is still legal in Washington, and on Monday state lawmakers moved along a proposed law to ban it. 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 16:06:01

A blizzard is coming to WA's passes, mountains. See for yourself with these live streams

KENNEWICK — While it took a bit longer than many Washingtonians are used to, the first major winter storm of the season is on the horizon. 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 16:06:01

Youth aim to change climate efforts; Vancouver developing program for high school students

Isaac Segal, 17, thinks about the future a lot, particularly about the quality of the water he will drink or air he'll breathe. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 15:06:02

'Forever chemicals' decline in Vancouver water but officials unsure why

The city of Vancouver's latest sampling results show that “forever chemicals” have lessened in its drinking water — though officials are... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 15:06:02

After son born prematurely, Vancouver parents start online store HuddyBearCo and donate to NICU

Courtney Self and her husband were shocked when their son was born seven weeks early. Hudson, now 2?, required an extensive stay in the... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 15:06:01

Prep basketball roundup: Fort Vancouver uses big first-half lead to beat rival Hudson's Bay 83-55

A big first half helped the Fort Vancouver boys basketball team to an 83-55 2A Greater St. Helens League victory over rival Hudson's Bay on... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 07:06:01

74-year-old Vancouver man ID'd as victim of December hotel fire

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified a 74-year-old Vancouver man as the person who died in a fire in December at the Inn at... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 00:06:02

Is snow on the way for Southwest Washington? Maybe

A series of storms are expected to cause strong gusts of wind and, potentially, snow in Southwest Washington and the Portland area this... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 00:06:01

Six cases of measles confirmed in Clark, Wahkiakum counties

Public Health said there were no public exposures but alerted health care providers out of an abundance of caution. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 00:06:01

Alaska Airlines' decision not to ground Boeing jet despite warning signs comes under scrutiny

PORTLAND — The decision by Alaska Airlines to stop flying one of its planes over the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii due to warnings from a... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-09 00:06:01

Not Canada, D.C., or Nevada: The name Vancouver has historical hook but can be confusing — And we're sticking with it

'Vancouver, not B.C., Washington, not D.C., Clark County, not Nevada, Near Portland, Ore., not Maine.” 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-01-08 15:06:01