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Vancouver seeks applicants for three advisory boards, commissions Free

The city of Vancouver seeks applicants to fill volunteer positions on three advisory boards and commissions: City/County Telecommunications... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 13:06:02

Letter: Crack down on gun violence

The gun violence occurring in our country is out of control. Reading “Vancouver man faces charges in road rage incident, accused of shooting... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-29 00:06:03

Ballot drop boxes in Vancouver and Portland targeted by arson; hundreds of ballots damaged Free Updated 9 hours ago

Portland police released a photo of suspect vehicle believed to be connected to both attacks and one earlier this month in Vancouver. 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-28 21:06:01

Local View: Bowerman: City tax has countywide effects

It is important to understand countywide impacts relative to the vote on the city of Vancouver's Proposition 4, which would fund additional... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-26 13:06:02

Top Stories: A runner’s spirit; Shari’s closures in Vancouver; PacifiCorp’s high-voltage line plans

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-26 13:06:01

Clark County won’t help Vancouver pay for homeless shelter Updated 1 day ago

Decision — made in a closed-door meeting — means county residents who don't live within city limits won't be allowed to use facility. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-26 12:06:01

Historic Monuments in Washington State: Community Conversation

How should monuments help us understand the past? Your feedback will help develop tools to enrich public understanding of Washington history during a... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-25 12:06:02

Clark County manager says Vancouver’s Prop. 4 would take millions out of county’s budget Updated 1 day ago

Local criminal justice officials sounded the alarm Tuesday at a Clark County Council work session over what the passage of Vancouver's... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-25 00:06:01

Clark County golfers lose another favorite with Vanco Golf Range in its final days Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

Clark County golfers will lose another place to play next week as the 50-year-old Vanco Golf Range closes its doors for the last time. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-25 00:06:01

There are a bunch of boo-tiful and spooktacular things to do for Halloween in Clark County

Costumes and trick-or-treat buckets stand at the ready. Houses across Clark County are adorned with orange lights, spiderwebs and skeletons. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-24 13:06:01

With budget cuts in Vancouver, the Children’s Justice Center could lose advocates for child abuse victims Updated 9 hours ago

A 13-year-old human trafficking victim came to the Children's Justice Center nine times but refused to testify against those who were... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-23 13:06:01

In Our View: Approve five Vancouver charter amendments

Five charter amendments appear on the Nov. 5 ballot in the city of Vancouver. The Columbian's Editorial Board recommends passage of each... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-23 13:06:01

Letter: Prioritize city spending

The city of Vancouver evidently has a $43 million shortfall and will need to cut emergency services. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-23 00:06:01

Vancouver could require landlords to have rental licenses, pay for regular unit inspections Updated 10 hours ago

Starting in 2026, landlords with long-term rentals in Vancouver may be required to obtain a $30 per unit annual license, as well as pay for... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-23 00:06:01

Six Vancouver Subway stores appear abandoned as liquidation looms Updated 5 hours ago

Six Clark County Subway locations that closed abruptly this summer still look operational. Advertisements cover the windows. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-22 13:06:01

New east Vancouver Trader Joe’s will open its doors Friday Updated 8 hours ago

California grocer Trader Joe's announced its new east Vancouver location will open Friday. The new store at 16701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. is... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-22 00:06:01

Letter: Who’s accountable in city?

I was flabbergasted to read “Proposed Vancouver budget includes 5 new taxes and job cuts as city faces $43 million deficit” (The Columbian,... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-21 13:06:01

Top Stories: Steve Kizer retires, Papa Murphy’s troubles, east Vancouver Safeway closing

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-19 13:06:01

Clark County Council says Vancouver’s police levy would create more work for the county without paying for it Updated 17 hours ago

The Clark County Council on Friday adopted a resolution warning that passage of Vancouver's Proposition 4, which would raise property taxes... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-18 21:06:01

FBI continues search for missing Vancouver woman Cristina Ase Free Updated 19 hours ago

The FBI's Seattle office is continuing to ask for the public's help finding missing Vancouver woman Cristina Ase. 16 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-18 20:06:01

Cariño Coffeehouse on Main Street is a warm taste of Mexico in downtown Vancouver Subscriber Exclusive Updated 1 day ago

When their father died, Melissa Mancillas took in her teenage sister, Janelle Almanza, and raised her. As years went by, the sisters became... 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-18 13:06:01

State audit found Vancouver lacking when it came to police inventory controls

State auditors dinged the city of Vancouver for not having systems in place to adequately track Vancouver Police Department equipment,... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 23:06:02

Letter: Traffic changes don’t make sense

Thank you to The Columbian for the front-page article “Vancouver street changes spark concerns” (Oct. 11) regarding the elimination of lanes... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 13:06:02

‘Cool collaboration’: Pair of concerts celebrate milestones for Vancouver performing arts groups Updated 9 hours ago

Vancouver Master Chorale is continuing its 75th anniversary season, while Southwest Washington Wind Symphony kicks off its 20th anniversary. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-10-17 13:06:02