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Southwest Washington Woodturners Monthly Meeting

Southwest Washington Woodturners invite the public to its meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Friends of the... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-01-03 12:06:01

‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidation

WAPATO — A perfect storm of economic challenges is pushing Washington apple farmers out of business. 5 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-01-03 00:06:04

After nearly 2 decades, Art on the Boulevard in downtown Vancouver to close its doors in March

Art on the Boulevard, a fixture of the Vancouver arts landscape for almost two decades, is closing its doors on March 22. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-01-02 14:06:01

In Our View: What’s in and out locally for 2025

And just like that, another year begins. While it's impossible to know the future, we already know this year marks a major anniversary of... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-01-01 14:06:01

Evergreen Tree Communities Nature Day at Columbia Springs

Evergreen Tree Communities Nature Day features hands-on science and nature experiences exploring evergreen tree communities. Activities are designed for all... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-01-01 12:06:04

Scottish Dance Party

Columbia Dance Center will host a Scottish Dance Party from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3 at 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. No partner or experience is... 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-01-01 10:06:04

First Friday Game Night

First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, hosts a First Friday Game Night from 7 p.m. to midnight on the first Friday... 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-01-01 10:06:01

The flame still burns: Firehouse Glass has been a family-run fixture in downtown Vancouver for 25 years

What keeps glass artist Greg Lueck fascinated is the endless challenge of translating chemical formulas into living, colored light. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-01-01 00:06:01

Jam Session Advanced Music Workshop

Jam Session will offer a six-week Advanced Musician course from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 4, 11, 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 22 at Sons of Norway Hall, 2400 Grant St.,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-31 12:06:04

Offseason work pays off for Fort Vancouver boys basketball team in opening month of season Updated 4 hours ago

Text messages from Fort Vancouver boys basketball players to coach James Jones were constant during the spring and summer, often with a... 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-31 08:06:01

A staple in Uptown Village, Main Street Trader, will close shop in late January Subscriber Exclusive Updated 2 days ago

After 43 years in Vancouver's Uptown Village, a family-owned all-wood furniture store is closing Jan. 26. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-31 00:06:01

Jam Session presents Emerging Music Workshop

Jam Session will offer “Emerging Early Winter Music Workshop” a six-week course from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 4, 11, 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 22 at Sons of Norway... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-31 00:06:01

Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 2 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-29 10:06:03

Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 1 hour ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-28 23:06:01

Letter: Light rail has benefits

A Dec. 19 letter states “Light rail not worth the cost,” (Our Readers' Views). It is quite pricey, but the writer is basing this assumption... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-28 14:06:01

Southwest Washington and Oregon nonprofits receive $3.8 Million from Onpoint Community Credit Union

VANCOUVER — OnPoint Community Credit Union donated $3.8 million to 331 nonprofits in Oregon and Southwest Washington in 2024. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-28 14:06:01

Cost of EV street sweepers proves a challenge for city of Vancouver

Nearly two years after the city of Vancouver began looking for an all-electric street sweeper to replace its existing fleet of... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-28 14:06:01

Ranch Pizza and LoRo Coffee flavor downtown Vancouver with something unique

Eric Wood and Richard Corey began Ranch Pizza by delivering their square pies to bars in Southeast Portland. They later opened a brick and... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-28 12:06:02

Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-27 21:06:03

Vancouver Farmers Market’s Produce Prescription Program offers fresh food to patients

A new initiative this year led by the Vancouver Farmers Market gave community members experiencing food insecurity a consistent delivery of... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-26 14:06:02

‘You won’t find these anywhere’: Historic postcards illuminate Vancouver family’s history Subscriber Exclusive

PORTLAND — The grain of the photograph on the old postcard I held was surprisingly clear: an old inn lined with shrubs and trees perched... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-26 14:06:02

Weather Eye: Incoming storm should erase Vancouver’s rainfall deficit

I hope your holiday was a great one Wednesday even with the blustery, wet weather that was forecast to move in later in the day. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-26 14:06:02

Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-26 08:06:01

Letter: Enforce clean water laws

The city of Vancouver is failing to meet its commitment to clean water and “no net loss” in critical areas. It does not use and maintain the... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2024-12-25 14:06:02