Council for the Homeless issues severe weather alert as temperatures expected to drop
Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert on Friday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-23 12:06:01
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Try this: Christmas lights, movies and events abound in Clark County
Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 10 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-23 12:06:01
Washington employer groups file lawsuit against EPA
OLYMPIA — According to an announcement from the Association of Washington Business, several employer groups in Washington state filed a... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-23 12:06:01
What stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, CVS, Costco and more
NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas Eve is almost here. But before running out the door for some last-minute gifts or final tree trimmings ahead of... 3 days ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-23 00:06:02
These 5 enormous bowls of noodle soup at Vancouver restaurants will get you through winter
An enormous bowl of hot soup filled with noodles, veggies and protein is slurpable self-care anytime of the year, but it's particularly... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-23 00:06:02
Outreach workers share obituaries for those in Clark County homeless community that died in 2023
Homeless outreach workers and service providers wrote these obituaries for 18 or the 43 people connected to the homeless communities who... 15 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-22 21:06:01
Artist spreads cheer with Christmas murals in downtown Vancouver as he seeks redemption from former life as 'a mean ...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Vancouver. But instead of Old St. Nick with a sled full of toys spreading holiday... 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-22 15:06:01
Complaint claims Starbucks app traps Washington customers in cycle of spending
Dedicated Starbucks customers know the use of the company's mobile app and digital payment cards to pay for coffee and other goodies comes... 10 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-22 14:06:02
Clark College Jazz Festival kicks off with fundraising concert
Clark College's 60th anniversary Jazz Festival will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 with a performance by the University of Texas One O'Clock... 10 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-22 14:06:02
Law enforcement training center will open in January at former Image Elementary in east Vancouver
Southwest Washington's regional law enforcement training academy will open Jan. 16 at the former Image Elementary School in east Vancouver. 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-22 12:06:01
Clark County Medical Examiner identifies 30-year-old man whose body was found on fire on downtown Vancouver ...
The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified a 30-year-old man as the person whose burning body was found Wednesday morning on a... 10 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-22 02:06:02
Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad ordered to cease road-building, expansion
Federal authorities have ordered Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad to cease its road-building and rail-yard-expansion efforts in... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-22 00:06:02
Driver, motorcyclist killed in crash near Five Corners
A motorcyclist and the driver of a vehicle were killed in a crash Wednesday evening near Five Corners, according to the Clark County... 8 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 16:06:02
Wrong-way crash on Highway 14 leaves driver dead, two injured in Vancouver, says WSP
A Vancouver woman driving the wrong way on state Highway 14 was killed Wednesday night when she caused a multivehicle crash, according to... 8 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 16:06:01
Salt & Straw sets January opening date for Waterfront Vancouver
Portland ice cream phenom Salt & Straw is opening its Waterfront Vancouver location Jan. 5 — a joyful announcement for Vancouver's ice cream... 2 days ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 12:06:01
Vancouver City Council adopts short-term rental rules for 24-month pilot period
The Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously voted to adopt regulations for short-term rentals for a 24-month pilot period. 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 03:06:01
Man in court accused of attempted murder, assault in Washougal
A judge set bail Wednesday at $750000 for a man who's accused of stabbing another man about a dozen times last week outside a Washougal... 9 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 03:06:01
Ridgefield firefighters train to take the heat as donated house burns
RIDGEFIELD — As smoke billowed from an upstairs window of a house in Ridgefield, dozens of firefighters were already there. 21 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 03:06:01
Women are close to holding half the seats in WA's Legislature. Here's why it matters
Washington's Legislature is on track to achieve equal representation of men and women elected into office by 2026. 2 weeks ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 00:06:03
Vancouver City Council gives City Manager Eric Holmes $27000 raise
Vancouver city councilors believe Eric Holmes is doing such an exceptional job as city manager that they gave him an 8.5 percent raise,... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 00:06:01
State agency, The Conservation Fund buy 20000 acres of logging lands in Southwest Washington
Washington's natural resources agency and a nonprofit group have finalized a $121 million purchase of about 20000 acres of logging lands in... 1 day ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-21 00:06:01
Man's burning body found on downtown Vancouver sidewalk; police say no foul play suspected
Vancouver police are investigating after a man's burning body was found early Wednesday morning on a sidewalk in downtown Vancouver. 14 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-20 22:06:01
Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, who brought gun on flight, says he's been fined by TSA
OLYMPIA — A Washington state senator who says he inadvertently brought a gun onto an international flight in October has been fined by the... 20 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-20 16:06:01
Green River killer victim identified as teen girl from WA
SEATTLE — A victim of the Green River killer has been identified through DNA testing as a Lewis County teen last seen in 1982, according to... 20 hours ago
The Columbian | 2023-12-20 16:06:01