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12 ideas for giving season: Many places in Clark County could use your gift of time or supplies

The end of the year is often called the season of giving, with people exchanging gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other holidays. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-20 15:06:01

Camas chipmaker WaferTech changes name to TSMC Washington, expanding global reach

After nearly 30 years of operating in Camas as WaferTech, the TSMC chipmaker has officially taken a new name — TSMC Washington. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-20 12:06:02

Investigation finds Washington lawmaker berated, bullied staff

A Republican state lawmaker violated legislative conduct rules by repeatedly belittling, berating and swearing at staff members,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-20 12:06:01

Ecology protects Southwest Washington's upper Green River, giving it, its tributaries the state's highest level of protection

Southwest Washington's upper Green River watershed and its tributaries now have the state's highest level of protection from future water... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-20 12:06:01

La Center plans downtown expansion that could include annexing 14-acres, waterfront recreation

LA CENTER — Mayor Thomas Strobehn and Community Development Director Bryan Kast unveiled a plan called Downtown 2.0 to expand La Center's... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-20 00:06:01

Courses Golf & Grill aims for perfect mix of food, drink, sport at restaurant opening in east Vancouver

Golf isn't ideal for players during the region's rainy, icy and snowy seasons. “We decided we needed to fix it,” said Jason Fish,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-20 00:06:01

C-Tran CEO Shawn Donaghy to take job in San Diego; leaves award-winning legacy for Vine lines

After six years as C-Tran's CEO, Shawn Donaghy is moving on. On Thursday, Northern San Diego County's North County Transit District board of... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-20 00:06:01

Editorial cartoons for week of Dec. 18 Photo Gallery

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The Columbian | 2023-12-19 12:06:01

Vancouver man sentenced to more than 7 years for vehicular homicide and driving while drunk

A judge sentenced a Vancouver man Monday to 7? years in prison for causing a July 2022 fatal crash in central Vancouver in which he was... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-19 03:06:02

Vancouver woman sentenced to more than four years for hitting man with car after argument

A Vancouver woman was sentenced Friday to more than four years in prison for hitting a man with her car following an argument. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-19 03:06:01

Washington State University researchers set out to discover the impact the 2021 heat dome had on snow melt, but what ...

The Pacific Northwest's mountainous snow, kept frozen in high elevations, was thought to be resilient to bursts of warmth in the springtime. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-19 00:06:01

Vancouver man accused of fondling women during podiatry exams. Police seeking other victims

A Vancouver man is facing a felony indictment in Oregon, alleging he fondled two women during exams at his podiatry business. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-18 23:06:02

Vancouver firefighters extinguish Burnt Bridge Creek neighborhood house fire

Vancouver firefighters extinguished a house fire in eight minutes Saturday in the Burnt Bridge Creek neighborhood at 14619 N.E. 43rd St. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-18 00:06:01

Gov. Jay Inslee optimistic about his proposed 2024 supplemental budget

Gov. Jay Inslee is “cautiously optimistic” that state legislators will approve his proposed 2024 supplemental budget released Wednesday. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-17 12:06:01

Evergreen Pollyannas, a former Girl Scouts troop, have stuck together for 75 years

Clark County's first Girl Scouts troop was formed in 1948 and still meets, 75 years later, under the moniker the Evergreen Pollyannas. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-17 12:06:01

Vancouver's fourth Safe Stay opens; Gov. Jay Inslee says communities are life saving for homeless residents

A handful of people who were experiencing homelessness in Vancouver will be home for the holidays. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-17 00:06:01

Firearms forensics: Scientists specializing in guns at Vancouver crime lab love their fulfilling role in court system

Supervisor John Dunn describes how forensic scientists use a water tank to retrieve bullets without damaging them at the Washington State... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-16 15:06:02

Orchards shooting part of sad trend as family members slain at home are largest share of mass killings

The Dec. 3. murder-suicide in Orchards that left a family of five dead followed a grim trend in the United States: the largest share of mass... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-16 15:06:02

Letter: City needs inclusionary zoning

Despite a fair amount of new construction in the downtown and uptown areas, it is clear that the city is still in need of much more... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-16 14:06:02

Letter: Safe at home

I read about the “decline” of Oregon in your editorial (“Addressing Portland's problems will reverberate,” In Our View, Dec. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-16 14:06:02

Vancouver-based property-management owners told to pay $1M for unlawful eviction notices

Attorney General's Office rules against Denise and Michael Werner, who operate dozens of mobile home and RV parks across Washington. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-16 03:06:02

Bail set at $1.05 million for suspect in Vancouver shootings; Records state man asked for return of military-style guns

A judge set bail at $1.05 million for a Vancouver man accused of shooting vehicles outside a Clark County sheriff's deputy's home and at a... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-16 02:06:02

Death notices

Charles William Washburn Jr., 72, Ridgefield, died Dec. 6, 2023. Davies Cremation and Burial Services, 360-693-1036. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-16 00:06:03

Vancouver police say Vancouver mother, 2 children who were considered missing have been found in Las Vegas

Vancouver police say officers in Las Vegas found a Vancouver mother and her two children who had been considered missing since Oct. 7... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-16 00:06:02