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Vancouver sets public hearing on short-term rentals, most of which are technically illegal in city

The Vancouver City Council is hosting a public hearing on proposed regulations for short-term rentals, like Airbnb and VRBO,... 1 day ago

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

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

Get a feel for food in dark: Dark dining experience now available in east Vancouver at Wyld Pines

Dark dining began in Paris in the late 1990s, then spread to Zurich, where a blind clergyman used it to convey his sensory experience to... 21 hours ago

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

Northwest Personal Training Chair Yoga

Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes every Friday June 23 through July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. 7 months ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-15 12:06:03

Washington ballot measure would erase restrictions on police pursuits

Police would gain more leeway to pursue suspected criminals under an initiative supporters planned to deliver to the Secretary of State's... 1 day ago

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

Volunteers needed for Clark County homeless winter shelters

Jane Seidel remembers the moment she realized winter shelters made a real difference in our community. 1 day ago

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

Vancouver's Living Hope Church to host live Nativity scene in conjuction with a sock drive

Living Hope Church will host its annual living Nativity scene this weekend. Attendees will hear a live retelling of the Christmas story with... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-15 01:06:02

Vancouver police arrest suspect in two drive-by shootings

Vancouver police arrested a man Wednesday they say they believe is responsible for two drive-by shootings last week, in addition to other... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-15 00:06:01

Rent hikes pushing tenants out of homes in Clark County, around Washington

Last year, Mary Moore paid about $1600 a month to rent an apartment in Vancouver. But when a $250 rent hike pushed beyond her budget,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-15 00:06:01

Vancouver woman returns home after medical crisis abroad

Vancouver resident Diana James this week returned to the United States after being stuck in a Portugal hospital for the past seven months. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-15 00:06:01

Weather Eye: East winds will return, clear skies

Although Tuesday had gray skies Vancouver didn't measure any rainfall so what is better than one dry day in December? 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-14 15:06:01

Thousands lose power in Vancouver

A fallen tree limb took out power for nearly 3500 customers in downtown Vancouver at about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-14 00:06:02

Evergreen State College student dies and two others are sickened in apparent carbon monoxide leak

OLYMPIA — Authorities brought in outside experts on Wednesday to find the source of carbon monoxide believed to have killed one student and... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-14 00:06:01

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Tales from the trapper. Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired “Nutcracker” with shows at 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 19:06:02

Rights without a remedy: Washington law creates dilemma for low-income renter at mobile home park on Highway 99

A pair of pork chops wait in Cassie Jewell's freezer. They're one of her son's favorite foods, and she'd like to cook them for him. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 15:06:02

'A road to home': Thrive 2 Survive to provide staffing, case management to people living at Vancouver's Safe Parking ...

Thrive 2 Survive, a Clark County-based nonprofit that offers services to people experiencing homelessness, will provide 24-hour staffing and... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 15:06:01

Letter: C-Tran service falls short

The C-Tran Mill Plain route used to go from the Evergreen Transit Center to downtown traveling down 98th Avenue, 92nd Avenue, 87th Avenue,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 14:06:02

Cold Moon rising: If skies are clear, Earth's satellite will shine with a magical glow around Christmas

If local weather permits — and that's always an astronomical if in this generally overcast season — the night sky on and around Christmas... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 12:06:01

FAFSA changes create delays for students seeking to apply for financial aid at Washington State University Vancouver ...

Thousands of students at Washington State University and Clark College depend on federal financial aid. This year, the Department of... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 03:06:02

Vancouver man appears in court, accused in 10 robberies

A judge set bail at $2.25 million across 10 criminal cases for a Vancouver man police believe to be a serial robber. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 03:06:02

Vancouver businesses' windows broken during spate of vandalism

Bleu Door Bakery has been a staple of Vancouver's Uptown Village for more than a decade. It's well known in the community for its decadent... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 02:06:01

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics switches to lottery admission

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, the biggest magnet school in Vancouver Public Schools, is changing its application process from a... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 00:06:02

Weather Eye: Temperatures above normal, rain chances minimal

Monday was a typical December winter day, gray overcast skies, damp and somewhat cool. However, I must say that our high in Vancouver Monday... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-13 00:06:01

Ombuds program in King County gives those experiencing homelessness an ally in navigating system, resolving ...

Katara Jordan adjusts her cellphone against her ear with one hand while the other dances across her laptop's keyboard. 9 hours ago

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