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Clark County celebrates roundabout project

Clark County Public Works is celebrating the opening of a new section of Northeast 99th Street at a ribbon-cutting ceremony 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-08 14:06:02

High School Scoreboard: Results from Thursday, Dec. 7

Thursday's high school sports results for boys basketball, girls basketball and girls bowling. FRIDAY'S SCHEDULE. BOYS BASKETBALL. Camas vs. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-08 12:06:01

'Our hearts are shattered': Five dead in apparent murder-suicide in Orchards identified as Rouse family

Family members confirmed the Rouse family as the five people killed Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide at an Orchards home. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-08 00:06:03

Here's how WA spent first sliver of cap-and-trade dollars

As Washington conducted another sale of pollution credits on Wednesday, a new report shows initial dollars spent from the state's carbon... 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 23:06:01

Vancouver's plan to remove lanes from McGillivray Boulevard has residents concerned about safety, congestion

A Tuesday meeting about proposed changes to McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver drew a crowd of about 40 with concerns about the... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 15:06:01

Clark County Council approves 2024 budget after public hearings

Clark County could be facing a budget shortfall within just a few years, but for 2024, officials managed to balance the books. 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 05:06:02

Atmospheric river pushes through Clark County, causing flooding, road closures, record temperatures

An atmospheric river pushed through the region early this week, causing flooding, road closures and record-breaking temperatures. 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 05:06:01

Grandparents in court suspected of assaulting 7-year-old Vancouver boy, moving him to avoid repercussions

Authorities say a Vancouver 7-year-old went missing for eight months because his grandparents tortured him and then took him to Missouri to... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 04:06:01

Pedestrian identified in fatal hit-run in Hazel Dell

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office identified a 66-year-old Vancouver woman as the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run early Saturday... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 02:06:01

Karreon Franks' adoptive parents sentenced to decades in prison for his murder

With tears welling in her eyes, Judge Suzan Clark on Wednesday sentenced the adoptive mother and father of a 15-year-old boy they starved to... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 00:06:02

Parking passes now on sale for Clark County regional parks

Annual parking passes for Clark County regional parks are now available. The annual passes are $30 and are valid from the date of purchase... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 00:06:02

'The victim has the right to feel more safe': Delegates from country of Georgia visit Clark County to learn about electric ...

Keland Hill was arrested in September 2019 for pushing his wife, 35-year-old Tiffany Hill of Vancouver, into a wall and preventing her from... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 00:06:01

Shahala Middle School student arrested after knife threat

A student at Shahala Middle School was arrested Tuesday afternoon after threatening another student with a knife in a portable classroom... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-07 00:06:01

2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People were rescued from raging rivers and roads submerged by high waters and authorities were investigating the... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-06 21:06:01

Vancouver raises income limits for Affordable Housing Fund homeownership projects to make benefits available to ...

The Vancouver City Council voted Monday to increase the income limits for homeownership projects using Affordable Housing Fund money and the... 9 hours ago

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

Judge awards $1.3M in fees to 3 Latino Clark County Public Works employees who won hostile workplace lawsuit

A federal judge Friday awarded three Latino Clark County Public Works employees $1.3 million in attorney fees after a jury previously found... 22 hours ago

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

Port of Vancouver's 2024 budget climbs $24M over 2023

The Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners approved the port's $102 million budget last week, a $24.1 million increase over last year's... 6 days ago

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

Lower White Salmon Coalition releases its long-range vision for White Salmon River corridor

In October 2011, the ground shuddered as 700 pounds of dynamite exploded Condit Dam to release the White Salmon River from its century of... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-05 15:06:02

'We've been saved': Community steps up for The Giving Closet in Vancouver, keeping store for low-income people open

A few months ago, Denise Currie thought her store with free items for people with low incomes, The Giving Closet, would close by Christmas. 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-05 15:06:02

Letter: Rethink changes on 34th Street

I am writing concerning the city of Vancouver's plan to reduce Southeast 34th Street from four lanes to two and add a “mobility lane. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-05 14:06:02

Five family members killed in apparent murder-suicide at Orchards home, say Clark County deputies

Five family members were fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide Sunday afternoon at an Orchards home. 1 week ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-05 12:06:02

Take care of yourself, check on neighbors after tragedies

Tragedies within a community can elicit a wide range of emotions from residents. Being affected by a tragedy — even if not directly impacted... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-05 02:06:02

Looking for child care in Washington? A new online marketplace aims to help

Parents across Washington may soon be able to search in one place online for child care openings in their neighborhoods. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-05 00:06:02

More rain on the way as Clark County remains under flood watch

After a wet weekend, Clark County and the Interstate 5 corridor in Oregon and Southwest Washington can expect more of the same with the... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-05 00:06:01