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Shooter kills wife, adult daughters and brother before turning gun on himself in apparent murder-suicide in Orchards

A man shot his wife, their two adult daughters and his adult brother before turning the gun on himself, leaving five dead Sunday in an... 47 mins ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-04 23:19:02

Atmospheric rivers set to dump rain across Western Washington

Much of Western Washington was under a flood watch Sunday as a series of atmospheric rivers took aim at the area. 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-04 02:06:01

Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal with debt

SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-04 00:06:01

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run collision in Hazel Dell early Saturday morning

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident early Saturday morning on Highway 99 in Hazel Dell, the Clark County Sheriff's Office... 1 day ago

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

Main Street in downtown Vancouver ready for makeover as city strives to assure businesses

When Seanette Corkill moved from the Midwest to Vancouver in 1989, Main Street was hardly bustling. Like many, she picked Vancouver for tax... 1 day ago

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

Washougal considers 'preferred' option for town center project with outdoor community space near future library

WASHOUGAL — Washougal City Council members are leaning toward one design option for the city's future Town Center Revitalization Project,... 1 day ago

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

Clark County Newcomers Club celebrates 70th anniversary with treats, vintage hairstyles

VANCOUVER — The Clark County Newcomers Club has been celebrating its upcoming 70th anniversary throughout the fall and winter season with... 1 day ago

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

Long-awaited remodeling of Crown Park in Camas on cusp of realization

CAMAS — The long-awaited remodeling of Crown Park, Camas' “outdoor living room,” is on the cusp of realization. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-03 00:06:01

Two families, one heart: OHSU heart transplant patient from Vancouver lives life to the fullest almost three decades ...

The heart that brought two families together 26 years ago still beats rhythmically in Sharol Lucey's chest. Lucey, a 76-year-old Vancouver... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-03 00:06:01

Evergreen, Vancouver public schools brace for staff cuts in 2024

It's still 2023, but local school districts are already preparing for next year's budget. Both Evergreen and Vancouver anticipate serious... 9 hours ago

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

Clark County History: Pilot Vern Bookwalter

For Airmail Aviation Week 1938, the Vancouver Post Office created a hand stamp for envelopes sent from the town memorializing the first... 9 hours ago

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

Top Stories: Trader Joe's in Salmon Creek; police dog Hota; Vancouver special education complaint

Here are the top stories on columbian.com this week: 22 hours ago

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

Franz says opportunity, not opportunism, driving her bid for WA seat in Congress

Hilary Franz issued an urgent proclamation in spring when she launched her bid for Washington governor. 1 day ago

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

Washington lawmakers look at shielding people from surprise ambulance costs

People in Washington often face high costs for ambulance rides, despite not having a choice about the service, an October state Office of... 1 day ago

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

Six people arrested and four stolen cars recovered as Vancouver police join Portland-area sting operation

Vancouver police officers and Clark County sheriff's deputies seized four vehicles and arrested six people Wednesday during a joint stolen... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-02 00:06:01

'Critical amount of money': Camas School District replacement levies to be on February ballot

CAMAS — Camas School District voters will soon decide the fate of the district's educational programs and operations and capital-technology... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-02 00:06:01

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity completes 3 homes in east Vancouver's Johnson Village

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity has added more affordable homes to Clark County's housing landscape. Earlier this month, Evergreen Habitat... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-02 00:06:01

Southwest Washington under flood watch, according to NWS Portland

With rain drenching the area, a swath of western Washington and Oregon are under a flood watch, according to the National Weather Service in... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-01 16:06:01

Clark County Council OKs voting precinct changes, adding 3 new precincts and amending 11 others

When Clark County voters get their ballots for the February special election, 750 voters will find themselves in a new voting precinct. 9 hours ago

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

Port of Vancouver accepts applicants for community funding

The Port of Vancouver plans to grant $10000 from its community fund to selected projects that focus on economic development,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-01 14:06:02

Public Service Center in Vancouver hosts law enforcement training

Those passing by the Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver today through Sunday might notice a heavier law enforcement presence as... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-01 14:06:02

'The state of Washington is making this a highest priority': Gov. Jay Inslee visits Interstate 5 Bridge

Nearly four years to the day since Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and then Oregon Gov. Kate Brown restarted the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement... 9 hours ago

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

Former Union standout Tobias Merriweather to transfer after two seasons at Notre Dame

Former Union High School standout receiver Tobias Merriweather announced Wednesday he will enter the transfer portal after two seasons at... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-01 00:06:02

East Vancouver drive-by shooting puts man in hospital with life-threatening wounds

A 25-year-old man suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds in a drive-by shooting early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in east... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-12-01 00:06:02