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Where the pavement goes: Keep your feet dry this winter on Clark County's paved walking paths

The killjoy of winter walking is getting your feet wet. Pavement, ironically enough, may be what you need this season to enjoy the outdoors. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-26 00:06:01

Camas City Council OKs 1% property tax and levy hikes for EMS, street preservation

CAMAS — Despite strong objections from Councilor Jennifer Senescu, the Camas City Council has approved taking the annual 1 percent property... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-26 00:06:01

WSU Vancouver sets informational event about scholarships, financial aid

Washington State University Vancouver is hosting an informational event about scholarships and financial aid for prospective college... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-25 14:06:01

Letter: Thanks for stranger's kindness

On Nov. 19, my wife and I were visiting Vancouver to attend the funeral of a fellow Washington State Patrol friend. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-25 14:06:01

Volunteers in Clark County ready for 39th Walk & Knock, nation's largest local food drive

Walk & Knock, the nation's largest local food drive, is back in Clark County for the 39th year. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-25 12:06:01

Champion of independent shops opening White Oak Books in Vancouver's Uptown Village

As Sara Smith-Glavin squeezes a paperback novel into a bookshelf filled with colorful spines, she is not only fulfilling a lifelong dream... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-25 12:06:01

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison, AP source says

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-25 12:06:01

Nostra Tavola hits right notes: Italian eatery at former Rally Pizza site elegant, reasonable

Todd and Tania Moravitz, owners of Nuestra Mesa in downtown Camas, recently opened an Italian restaurant called Nostra Tavola in the space... 4 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-25 00:06:01

Timeout for beavers: Columbia Springs' east Vancouver AirbnBeaver hosts critters deemed a nuisance before they are ...

Beaver LBM-M1-23, better known as Norman, temporarily moved into a drained pool at Columbia Springs in east Vancouver to get sorted out... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-24 15:06:02

Clark County employers add 1200 jobs in October

Clark County employers added 1200 jobs in October, with the latest labor report showing year-over-year growth in virtually every sector of... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-24 15:06:01

Letter: Local railroad remains diligent

I write in response to recent claims against the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad's activities in Chelatchie. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-24 14:06:01

Paw & order: Dogs and even one cat on 'paw-trol' with Clark County Sheriff's Office's volunteer corps

The Clark County Sheriff's Office's newest volunteers look a little different from those who usually don the badge. To start, they have four... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-23 15:06:02

Looking for holiday cheer? Our events guide has everything from 'A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol' to Zoo Lights

The Yacolt BYCX Chelatchie Prairie Railroad winter train rides run weekends for a few miles through the woods from Yacolt. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-23 15:06:01

Where can you shop on Black Friday? Here's what's open — and when

Black Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in the shopping mood. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-23 12:06:01

Council for Homeless gets $5M grant from Bezos Fund

Council for the Homeless received $5 million this week to end family homelessness in Clark County — the largest private grant in its... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-23 00:06:02

13 uncounted ballots found in out-of-service mailboxes returned to Clark County Elections Office

The Clark County Elections office on Wednesday said the U.S. Postal Service has returned 13 previously uncounted ballots to its office. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-23 00:06:01

2 dead after vehicle explodes at Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, official says

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A border crossing between the U.S. and Canada has been closed after a vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on a... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-23 00:06:01

Vancouver seeks applicants for telecommunications commission

The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill three positions on the City/County Telecommunications Commission. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-22 14:06:01

Letter: Get serious about saving trees

The article about Vancouver's plan to preserve and increase trees is way too late in coming (“A fine balance: Vancouver juggles protecting... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-22 14:06:01

Thanksgiving meal staples' costs a mixed bag in Clark County

Shoppers around the country are expected to spend less on their Thanksgiving meals this year than last year. But in Clark County,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-22 12:06:01

Vancouver's annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony adds parade to festivities

It's beginning to look a lot light Christmas, even with two days to go until Thanksgiving. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-22 00:06:01

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year?

While Black Friday is the big shopping holiday in November, sometimes Thanksgiving requires a run to the store for that one ingredient you... 15 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-21 21:06:02

Vancouver council vote limits large warehouses to heavy industrial zones — like the Port of Vancouver

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a set of code changes to large warehouses Monday, ending the city's yearlong warehouse... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-21 21:06:01

Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Clark County

With Thanksgiving around the corner, local churches and agencies are providing free meals for people to the community. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-21 15:06:02