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Vancouver’s online mapping tool aims to help residents understand proposed land use changes

A new online mapping tool from the city of Vancouver is making it easier for residents to understand how proposed land use changes could... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-22 12:06:04

Clark County homebuilders rely on Canadian lumber; tariffs likely to drive up home prices, rents

New and planned tariffs set by the Trump administration on imported construction materials have Clark County builders worried about rising... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-22 12:06:04

Work has already started on Vancouver Station, a food cart pod on 164th with space for 40 trucks Updated 1 day ago

Work is underway for a pod of 40 food carts with an enclosed dining building in east Vancouver. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-22 12:06:02

Washington State Patrol convenes Traffic Safety Equity Summit in Vancouver

KEVANNA PARK — Seventy people gathered at the Washington State Patrol district headquarters in Vancouver to discuss traffic safety on March... 12 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-22 12:06:01

This week in Clark County history, March 22

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-22 00:06:04

Washington State Patrol Trooper Will Finn accused of theft, destroying records while mayor of Woodland Updated 2 days ago

Two law enforcement agencies recently investigated separate allegations against Washington State Patrol Trooper Will Finn — that he stole... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-21 12:06:04

Jury finds Ocean Park man guilty of murder in 2022 drive-by shooting in Vancouver

A jury found a 27-year-old Ocean Park man guilty Thursday of first-degree murder in a 2022 fatal drive-by shooting. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-21 00:06:01

Death Notices for March 20, 2025

Byung Chol Mun, 93, Vancouver, died March 17, 2025. Cascadia Cremation and Burial Services, 360-213-2060. Craig Bill Adams, 75, Vancouver,... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-21 00:06:01

Woman dies of her injuries after serious crash in Battle Ground

A woman died after a two-vehicle crash near Main Street in Battle Ground on Wednesday, according to the city of Battle Ground. 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-20 15:06:02

Try This: ‘The Old Apple Tree’ in song, Quilt Show, Couve Clover Run

Pianist Jordan Nylander will perform the world premiere of “The Old Apple Tree,” an original composition about Vancouver's Old Apple Tree,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-20 13:06:02

The Seabirds: Vancouver woman’s expedition team takes students to the far reaches of the world Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver resident Ashley Bugge traversed the fjords off the shore of Troms?, a city north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, with a group in... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-20 13:06:02

Hudson’s Bay administrators failed to spot red flags in handling of sexual allegations against Vancouver teacher, says report Updated 4 hours ago

Third-party investigations released Wednesday found Vancouver Public Schools administrators did not appropriately discipline former Hudson's... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-20 02:06:02

Death notices, March 19, 2025

Carol G. Clark, 85, Vancouver, died March 16, 2025. Brown's Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 360-834-3692. Cheryle Marie Lounsbury, 77,... 6 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-20 00:06:02

Vancouver man arrested on federal fraud charges; he also faces attempted murder charge in Clark County Updated 9 hours ago

A Vancouver man who is facing an attempted murder charge in Clark County was arrested Tuesday on federal fraud charges in connection with... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-20 00:06:01

Vancouver-based Absci to send first drug to clinical trials in what CEO calls a ‘huge milestone’ Updated 14 hours ago

Absci is preparing to send its first internally developed drug to clinical trials. The Vancouver-based biotechnology company released its... 14 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-19 22:06:01

Vancouver teachers ‘walk-in’: ‘With public education under attack, we show up and we fight back’ Updated 2 hours ago

Nearly 30 teachers, staff, PTA members and students lined up at dawn Wednesday outside Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School in Vancouver to... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-19 19:06:02

Vancouver Public Schools Walk-In Photo Gallery

Teachers, students, PTA members, and other community members show support for public schools before employees walk into school together at... 8 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-19 16:06:02

Death Notices for March 18, 2025

Adam S. Kluka, 85, Camas, died March 11, 2025. Brown's Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 360-834-3692. Cary Joiner, 64, Battle Ground,... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-19 12:06:04

Vancouver man held on $1 million bail in attempted murder case Updated 2 days ago

A judge set bail at $1 million for a 27-year-old Vancouver man accused of shooting a man multiple times late Sunday night. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-19 12:06:02

Southwest Washington’s new smelt season got off to an awkward start on the Cowlitz River

LONGVIEW — This year's Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip-fishing season kicked off Wednesday almost totally without its two most... 1 week ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-19 00:06:03

Vancouver City Council weighs ‘going big’ by annexing entire urban growth area

The Vancouver City Council is weighing annexation options. They range from annexing a small patch of land north of Padden Parkway to adding... 3 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-18 21:06:01

Vancouver City Council confirms Nena Cook as new city attorney

City officials on Monday confirmed Nena Cook as Vancouver's next city attorney. 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-18 20:06:01

Affordable apartments, senior housing: Developer has plans for site in Vancouver’s Heights District Subscriber Exclusive

Another developer has submitted plans for a housing project in Vancouver's Heights District. Related Northwest is one of four developers the... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-18 13:06:01

In Our View: City should continue Safe Stay program

Although Vancouver's Safe Stay communities are designed to be temporary, the need persists. City officials should continue to fund and... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2025-03-18 13:06:01