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Interest rates squeeze Clark County builders, homeowners

Rising interest rates nationwide have put pressure on local developers, squeezing those needing financing to build housing and capping how... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-10 00:06:01

'Gaming For Good': Gamer raises $50000 for West Columbia Gorge Humane Society

Gaming met giving this Halloween for the team at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Over the holiday weekend, Vancouver-based... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-09 15:06:02

Vital Statistics

Abby Yvonne Lees, 24, Washougal, and Brandon Joshua Smetana, 25, Troutdale, Ore. Abraham Noel Derosa Powell, 41, Vancouver,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-09 14:06:02

Vancouver lodging committee seeking applicants for four open spots

The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants for four positions on the city's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The deadline to apply is Dec. 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-09 14:06:02

Weather Eye: Unsettled weather continues for the next seven days

We certainly experienced what happens this time of the year when the wind goes calm overnight with clear skies. Fog. It took quite a while... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-09 14:06:02

Getaway driver in east Vancouver drive-by shooting gets 2.5 years

A Vancouver man was sentenced to 2? years in prison Wednesday for acting as the getaway driver for two teens in a drive-by shooting at an... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-09 03:06:01

Clark County Council OKs camping ordinance that makes homeless eligible for Community Court

The Clark County Council adopted an unlawful camping ordinance Tuesday after a public hearing, motivated by increased levels of unsheltered... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-09 00:06:02

Vancouver man sentenced to 3 years in prison for fatal shooting

A Vancouver man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly three years in prison for the November 2021 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in east... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-09 00:06:02

Washington Columbia River tributary fishing report for Oct. 30-Nov. 5

The Washington Columbia River tributary sport sampling summary for Oct. 30-Nov. 5: COLUMBIA RIVER TRIBUTARIES. SALMON/STEELHEAD. 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-09 00:06:01

Development in Orchards on 117th Avenue to combine houses, apartments, commercial space

For years, Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards has been a fireworks-stand destination. But fireworks shoppers will have one fewer stand there... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 15:06:02

In Our View: Emergency declaration worthless without action

Many Vancouver residents have long considered homelessness to be an emergency in our community. As the city government officially makes such... 9 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 15:06:02

Clark County Council delays action on climate plan, saying more public involvement needed

The Clark County Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday to push the passage of its public participation plan to late November, delaying a key... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 15:06:01

Vital Statistics

Andrew Broatch Little, 29, Vancouver, and Nicole Rae Cross, 33, Vancouver. Benjamin Wayne Isom, 20, Boring, Ore., and Jaclyn Michelle... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 14:06:02

Portland woman faces vehicular homicide charges in Highway 500 crash that killed two passengers

A judge Tuesday set a Portland woman's bail at $75000 in connection with an alleged drunken-driving crash early Sunday morning on state... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 12:06:02

Incumbents, EMS levy faring well in initial Clark County election ...

... Vancouver, WA. search icon. ?. ?. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest email icon ... Vancouver City Councilor Sarah J. Fox, who is leading Leah... 7 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 05:06:02

Vancouver officials explain emergency declaration for homelessness

In a Tuesday interview with The Columbian, Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes, Vancouver's Homelessness Response Coordinator Jamie Spinelli... 20 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 04:06:02

New emergency homelessness orders will allow Vancouver to restrict more camping, move faster on solutions

The Vancouver City Council ratified three emergency orders Monday regarding homelessness, allowing the city to access emergency reserve... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 00:06:02

Kirkland Warren, already facing murder charges, pleads not guilty to rape of a child

The man accused of killing Vancouver mother and daughter, Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 00:06:02

Letter: Improve C-Tran schedules

C-Tran's service has gotten really bad. Their scheduling is absolutely horrible. I have to rely on the bus to get to a lot of places and I... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 00:06:02

Letter: Proposals for traffic safety

In Richard R. Gill's letter (“Fix traffic in east Vancouver,” Our Readers' Views, Oct. 27), he gives multiple suggestions to improve the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 00:06:02

Retailers thrive in downtown Vancouver's Providence Academy

The French Door is known by customers as a magical place. With its East Coast and European inspired d?cor, owner Kathryn McIntire is able to... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 00:06:02

400 earthquakes recorded under Mount St. Helens since mid-July

About 400 earthquakes have rumbled under Mount St. Helens since mid-July, the largest chain of shakes since the volcano finished erupting in... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-08 00:06:01

Police respond to shooting at Vancouver Clinic administration office ...

... WA. Listing courtesy of Patricia Green. $420,000. Battle Ground, WA. Listing courtesy of Barbara Corigliano. Columbian Homes logo. Tags. East... 19 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-07 17:06:01

Today is Election Day in Clark County; have you voted?

... Vancouver, WA. search icon. ?. ?. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest email icon... 21 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-07 15:06:02