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Vital Statistics

Peacehealth Medical center. Alixanne B. Pinkerton and David Garasimchuk, Vancouver, a son, Bennett B. Pinkerton, born Oct. 8, 2023,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-07 14:06:02

Vancouver declares civil emergency: 'Homelessness … continues to ...

... Vancouver, WA. search icon. ?. ?. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest email icon. Vancouver declares civil emergency: 'Homelessness … continues... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-07 12:06:01

Cowlitz County man gets 25 years in Vancouver resident's death

A Cowlitz County man was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison for the February 2022 shooting of a Vancouver man in Portland's Lloyd... 22 hours ago

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

Two Portland residents killed in Highway 500 crash; speed, impairment likely the cause, says WSP

Speed and drugs or alcohol were the cause of a crash on state Highway 500 that killed two people early Sunday morning, according to the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-07 00:06:02

Traffic deaths are down in Finland. WA leaders will travel there to find out how

As Finland saw traffic fatalities plummet last year, Washington tallied a record number of deaths on its roads. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-07 00:06:02

Nominees for The Columbian 2023 Week 10 prep football player of the week

Voting continues through 7 p.m. Wednesday. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-07 00:06:02

Working in Clark County: Lisa Pogue, Sweet Intention Gift Boutique owner

Creating your own company is like a box of chocolates (you never know what you're going to get), and for Lisa Pogue, the various twists,... 21 hours ago

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

Retail Locations

The latest edition of The Columbian can be found at one of our nearly 300 convenient retail locations in Clark County. 1 month ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-06 12:06:03

Vital Statistics

Alona Brychka, 19, Vancouver, and Oleh Kovalevych, 23, Vancouver. Amy Benita Cagape, 29, Los Banos, Calif., and Nicholas James Turrneanu,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-05 00:06:02

Skamania halts all recreational development, following community opposition to adventure park

Skamania County has enacted a moratorium on recreational facilities development in response to concerns about a project that endeavors to... 3 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-05 00:06:02

Off-year election quiet; Clark County voters' interest in port, city council, school board races wanes

Two weeks ago, the Clark County Elections Office mailed ballots for the Nov. 7 general election to the county's 332500 eligible voters. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-05 00:06:01

Do Camas signs violate political rules?

Anonymous “attack ads” targeting three Camas officials have appeared in the final weeks leading up to the Nov. 7 general election. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-05 00:06:01

Enrollment decline hits Washougal School District in the pocketbook

The Washougal School District has cut several positions in response to lower-than-expected enrollment figures at the start of the 2023-24... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-05 00:06:01

2 Clark County farms get grants to add solar power

Two rural Clark County businesses are collectively set to receive roughly $150000 in federal aid to more efficiently power their operations. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-05 00:06:01

'Hidden treasures for everybody': Gem? Art a downtown Vancouver icon

When Gem? Art opened in downtown Vancouver in 1978, the business shared the intersection of Columbia and Sixth streets with Lucky Lager... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-04 14:06:01

Learn Here Project honors education staff and volunteers

VANCOUVER — Regional business and community leaders recently honored 21 exemplary staff and volunteers from local schools. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-04 13:06:01

Fort Vancouver Lions sponsors shredding, recycling event

EAST MILL PLAIN – The Fort Vancouver Lions Club held a paper shredding and electronics recycling event at the Mill Plain United Methodist... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-04 13:06:01

Clark County business briefing

The Greater Vancouver Chamber recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Business and Leadership Awards, presented by Riverview Bank. 23 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-04 13:06:01

Vancouver's Heights District project wins Governor's Smart Communities Award

The city of Vancouver's Heights District Development — a project for a 205-acre mixed-use, walkable neighborhood with affordable housing... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-04 12:06:01

Humane Society's seasonal shop at ReTails an official sign that holidays have arrived in Clark County

It's officially the holiday season, and the Humane Society for Southwest Washington and its ReTails Thrift Store are starting off on the... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-04 12:06:01

2 former Vancouver men each get 11 years for drug trafficking while in federal custody

Two former Vancouver men were each sentenced Friday to 11 years in federal prison for organizing the trafficking of large quantities of... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-04 00:06:01

Port of Ridgefield advances waterfront development

The Port of Ridgefield is ready to move forward with development of its waterfront property now that a business plan is ready. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-04 00:06:01

Letter: County is lacking vision

I applaud the city of Vancouver for their green transit initiatives and efforts to make downtown more walkable (“Vancouver approves final... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-03 13:06:02

Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe sees income drop from record high

Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe Co.'s quarterly net income is down more than 40 percent since this time last year, according to the... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-11-03 13:06:02