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Jake Davidson, Camas go to the air to beat Union 52-27

Don't try to categorize the Camas Papermakers as one type of team. “People ask what kind of team we are, and I just say we're just executing... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-22 00:06:01

Still reeling from the pandemic, Evergreen and Vancouver students struggle with math, science, English in tests

Just over two years ago, public schools in Clark County were bracing for impact. 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-22 00:06:01

It's crunch time for Honeycrisp apples

LYNDEN — They are crisp, juicy, and just a little bit tart. Big ones can grow to the size of a baby's head. They are Honeycrisp apples,... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-22 00:06:01

Advocates' goal: Keep the homeless (and their clothes) dry amid rainy season in Clark County

With people sequestered inside their tents, the camp in front of Vancouver City Hall was silent on Monday except for the sound of raindrops... 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-22 00:06:01

One dead after motorcycle leaves SE Washougal River Road

A motorcyclist is dead after driving off of SE Washougal River Road early Saturday morning, the Clark County Sheriff's office reported. 13 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 23:06:01

Two in race for Vancouver City Council's Seat 6

Just one of the three Vancouver City Council incumbents faces a challenger in November. While councilors Ty Stober and Bart Hansen will run... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 14:06:02

In Our View: Reelect Sarah Fox to Vancouver City Council

During four years on the Vancouver City Council, Sarah Fox has been engaged and insightful while bringing valuable skills to city government... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 14:06:02

From the Newsroom: An odd (and wrong) view of downtown

It figures that an old-fashioned mistake would crop up in a history story. I'm talking about a photo in the online version of last... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 14:06:01

Freedom in fins: Northwest merfolk make magic with imaginative play

An estimated 1000 people in the United States are “professional mermaids” — that is, they don fishtails and fins and get paid to swim in... 22 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 14:06:01

Letter: Support Brent for port

Ann Donnelly is a Republican. I'm a Democrat. We rarely agree on candidates. But we agree on Russell Brent for Port of Vancouver... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 13:06:02

Letter: Hogan is best for Camas

Two years ago the city of Camas' Equity Advisory Committee set out to focus on “safety, representation, small-town feel and opportunities.” 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 13:06:02

Letter: Support Fox for city council

Council member Sarah Fox has years of experience as a city planner working on sustainable zoning and currently works as a climate program... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 13:06:02

Letter: Support Orange for port

The Port of Vancouver is a place of unique complexity. It is a “nonprofit” that works in a competitive “for profit” environment,... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 13:06:02

Vancouver to share its greenhouse gas plans

Ten months have passed since the city of Vancouver passed its road map to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions, and officials are... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 13:06:02

PeaceHealth named healthiest workplace in Washington

VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based PeaceHealth was recently named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America and the healthiest employer in... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 13:06:02

16-year-old Vancouver boy in court accused of shooting at two teens

A 16-year-old Vancouver boy accused of shooting at two teens Thursday outside of Evergreen High School, prompting lockdowns at several area... 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 01:06:01

Vancouver-based Nautilus Inc. changes name to BowFlex Inc.

The Nautilus Inc. name is no more, the Vancouver company announced in a statement Thursday. Its new moniker — BowFlex Inc. — will go into... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 00:06:02

In Our View: Keep Decker on Vancouver school board

Since first being elected to the school board in 2019, Kathy Decker has helped shepherd Vancouver Public Schools through trying times. 2 days ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 00:06:02

Battle Ground City Council candidates stake out positions

Ballots for the Nov. 7 general election will begin arriving in mailboxes throughout Clark County over the weekend. The ballots are being... 1 day ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-21 00:06:01

Pedestrian killed in early morning Walnut Grove crash

A pedestrian was killed Friday morning when he was struck by a vehicle in the Walnut Grove area. 4 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-20 20:06:02

Kirkland Warren, suspect in death of Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart, facing new allegation of child rape

The man accused of killing Vancouver mother and daughter, Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart, is scheduled to appear this afternoon in court... 5 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-20 19:06:02

Clark Asks: 'Do homeless people actually want to get off the streets?'

Experiencing homelessness isn't easy. Tim, a 41-year-old man originally from Russia, should know. He says he's been shot, stabbed,... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-20 14:06:02

'Better because of him': Washougal family's foundation honors son's memory, funds cancer research

Traveling through Washington's vast forests on unmarked dirt roads, Matt and Barrett Justis had been traversing rough terrain for miles when... 10 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-20 14:06:02

Letter: Support Brent for port

Vote Russell Brent for Port of Vancouver Commissioner District 1. Russell has decades of community building experience in Clark County. 11 hours ago

The Columbian | 2023-10-20 13:06:02