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Tuesday,  December 3 , 2024

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Stories by Brianna Murschel

Columbian staff writer

Christine A. Richardson, executive director of theARTScentered, hangs an owl painting Thursday at the Vancouver Arts Hub in the former Vancouver Community Library.

Old library no more: Vancouver Arts Hub provides affordable space for artists, musicians, dancers

Christine A. Richardson, executive director of theARTScentered, hangs an owl painting Thursday at the Vancouver Arts Hub in the former Vancouver Community Library.

September 9, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

The former Vancouver Community Library is transforming into the city’s first arts and cultural center. Read story

The Golden Rule historic sailboat glides past war ships in Portland June 2016 for Fleet Week.

Restored Golden Rule peace ship docks in Vancouver in time for Peace & Justice Fair

The Golden Rule historic sailboat glides past war ships in Portland June 2016 for Fleet Week.

September 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

A historic sailboat touring the Pacific Northwest will dock in town just in time for the Vancouver Peace & Justice Fair on Sept. 14 at Esther Short Park. Read story

The city of Vancouver is accepting grant applications for tourism and cultural enrichment projects through Sept. 30. The grants are for event and festival organizers and tourism promoters. Chosen applicants will receive funding to use in 2025.

Grants funded by Vancouver’s lodging tax will promote tourism, events in the city

The city of Vancouver is accepting grant applications for tourism and cultural enrichment projects through Sept. 30. The grants are for event and festival organizers and tourism promoters. Chosen applicants will receive funding to use in 2025.

September 4, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is accepting grant applications for tourism and cultural enrichment projects through Sept. 30. Read story

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Outgoing Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes to receive First Citizen Award

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

September 3, 2024, 4:38pm Business

Outgoing Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes will receive this year’s First Citizen Award from the Greater Vancouver Chamber, the business organization announced Tuesday. Read story

JCPenney operated in downtown Vancouver in 1976 before it moved to the Vancouver Mall. Clash Beauty Collective now occupies the building on Main Street.

50 years ago Vancouver’s Main Street was bustling; the city’s plans hope to recapture those days

JCPenney operated in downtown Vancouver in 1976 before it moved to the Vancouver Mall. Clash Beauty Collective now occupies the building on Main Street.

August 31, 2024, 6:14am Business

A long-awaited $21 million, two-year project to overhaul Main Street in downtown Vancouver is expected to begin this fall. Read story

Annual Sole Support for Parkinson’s Walk to be held at Clark College

August 30, 2024, 2:07pm Clark County News

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon will host its annual Sole Support for Parkinson’s Walk at Clark College for the first time. Read story

Man found dead below Shipherd Falls in Wind River.

Death of man found in Skamania County’s Wind River appears accidental

Man found dead below Shipherd Falls in Wind River.

August 30, 2024, 1:44pm Clark County News

A man was found dead Aug. 24 in the Wind River about 1,000 feet downriver from Shipherd Falls outside of Carson, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

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Bicyclist dies of injuries from crash on Mill Plain in central Vancouver, police say

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August 30, 2024, 1:43pm Clark County News

A bicyclist did not survive his injuries after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon while crossing Mill Plain Boulevard near PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in central Vancouver, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

The Target store in Hazel Dell.

Suspect arrested in more than 30 retail thefts in Hazel Dell

The Target store in Hazel Dell.

August 30, 2024, 1:42pm Business

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspected retail thief Tuesday who’s believed to be connected to more than 30 Hazel Dell thefts. Read story

A small strip of crime scene tape was left at the site of a homicide being investigated by Vancouver police in central Vancouver on Wednesday.

Vancouver homicide victim was shot on city street, says Clark County Medical Examiner

A small strip of crime scene tape was left at the site of a homicide being investigated by Vancouver police in central Vancouver on Wednesday.

August 30, 2024, 12:09pm Clark County News

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a 39-year-old woman  as the victim in a Wednesday homicide in central Vancouver. Read story