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Former Portland Trail Blazers radio play-by-play man Brian Wheeler, calling a game in 2012, died on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, following a long illness. He was the Blazers radio voice for 21 seasons, from 1998-2019.

Blazers mourn passing of former play-by-play announcer Brian Wheeler

Former Portland Trail Blazers radio play-by-play man Brian Wheeler, calling a game in 2012, died on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, following a long illness. He was the Blazers radio voice for 21 seasons, from 1998-2019.

November 9, 2024, 1:54pm Blazers

Longtime Portland Trail Blazers radio play-by-play announcer Brian Wheeler passed away on Friday, Nov. 8 at age 62, the team announced on Saturday. Read story

Razor clams are tasty, and gathering them involves an outing on the beach. Each clammer must dig his own clams and keep them in a separate container.

Razor clam digs on Washington beaches approved for seven days beginning Nov. 13

Razor clams are tasty, and gathering them involves an outing on the beach. Each clammer must dig his own clams and keep them in a separate container.

November 9, 2024, 1:23pm Latest News

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed razor clam digging opportunities on four Washington coastal beaches beginning Nov. 13. Read story

Thomas Renner Sr., 72, flips through his collection of military uniforms at his home in Woodland. At 18, he volunteered to fight in the Vietnam War. He has 32 family members who have served, including his son, Josiah Renner. At top, Thomas Renner Sr., right, during the Vietnam War.

‘To be an American is to give back’: Vietnam vet says his views on war have changed, but his support of troops is unwavering

Thomas Renner Sr., 72, flips through his collection of military uniforms at his home in Woodland. At 18, he volunteered to fight in the Vietnam War. He has 32 family members who have served, including his son, Josiah Renner. At top, Thomas Renner Sr., right, during the Vietnam War.

November 9, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

Thomas Renner Sr. thumbed through a rack of camouflage jackets, most bearing patches embroidered with his last name, some more faded than others. Each tells a story. Read story

Nondisclosure clauses in rental housing agreements don’t seem to be common in Washington, but it’s hard to tell because the people who sign them aren’t supposed to talk about them.

‘It’s meant to have a chilling effect’: Nondisclosure agreements in rental leases a concern in Clark County

Nondisclosure clauses in rental housing agreements don’t seem to be common in Washington, but it’s hard to tell because the people who sign them aren’t supposed to talk about them.

November 9, 2024, 6:13am Business

As Steven Sandoval scanned his renewal lease for his Vancouver town house, he was surprised to find a nondisclosure clause tucked into the document’s thousands of words. Read story

Rose City Rollers&rsquo; Mia Palau (247) falls between teammate Tarantula (401) and Arch Rival jammer Vicious Van GoGo (1543) on Sunday during the Women&rsquo;s Flat Track Derby Association Global Championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Rose City Rollers&rsquo; all-star team, Wheels of Justice, won its fifth overall title 141-104 against Arch Rival All Stars from St. Louis, Mo.

Rock ‘n’ roller derby: Vancouver helps Portland-based Rose City Rollers to its fifth championship

Rose City Rollers&rsquo; Mia Palau (247) falls between teammate Tarantula (401) and Arch Rival jammer Vicious Van GoGo (1543) on Sunday during the Women&rsquo;s Flat Track Derby Association Global Championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Rose City Rollers&rsquo; all-star team, Wheels of Justice, won its fifth overall title 141-104 against Arch Rival All Stars from St. Louis, Mo.

November 9, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Roller derby skaters from around the world gathered in Portland last weekend to compete in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Global Championships. Read story

Members of The Columbian&#039;s news staff wore costumes to the newsroom on Halloween.

From the Newsroom: Winning election coverage

Members of The Columbian&#039;s news staff wore costumes to the newsroom on Halloween.

November 9, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News

I kept up with the headlines on election night, but there was still something satisfying about holding the Wednesday newspaper in my hands. Read story

The Washougal School District Administrative Offices (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Washougal school district lands on state’s ‘financial warning’ list

The Washougal School District Administrative Offices (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

November 9, 2024, 6:11am Clark County News

The Washougal School District received a financial warning from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction indicating the district is facing potential difficulties. Read story

Top Stories: Perez wins; suspect in mall shooting followed victim; world-record pumpkin paddling

November 9, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Cooler nights mean winter is in the offing. Will we get more rain? Check out our local weather forecast before you head outside. Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Wondering what else was popular this week with readers? Check out our Trending Stories page. 1. Read story

The first phase of the Hyas Point development is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024.

‘This is so epic’: First phase of Hyas Point development breaks ground at Washougal waterfront

The first phase of the Hyas Point development is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024.

November 9, 2024, 6:10am Business

The crunching sound of 14 gold-plated shovels digging into the dirt signaled the official start of a community development project that has been 15 years in the making. Read story

During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps sent workers to reforest the Yacolt Burn. This 1936 photo is thought to have been shot in an area near Texas Creek in the upper Washougal River drainage.

Clark County history: 40,000 men passed through Vancouver Barracks before starting Civilian Conservation Corps work

During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps sent workers to reforest the Yacolt Burn. This 1936 photo is thought to have been shot in an area near Texas Creek in the upper Washougal River drainage.

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

When President Roosevelt signed the Civilian Conservation Corps bill in March 1933 as part of his New Deal, he sought to protect the wealth of forests and create ways to control floods and decrease soil erosion. The U.S. Army’s Vancouver Barracks became the training site for the Ninth Corps, which… Read story