February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
OLYMPIA -- Southwest Washington's former congresswoman turned anti-sex-trafficking advocate testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in favor of tougher penalties for those who traffic and solicit prostitutes younger than 18. Read story
February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
The mayors of more than 40 cities across Washington, including Tim Leavitt of Vancouver, have sent a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee and legislative leaders, urging them to consider an 8-cent-per-gallon gas tax as a way to help pay for transportation needs. Read story
February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
A "Museum Underground" party Friday will offer a sneak peek at a soon-to-open exhibit that will focus on local veterans and their tattoos. Read story
February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb will lead a March 8 tour of Felida Elementary School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory (middle-school campus at the Jim Parsley Community Center). Read story
February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Despite gaining nearly 300 "yes" votes following Tuesday's special February election, the Battle Ground School District's maintenance and operations levy is still failing after a second count from the Clark County Elections Office. Read story
February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Construction at the northern convergence of Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 will close one ramp for two nights this week, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Read story
February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt will deliver the State of the City address at 10 a.m. March 20 at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way. Read story
February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Business
A handful of Clark County businesses will celebrate corporate efforts to think green Thursday, a date more commonly associated with pink and red hearts. Read story
February 13, 2013, 4:00pm Business
Ambre Energy, an Australian company that is proposing to build coal export terminals in Washington and Oregon, faces numerous financial, regulatory and other challenges in moving those projects forward, the nonprofit Sightline Institute said in a report it released Wednesday. Read story
February 12, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News
The Columbian will be providing in game updates on Wednesday's games via a live chat Read story