The Columbian

Snow removal ending at winter recreation parking lots

March 30, 2017, 6:02am Latest News

Sno-park permits no longer will be required at Gifford Pinchot National Forest winter spots beginning Saturday Read story

Mom of man shot by Vancouver police officer sentenced

March 29, 2017, 8:36pm Clark County News

The mother of a man shot by a Vancouver police officer during an altercation in Uptown Village was sentenced Wednesday to four months in jail for a drug-related conviction. Read story

Firefighters work at the scene of a house fire reported on West 30th Street Tuesday evening.

Fatal Vancouver house fire was electrical, accidental

March 29, 2017, 7:41pm Clark County News

Investigators say a problem with a lamp or cellphone charger in a bedroom sparked the house fire where a Vancouver man and his pets were found dead Tuesday evening. Read story

Neighbors report that activity at Main Street Marijuana picks up after 10 p.m. after marijuana shops in Oregon close down for the evening.

Uptown Village neighbors frustrated with marijuana store patrons

March 29, 2017, 6:03am Clark County Business

If Mike Gilles were to knock back a bottle of Jack Daniel's on the front porch of a stranger’s home, he wouldn’t be surprised if the cops were called. Read story

Hough: Julie Tanner, left, and the Philanthropic Educational Organization awarded a $,1900 grant to Carmina Harrington with Vancouver Public Schools so Harrington can pursue her bachelor's degree in special education.

Braille teacher earns grant to help pay for degree

March 29, 2017, 5:50am Community

The Philanthropic Educational Organization awarded a $1,900 grant to Carmina Harrington, a braille teacher in Vancouver Public Schools at Hough Elementary School and Hazel Dell Elementary School. Read story