February 24, 2025, 4:56pm Clark County News
Known for his strong opinions and willingness to fight for his city, former longtime Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard died Monday. He was 85 years old. Read story
February 22, 2025, 12:43pm Clark County News
Battle Ground police arrested a suspect who allegedly stole merchandise from a Walmart while brandishing a knife on Friday, according to Battle Ground police. Read story
February 22, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News
I was born into the news industry. In my earliest memories of wandering the halls of The Columbian, I remember seeing the massive printing press zip rolls of blank paper through its cylinders, shaking the room with the smell of the mechanical fluid and ink mixture in the air. Read story
February 19, 2025, 7:58pm Clark County News
Bill Turlay, a former Vancouver city councilor who prided himself on helping reduce the city’s debt by more than $100 million, died Feb. 7 from dementia complications. He was 89 years old. Read story
February 18, 2025, 6:05am Business
The weeks since President Donald Trump took office in January have brought rapid change at the federal level. Read story
February 15, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive
When snow began falling on The Columbian around 9 a.m. Thursday, reporters and editors in our newsroom adapted our workflow while also continuing to cover the news. It was a challenge, but this column is dedicated to all The Columbian employees who made efforts to get the work done under… Read story
February 8, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News
There are a few sports-related metaphors you could use to describe the role of the newspaper, especially when we write a controversial story. One is a referee. Another is an observant camera operator on the sidelines. Our overarching role at The Columbian is that of a watchdog, and here’s why… Read story
December 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
The grain of the photograph on the old postcard I held was surprisingly clear: an old inn lined with shrubs and trees perched near a cliff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. This simple ink-stained paper rectangle transported me through time and space. Read story
June 1, 2024, 5:55am Clark County Life
I found a five-hour hike through untouched forest in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where I didn’t see one other person the whole time. It was a dream hike to bring a dog, and my dog Luna needs to be out here in the woods to find a better sense… Read story
April 13, 2024, 11:51am Clark County News
Firefighters responded to a fire outside The Columbian on Saturday morning that burned a tree and part of the exterior of the building. No one was hurt, and printing operations won’t be affected. Read story