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Vancouver mayor Royce Pollard makes calls while packing up his office at Vancouver City Hall in December 2009. He was listening to Willie Nelson and the works of John Philip Sousa.

Royce Pollard, former mayor of ‘America’s Vancouver,’ dies at 85

Vancouver mayor Royce Pollard makes calls while packing up his office at Vancouver City Hall in December 2009. He was listening to Willie Nelson and the works of John Philip Sousa.

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

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Battle Ground police arrest suspect in armed robbery at Walmart

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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

Will Campbell is The Columbian's editor. Contact him at 360-735-4507 or will.campbell@columbian.com.

From the Newsroom: Getting to know the editor, Part I

Will Campbell is The Columbian's editor. Contact him at 360-735-4507 or will.campbell@columbian.com.

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

Bill Turlay speaks with members of the community during a farewell ceremony at Vancouver City Hall on Dec. 16, 2019. It was Turlay's final city council meeting after serving eight years behind the dais. At top, Stephanie Turlay holds a brick inscribed with the dates of her husband's service to the city during a farewell ceremony for Bill Turlay at Vancouver City Hall on Dec. 16.

Former Vancouver city councilor Bill Turlay, remembered for fiscal responsibility, has died

Bill Turlay speaks with members of the community during a farewell ceremony at Vancouver City Hall on Dec. 16, 2019. It was Turlay's final city council meeting after serving eight years behind the dais. At top, Stephanie Turlay holds a brick inscribed with the dates of her husband's service to the city during a farewell ceremony for Bill Turlay at Vancouver City Hall on Dec. 16.

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

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Matthew Gardner, founder of Gardner Economics, will be the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Economic Forecast at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Trump policies’ effect on Southwest Washington’s economy in the spotlight at Economic Forecast

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Matthew Gardner, founder of Gardner Economics, will be the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Economic Forecast at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

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

Snow covers the roads surrounding The Columbian newsroom on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

From the Newsroom: Staff soldiers on as storm swirls

Snow covers the roads surrounding The Columbian newsroom on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

February 15, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News

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

Will Campbell is The Columbian's editor. Contact him at 360-735-4507 or will.campbell@columbian.com.

From the Newsroom: Official reports must be shared

Will Campbell is The Columbian's editor. Contact him at 360-735-4507 or will.campbell@columbian.com.

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

Stephen Kenney looks through his extensive collection of Clark County and Vancouver historical postcards at his home in Springdale, Ore.

‘You won’t find these anywhere’: Historic postcards illuminate Vancouver family’s history

Stephen Kenney looks through his extensive collection of Clark County and Vancouver historical postcards at his home in Springdale, Ore.

December 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

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

The Pacific Crest Trail from Trout Creek to Sedum Point allows expansive views of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Peace in the Pinchot: Hiker, dog find relaxing solitude not too far from home

The Pacific Crest Trail from Trout Creek to Sedum Point allows expansive views of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

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

Firefighters responded to a fire at The Columbian Saturday morning that burned a tree and part of the exterior of the building.

Fire burns entrance to The Columbian building in downtown Vancouver

Firefighters responded to a fire at The Columbian Saturday morning that burned a tree and part of the exterior of the building.

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