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Vital Statistics for Oct. 24, 2026

The Columbian — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:06:02 +0000

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Clark County real estate agents say social media helps show what’s possible

Mia Ryder-Marks — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:03:12 +0000

Vancouver real estate agent Jasmine Yamamoto knows that falling in love with a house is the easy part. Getting the keys takes a plan.

Weather Eye: Our dry October might be in for a change starting Sunday

Patrick Timm — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:44 +0000

October certainly has been stingy with its rainfall this year. Through Friday, Vancouver’s Pearson Field had measured only 0.14 inch of rain, while my weather station in north Clark County has collected just 0.16 inch. With our normal October rainfall around 3.4 inches, we’re running quite a deficit.

Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools breaks ground on new building

The Columbian — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:55:31 +0000

NORTH SALMON CREEK — The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools, VPS staff, students and community partners gathered Sept. 29 at Skyview High School for the groundbreaking of a new applied trades building.

Motorcyclist dies in Interstate 5 crash near Woodland on Thursday morning

Sarah Wolf — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:02:15 +0000

A motorcyclist was killed in a Thursday morning crash on Interstate 5 near Woodland, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Vanessa Gaston confirmed as next director of Clark County Public Health

Kimberly Cortez — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:14:25 +0000

Clark County officials have confirmed that Vanessa Gaston, director of the county’s Community Services Department, will become the next director of Public Health.

Vancouver shipbuilder helps San Francisco Bay Ferry forge emission-free future

Sarah Wolf — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:09:06 +0000

The nation’s first high-speed, battery-electric, zero-emission passenger ferry system has tapped a Vancouver shipbuilder to forge its charging infrastructure.

Clark County Council District 1: Glen Yung v. Bryan Shull

Shari Phiel — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:28:12 +0000

Glen Yung is hoping to secure his second term on the Clark County Council, but Vancouver business owner Bryan Shull could make it a close race.

Vital Statistics for Oct. 23, 2026

The Columbian — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:59 +0000

Daniel Stanley Faski, 29, Vancouver, and Monica Lynn Ward, 28, Vancouver.

Open house for jail measures canceled

Shari Phiel — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:54:30 +0000

Clark County canceled the open house planned for Monday in downtown Vancouver about Propositions 12 and 13. However, the jail tour planned to follow the open house will still take place.

Property tax payments due Nov. 2

Shari Phiel — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:51:36 +0000

The Clark County Treasurer’s Office is reminding taxpayers that property taxes are due Nov. 2. The due date was moved because Oct. 31 falls on a weekend, according to a news release Friday.

Vancouver police arrest man in collision that injured 2 pedestrians

Sarah Wolf — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:16:17 +0000

Vancouver police arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run Wednesday that seriously injured a pedestrian, according to a social media post from the department.

Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe expanding in Battle Ground

Sarah Wolf — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:36 +0000

Battle Ground’s popular Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe will expand to a second location early next year.

Death notices for Oct. 23, 2026

The Columbian — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Carol J. Rice, 80, Vancouver, died Oct. 9, 2026. Brown’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 360-834-3692.

Clark County Council for District 5: Troy McCoy vs. Peter Silliman

Shari Phiel — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:03:47 +0000

Two are vying this November to replace Sue Marshall, who isn’t seeking another term on the Clark County Council for District 5.

Fort Vancouver High School reports allegations of “inappropriate behavior” involving football players to police

Meg Wochnick — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:27:22 +0000

Fort Vancouver High School officials announced Thursday they have contacted police about allegations of “inappropriate behavior” involving members of the varsity football team.

Governor visits Vancouver to urge voters to support millionaires tax

Sarah Wolf — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:32:48 +0000

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson campaigned in Vancouver on Thursday, hoping to garner opposition for a state initiative aimed at repealing the income tax passed by lawmakers earlier this year.

Bail set at $500,000 for man accused in Oct. 13 shooting in central Vancouver

Kimberly Cortez — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:19:43 +0000

A judge set bail at $500,000 Thursday for a 21-year-old man accused of shooting someone in an apparent attempted robbery near Evergreen Park in central Vancouver earlier this month.

Vital Statistics for Oct. 22, 2026

The Columbian — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:23 +0000

Adam Daniel Metzger, 41, Vancouver, and Lindsey Marie Garcia, 41, Vancouver.

Vancouver clinic offers same-day admissions to treat drug addiction

Mia Ryder-Marks — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:22:04 +0000

A new clinic in central Vancouver will offer same-day admissions for people seeking medication to treat substance addiction. Staff say the facility aims to reduce barriers that can delay access to treatment.

Death notices for Oct. 22, 2026

The Columbian — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:23 +0000

Abbe H. Marholin, 71, Vancouver, died Oct. 13, 2026. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948.

On the road to success: Jette Bigelow of Camas, 13, is serious about her singing, songwriting

Doug Flanagan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:05:24 +0000

CAMAS — Jette Bigelow knows she wants to be a professional musician when she grows up. She’s just not willing to wait until she’s an adult to make her dreams come true.

Weather Eye: October continues September’s pattern of dry weather

Patrick Timm — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:35 +0000

It has been so dry this month I almost forgot we had rain in September, so let’s catch up with some rainfall amounts from your friends and neighbors.

Ethics complaints claim Clark County councilor, Vancouver city councilor benefited financially from actions in office

Shari Phiel — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:49:06 +0000

Government critic Rob Anderson recently filed ethics complaints against Clark County Councilor Wil Fuentes and Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez that claim both benefited financially from their actions in office through the nonprofit Fourth Plain Forward.

Clark County News – The Columbian

Vital Statistics for Oct. 24, 2026

Clark County real estate agents say social media helps show what’s possible

Weather Eye: Our dry October might be in for a change starting Sunday

Top Stories: King’s Way Christian fires football coach, Vancouver maritime manufacturer files lawsuit, Protesters converge on high school district cross country meet

Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools breaks ground on new building

Motorcyclist dies in Interstate 5 crash near Woodland on Thursday morning

Vanessa Gaston confirmed as next director of Clark County Public Health

Vancouver shipbuilder helps San Francisco Bay Ferry forge emission-free future

Clark County Council District 1: Glen Yung v. Bryan Shull

Vital Statistics for Oct. 23, 2026

Open house for jail measures canceled

Property tax payments due Nov. 2

Vancouver police arrest man in collision that injured 2 pedestrians

Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe expanding in Battle Ground

Death notices for Oct. 23, 2026

Clark County Council for District 5: Troy McCoy vs. Peter Silliman

Fort Vancouver High School reports allegations of “inappropriate behavior” involving football players to police

Governor visits Vancouver to urge voters to support millionaires tax

Bail set at $500,000 for man accused in Oct. 13 shooting in central Vancouver

Vital Statistics for Oct. 22, 2026

Vancouver clinic offers same-day admissions to treat drug addiction

Death notices for Oct. 22, 2026

On the road to success: Jette Bigelow of Camas, 13, is serious about her singing, songwriting

Weather Eye: October continues September’s pattern of dry weather

Ethics complaints claim Clark County councilor, Vancouver city councilor benefited financially from actions in office