Clark County News – The Columbian

Vancouver woman, two young sons killed in multi-vehicle crash in Kansas City

Staff and wire reports — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:39:31 +0000

A Vancouver woman and two young sons were killed Monday in a multi-vehicle crash in Kansas City, Missouri, The Kansas City Star reported.

Vancouver man identified as driver killed when car crashes into pole on Padden Parkway

Tyler Brown — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:10:41 +0000

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the driver killed Friday when his car crashed into a traffic pole on Northeast Padden Parkway.

Vital Statistics for Nov. 10, 2026

The Columbian — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:00:17 +0000

Darline Cutile, 42, Vancouver, and Angel Francisco Muguruza Tamara, 30, Beaverton, Ore.

Vancouver accepting public comments on climate plan updates

Kelly Moyer — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:21:16 +0000

The city of Vancouver will take public comment on proposed updates to its climate plan through Sunday at cityofvancouver.us/climate.

Bernie Gerhardt, Ed Dawson to receive Silver Citizen Award

Kimberly Cortez — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:35:06 +0000

The Clark County Commission on Aging will present the seventh annual Silver Citizen Award to Bernie Gerhardt and Ed Dawson on Nov 16.

Death Notices for Nov. 10, 2026

The Columbian — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:00:16 +0000

Alexandra Balasin, 87, Ridgefield, died Oct. 31, 2026. Northwood Park Funeral Home, 360-574-4252.

Seeking to jumpstart housing production, Vancouver will allow developers to defer impact fees

Mia Ryder-Marks — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:01:00 +0000

With Vancouver falling short of the pace needed to meet its 20-year housing target, the city hopes a new financial incentive — letting developers delay certain fee payments — will spur more homebuilding.

103-year-old veteran to be honored guest in Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade

Kimberly Cortez — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:32 +0000

Even at 103 years old, Willard “Wink” Lamb still has a routine. Five days a week, around 1 p.m., he meets his personal trainer, Laurie Iams, and swims laps in the pool at Touchmark at Fairway Village.

Weather Eye: Enjoy mild weather before familiar rain clouds return

Patrick Timm — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:32 +0000

November weather continues to keep us guessing, doesn’t it? One day we’re watching rain sweep across the region and the next we’re talking about temperatures more typical of early October. That’s the beauty of living in the Pacific Northwest. There’s seldom a dull moment when it comes to the weather.

Interest rates have been attractive for businesses buying own office space

Sarah Wolf — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:28 +0000

Businesses looking to buy their own office spaces have been getting some good deals with interest rates on loans for owner-occupied buildings hovering well below rates for homes. But that may be changing.

2 pedestrians killed in suspected drunk driving case identified as Vancouver residents

Tyler Brown — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:11:24 +0000

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified two pedestrians killed Oct. 5 when a suspected drunk driver ran a red light, struck an SUV and flipped his Jeep into a crosswalk at Northeast Andresen Road and Van Mall Drive.

Inspire Vancouver program awards $2.4M in grants to 32 individuals, nonprofits

Kelly Moyer — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:03:05 +0000

The city of Vancouver’s new Inspire Vancouver cultural access program will award 45 inaugural grants to 32 individuals and nonprofit groups.

Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe leaving Portland for downtown Vancouver

Sarah Wolf — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:55:48 +0000

Tabletop gamers will soon have a new haunt. Portland’s Battle Grounds Gaming Café is moving to downtown Vancouver.

Ridgefield encourages residents, visitors to Gather at Greely during fall, winter

Doug Flanagan — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:03:53 +0000

Summer brings crowds to downtown Ridgefield, where community events draw residents and visitors to explore local businesses and connect with their neighbors. But when the rain and colder conditions arrive, those crowds thin and downtown grows quieter. The gray weather and infrequency of activities create challenges for business owners to encourage families to visit and shop.

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program names permanent administrator

Kelly Moyer — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:23:58 +0000

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has named a permanent program administrator to help guide the estimated $14.4 billion project through its first phase of construction.

Kelliana Cole named new executive director of Ridgefield Main Street

Doug Flanagan — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:00:52 +0000

The Ridgefield Main Street board of directors has selected Kelliana Cole as the nonprofit organization’s new executive director.

Clark County advisory council members question role in light of Public Health leadership change

Kimberly Cortez — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:00:44 +0000

Members of a volunteer board charged with advising the Clark County Council on public health priorities have raised concerns about whether they can meaningfully fulfill their responsibilities after officials selected a new Public Health department director without their input.

Vital Statistics for Nov. 7, 2026

The Columbian — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:00:09 +0000

Joanne Margaret Brouwer, 31, Ridgefield, and Aarron Mykhail Gray, 34, Ridgefield.

One person dead in single-car crash on N.E. Padden Parkway on Friday night in Vancouver

Tim Martinez — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:47:40 +0000

A driver was killed in a single-car collision into a traffic pole on NE Padden Parkway Friday night, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Medicare plan volatility leaves older Clark County residents with fewer choices, higher prices

Kimberly Cortez — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:02:44 +0000

Open enrollment is underway for 2027 Washington Medicare plans. Older adults in Clark County can expect fewer private plans, higher out-of-pocket maximums and less flexibility.

Reduce, maintain or grow? C-Tran lays out scenarios for sales tax, level of service

Kelly Moyer — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:00:18 +0000

C-Tran leaders say riders could see “substantially” reduced services over the next 20 years if the Clark County transit agency cannot increase its sales tax revenues.

Death Notices for Nov. 7, 2026

The Columbian — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:19 +0000

Al-Lyn “Lynne” Adrea Longie, 79, Vancouver, died Oct. 31, 2026. Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 360-892-6060.

Clark County Business Briefing for Nov. 7, 2026

The Columbian — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:03:32 +0000

DigiStor recently announced the appointment of Peter Bell to its board of directors. Bell brings decades of experience operating, investing in, advising and scaling technology companies, with deep domain expertise across enterprise software, infrastructure and storage.

Weather Eye: November mild so far, but changes in weather brewing

Patrick Timm — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:03:04 +0000

November is beginning to show its true colors, and I’m not talking about the colorful leaves still hanging on the trees. Our weather is becoming more active, with passing weather systems, occasional sunshine and some gusty winds thrown into the mix — just what we expect this time of year in the Pacific Northwest.

Clark County News – The Columbian

Vancouver woman, two young sons killed in multi-vehicle crash in Kansas City

Vancouver man identified as driver killed when car crashes into pole on Padden Parkway

Vital Statistics for Nov. 10, 2026

Vancouver accepting public comments on climate plan updates

Bernie Gerhardt, Ed Dawson to receive Silver Citizen Award

Death Notices for Nov. 10, 2026

Seeking to jumpstart housing production, Vancouver will allow developers to defer impact fees

103-year-old veteran to be honored guest in Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade

Weather Eye: Enjoy mild weather before familiar rain clouds return

Interest rates have been attractive for businesses buying own office space

2 pedestrians killed in suspected drunk driving case identified as Vancouver residents

Inspire Vancouver program awards $2.4M in grants to 32 individuals, nonprofits

Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe leaving Portland for downtown Vancouver

Ridgefield encourages residents, visitors to Gather at Greely during fall, winter

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program names permanent administrator

Kelliana Cole named new executive director of Ridgefield Main Street

Clark County advisory council members question role in light of Public Health leadership change

Vital Statistics for Nov. 7, 2026

One person dead in single-car crash on N.E. Padden Parkway on Friday night in Vancouver

Medicare plan volatility leaves older Clark County residents with fewer choices, higher prices

Reduce, maintain or grow? C-Tran lays out scenarios for sales tax, level of service

Death Notices for Nov. 7, 2026

Clark County Business Briefing for Nov. 7, 2026

Weather Eye: November mild so far, but changes in weather brewing

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