Clark County News – The Columbian

Man testifies he has no memory of slayings of ex-wife, her partner

Tyler Brown — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:14:20 +0000

The man on trial for stabbing his estranged wife and her new partner to death testified Monday he has no memory of the June 2025 slayings.

County seeks volunteers for bike, pedestrian committee

Shari Phiel — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:04:55 +0000

Clark County is seeking volunteers for two positions, including one youth member position, on the Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Youth members ages 11-17 serve a one-year term while adult members serve four-year terms. Both positions begin Jan. 1.

‘Traffic is light and flowing freely’ amid closure of southbound Interstate 5, WSDOT says

Kelly Moyer — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:28:41 +0000

On the first weekday morning of the five-week closure of southbound Interstate 5 in Portland, worst-case predictions of traffic snarls as far north as Vancouver have not materialized.

Five town halls on county charter proposed amendments scheduled

Shari Phiel — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:18:36 +0000

The Clark County Charter Review Commission will host a series of town hall meetings between Sept. 26 and Oct. 11 to educate residents on the nine proposed amendments on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

‘Something like this doesn’t fit in the neighborhood’: Neighbors wary of planned three-story apartment complex Felida Terrace

Sarah Wolf — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:27 +0000

A three-story apartment complex proposed for Felida is drawing ire from residents who believe it doesn’t belong in their neighborhood of mostly single-family homes.

Clark County: Is the cost of health insurance affecting you?

The Columbian — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:25 +0000

Are you a Clark County resident, retiree or small business who purchases a health plan through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange?

Southwest Washington’s Imagination Library reading program carries on without Dolly Parton

Kimberly Cortez — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:03:24 +0000

Nearly 12,000 young children in Southwest Washington are receiving a free, age-appropriate, high-quality book every month through a program created by the late Dolly Parton.

Losing documents hinders Vancouver’s homeless population from accessing housing

Mia Ryder-Marks — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:25 +0000

To get an identification card, you need a Social Security card. To get a Social Security card, you need an identification card. To keep both safe, you need a place to live. And if you don’t have a place to live, you aren’t likely to find one without those documents.

Vital Statistics for Sept. 12, 2026

The Columbian — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:02:54 +0000

Abigail Lyn Spears, 21, Vancouver, and Alex Owen Edwards, 21, Vancouver.

Clark County community bank Riverview Bancorp sees dissent during recent shareholder vote

Sarah Wolf — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:00:20 +0000

Dissent among shareholders in Clark County’s last remaining hometown community bank appears to be growing, which a local expert fears could threaten its independence.

Weather Eye: Rainy weekend to be followed by sunny reprieve

Patrick Timm — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:04:38 +0000

Well, we didn’t have to wait very long. In Thursday’s column I mentioned that I hadn’t received my first woolly bear caterpillar report of the season yet and asked everyone to keep their eyes open. Sure enough, my first report has arrived.

The cost of crossing: Hayden Island weighs tolls’ burden

Kelly Moyer — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:03:30 +0000

People who live, work and shop on Portland’s Hayden Island are used to sitting in traffic, especially during Interstate 5 Bridge lifts. The bridge is the Columbia River island’s only road connecting to Washington.

From the Newsroom: It’s valuable to see debate in online comments

Will Campbell — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:03:27 +0000

There’s a common saying among us newspeople: “Don’t read the comments.”

Death Notices for Sept. 12, 2026

The Columbian — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:19 +0000

Alejandro J. Campbell, 22, Amboy, died Sept. 9, 2026. Layne’s Funeral Home, 360-687-3143.

Greater Vancouver Chamber names 2026 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year

The Columbian — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:36:43 +0000

CAMAS — The Greater Vancouver Chamber recently announced Emma Turner as the 2026 Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year.

Rose Society enjoys annual in-house rose show and supper

The Columbian — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:33:12 +0000

SHUMWAY — The Fort Vancouver Rose Society kicked off its fall/winter season of meetings and events Sept. 3 with its annual in-house rose show, themed “Wings and Roses,” along with a chicken wing potluck supper. The show highlighted the beauty of popular rose classes, including hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, miniatures/mini-floras, old garden roses and shrub roses.

Saving Grace Church provides 37 free haircuts at Community Cuts event

The Columbian — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:32:21 +0000

BATTLE GROUND — Saving Grace Church of the Nazarene hosted its second-annual Community Cuts event, which provided 37 onsite haircuts, plus gift cards for four more at local salons. That’s 14 more than last year’s 23 onsite haircuts.

Woman suspected of driving drunk arrested after crashing into Vancouver police cruiser

Tyler Brown — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:14:42 +0000

A Vancouver police officer’s cruiser was struck from behind by an alleged drunk driver during a late-night traffic stop Wednesday in east Vancouver, according to a social media post from the department.

Vancouver’s top tacos: Five places to try right now

Rachel Pinsky — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:37 +0000

Vancouver is a taco town. There are tacos everywhere, which is great but also a bit overwhelming for even the most tenacious taco hunter.

Vital Statistics for Sept. 11, 2026

The Columbian — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:23 +0000

Aanisah Mujiba Lateef, 34, Chapel Hill, N.C., and Daniel Kipchirchir Rono, 40, Des Moines.

‘We can remember and still look forward’: Hundreds attend Vancouver’s Patriot Day salute to those lost on 9/11

Shari Phiel — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:15:11 +0000

On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, we should remember and honor those who died but not remain in sorrow.

Ridgefield’s new police chief brings 27 years of experience

Doug Flanagan — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:24:46 +0000

Ridgefield City Manager Steve Stuart has appointed Washougal Police Department Operations Capt. Jim Quackenbush as the north Clark County city’s next police chief.

LiveWell Camas celebrates opening of new ‘accepting’ space

Doug Flanagan — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:00:09 +0000

CAMAS — Niko Blank has seen the need for a safe, accepting space for queer, neurodivergent and other young people in east Clark County for some time.

Death Notices for Sept. 11, 2026

The Columbian — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:30 +0000

Bruce P. Higgins, 82, Camas, died Aug. 26, 2026. Straub’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 360-834-4563.

Clark County News – The Columbian

Man testifies he has no memory of slayings of ex-wife, her partner

County seeks volunteers for bike, pedestrian committee

‘Traffic is light and flowing freely’ amid closure of southbound Interstate 5, WSDOT says

Five town halls on county charter proposed amendments scheduled

‘Something like this doesn’t fit in the neighborhood’: Neighbors wary of planned three-story apartment complex Felida Terrace

Clark County: Is the cost of health insurance affecting you?

Southwest Washington’s Imagination Library reading program carries on without Dolly Parton

Losing documents hinders Vancouver’s homeless population from accessing housing

Vital Statistics for Sept. 12, 2026

Clark County community bank Riverview Bancorp sees dissent during recent shareholder vote

Top Stories: Trap Door to leave Vancouver, ilani enters next chapter, work on Interstate 5

Weather Eye: Rainy weekend to be followed by sunny reprieve

The cost of crossing: Hayden Island weighs tolls’ burden

From the Newsroom: It’s valuable to see debate in online comments

Death Notices for Sept. 12, 2026

Greater Vancouver Chamber names 2026 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year

Rose Society enjoys annual in-house rose show and supper

Saving Grace Church provides 37 free haircuts at Community Cuts event

Woman suspected of driving drunk arrested after crashing into Vancouver police cruiser

Vancouver’s top tacos: Five places to try right now

Vital Statistics for Sept. 11, 2026

‘We can remember and still look forward’: Hundreds attend Vancouver’s Patriot Day salute to those lost on 9/11

Ridgefield’s new police chief brings 27 years of experience

LiveWell Camas celebrates opening of new ‘accepting’ space

Death Notices for Sept. 11, 2026