As 22 more COVID-19 cases were connected to the outbreak at Firestone Pacific Foods on Wednesday, Clark County Public Health and Firestone CEO Josh Hinerfeld…
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Select Vancouver Mall retailers begin curbside operations
A dozen retailers at the Vancouver Mall have begun offering “Retail To Go” services, according to the mall’s website, although the mall itself remains shuttered…
With Firestone cases, Clark County COVID-19 total jumps to 510
The total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Clark County jumped to 510 on Tuesday. Clark County Public Health last updated numbers of cases on…
65 Vancouver food processor workers have COVID-19
The number of positive COVID-19 cases at Firestone Pacific Foods increased to 65 workers, almost doubling the amount reported Friday, according to a news release…
Clark County industries prepare to reopen once approved
After more than two months of shuttered storefronts, empty restaurants and deserted offices, Clark County is poised to take a very cautious initial step toward…
Working in Clark County: Traci Cole, coach at Burntown Fitness
Traci Cole was leading a class at Burntown Fitness when everything crashed to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The call came and it…
Letter from Columbian Publisher Ben Campbell: Goal, mission still the same
This week, I am honored to assume the role and responsibility as the fourth-generation publisher of The Columbian. This is a legacy that began in…
The Columbian names Ben Campbell as new publisher
Ben Campbell has been named publisher of The Columbian, continuing a 99-year tradition of Campbell family ownership of the newspaper into its fourth generation. The…
Clark County approved to apply for Phase 2 of reopening
Clark County has been approved to apply for a variance to move into Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee…
Columbian wins 12 awards in SPJ contest
The Columbian’s news staff has won 12 awards for excellence in the annual five-state regional contest sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. The Columbian…









