A stopgap update to the 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada upends flood control and hydropower across the river basin. Read more… …
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From the Newsroom: My list of this year’s top stories
By The Citizen on December 14, 2024
Every December since who knows when, The Columbian has published a top stories of the year package. Most years, newsroom staffers choose the stories we…
Bodycam footage released in fatal police shooting in parking lot of east Vancouver Safeway
By The Citizen on December 14, 2024
Body camera footage of a Dec. 4 confrontation in east Vancouver shows police officers warning a man they’d shoot him if he didn’t let go…
Washington top of League of American Bicyclists bike-friendly list
By The Citizen on December 13, 2024
Washington has reclaimed its top spot among the most bicycle-friendly states, according to the League of American Bicyclists’ 2024 rankings. According to the rankings, Washington…
Despite concerns, severe weather shelter ready to open in former Vancouver library building
By The Citizen on December 13, 2024
On Saturday, two city of Vancouver buildings will open to those seeking overnight refuge from the cold. Officials say the shelters will provide not only…
Vancouver man arrested in fatal fight at Vancouver Plaza shopping center
By The Citizen on December 13, 2024
Police arrested a Vancouver man Wednesday in connection with a fatal fight in November at the Vancouver Plaza shopping center. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Cowlitz Indian Tribe awarded $106K to prevent gun violence
By The Citizen on December 12, 2024
The Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department was one of 12 law enforcement agencies across Washington awarded funding for gun-violence prevention efforts, state Attorney General…
Clark County performing arts center organizers move forward with plans, now hiring a director
By The Citizen on December 12, 2024
The effort to bring a major performing arts center to Clark County is ready to staff up with a new executive director and a professional…
‘It seems so outrageous’: C-Tran board shocked at $21.8M per year light rail budget staff unveils at meeting
By The Citizen on December 12, 2024
C-Tran officials are considering asking voters to approve a sales tax to help cover the steep cost of extending light rail into Vancouver as part…
Walk & Knock collects 210,000 pounds of food for 40th year of food drive
By The Citizen on December 11, 2024
Clark County volunteers collected 210,000 pounds of food for the 40th annual Walk & Knock, the nation’s largest one-day food drive. Read more… Source: The…