Students in the class of 2025 started their freshman year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Clark County schools returned to in-person classes that fall, masks were required and maintain ...

Almost every day, as reporters, editors and photographers, we are in the thick of the news. It never ends. As soon as we file a story, we’re already working on three or four more. We hardly have time ...

The oldest company in North America — and one whose fingerprints linger in Vancouver — closed its doors earlier this week after more than three centuries in business.

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Although road officials celebrated a decrease last year in statewide traffic deaths, the same cannot be said in Vancouver.

Federal water managers released a final environmental review in April that clears the way for upper Columbia River tribes to reintroduce salmon above Washington’s unpassable Grand Coulee Dam.

Fishing and hunting in Washington will get significantly more expensive starting next month, and some believe that will drive many outdoor enthusiasts out of the state.

It’s summertime! Here in the Pacific Northwest, that means sunny days. Well, mostly — but we’ll take it. We’re lucky to also live just a short drive to the beach and our coastline is quite beautiful, ...

The Hudson’s Bay Company board disciplined its chief factor of the Columbia District for decisions it disputed and because of his fight with Sir George Simpson (1792-1860) about fumbling a murder inve ...

An environmental analysis for the Port of Vancouver’s stormwater treatment project will require several steps to offset potential environmental impacts. The project includes installing an underground ...

I am a musician. My father was born into a musical family and could play the harmonica so well that he could have been a match for the famous Charlie McCoy. He also had a rich, bass singing voice and ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area which is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be bet ...