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Vancouver police seek help finding missing man

The Columbian @columbian.com · 3h

Vancouver police are asking for the public's help in locating Miguel Angel Bagley, 71, who was last seen Wednesday.

Vancouver police are asking for the public's help in locating Miguel Angel Bagley, 71, who was last seen Wednesday.

Meet the Boeing engineer tasked with reviving the reputation for safety

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 5h

SEATTLE — Don Ruhmann, Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer, thinks the company is “poised” for change.

SEATTLE — Don Ruhmann, Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer, thinks the company is “poised” for change.

Coastal towns that still feel undiscovered

The Columbian @columbian.com · 19h

The U.S. is home to so many coastal gems where tranquility meets untouched beauty. The joy of these smaller, hidden havens is that they provide all the benefits of a pristine paradise without the crowds, offering a charming and much slower pace of life.

The U.S. is home to so many coastal gems where tranquility meets untouched beauty. The joy of these smaller, hidden havens is that they provide all the benefits of a pristine paradise without the crow

Idahoans fear spike in insurance costs

The Columbian @columbian.com · 20h

At 59, Susan Wood, a longtime Boise, Idaho, resident, was too young to qualify for Medicare when she retired in July. So she signed up for a marketplace plan under the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare.

At 59, Susan Wood, a longtime Boise, Idaho, resident, was too young to qualify for Medicare when she retired in July. So she signed up for a marketplace plan under the Affordable Care Act, often calle

WA among least religious and least spiritual states, survey finds

The Columbian @columbian.com · 21h

You may already know Washington isn’t a particularly religious state. Many surveys over the years have shown a high percentage of adults have no religious affiliation or don’t attend services.

You may already know Washington isn’t a particularly religious state. Many surveys over the years have shown a high percentage of adults have no religious affiliation or don’t attend services.

Monroe’ Reptile Zoo to remain open. For now.

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 22h

MONROE — The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, home to dozens of exotic scaled creatures like an American albino alligator and two-headed turtle, will live on another day. For now.

MONROE — The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, home to dozens of exotic scaled creatures like an American albino alligator and two-headed turtle, will live on another day. For now.

In the Newsroom: Grateful for donors to CFJ program

The Columbian @columbian.com · 23h

Last month, The Columbian’s participation in the GiveMore24! fundraising event saw our Community Funded Journalism program receive over $13,000 from 84 donors.

Last month, The Columbian’s participation in the GiveMore24! fundraising event saw our Community Funded Journalism program receive over $13,000 from 84 donors.

‘Quite a safety hazard’: Vancouver residents urge city to clamp down on e-bikes, e-scooters

The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

At the Vancouver City Council’s most recent community forum, electric bike regulation was a top concern among Vancouver residents who cited riders speeding around their neighborhoods.

At the Vancouver City Council’s most recent community forum, electric bike regulation was a top concern among Vancouver residents who cited riders speeding around their neighborhoods.

‘I’ve started wearing body armor’: Battle Ground’s Cortes, other Washington elected officials bemoan escalation of political violence

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

Washington state Sen. Adrian Cortes has a love-hate relationship with the newest addition to his closet.

Washington state Sen. Adrian Cortes has a love-hate relationship with the newest addition to his closet.

Check It Out: Ghost stories galore and more at the library

The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

Halloween is around the corner, bringing with it the call of all things paranormal or supernatural.

Halloween is around the corner, bringing with it the call of all things paranormal or supernatural.

Rotary Club of Camas-Washougal supports solar power project in Ghana

The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

Randal Friedman and Deborah Nagano were offered a $400 refund by Elemental Energy earlier this year after the Portland-based company confirmed that one of the solar panels at their Camas residence had died.

Randal Friedman and Deborah Nagano were offered a $400 refund by Elemental Energy earlier this year after the Portland-based company confirmed that one of the solar panels at their Camas residence had

Clark County agencies strive to keep older adults ready for emergencies

The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

Older adults face heightened risk in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The Clark County Commission on Aging wants to mitigate that risk by helping seniors adequately prepare.

Older adults face heightened risk in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The Clark County Commission on Aging wants to mitigate that risk by helping seniors adequately prepare.

Gardening with Allen: Gardeners succeed in other life aspects

The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

I recently read that if I diligently apply “The Law of the Harvest” I will not only be successful in my gardening and landscaping but also other aspects of my life. How does that happen?

I recently read that if I diligently apply “The Law of the Harvest” I will not only be successful in my gardening and landscaping but also other aspects of my life. How does that happen?

‘Historic’ transfer of radioactive waste to massive Eastern WA treatment plant

The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

KENNEWICK — Radioactive waste held in underground tanks has begun to be transferred for the first time to the massive Hanford nuclear site vitrification plant for long-awaited treatment for disposal.

KENNEWICK — Radioactive waste held in underground tanks has begun to be transferred for the first time to the massive Hanford nuclear site vitrification plant for long-awaited treatment for disposal.

Nippon Dynawave attempting to appeal nixed $46 million federal grant for Longview project

The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

Nippon Dynawave Packaging says it is working to appeal a canceled U.S. Department of Energy grant worth more than $46 million to help the Longview plant switch to an emerging filtration technology to reduce the energy used in its production process.

Nippon Dynawave Packaging says it is working to appeal a canceled U.S. Department of Energy grant worth more than $46 million to help the Longview plant switch to an emerging filtration technology to

WA GOP backs Trump troop deployments; some hope Seattle is next

The Columbian @columbian.com · 1d

SEATTLE — As President Donald Trump escalates military deployments to U.S. cities, some prominent Washington Republicans and conservative activists are praising the moves — and suggesting they’d welcome National Guard troops in Seattle.

SEATTLE — As President Donald Trump escalates military deployments to U.S. cities, some prominent Washington Republicans and conservative activists are praising the moves — and suggesting they’d welco

Appeals court to decide ‘as quickly as possible’ on legality of Guard troops to Portland

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 2d

Three judges will decide “as quickly as possible,” they said, whether to uphold a temporary order barring President Donald Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland.

Three judges will decide “as quickly as possible,” they said, whether to uphold a temporary order barring President Donald Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland.

Feds consider laying off hundreds of Hanford contractor workers in Eastern WA

The Columbian @columbian.com · 2d

KENNEWICK — The Hanford tank farm contractor notified the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council that it is looking to temporarily lay off 733 union workers because of the federal government shutdown.

KENNEWICK — The Hanford tank farm contractor notified the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council that it is looking to temporarily lay off 733 union workers because of the federal government shutdown.

Murray puts spotlight on Idaho as shutdown fight over health care drags on

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 2d

WASHINGTON — With the government shutdown in its ninth day and no sign of serious negotiations between the parties to end it, Democrats are counting on sticker shock putting pressure on Republicans when Americans start seeing rising health insurance costs during this fall’s open enrollment period.

WASHINGTON — With the government shutdown in its ninth day and no sign of serious negotiations between the parties to end it, Democrats are counting on sticker shock putting pressure on Republicans wh

Trump-appointed judges signal willingness to let president deploy troops to states

The Columbian @columbian.com · 2d

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appears poised to recognize President Trump’s authority to send soldiers to Portland, Oregon, with members of the court signaling receptiveness to an expansive new read of the president’s power to put boots on the ground in American cities.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appears poised to recognize President Trump’s authority to send soldiers to Portland, Oregon, with members of the court signaling receptiveness to an expansive ne

Kaiser Medicare notices spark panic in WA. Here’s what to know

The Columbian @columbian.com · 2d

SEATTLE — Last week, people in Washington who get their Medicare Advantage coverage through Kaiser Permanente received a seemingly worrisome letter in the mail.

SEATTLE — Last week, people in Washington who get their Medicare Advantage coverage through Kaiser Permanente received a seemingly worrisome letter in the mail.

WA’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through October

The Columbian @columbian.com · 2d

When the federal shutdown began Oct. 1, officials said money for the benefits could run out in a couple of weeks. Via Washington State Standard

Washington mothers and their babies will have access to food benefits through the end of the month, even though the federal government remains shut down, the state’s Department of Health said Thursday

New rule aims to streamline H-2A filing process

The Columbian @columbian.com · 2d

YAKIMA — The same day as new Adverse Effect Wage Rates were announced for farmworkers across the country, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also issued a new rule aimed at streamlining the filing process for H-2A visas.

YAKIMA — The same day as new Adverse Effect Wage Rates were announced for farmworkers across the country, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also issued a new rule aimed at streamlining the fili

Weather Eye: Warm, sunny days and cool nights usher in autumn

The Columbian @columbian.com · 2d

I hope you had the opportunity to view the full harvest moon on Monday evening. Being a supermoon, which shines brighter and larger than usual, it was illuminated with a deep yellowish cast. It was quite pleasing and set the mood for harvest time. I love autumn.

I hope you had the opportunity to view the full harvest moon on Monday evening. Being a supermoon, which shines brighter and larger than usual, it was illuminated with a deep yellowish cast. It was qu