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OLYMPIA — Republican candidates running for state Senate this year say they have a plan to push back on progressive policies coming out of Olympia: forming a bipartisan coalition of moderates that could work together to block certain legislation and tax increases.
Moderates eye coalition to shift debates, votes in WA statehouse
OLYMPIA — Republican candidates running for state Senate this year say they have a plan to push back on progressive policies coming out of Olympia: forming a bipartisan coalition of moderates that cou
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October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
OLYMPIA — Republican candidates running for state Senate this year say they have a plan to push back on progressive policies coming out of Olympia: forming a bipartisan coalition of moderates that could work together to block certain legislation and tax increases.
FOX ISLAND — When Dan White voted in August’s primary election, he was sure most of his neighbors in Pierce and Kitsap counties would join him in supporting Republican state Senate candidate Michelle Caldier.
Trump’s shadow hangs over race in one of Washington’s most purple districts
FOX ISLAND — When Dan White voted in August’s primary election, he was sure most of his neighbors in Pierce and Kitsap counties would join him in supporting Republican state Senate candidate Michelle
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October 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
FOX ISLAND — When Dan White voted in August’s primary election, he was sure most of his neighbors in Pierce and Kitsap counties would join him in supporting Republican state Senate candidate Michelle Caldier.
Six Washington state community colleges will receive $9.26 million to expand and develop new curriculum related to the management of natural resources and ultimately grow the number of people working on the front lines of climate change, especially Indigenous workers.
WA community colleges to get $9 million to train workers on front lines of climate change
Six Washington state community colleges will receive $9.26 million to expand and develop new curriculum related to the management of natural resources and ultimately grow the number of people working
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October 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Six Washington state community colleges will receive $9.26 million to expand and develop new curriculum related to the management of natural resources and ultimately grow the number of people working on the front lines of climate change, especially Indigenous workers.
SEATTLE — King County’s best employee, Errol the Courthouse Dog, is hanging up his collar and starting his golden years.
‘A cold nose and warm heart: ‘ King County’s Errol the Courthouse Dog retires after decade of bringing comfort to kids, vulnerable adults
SEATTLE — King County’s best employee, Errol the Courthouse Dog, is hanging up his collar and starting his golden years.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
SEATTLE — King County’s best employee, Errol the Courthouse Dog, is hanging up his collar and starting his golden years.
PORTLAND — Seth Todd was wearing an inflatable frog costume while protesting outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Building in Portland when a federal officer unleashed a torrent of chemical spray directly into the costume's air vent.
How inflatable costumes ballooned at anti-Trump rallies due to a Portland protester’s frog outfit
PORTLAND — Seth Todd was wearing an inflatable frog costume while protesting outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Building in Portland when a federal officer unleashed a torrent of che
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October 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
PORTLAND — Seth Todd was wearing an inflatable frog costume while protesting outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Building in Portland when a federal officer unleashed a torrent of chemical spray directly into the costume's air vent.
The Pacific Science Center is reopening Thursday after a nearly two-month closure to retire its 35-year-old life-size dinosaur animatronic exhibit. All but one of the 11 prehistoric reptiles were decommissioned after they’d begun to fall apart and were too expensive to repair.
Seattle’s Pacific Science Center reopens with new spider exhibit
The Pacific Science Center is reopening Thursday after a nearly two-month closure to retire its 35-year-old life-size dinosaur animatronic exhibit. All but one of the 11 prehistoric reptiles were deco
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October 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The Pacific Science Center is reopening Thursday after a nearly two-month closure to retire its 35-year-old life-size dinosaur animatronic exhibit. All but one of the 11 prehistoric reptiles were decommissioned after they’d begun to fall apart and were too expensive to repair.
OLYMPIA — Republican candidates running for state Senate this year say they have a plan to push back on progressive policies coming out of Olympia: forming a bipartisan coalition of moderates who could work together to block certain legislation and tax increases.
Moderates eye statehouse coalition to shift votes in Olympia
OLYMPIA — Republican candidates running for state Senate this year say they have a plan to push back on progressive policies coming out of Olympia: forming a bipartisan coalition of moderates who coul
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October 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
OLYMPIA — Republican candidates running for state Senate this year say they have a plan to push back on progressive policies coming out of Olympia: forming a bipartisan coalition of moderates who could work together to block certain legislation and tax increases.
Afraid you may have been exposed to measles? Washington’s Department of Health is launching an online tracker showing locations where people with the disease visited.
New map tracks measles exposures across Washington
Afraid you may have been exposed to measles? Washington’s Department of Health is launching an online tracker showing locations where people with the disease visited.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Afraid you may have been exposed to measles? Washington’s Department of Health is launching an online tracker showing locations where people with the disease visited.
Alaska Airlines has grounded all flights amid an IT outage.
Alaska Airlines grounds flights amid IT outage
Alaska Airlines has grounded all flights amid an IT outage.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Alaska Airlines has grounded all flights amid an IT outage.
Amazon, Microsoft and T-Mobile, all headquartered in the Seattle area, have donated to President Donald Trump’s new ballroom at the White House, according to a list of donors.
Seattle-area companies among donors to Trump’s White House ballroom
Amazon, Microsoft and T-Mobile, all headquartered in the Seattle area, have donated to President Donald Trump’s new ballroom at the White House, according to a list of donors.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Amazon, Microsoft and T-Mobile, all headquartered in the Seattle area, have donated to President Donald Trump’s new ballroom at the White House, according to a list of donors.
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Health inspections, Oct. 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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This Week in Clark County History for Oct. 24, 2025
This Week in Clark County History for Oct. 24, 2025
This Week in Clark County History for Oct. 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This Week in Clark County History for Oct. 24, 2025
Ridgefield’s much-delayed water play structure is finally ready to make a splash, more than two years after it was originally scheduled to open to the public.
Ridgefield splash pad opens after 2 years of delays, disputes with contractor
Ridgefield’s much-delayed water play structure is finally ready to make a splash, more than two years after it was originally scheduled to open to the public.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ridgefield’s much-delayed water play structure is finally ready to make a splash, more than two years after it was originally scheduled to open to the public.
Residents of The Jefferson in downtown Vancouver have urged the city to remove a homeless encampment that stretches in front of their apartment complex, but that’s unlikely to happen.
Vancouver residents’ request for removal of homeless encampment unlikely to be granted
Residents of The Jefferson in downtown Vancouver have urged the city to remove a homeless encampment that stretches in front of their apartment complex, but that’s unlikely to happen.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Residents of The Jefferson in downtown Vancouver have urged the city to remove a homeless encampment that stretches in front of their apartment complex, but that’s unlikely to happen.
I was skeptical when I first heard about Social Kitchen, which recently opened on the corner of Main Street and East Evergreen Boulevard in downtown Vancouver.
Social Kitchen in Vancouver hosts cooking classes where experts offer ‘experiences’
I was skeptical when I first heard about Social Kitchen, which recently opened on the corner of Main Street and East Evergreen Boulevard in downtown Vancouver.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I was skeptical when I first heard about Social Kitchen, which recently opened on the corner of Main Street and East Evergreen Boulevard in downtown Vancouver.
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two men who died in an Oct. 17 murder-suicide at a 7-Eleven in Hazel Dell.
Clark County Examiner identifies two men who died in Hazel Dell murder-suicide at 7-Eleven
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two men who died in an Oct. 17 murder-suicide at a 7-Eleven in Hazel Dell.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two men who died in an Oct. 17 murder-suicide at a 7-Eleven in Hazel Dell.
A Ridgefield woman was sentenced Thursday to nearly three years in prison for an August 2022 rollover crash on Interstate 205 in Vancouver that killed her passenger.
Ridgefield woman sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for vehicular homicide, driving drunk
A Ridgefield woman was sentenced Thursday to nearly three years in prison for an August 2022 rollover crash on Interstate 205 in Vancouver that killed her passenger.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
A Ridgefield woman was sentenced Thursday to nearly three years in prison for an August 2022 rollover crash on Interstate 205 in Vancouver that killed her passenger.
The Clark County Council may revisit an earlier decision not to renew the FBI’s contract for the use of the shooting range at Camp Bonneville. The FBI asked the council to reconsider its decision during a work session Wednesday morning.
Clark County Council may reconsider decision against renewing FBI’s contract to use Camp Bonneville for training
The Clark County Council may revisit an earlier decision not to renew the FBI’s contract for the use of the shooting range at Camp Bonneville. The FBI asked the council to reconsider its decision duri
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October 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Clark County Council may revisit an earlier decision not to renew the FBI’s contract for the use of the shooting range at Camp Bonneville. The FBI asked the council to reconsider its decision during a work session Wednesday morning.
Officers found a gun in a Hudson’s Bay High School student’s backpack at the Vancouver school Wednesday.
Officers find gun in Hudson’s Bay High School student’s backpack
Officers found a gun in a Hudson’s Bay High School student’s backpack at the Vancouver school Wednesday.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Officers found a gun in a Hudson’s Bay High School student’s backpack at the Vancouver school Wednesday.
U.S. Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, on Wednesday met with residents of an east Vancouver mobile home park who fear it will be sold out from under them.
Mobile home residents ask Rep. Perez for consistency on rules
U.S. Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, on Wednesday met with residents of an east Vancouver mobile home park who fear it will be sold out from under them.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
U.S. Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, on Wednesday met with residents of an east Vancouver mobile home park who fear it will be sold out from under them.
A Portland woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday on Interstate 205 in Vancouver.
Portland woman dies in I-205 crash in Vancouver
A Portland woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday on Interstate 205 in Vancouver.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A Portland woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday on Interstate 205 in Vancouver.
The forecast is still on track to a wetter weather pattern, beginning on Friday and into early next week. I believe this is the threshold of our annual rainy season and the huge trough of low pressure developing in the Gulf of Alaska won’t disappoint.
Weather Eye: Rainy season incoming; prepare, stock up for winter
The forecast is still on track to a wetter weather pattern, beginning on Friday and into early next week. I believe this is the threshold of our annual rainy season and the huge trough of low pressure
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October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The forecast is still on track to a wetter weather pattern, beginning on Friday and into early next week. I believe this is the threshold of our annual rainy season and the huge trough of low pressure developing in the Gulf of Alaska won’t disappoint.
As Vancouver voters consider Proposition 5, a measure on the Nov. 4 ballot that would raise property taxes to add up to 13 full-time sworn police officers, other Clark County cities are also looking for ways to fund public safety.
Ridgefield City Council approves sales tax increase to fund police; Battle Ground may follow suit
As Vancouver voters consider Proposition 5, a measure on the Nov. 4 ballot that would raise property taxes to add up to 13 full-time sworn police officers, other Clark County cities are also looking f
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October 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As Vancouver voters consider Proposition 5, a measure on the Nov. 4 ballot that would raise property taxes to add up to 13 full-time sworn police officers, other Clark County cities are also looking for ways to fund public safety.
Five things to do this week
Try this: Trunk or Treat, Dog Prom, Chrysanthemum Society flower show
Five things to do this week
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October 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Five things to do this week
The city of Washougal is mulling possible design changes to its project to improve Shepherd Road, which has elicited criticism from residents concerned about impacts to Sandy Swimming Hole, a popular recreational destination that draws people from all over the Portland metropolitan area.
Washougal mulls changes to Shepherd Road project after neighbors voice concerns
The city of Washougal is mulling possible design changes to its project to improve Shepherd Road, which has elicited criticism from residents concerned about impacts to Sandy Swimming Hole, a popular
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October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The city of Washougal is mulling possible design changes to its project to improve Shepherd Road, which has elicited criticism from residents concerned about impacts to Sandy Swimming Hole, a popular recreational destination that draws people from all over the Portland metropolitan area.