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The scope of Washington’s tribal economies is expanding its reach.
Report: Tribes boosting Washington’s economy
The scope of Washington’s tribal economies is expanding its reach.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The scope of Washington’s tribal economies is expanding its reach.
Seven of the nation’s most-trusted companies can be found in Washington state.
America’s second most-trusted company is in Washington, Forbes says. Here’s who
Seven of the nation’s most-trusted companies can be found in Washington state.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Seven of the nation’s most-trusted companies can be found in Washington state.
A former legal assistant with the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office was arrested Thursday on suspicion of accessing a law-enforcement database to help a sibling, who was the target of a drug investigation.
Ex-Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office clerk focus of investigation
A former legal assistant with the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office was arrested Thursday on suspicion of accessing a law-enforcement database to help a sibling, who was the target of a drug investig
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January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A former legal assistant with the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office was arrested Thursday on suspicion of accessing a law-enforcement database to help a sibling, who was the target of a drug investigation.
LONGVIEW — A Longview man convicted in 2011 of attempted murder was resentenced Wednesday to serve about four fewer years in prison due to a 2021 Washington Supreme Court decision that vacated his prior drug conviction, lowering his required sentencing range.
Sentence reduced for man convicted in 2010 Kelso stabbing
LONGVIEW — A Longview man convicted in 2011 of attempted murder was resentenced Wednesday to serve about four fewer years in prison due to a 2021 Washington Supreme Court decision that vacated his pri
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January 11, 2026 at 3:06 AM
LONGVIEW — A Longview man convicted in 2011 of attempted murder was resentenced Wednesday to serve about four fewer years in prison due to a 2021 Washington Supreme Court decision that vacated his prior drug conviction, lowering his required sentencing range.
Enrique Leon, who has served on the Tacoma Public Schools board since 2018, stepped down at the end of December to give more attention to his “family and professional obligations.”
Tacoma schools director steps down
Enrique Leon, who has served on the Tacoma Public Schools board since 2018, stepped down at the end of December to give more attention to his “family and professional obligations.”
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January 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Enrique Leon, who has served on the Tacoma Public Schools board since 2018, stepped down at the end of December to give more attention to his “family and professional obligations.”
Frederick Forsyth was a New York Times bestselling author whose novels included “The Day of the Jackal” and “The Odessa File.” He died in June at the age of 86.
Check It Out: Author Forsyth remembered
Frederick Forsyth was a New York Times bestselling author whose novels included “The Day of the Jackal” and “The Odessa File.” He died in June at the age of 86.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Frederick Forsyth was a New York Times bestselling author whose novels included “The Day of the Jackal” and “The Odessa File.” He died in June at the age of 86.
After a week of unsettled skies, January finally pauses to catch its breath. High pressure was quietly rebuilding over the Northwest, and Friday’s clouds already were thinning from south to north. Clark County enjoyed a mostly sunny afternoon, a brighter afternoon than we’ve seen in days.
Weather Eye: Calm, dry weather approaches; might we see 60 degrees?
After a week of unsettled skies, January finally pauses to catch its breath. High pressure was quietly rebuilding over the Northwest, and Friday’s clouds already were thinning from south to north. Cla
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January 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
After a week of unsettled skies, January finally pauses to catch its breath. High pressure was quietly rebuilding over the Northwest, and Friday’s clouds already were thinning from south to north. Clark County enjoyed a mostly sunny afternoon, a brighter afternoon than we’ve seen in days.
This Christmas season evoked memories of one long ago when our 5-year-old daughter completely baffled us.
Everybody Has a Story: ‘Market set’ memorable holiday gift
This Christmas season evoked memories of one long ago when our 5-year-old daughter completely baffled us.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:02 PM
This Christmas season evoked memories of one long ago when our 5-year-old daughter completely baffled us.
I have a wide variety of roses, including hybrid tea, climber, and different size shrub or landscape roses. Could you give suggestions on pruning different kinds of roses?
Gardening With Allen: Dormant roses can be pruned now
I have a wide variety of roses, including hybrid tea, climber, and different size shrub or landscape roses. Could you give suggestions on pruning different kinds of roses?
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January 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
I have a wide variety of roses, including hybrid tea, climber, and different size shrub or landscape roses. Could you give suggestions on pruning different kinds of roses?
MUKILTEO — Washington hopes to be a leader in producing planet-friendly jet fuel — and the state’s companies, universities and elected officials say they are moving closer to that goal.
WA commits $20M to green aviation as Walla Walla fuel plant progresses
MUKILTEO — Washington hopes to be a leader in producing planet-friendly jet fuel — and the state’s companies, universities and elected officials say they are moving closer to that goal.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
MUKILTEO — Washington hopes to be a leader in producing planet-friendly jet fuel — and the state’s companies, universities and elected officials say they are moving closer to that goal.
Western Washington is recovering from widespread floods that destroyed houses and businesses.
How are bald eagles faring after Western Washington floods? What to know
Western Washington is recovering from widespread floods that destroyed houses and businesses.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Western Washington is recovering from widespread floods that destroyed houses and businesses.
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the week ending Jan. 9.
Washington, D.C., Roll Call for Jan. 10, 2026
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the week ending Jan. 9.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the week ending Jan. 9.
Over the past decade, the Vancouver and Evergreen school districts have each paid employees hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to stay home while spending still more to investigate allegations against them.
Costly conduct: Employee misconduct investigations, paid leave add up for Vancouver school districts
Over the past decade, the Vancouver and Evergreen school districts have each paid employees hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to stay home while spending still more to investigate allegations
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January 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Over the past decade, the Vancouver and Evergreen school districts have each paid employees hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to stay home while spending still more to investigate allegations against them.
In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories on columbian.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot this week.
Top Stories: Fatal bar shooting, ICE detainments, complaints against Jim Mains
In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories on columbian.com this week.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories on columbian.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot this week.
Last week, The Columbian launched an updated version of our app on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, and it is a huge upgrade to the experience.
From the Newsroom: Columbian’s app gets fresh look, better sound
Last week, The Columbian launched an updated version of our app on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, and it is a huge upgrade to the experience.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Last week, The Columbian launched an updated version of our app on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, and it is a huge upgrade to the experience.
LONGVIEW -- Bigfoot skeptics and true believers alike will have plenty to do later this month as sQuatch Fest returns to share the spirit of Washington's favorite cryptid.
sQuatch Fest returns to Longview with cosmic twist
LONGVIEW -- Bigfoot skeptics and true believers alike will have plenty to do later this month as sQuatch Fest returns to share the spirit of Washington's favorite cryptid.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
LONGVIEW -- Bigfoot skeptics and true believers alike will have plenty to do later this month as sQuatch Fest returns to share the spirit of Washington's favorite cryptid.
A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's efforts to expunge so-called diversity, equity and inclusion from Head Start programs around the country.
Head Start programs can continue diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, a federal judge rules, upending Trump executive orders
A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's efforts to expunge so-called diversity, equity and inclusion from Head Start programs around the country.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's efforts to expunge so-called diversity, equity and inclusion from Head Start programs around the country.
Newly discovered documents show the cost of replacing the century-old, seismically unstable Interstate 5 Bridge could be more than double the $6 billion estimate quoted by Interstate Bridge Replacement Program leaders since 2022.
Documents: Cost of replacing I-5 Bridge could be more than double $6 billion estimate
Newly discovered documents show the cost of replacing the century-old, seismically unstable Interstate 5 Bridge could be more than double the $6 billion estimate quoted by Interstate Bridge Replacemen
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Newly discovered documents show the cost of replacing the century-old, seismically unstable Interstate 5 Bridge could be more than double the $6 billion estimate quoted by Interstate Bridge Replacement Program leaders since 2022.
BELLINGHAM — La Niña is going to stick around for a few more months, a forecast that could ease drought conditions next summer in Western Washington.
La Niña predicted to linger until March, helping to ease drought
BELLINGHAM — La Niña is going to stick around for a few more months, a forecast that could ease drought conditions next summer in Western Washington.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
BELLINGHAM — La Niña is going to stick around for a few more months, a forecast that could ease drought conditions next summer in Western Washington.
Blanche Barajas and Gary Bode have very different ideas about fluoridation. She’s pro. He’s against.
Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington
Blanche Barajas and Gary Bode have very different ideas about fluoridation. She’s pro. He’s against.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Blanche Barajas and Gary Bode have very different ideas about fluoridation. She’s pro. He’s against.
TACOMA — About 11 Franklin-Pierce School District students were injured after a sedan struck the school bus they were in Friday morning.
11 children hurt when car hits bus carrying Pierce County elementary students
TACOMA — About 11 Franklin-Pierce School District students were injured after a sedan struck the school bus they were in Friday morning.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
TACOMA — About 11 Franklin-Pierce School District students were injured after a sedan struck the school bus they were in Friday morning.
More than a half dozen years after Washington began limiting access to driver's license data for immigration enforcement, federal officials were still using the information for immigration arrests as recently as late last year, a report released Thursday shows.
Immigration agents still access WA licensing data, UW report shows
More than a half dozen years after Washington began limiting access to driver's license data for immigration enforcement, federal officials were still using the information for immigration arrest
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
More than a half dozen years after Washington began limiting access to driver's license data for immigration enforcement, federal officials were still using the information for immigration arrests as recently as late last year, a report released Thursday shows.
Vancouver Police Chief Troy Price announced Thursday night the suspension of a traffic investigation involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent that gained national attention when a Vancouver detainee was seen on video appearing to have been run over by an SUV.
Vancouver police suspend traffic investigation involving ICE, man who appeared to be injured
Vancouver Police Chief Troy Price announced Thursday night the suspension of a traffic investigation involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent that gained national attention when a Va
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January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Vancouver Police Chief Troy Price announced Thursday night the suspension of a traffic investigation involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent that gained national attention when a Vancouver detainee was seen on video appearing to have been run over by an SUV.
Washington residents who haven’t kept up with their student loans could see a major change starting in January.
Feds will soon garnish wages for thousands of Washington residents. Here’s why
Washington residents who haven’t kept up with their student loans could see a major change starting in January.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Washington residents who haven’t kept up with their student loans could see a major change starting in January.
Two people were shot by federal Customs and Border Protection agents during a traffic stop in Portland Thursday.
Portland Border Patrol shooting: What we know
Two people were shot by federal Customs and Border Protection agents during a traffic stop in Portland Thursday.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Two people were shot by federal Customs and Border Protection agents during a traffic stop in Portland Thursday.