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Founded Oct. 10, 1890, The Columbian is a publishing company serving Clark County, Washington, for more than 125 years. Read more at columbian.com.
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SEATTLE — Ramón Rodriguez Vazquez was a farmworker for 16 years in Southeast Washington, where he and his wife of 40 years raised four children and 10 grandchildren. The 62-year-old was a part of a tight-knit community and never committed a crime.
Many drop bids to remain in U.S., leave voluntarily
SEATTLE — Ramón Rodriguez Vazquez was a farmworker for 16 years in Southeast Washington, where he and his wife of 40 years raised four children and 10 grandchildren. The 62-year-old was a part of a ti
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SPOKANE — Kevin Coe, the man known as the “South Hill Rapist,” will live in an adult care home in an Auburn neighborhood.
‘South Hill Rapist’ Coe released, living in Auburn
SPOKANE — Kevin Coe, the man known as the “South Hill Rapist,” will live in an adult care home in an Auburn neighborhood.
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Vancouver police are asking for the public's help in locating Miguel Angel Bagley, 71, who was last seen Wednesday.
Vancouver police seek help finding missing man
Vancouver police are asking for the public's help in locating Miguel Angel Bagley, 71, who was last seen Wednesday.
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SEATTLE — Don Ruhmann, Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer, thinks the company is “poised” for change.
Meet the Boeing engineer tasked with reviving the reputation for safety
SEATTLE — Don Ruhmann, Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer, thinks the company is “poised” for change.
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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.
Coastal towns that still feel undiscovered
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
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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.
Idahoans fear spike in insurance costs
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
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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.
WA among least religious and least spiritual states, survey finds
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.
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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’ Reptile Zoo to remain open. 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.
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Last month, The Columbian’s participation in the GiveMore24! fundraising event saw our Community Funded Journalism program receive over $13,000 from 84 donors.
In the Newsroom: Grateful for donors to CFJ program
Last month, The Columbian’s participation in the GiveMore24! fundraising event saw our Community Funded Journalism program receive over $13,000 from 84 donors.
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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.
‘Quite a safety hazard’: Vancouver residents urge city to clamp down on e-bikes, e-scooters
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.
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Washington state Sen. Adrian Cortes has a love-hate relationship with the newest addition to his closet.
‘I’ve started wearing body armor’: Battle Ground’s Cortes, other Washington elected officials bemoan escalation of political violence
Washington state Sen. Adrian Cortes has a love-hate relationship with the newest addition to his closet.
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Halloween is around the corner, bringing with it the call of all things paranormal or supernatural.
Check It Out: Ghost stories galore and more at the library
Halloween is around the corner, bringing with it the call of all things paranormal or supernatural.
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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.
Rotary Club of Camas-Washougal supports solar power project in Ghana
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
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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.
Clark County agencies strive to keep older adults ready for emergencies
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.
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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?
Gardening with Allen: Gardeners succeed in other life aspects
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?
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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.
‘Historic’ transfer of radioactive waste to massive Eastern WA treatment plant
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.
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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 attempting to appeal nixed $46 million federal grant for Longview project
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
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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.
WA GOP backs Trump troop deployments; some hope Seattle is next
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
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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.
Appeals court to decide ‘as quickly as possible’ on legality of 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.
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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.
Feds consider laying off hundreds of Hanford contractor workers in Eastern WA
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.
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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.
Murray puts spotlight on Idaho as shutdown fight over health care drags on
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
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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.
Trump-appointed judges signal willingness to let president deploy troops to states
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
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SEATTLE — Last week, people in Washington who get their Medicare Advantage coverage through Kaiser Permanente received a seemingly worrisome letter in the mail.
Kaiser Medicare notices spark panic in WA. Here’s what to know
SEATTLE — Last week, people in Washington who get their Medicare Advantage coverage through Kaiser Permanente received a seemingly worrisome letter in the mail.
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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
WA’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through October
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
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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.
New rule aims to streamline H-2A filing process
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
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