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A union advocate and former construction worker has launched a campaign for the 18th Legislative District’s No. 2 state representative position, currently occupied by John Ley.
Union advocate Letinich launches campaign for 18th District seat
A union advocate and former construction worker has launched a campaign for the 18th Legislative District’s No. 2 state representative position, currently occupied by John Ley.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:02 AM
A union advocate and former construction worker has launched a campaign for the 18th Legislative District’s No. 2 state representative position, currently occupied by John Ley.
Amazon may lay off thousands of employees next week, continuing a plan to broadly cut its corporate workforce, Reuters first reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources.
Sweeping Amazon layoffs slated for next week, Reuters reports
Amazon may lay off thousands of employees next week, continuing a plan to broadly cut its corporate workforce, Reuters first reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Amazon may lay off thousands of employees next week, continuing a plan to broadly cut its corporate workforce, Reuters first reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources.
Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington are facing a severe shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in donations, according to the Washington State Health Department.
Regional blood banks warn of dangerously low supplies
Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington are facing a severe shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in donations, accor
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January 24, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington are facing a severe shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in donations, according to the Washington State Health Department.
Washington state lawmakers have tried and failed to erase Tesla’s status as the only electric vehicle maker allowed to sell directly to consumers in the state.
Rivian pledges $4.6M for ballot initiative to allow direct EV sales in WA
Washington state lawmakers have tried and failed to erase Tesla’s status as the only electric vehicle maker allowed to sell directly to consumers in the state.
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January 24, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Washington state lawmakers have tried and failed to erase Tesla’s status as the only electric vehicle maker allowed to sell directly to consumers in the state.
An organization representing owners of manufactured home communities is suing to block Washington’s landmark law capping rent increases.
Manufactured home park owners sue over WA cap on rent increases
An organization representing owners of manufactured home communities is suing to block Washington’s landmark law capping rent increases.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:02 PM
An organization representing owners of manufactured home communities is suing to block Washington’s landmark law capping rent increases.
For Kirsten Alvarado, the discovery of hate flyers on her front porch in the Lake Shore area north of Vancouver was an unwelcome addition to an already heavy burden.
Racist flyer left on front porch of family’s Lake Shore home
For Kirsten Alvarado, the discovery of hate flyers on her front porch in the Lake Shore area north of Vancouver was an unwelcome addition to an already heavy burden.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:02 PM
For Kirsten Alvarado, the discovery of hate flyers on her front porch in the Lake Shore area north of Vancouver was an unwelcome addition to an already heavy burden.
Longtime Castle Rock Public Works Director David Vorse retired at the end of 2025 after 44 years with the city.
‘Instrumental in everything’: Castle Rock public works director retires after 44 years
Longtime Castle Rock Public Works Director David Vorse retired at the end of 2025 after 44 years with the city.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Longtime Castle Rock Public Works Director David Vorse retired at the end of 2025 after 44 years with the city.
A citizen-led initiative that would bar transgender students from participating in girls’ athletics at Washington’s K-12 schools will likely appear on the November general election ballot.
WA initiative to bar trans girls from school sports will likely go to voters
A citizen-led initiative that would bar transgender students from participating in girls’ athletics at Washington’s K-12 schools will likely appear on the November general election ballot.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM
A citizen-led initiative that would bar transgender students from participating in girls’ athletics at Washington’s K-12 schools will likely appear on the November general election ballot.
The first highly radioactive capsules of cesium stored underwater in an aging pool at the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington were transferred this week to safer dry storage.
Cutting lethal radioactive leak risks in Eastern WA takes major step
The first highly radioactive capsules of cesium stored underwater in an aging pool at the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington were transferred this week to safer dry storage.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The first highly radioactive capsules of cesium stored underwater in an aging pool at the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington were transferred this week to safer dry storage.
Alaska Air Group felt the financial toll of lower travel demand in 2025, reporting a steep drop in profits but beating its own expectations for the final quarter of the year.
Alaska Air’s profits dip after year of consumer economic uncertainty
Alaska Air Group felt the financial toll of lower travel demand in 2025, reporting a steep drop in profits but beating its own expectations for the final quarter of the year.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Alaska Air Group felt the financial toll of lower travel demand in 2025, reporting a steep drop in profits but beating its own expectations for the final quarter of the year.
SPOKANE — A local production supervisor was caught off guard when a friend from the East Coast called him to wish him congratulations early Thursday morning.
Eastern Washington-based film ‘Train Dreams’ nominated for four Oscars
SPOKANE — A local production supervisor was caught off guard when a friend from the East Coast called him to wish him congratulations early Thursday morning.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
SPOKANE — A local production supervisor was caught off guard when a friend from the East Coast called him to wish him congratulations early Thursday morning.
Downtown Washougal has gone through some changes. On a recent visit to this gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, I enjoyed a couple great lunches as well as an excellent cup of coffee at some places I’d never visited before.
Eating well in Washougal at 3 interesting spots
Downtown Washougal has gone through some changes. On a recent visit to this gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, I enjoyed a couple great lunches as well as an excellent cup of coffee at some places I
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January 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Downtown Washougal has gone through some changes. On a recent visit to this gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, I enjoyed a couple great lunches as well as an excellent cup of coffee at some places I’d never visited before.
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, broke with her party Thursday to help pass a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that gives $10 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez votes to fund Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, broke with her party Thursday to help pass a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that gives $10 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:38 AM
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, broke with her party Thursday to help pass a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that gives $10 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Vancouver Public Schools on Wednesday evening announced Rocky Torres-Morales as the district’s next superintendent.
Vancouver Public Schools announces new superintendent
Vancouver Public Schools on Wednesday evening announced Rocky Torres-Morales as the district’s next superintendent.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Vancouver Public Schools on Wednesday evening announced Rocky Torres-Morales as the district’s next superintendent.
WASHOUGAL — During her tenure as Washougal’s mayor, the late Molly Coston pushed for the city of Washougal to create a downtown park to add some green to an area awash in cement.
Molly Coston Community Garden in downtown Washougal fitting tribute, symbolizes former mayor’s passion
WASHOUGAL — During her tenure as Washougal’s mayor, the late Molly Coston pushed for the city of Washougal to create a downtown park to add some green to an area awash in cement.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
WASHOUGAL — During her tenure as Washougal’s mayor, the late Molly Coston pushed for the city of Washougal to create a downtown park to add some green to an area awash in cement.
While many Clark County residents are clocking out of work for the day, Live Love Outreach’s Garie Mateo is just starting his shift.
‘Those last hours of the night are crucial’: Live Love Outreach’s Streetlight team provides overnight help to homeless people
While many Clark County residents are clocking out of work for the day, Live Love Outreach’s Garie Mateo is just starting his shift.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
While many Clark County residents are clocking out of work for the day, Live Love Outreach’s Garie Mateo is just starting his shift.
The Clark County Council on Tuesday celebrated the 30th anniversary of the county’s neighborhood outreach program.
Clark County Council celebrates 30 years of neighborhood outreach
The Clark County Council on Tuesday celebrated the 30th anniversary of the county’s neighborhood outreach program.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Clark County Council on Tuesday celebrated the 30th anniversary of the county’s neighborhood outreach program.
Five things to do this week
Try this: Fun run, jazz concert, trace ancestors’ past
Five things to do this week
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January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Five things to do this week
Winter in the Pacific Northwest can feel like one long downpour. Recent weeks of rain, wind and gloom were enough to raise speed bumps in front of all but the most dedicated pedestrians.
Walk on the sunny side: Trio of easy and dry local walks may be just what the doctor ordered
Winter in the Pacific Northwest can feel like one long downpour. Recent weeks of rain, wind and gloom were enough to raise speed bumps in front of all but the most dedicated pedestrians.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Winter in the Pacific Northwest can feel like one long downpour. Recent weeks of rain, wind and gloom were enough to raise speed bumps in front of all but the most dedicated pedestrians.
Battle Ground police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of raping a child four years ago.
Battle Ground police arrest man suspected of raping a child, say there may be more victims
Battle Ground police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of raping a child four years ago.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Battle Ground police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of raping a child four years ago.
A horse ranch owner and former city government employee has launched a campaign for the Position 1 seat, currently held by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, in Washington’s 18th Legislative District.
Brush Prairie horse ranch owner Knott to seek 18th District Position 1 seat
A horse ranch owner and former city government employee has launched a campaign for the Position 1 seat, currently held by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, in Washington’s 18th Legislative District.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:02 AM
A horse ranch owner and former city government employee has launched a campaign for the Position 1 seat, currently held by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, in Washington’s 18th Legislative District.
The Vancouver City Council formally denounced the actions of federal immigration enforcement agencies, saying the conduct of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel in the Vancouver area “has caused demonstrable harm and destabilization.”
‘Demonstrable harm and destabilization’: Vancouver City Council denounces actions of Homeland Security, ICE in city
The Vancouver City Council formally denounced the actions of federal immigration enforcement agencies, saying the conduct of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfor
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January 22, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The Vancouver City Council formally denounced the actions of federal immigration enforcement agencies, saying the conduct of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel in the Vancouver area “has caused demonstrable harm and destabilization.”
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement agents face new accountability measures and a modest cut to their deportation budget in a bipartisan funding package unveiled Tuesday by Sen. Patty Murray of Washington and her fellow negotiators in Congress.
ICE agents would have to wear uniforms and body cameras, but could still cover faces, under bipartisan Homeland Security bill
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement agents face new accountability measures and a modest cut to their deportation budget in a bipartisan funding package unveiled
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January 22, 2026 at 1:02 AM
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement agents face new accountability measures and a modest cut to their deportation budget in a bipartisan funding package unveiled Tuesday by Sen. Patty Murray of Washington and her fellow negotiators in Congress.
The real estate firm hired to develop Vancouver’s Waterfront Gateway has told city officials the project will only be feasible by scaling it back and eliminating a planned public plaza.
‘Previous plan isn’t feasible in this market’: Developers seek to scale back Waterfront Gateway project
The real estate firm hired to develop Vancouver’s Waterfront Gateway has told city officials the project will only be feasible by scaling it back and eliminating a planned public plaza.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The real estate firm hired to develop Vancouver’s Waterfront Gateway has told city officials the project will only be feasible by scaling it back and eliminating a planned public plaza.
Boeing has begun hiring for the long-discussed North Line in its Everett factory, a fourth 737 production line that is earmarked for the larger Max 10 variant.
Hiring begins for new 737 line
Boeing has begun hiring for the long-discussed North Line in its Everett factory, a fourth 737 production line that is earmarked for the larger Max 10 variant.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Boeing has begun hiring for the long-discussed North Line in its Everett factory, a fourth 737 production line that is earmarked for the larger Max 10 variant.