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Nearly 1,200 Washington-based federal employees have applied for unemployment benefits since the federal shutdown began Oct. 1, according to the Washington Employment Security Department.

1,200 Washington-based federal workers file for unemployment benefits

Nearly 1,200 Washington-based federal employees have applied for unemployment benefits since the federal shutdown began Oct. 1, according to the Washington Employment Security Department.

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November’s Vancouver mayoral race likely will come down to experience.

Mayoral candidates clash on most topics facing Vancouver

November’s Vancouver mayoral race likely will come down to experience.

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Courtney Hendrix fears when her infant daughter is finally released from the neonatal intensive care unit, she won’t have a place to come home to. The manufactured home park where Hendrix lives is on the market for potential redevelopment.

Clark County council extends freeze on redeveloping manufactured home parks

Courtney Hendrix fears when her infant daughter is finally released from the neonatal intensive care unit, she won’t have a place to come home to. The manufactured home park where Hendrix lives is on

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 3h

Five things to do this week

Try this: Halloween market, Day of the Dead celebration, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Five things to do this week

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The Port of Vancouver’s new Terminal 1 dock project is inching closer to completion, paving the way for a new public market along Vancouver’s waterfront.

Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 project continues its progress

The Port of Vancouver’s new Terminal 1 dock project is inching closer to completion, paving the way for a new public market along Vancouver’s waterfront.

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 5h

The campanile at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal has a whole new look, designed to celebrate the history and natural beauty of the area and foster a sense of community.

Sculpture symbolizes spirit: Vancouver artist’s work added to Washougal’s Reflection Plaza

The campanile at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal has a whole new look, designed to celebrate the history and natural beauty of the area and foster a sense of community.

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 18h

The state's plans to kill a wolf in Northeast Washington are off after a court sided with environmentalists seeking to block the action.

Court blocks efforts to remove wolf in Northeast Washington

The state's plans to kill a wolf in Northeast Washington are off after a court sided with environmentalists seeking to block the action.

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 19h

Driving through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle could be pricier during next summer’s FIFA World Cup.

Washington ponders increasing tolls on a major Seattle route during the World Cup

Driving through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle could be pricier during next summer’s FIFA World Cup.

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 20h

Washington’s Democratic attorney general is looking at a new way to shield the state’s immigrant workers amid the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation agenda.

Washington AG pushing new law to protect workers from immigration raids

Washington’s Democratic attorney general is looking at a new way to shield the state’s immigrant workers amid the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation agenda.

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 21h

WASHINGTON — News that an Air Force base in Idaho will host a training facility for Qatari troops drew criticism from both the left and right over the weekend, with the state's congressional delegation largely in support of the plan Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday.

Risch, Simpson defend plan to train Qatari forces at Air Force base in Idaho after it draws backlash from both left and right

WASHINGTON — News that an Air Force base in Idaho will host a training facility for Qatari troops drew criticism from both the left and right over the weekend, with the state's congressional dele

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SPOKANE — Tuesday was the first day the man who brutally stabbed two people 17 years ago and left them impaled with swords admitted to their families that he killed them.

After being resentenced to life in prison for 2008 double murder, Crenshaw yells at judge to ‘wipe’ with the ruling

SPOKANE — Tuesday was the first day the man who brutally stabbed two people 17 years ago and left them impaled with swords admitted to their families that he killed them.

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 22h

New estimates indicate the cost of operating and maintaining light rail trains and express buses on the planned Interstate 5 replacement bridge will likely be less than half the $21.8 million annual price tag that shocked local officials in December.

Light rail, express bus operation on new Interstate 5 Bridge projected to cost $10.3M annually, less than half of last estimate

New estimates indicate the cost of operating and maintaining light rail trains and express buses on the planned Interstate 5 replacement bridge will likely be less than half the $21.8 million annual p

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The Columbian @columbian.com · 23h

A federal judge extended for two more weeks orders barring President Donald Trump and his administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, but an imminent decision from a higher court could upend them.

Federal judge extends order barring Trump from sending any National Guard troops to Portland

A federal judge extended for two more weeks orders barring President Donald Trump and his administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, but an imminent decision from a higher court

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Microsoft will supply its artificial intelligence technology to every public school district and community college in Washington next year, part of a nationwide campaign to spread AI training and usage.

Microsoft to bring AI to WA classrooms amid urban, rural tech divide

Microsoft will supply its artificial intelligence technology to every public school district and community college in Washington next year, part of a nationwide campaign to spread AI training and usag

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An Oregon woman was held in the Clark County Jail for three days after being arrested Sunday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland.

Oregon woman arrested at Portland ICE facility and held in Clark County Jail released to federal agents

An Oregon woman was held in the Clark County Jail for three days after being arrested Sunday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland.

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C-Tran riders will pay a bit more in 2026.

C-Tran to increase fares beginning in 2026

C-Tran riders will pay a bit more in 2026.

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CAMP MURRAY, Pierce County — In the lobby of the Washington National Guard headquarters, images of top government leaders stare down from the walls.

Trump or Ferguson? WA National Guard commander on having two bosses

CAMP MURRAY, Pierce County — In the lobby of the Washington National Guard headquarters, images of top government leaders stare down from the walls.

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Environmental groups and the state of Oregon asked a judge Tuesday to OK a suite of changes to dam operations in the Columbia Basin to reduce harm to endangered salmon and steelhead.

Oregon, environmental groups ask courts to help Columbia Basin fish

Environmental groups and the state of Oregon asked a judge Tuesday to OK a suite of changes to dam operations in the Columbia Basin to reduce harm to endangered salmon and steelhead.

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The Port of Camas-Washougal’s District 1 commissioner position will be filled by a newcomer for the first time in 10 years.

Two newcomers vie for District 1 position on Port of Camas-Washougal commission

The Port of Camas-Washougal’s District 1 commissioner position will be filled by a newcomer for the first time in 10 years.

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Seattle developers got a pass on $80 million in property taxes last year through the Multifamily Property Tax Exemption. Elected officials are considering lowering the bar for what developers have to provide in exchange.

Seattle weighs sweeter tax deal for developers

Seattle developers got a pass on $80 million in property taxes last year through the Multifamily Property Tax Exemption. Elected officials are considering lowering the bar for what developers have to

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A leak in a natural gas line at the intersection of Main and East Seventh streets prompted the evacuation of seven nearby buildings Tuesday morning. This is the second time a gas leak has occurred in that spot this month.

Natural gas line leak in downtown Vancouver prompts evacuations

A leak in a natural gas line at the intersection of Main and East Seventh streets prompted the evacuation of seven nearby buildings Tuesday morning. This is the second time a gas leak has occurred in

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A high school went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon as Vancouver police pursued and then arrested a man nearby with multiple active felony warrants across several states.

Seton Catholic High School put on lockdown as police pursue wanted man

A high school went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon as Vancouver police pursued and then arrested a man nearby with multiple active felony warrants across several states.

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After weeks of debate, the Clark County Council on Tuesday presented a resolution condemning political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk to a representative of Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded in 2012.

Clark County Council adopts resolution condemning Kirk assassination

After weeks of debate, the Clark County Council on Tuesday presented a resolution condemning political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk to a representative of Turning Point USA, the orga

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With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season.

WA officials take stock as wildfire season winds down

With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season.

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The Port of Longview will have a new chief executive next month, the port announced Friday.

Portland port manager named new CEO of Port of Longview

The Port of Longview will have a new chief executive next month, the port announced Friday.

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