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To Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels, the installation of automatic license plate reader cameras has been revolutionary.
Washington scrambles to regulate license-plate cameras that could aid stalkers
To Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels, the installation of automatic license plate reader cameras has been revolutionary.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:02 AM
To Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels, the installation of automatic license plate reader cameras has been revolutionary.
SPOKANE — Over 200 ponderosa pine trees will be removed from Spokane's city parks by March as naturalists attempt to limit increasing amounts of damage done by bark beetles to forested areas.
Spokane parks staff to remove over 200 trees killed by bark beetles
SPOKANE — Over 200 ponderosa pine trees will be removed from Spokane's city parks by March as naturalists attempt to limit increasing amounts of damage done by bark beetles to forested areas.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:02 AM
SPOKANE — Over 200 ponderosa pine trees will be removed from Spokane's city parks by March as naturalists attempt to limit increasing amounts of damage done by bark beetles to forested areas.
The Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees voted last week to officially appoint Vice President of Instruction Kristen Finnel as interim president. Finnel took over after the board placed President Matt Seimears on administrative leave Jan. 8.
Lower Columbia College appoints interim president
The Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees voted last week to officially appoint Vice President of Instruction Kristen Finnel as interim president. Finnel took over after the board placed President
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January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees voted last week to officially appoint Vice President of Instruction Kristen Finnel as interim president. Finnel took over after the board placed President Matt Seimears on administrative leave Jan. 8.
The Woodland Park Zoo is “bursting with pride,” officials said, after the birth of two female South African lions.
Woodland Park Zoo welcomes 2 baby lions, first born in over decade
The Woodland Park Zoo is “bursting with pride,” officials said, after the birth of two female South African lions.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Woodland Park Zoo is “bursting with pride,” officials said, after the birth of two female South African lions.
Johnson Mailos, the young Longview man convicted of stabbing a 16-year-old when he was the same age, was sentenced Friday to 18 years — the amount of time he's spent on earth.
Teen convicted of 2024 Longview stabbing sentenced to 18 years
Johnson Mailos, the young Longview man convicted of stabbing a 16-year-old when he was the same age, was sentenced Friday to 18 years — the amount of time he's spent on earth.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Johnson Mailos, the young Longview man convicted of stabbing a 16-year-old when he was the same age, was sentenced Friday to 18 years — the amount of time he's spent on earth.
Karen was my best friend from church, whom I had known for over 30 years. She passed away a few years ago just before Christmas after a lengthy decline with Parkinson’s disease.
Everybody Has a Story: Christmas Eve party with Glen and Karen
Karen was my best friend from church, whom I had known for over 30 years. She passed away a few years ago just before Christmas after a lengthy decline with Parkinson’s disease.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Karen was my best friend from church, whom I had known for over 30 years. She passed away a few years ago just before Christmas after a lengthy decline with Parkinson’s disease.
We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give me some pointers on apple tree pruning?
Gardening With Allen: Prune fruit trees now until April growth
We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give me some pointers on apple tree pruning?
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January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give me some pointers on apple tree pruning?
Throughout World War II, conflicts between regulations and rights were common. One example was war rationing and price fixing of consumer goods, which was overseen by a new federal agency, the Office of Price Administration. Its power touched every household in the nation.
Images From the Attic: World War II conflicts between regulations and rights
Throughout World War II, conflicts between regulations and rights were common. One example was war rationing and price fixing of consumer goods, which was overseen by a new federal agency, the Office
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January 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Throughout World War II, conflicts between regulations and rights were common. One example was war rationing and price fixing of consumer goods, which was overseen by a new federal agency, the Office of Price Administration. Its power touched every household in the nation.
In cheaper hotels and motels, the room at the far end of the hall next to the stairwell is sometimes called the “murder room” — the assumption being that if a crime were to be committed, that room would be the most likely place.
Check It Out: Watch out for that body in the lobby
In cheaper hotels and motels, the room at the far end of the hall next to the stairwell is sometimes called the “murder room” — the assumption being that if a crime were to be committed, that room wou
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January 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In cheaper hotels and motels, the room at the far end of the hall next to the stairwell is sometimes called the “murder room” — the assumption being that if a crime were to be committed, that room would be the most likely place.
Small brick-and-mortar businesses in the Seattle area say they're under more financial stress today than they were during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
Seattle small businesses in ‘state of invisible crisis,’ survey finds
Small brick-and-mortar businesses in the Seattle area say they're under more financial stress today than they were during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Small brick-and-mortar businesses in the Seattle area say they're under more financial stress today than they were during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
Bellingham — Did a Whatcom County community break a polar bear plunge world record?
Blaine polar plunge fails to set record
Bellingham — Did a Whatcom County community break a polar bear plunge world record?
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January 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Bellingham — Did a Whatcom County community break a polar bear plunge world record?
Little Art Camas, an art show fundraiser for public art on March 20 and 21, is accepting submissions by anyone of any age and skill. Artists will create or mount art on three small wooden panels to be displayed and sold at Little Art Camas.
Call for artists: Little Art Camas seeks work by all ages
Little Art Camas, an art show fundraiser for public art on March 20 and 21, is accepting submissions by anyone of any age and skill. Artists will create or mount art on three small wooden panels to be
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January 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Little Art Camas, an art show fundraiser for public art on March 20 and 21, is accepting submissions by anyone of any age and skill. Artists will create or mount art on three small wooden panels to be displayed and sold at Little Art Camas.
On Wednesday morning, The Columbian took a step forward in its digital future with a new type of social media post that gained more engagement than we’ve seen in a long time, maybe ever.
From the Newsroom: Big step forward into digital future
On Wednesday morning, The Columbian took a step forward in its digital future with a new type of social media post that gained more engagement than we’ve seen in a long time, maybe ever.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
On Wednesday morning, The Columbian took a step forward in its digital future with a new type of social media post that gained more engagement than we’ve seen in a long time, maybe ever.
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: Ice arrest man outside courthouse, students walk out to protest ICE, former battalion chief on trial for murder
In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories on columbian.com this week.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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.
Federal immigration agents in Vancouver have reportedly used deceptive tactics, such as impersonating local police and utility workers, to arrest immigrants, according to both official warnings and recent reporting from The Columbian.
Federal agents’ use of deception sparks worry, fear in Clark County
Federal immigration agents in Vancouver have reportedly used deceptive tactics, such as impersonating local police and utility workers, to arrest immigrants, according to both official warnings and re
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January 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Federal immigration agents in Vancouver have reportedly used deceptive tactics, such as impersonating local police and utility workers, to arrest immigrants, according to both official warnings and recent reporting from The Columbian.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, was the second most likely member of Congress to vote against her party in 2025.
Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez says her voting record reflects priorities of Southwest Washington
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, was the second most likely member of Congress to vote against her party in 2025.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, was the second most likely member of Congress to vote against her party in 2025.
To say that Wayne Sutton likes chainsaws is an understatement.
Amboy resident Wayne Sutton’s chainsaw collection a cut above
To say that Wayne Sutton likes chainsaws is an understatement.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
To say that Wayne Sutton likes chainsaws is an understatement.
It took months of risk and danger in the Vietnam War before U.S. Marine Cpl. Dennis Fisher got used to reaching for his camera instead of his firearm.
Battle Ground man’s new book recounts his time in Vietnam as U.S. Marine, photographer
It took months of risk and danger in the Vietnam War before U.S. Marine Cpl. Dennis Fisher got used to reaching for his camera instead of his firearm.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
It took months of risk and danger in the Vietnam War before U.S. Marine Cpl. Dennis Fisher got used to reaching for his camera instead of his firearm.
People who use Interstate 5 knew to expect huge slowdowns this week, when the state closed two northbound lanes of the Ship Canal Bridge for a yearlong repave.
Amid I-5 closures, Seattle-area drivers plead for express-lane relief
People who use Interstate 5 knew to expect huge slowdowns this week, when the state closed two northbound lanes of the Ship Canal Bridge for a yearlong repave.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
People who use Interstate 5 knew to expect huge slowdowns this week, when the state closed two northbound lanes of the Ship Canal Bridge for a yearlong repave.
The City of Vancouver Fire Department honored firefighter paramedic Jeremiah Frenz, who died earlier this week, with a procession Friday through the city to a funeral home in Camas.
Vancouver Fire Department procession honors firefighter Jeremiah Frenz, who died Tuesday
The City of Vancouver Fire Department honored firefighter paramedic Jeremiah Frenz, who died earlier this week, with a procession Friday through the city to a funeral home in Camas.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The City of Vancouver Fire Department honored firefighter paramedic Jeremiah Frenz, who died earlier this week, with a procession Friday through the city to a funeral home in Camas.
After years of blown budgets and missed deadlines, Washington state’s two biggest technology projects may be showing signs of life.
A reboot of WA’s aging IT systems is getting reset. Will it help?
After years of blown budgets and missed deadlines, Washington state’s two biggest technology projects may be showing signs of life.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
After years of blown budgets and missed deadlines, Washington state’s two biggest technology projects may be showing signs of life.
Over the last three years, Seattle voters have passed the three largest property tax measures in the city’s history — for education, transportation and housing.
Seattle’s appetite for new property taxes approaching its legal limit
Over the last three years, Seattle voters have passed the three largest property tax measures in the city’s history — for education, transportation and housing.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Over the last three years, Seattle voters have passed the three largest property tax measures in the city’s history — for education, transportation and housing.
Last year, I made a resolution to read more.
5 Seattle coffee shops that are great for reading
Last year, I made a resolution to read more.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Last year, I made a resolution to read more.
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is making a renewed push for legislation that would allow it to sell carbon offset credits created from state timber lands.
Carbon credits for WA’s forests? DNR makes pitch
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is making a renewed push for legislation that would allow it to sell carbon offset credits created from state timber lands.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is making a renewed push for legislation that would allow it to sell carbon offset credits created from state timber lands.
Former Camas-Washougal Fire Battalion Chief Kevin West took the stand Friday in his own defense, tearfully denying allegations that he strangled his wife to death and maintaining that he attempted to save her from a sudden medical emergency.
Camas-Washougal Fire Battalion Chief Kevin West testifies in murder trial that he did not strangle his wife
Former Camas-Washougal Fire Battalion Chief Kevin West took the stand Friday in his own defense, tearfully denying allegations that he strangled his wife to death and maintaining that he attempted to
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January 17, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Former Camas-Washougal Fire Battalion Chief Kevin West took the stand Friday in his own defense, tearfully denying allegations that he strangled his wife to death and maintaining that he attempted to save her from a sudden medical emergency.