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Alysha Evelyn Chandra launches campaign for Clark County prosecutor
Alysha Evelyn Chandra, prosecutor and Army National Guard JAG officer, has launched her campaign for Clark County prosecutor, emphasizing safety, accountability, and balanced justice.
Opinion: Tina Kotek goes Orval Faubus on us
Lars Larson compares Gov. Tina Kotek’s refusal of federal help in Portland to historic defiance of federal law, citing riots and ICE building attacks.
Letter: ‘Our Southwest Washington tax dollars … are being used to fund the starvation of children’
Ridgefield resident R. Myles Dickason urges Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez to address concerns over U. S. tax dollars funding conflict abroad instead of local priorities.
Nuclear Caucus visits Idaho National Lab to explore energy solutions for Washington state
Washington State Nuclear Caucus members toured the Idaho National Lab to study advanced nuclear fuels and explore clean energy options for meeting future demand.
Letter: Henny Penny, the sky will not fall!
Camas resident Anna Miller details which essential services and benefits continue during a government shutdown and which agencies may scale back or pause functions.
Opinion: The stories of the people who experience the games are the best stories
Paul Valencia reflects on covering 211 consecutive Friday night football games, emphasizing stories of players, coaches, and fans over just scores.
Opinion: Federal funding for I-5 Bridge replacement project in jeopardy
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Columbia Theater Arts Foundation to produce productions at the perfect price
The new Columbia Theater Arts Foundation launches in Clark County with Pay What You Will tickets, debuting Oct. 16–19 with The Sound of Music in Washougal.
Opinion: President Trump to the Rose City, ‘you’re next’
Lars Larson writes that President Trump has turned his attention to Portland, citing riots, Antifa, and business losses as reasons for concern.
Swift Forest Camp boat ramp to close until May 2026
PacifiCorp will close the Swift Forest Camp boat ramp Sept. 30 through May 2026 to maintain water levels downstream of Merwin Dam.
Major water pipe burst closes road in Clark County
A major water main burst shut down NE 134th Street in Salmon Creek on Sept. 26, forcing detours as crews and firefighters responded.
Letter: Be a good Samaritan
Brush Prairie resident Bob Mattila reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging readers to show mercy and compassion to others, as taught in Luke 10.