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Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program must solicit a design-build bid
Bob Ortblad urges the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to consider an immersed tunnel alternative, arguing it would be safer, faster, and more cost-effective than a new bridge.
Opinion: Trump nominates Judge Charles Neil Floyd for U.S. Attorney Western District of WA state amid focus on immigration
Bill Bruch examines President Trump’s nomination of Judge Charles Neil Floyd for U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Washington.
‘I don’t have anything to negotiate:’ Speaker Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategy
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends a seven-week funding bill and faults Democrats over the shutdown, while Democrats press to extend enhanced…
Ridgefield Police Department launches 2025 Pink Patch Campaign
…300 are available at RPD, City Hall, and select Ridgefield businesses.
Opinion: One Senate lawmaker, lies about the law regarding the National Guard
…Jeff Merkley misstates Title 10 and argues a president may use the National Guard to execute federal laws, citing Eisenhower, JFK, and LBJ.
High school football: ‘Big Red’ Isaiah Mattison is ‘that guy’ in Woodland
…n over Columbia River while inspiring classmates across campus.
Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree Festival returns Oct. 4 at Fort Vancouver
…e Tree Festival returns Oct. 4 at Fort Vancouver with live music, cider pressing, activities, tours, food vendors, and cuttings from the historic tree.
Midnight federal shutdown edges closer as US Senate fails to agree on spending bills
The Senate failed to advance stopgap bills ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline, making a federal shutdown likely, with broad impacts on workers and services nationwide.
Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
…025-27 budget brings new sales and B&O taxes on services, plus transportation fee hikes, with businesses and consumers bracing for impacts starting Oct. 1.
Opinion: Washington’s new sales tax onslaught devastates small businesses
…es Senate Bill 5814’s new sales taxes will devastate small businesses, raising compliance costs and fueling inflation across Washington.
Ridgefield to host annual Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4
…fest and Bluegrass Festival on Oct. 4, featuring bluegrass music, local vendors, children’s activities, and wildlife tours at the refuge.
Applications for 2026 Clark County CDBG, HOME funds available starting Oct. 1
…DBG and HOME funds, with about $2.87 million expected for housing, public services, and neighborhood improvements.