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Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for the 3rd day in a row as West Bank violence intensifies

September 24, 2023, 12:09pm Latest News

NOUR SHAMS REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank — Israeli airstrikes struck militant sites in Gaza on Sunday for the third straight day, the Israeli military said, after Palestinian militants near the border fence launched incendiary balloons into Israel and threw an explosive at soldiers. The strike came on the heels of… Read story

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Didn’t get your rental deposit back? Here’s how to get your cash from a landlord in WA

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September 24, 2023, 6:02am Business

(Editor’s note: In response to reader questions and concerns regarding housing conditions in Washington state, the Northwest Service Journalism team and Bellingham Herald staff have teamed up to offer insight into housing horrors plaguing current renters. The first article in the series was on the legality of different fees and… Read story

FILE - Sydney Carney walks through her home, which was destroyed by a wildfire, Aug. 11, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Americans nationwide face hefty increases in their homeowner's insurance premiums in the coming years, a report by the First Street Foundation said on Wednesday, Sept. 20, as climate change intensifies floods, wildfires and storms in ways insurance companies are simply unable to keep up with.

How wildfire risk scoring puts Washington homeowners in insurance jeopardy

FILE - Sydney Carney walks through her home, which was destroyed by a wildfire, Aug. 11, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Americans nationwide face hefty increases in their homeowner's insurance premiums in the coming years, a report by the First Street Foundation said on Wednesday, Sept. 20, as climate change intensifies floods, wildfires and storms in ways insurance companies are simply unable to keep up with.

September 24, 2023, 6:02am Business

When Leah Fisher and her husband bought their mountaintop home in Chelan County four years ago, they were not naive to the potential for wildfire. They cleared the trees and created a vast green space around their house, already flanked by a fire-resistant metal roof and siding. Read story

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Driver killed in single-car crash on State Route 503 in northern Clark County

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September 23, 2023, 2:46pm Clark County News

One person was killed in a single-car collision Saturday on state Route 503 north of Lewisville Park, the Washington State Patrol said. Read story

J.P. Walmer enjoys his morning coffee in his tent outside Vancouver City Hall as construction at the nearby waterfront is visible in the background. Walmer has been homeless for about a month and is looking for a place he can afford. He said he sleeps on multiple air mattresses to make it easier for him to get out of bed.

Homeless population grays in Clark County as more seniors end up on the street

J.P. Walmer enjoys his morning coffee in his tent outside Vancouver City Hall as construction at the nearby waterfront is visible in the background. Walmer has been homeless for about a month and is looking for a place he can afford. He said he sleeps on multiple air mattresses to make it easier for him to get out of bed.

September 23, 2023, 6:14am Clark County Health

Chris Muntean, 70, feels lucky he had a heart attack. Read story

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 Pumpkin patches around Clark County are ready for you to pluck from their fields. (iStock.com)

Searching for the Great Pumpkin in Southwest Washington

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 Pumpkin patches around Clark County are ready for you to pluck from their fields. (iStock.com)

September 23, 2023, 6:12am Clark County Life

Today is the first full day of fall and it’s not too early to start planning outings to local pumpkin patches. Read story

An aerial view shows the city of Washougal's wastewater treatment plant this year. The city has received a $10 million loan from the Washington State Public Works Board to help construct a biosolids facility at the treatment plant.

Washougal gets $10M loan for construction of biosolids handling facility

An aerial view shows the city of Washougal's wastewater treatment plant this year. The city has received a $10 million loan from the Washington State Public Works Board to help construct a biosolids facility at the treatment plant.

September 23, 2023, 6:08am Business

The city of Washougal has received a $10 million Public Works Assistance Account loan for the construction of a new biosolids handling facility from the Washington State Public Works Board. Read story

The Vantage Bridge carries Interstate 90 across the Columbia River near Vantage at dusk in February 2018.

Is a new Columbia River Treaty treaty on tap?

The Vantage Bridge carries Interstate 90 across the Columbia River near Vantage at dusk in February 2018.

September 23, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Since 1961, the U.S. and Canada have worked together to manage dams in the Columbia River Basin, but this arrangement may change in September 2024. Read story

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 Technology and the pandemic has substantially changed how Columbian reporters work, even in the 11 years since this newsroom photo was taken.

From the Newsroom: Newsroom ins and outs

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 Technology and the pandemic has substantially changed how Columbian reporters work, even in the 11 years since this newsroom photo was taken.

September 23, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

I edited a story this week that mentioned In-N-Out Burger is allegedly coming to Ridgefield, along with the new Costco store. Instead of making me hungry, it made me think of some of the ins and outs I’ve seen in newsrooms over the last 40 years. Here are some of… Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Rain starting during weekend continues through week

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

September 23, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Our soaking rains are still on track. Light rain early in the weekend will pick up intensity later Sunday and continue off and on next week. Ready for cool, cloudy and wet? Maybe a fire in the fireplace? It seems like autumn has arrived, so does the weather to go… Read story