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In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, shakes hands with President Donald Trump, centre, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Trump meets with Syria’s interim president, a first between the nations’ leaders in 25 years

In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, shakes hands with President Donald Trump, centre, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

May 14, 2025, 12:35pm Latest News Updated 3 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years and one that could serve as a turning point for Syria as it struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation. Read story

Judge David Gregerson is seen overhead as Wayne Leonetti appears for his not guilty by reason of insanity hearing Monday at the Clark County Courthouse. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to strangling his 80-year-old wife to death in June 2023.

Ridgefield man pleads guilty to strangling wife after judge denies insanity defense

Judge David Gregerson is seen overhead as Wayne Leonetti appears for his not guilty by reason of insanity hearing Monday at the Clark County Courthouse. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to strangling his 80-year-old wife to death in June 2023.

May 14, 2025, 11:50am Clark County News

On the eve of his domestic violence murder trial, a 74-year-old Ridgefield man pleaded guilty Wednesday in the 2023 strangulation death of his 80-year-old wife. Read story

The C-Tran Green Vine travels past housing along the Fourth Plain Boulevard corridor on Monday morning.

Next stop for Washington housing: More construction near transit

The C-Tran Green Vine travels past housing along the Fourth Plain Boulevard corridor on Monday morning.

May 14, 2025, 11:32am Latest News Free

Noticed apartment buildings cropping up next to bus and light rail stations? More could be on the way. Read story

FILE - Logan Feeney pours a water sample with forever chemicals, known as PFAS, into a container for research, April 10, 2024, at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A.

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water

FILE - Logan Feeney pours a water sample with forever chemicals, known as PFAS, into a container for research, April 10, 2024, at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A.

May 14, 2025, 9:33am Latest News Updated 6 hours ago

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. Read story

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck presides over the Senate floor on April 27.

Washington tries to maintain B.C. ties amid Trump era tensions

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck presides over the Senate floor on April 27.

May 14, 2025, 7:31am Latest News Free

When Washington Lt. Gov. Denny Heck arrived in British Columbia last week, he wondered how he’d be received. Read story

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a trio of bills on Monday related to protecting immigrants in Washington state.

Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a trio of bills on Monday related to protecting immigrants in Washington state.

May 14, 2025, 7:29am Latest News Free

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights this week. Read story

Washington State Department of Transportation workers clean up a campsite Thursday on the side of state Highway 500 offramp to Northeast Andresen Road. More people are camping on WSDOT land, leading the state agency to assume an outreach and camp-cleaning role.

With state funding cuts, homeless camps along Clark County highways could remain in dangerous spots longer

Washington State Department of Transportation workers clean up a campsite Thursday on the side of state Highway 500 offramp to Northeast Andresen Road. More people are camping on WSDOT land, leading the state agency to assume an outreach and camp-cleaning role.

May 14, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News Updated 7 hours ago

The Washington State Department of Transportation may have less funding for clearing homeless camps along state highways in Clark County starting in July. Read story

Stephanie, right, and Christopher Corbell perform for students May 6 at Washougal High School. The Corbells run the Washougal Songcraft Festival.

Washougal Songcraft Festival connects students with music business professionals

Stephanie, right, and Christopher Corbell perform for students May 6 at Washougal High School. The Corbells run the Washougal Songcraft Festival.

May 14, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

Christopher and Stephanie Corbell launched the nonprofit Washougal Songcraft Festival in 2022 to promote arts education, celebrate the craft of songwriting, and develop the performing arts and creative community of Washougal. Read story

Smith Tower Apartments, at left, is seen March 10 in Vancouver.

Vancouver allocates millions to create, preserve affordable housing units

Smith Tower Apartments, at left, is seen March 10 in Vancouver.

May 14, 2025, 6:05am Business Updated 29 mins ago

Although the White House has proposed eliminating some federal funds for housing, Vancouver city staff aren’t worried about the well running dry — this year, at least. Read story

Dip chicken breast filets in butter and garlic, dredge them in Parmesan and fresh rosemary, bake until crispy, and enjoy.

Easy-breezy Rosemary Parmesan Crusted Chicken doesn’t require any frying

Dip chicken breast filets in butter and garlic, dredge them in Parmesan and fresh rosemary, bake until crispy, and enjoy.

May 14, 2025, 6:01am Clark County Life Updated 7 hours ago

I’ve had a hard time concentrating for the past six months or so and haven’t been able to keep up with my usual regimen of reading a novel every three or four weeks — that is, until someone gave me a copy of Ruth Reichl’s “Garlic and Sapphires.” Read story