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

December 2, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

December appears to be arriving in an angry mood with heavy rains, strong winds, heavy snow and then the big melt-off. After shivering in winterlike temperatures since Thanksgiving weekend, the westerly winds broke through about midday Friday and temperatures adjusted back to seasonal normals. Read story

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. celebrates with his MVP trophy after Washington defeated Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas.

No. 3 Huskies rally to beat No. 5 Ducks 34-31 and secure playoff spot

December 1, 2023, 9:33pm College Updated 1 day ago

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football Playoff, beating No. 5 Oregon 34-31 on Friday night in the Pac-12 Championship. Read story

La Center City Hall (The Columbian files)

La Center City Council approves 2024 budget

December 1, 2023, 7:09pm Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Despite continuing declines in cardroom revenues, La Center’s economic and financial prospects remain healthy, according to Mayor Tom Strobehn. Read story

Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say

December 1, 2023, 3:18pm Health

Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday. Read story

Washington lawmakers look at shielding people from surprise ambulance costs

December 1, 2023, 3:05pm Health Free

People in Washington often face high costs for ambulance rides, despite not having a choice about the service, an October state Office of the Insurance Commissioner report found. Read story

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured in 2020.

‘Critical amount of money’: Camas School District replacement levies to be on February ballot

December 1, 2023, 3:03pm Clark County News

Camas School District voters will soon decide the fate of the district’s educational programs and operations and capital-technology levies that fund a variety of programs, extracurriculars, technology needs and building maintenance not covered by state educational funds. Read story

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., leaves the Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Washington. The House has voted to expel Santos following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues. Expulsion requires support from two-third of the House.

House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It’s just the sixth expulsion in the chamber’s history

December 1, 2023, 2:35pm Latest News Updated 1 day ago

The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a blistering ethics report on his conduct heightened lawmakers' concerns about the scandal-plagued freshman. Santos became just the sixth member in the chamber's history to be ousted by colleagues, and the third since the Civil War. Read story

A man passes the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 in New York.

Stock market today: Wall Street extends its rally and closes at highest level since March 2022

December 1, 2023, 2:15pm Business Updated 1 day ago

Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as the market comes off its best month in more than a year. The S&P 500 was off 0.2% in the early going Friday. If the losses hold, the benchmark index could break a four-week winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average… Read story

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