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A vehicle drives past the spreading River Fire Thursday, July 25, 2024, near Myrtle, Idaho, before U.S. Highway 12 was closed. Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities.

A tanker plane is missing in Oregon as Western wildfires spread

A single-pilot tanker plane disappeared in eastern Oregon while fighting one of the many wildfires spreading across several Western states, and the search has come up empty so far, authorities…
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Nation & World

Lewis River Bridge construction causing heavy traffic on I-5 south near Woodland

Construction work is causing heavy traffic on southbound Interstate 5 in and around Woodland this morning. The Washington State Department of Transportation is cautioning travelers to expect up to 90…
2 hours ago
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First responders work at the scene after a shooting left two people dead in central Vancouver on Thursday morning, July 25, 2024.

Two people are dead in a murder-suicide in central Vancouver, say police

Two people are dead after being fatally shot in a homicide-suicide Thursday morning in the parking lot of a central Vancouver apartment complex.
Courts & Crime
The Clark County Council unanimously approved a nearly $1 million contract for a new heating energy assistance program, expanding it to people who may not have been previously eligible.

Clark County approves nearly $1 million for a new heating energy assistance program

The Clark County Council unanimously approved a nearly $1 million contract for a new heating energy assistance program, expanding it to people who may not have been previously eligible.
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At least 10 homes were evacuated Thursday afternoon when firefighters were called to a major natural gas leak on Northwest 99th Street, directly in front of Columbia River High School. The leak reportedly happened after a contractor working on a water line project in the area accidentally punctured a gas line.

Gas leak forces evacuations on NW 99th Street near Columbia River High School

At least 10 homes were evacuated Thursday afternoon when firefighters were called to a major natural gas leak on Northwest 99th Street, directly in front…

Business

Ridgefield resident Stacie Urban browses the selection of furniture and artwork at Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday morning. Divine Consign is closing after almost 20 years.

Furniture store Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver shutting its doors at end of August

A seasonal holiday gift store that transformed into a year-round furniture consignment store, Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver will close Aug. 31 after almost 20…

Northwest

Let&rsquo;s Go Washington, a political committee, turned in boxes of petitions for Initiative 2117 (above) and five other initiatives in the fall of 2023. A supporter rests before helping deliver them to the secretary of state&rsquo;s office.

Complaint against Let’s Go Washington won’t be sent to AG’s office

The state Public Disclosure Commission decided Thursday to retain jurisdiction on a complaint alleging Let’s Go Washington and its founder Brian Heywood violated campaign finance…

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Sports

Athletes travel by boat along the Seine river during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Friday, July 26, 2024.

Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River Seine

The Paris Olympics were getting off to a rough start Friday, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's flagship high-speed rail network and cloudy skies…

Politics

FILE - President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stand on stage at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting, Feb. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Harris will carry Biden’s economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an asset

A key question is looming for Vice President Kamala Harris as she edges closer to gaining the Democratic presidential nomination: Can she turn the Biden-Harris…

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Tanner Hord of Service First Heating and Cooling works on a house that will be part of the next Parade of Homes in Felida. Housing trends have changed in the past two decades, with kitchens larger than they used to be.

Parade of Homes – this year in Felida – has come a long way since modest start in 1956

Come September, builders, Realtors, curious homeowners and dreamers alike will descend upon Felida for this year’s Parade of Homes to see the latest in homebuilding…

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The skyline is obscured by wildfire smoke from blazes in the American West and provinces of western Canada late Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Denver.

Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts

Fires burning in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as Canada, have filled the skies in regions of the western U.S.…

Life

Jesus Rodriquez dressed as Deadpool poses at Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in San Diego.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ brings Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and some friends to jolt Comic-Con

“Deadpool & Wolverine” has arrived — and Comic-Con, with its hordes of Marvel fans, celebrated the only superhero flick of the summer with a surprise…

Nation / World

Ukraine&rsquo;s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves Downing Street after meeting with Britain&rsquo;s Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, Friday, July 19, 2024.

Agreement with Russia is ‘deal with the devil,’ adviser to Ukrainian president says

Signing an agreement with Russia to stop the war with Ukraine would amount to signing a deal with the devil, a top adviser to Ukrainian…

The Columbian for Kids &#8211; July 2024

The Columbian for Kids – July 2024

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Opinion

July 26: Secret Service

Editorial cartoons for week of July 22, 2024

In Our View: Carrying a torch for Vancouver and America

McNamara: Harris’ note-perfect political instincts pay off

Letter: Support fire district request

Letter: Investigate software failure

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