Opinion: Stop the temper tantrum, keep needed health reforms
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues Democrats should not reverse reforms in H.R. 1 during the shutdown fight, stressing the need for cost containment in health care.
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Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree Festival returns Oct. 4 at Fort Vancouver
The Old Apple Tree Festival returns Oct. 4 at Fort Vancouver with live music, cider pressing, activities, tours, food vendors, and cuttings from the historic tree.
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Opinion: The Cover-Up – Why newsrooms protect narrative over children
Nancy Churchill argues that mainstream media often protects ideology over truth, pointing to OSPI investigations, parental rights concerns, and narrative control in Washi...
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RedDoor Gallery Unveils latest works by George Throop First Friday, October 3
RedDoor Gallery in Camas will showcase George Throop’s latest works and other artists during First Friday, Oct. 3, with a reception, plein-air exhibit, and pumpkin contes...
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County fire marshal lifts outdoor burn ban
Clark County Fire Marshal Donna Goddard has lifted the outdoor burn ban due to cooler, wetter conditions, while Vancouver Fire Department has also lifted its recreational...
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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.
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Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
Washington’s 2025-27 budget brings new sales and B&O taxes on services, plus transportation fee hikes, with businesses and consumers bracing for impacts starting Oct. 1.
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Opinion: Washington’s new sales tax onslaught devastates small businesses
Mark Harmsworth argues Senate Bill 5814’s new sales taxes will devastate small businesses, raising compliance costs and fueling inflation across Washington.
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Clark County residents encouraged to dispose of fallen leaves properly
Clark County and Vancouver urge residents to dispose of leaves properly to prevent clogged storm drains, improve road safety, and reduce landfill waste.
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Ridgefield to host annual Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4
Ridgefield will host its Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival on Oct. 4, featuring bluegrass music, local vendors, children’s activities, and wildlife tours at the refuge.
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