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This combination photo shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaking during a presidential debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta, left, and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaking during a Democratic presidential primary debates, July 31, 2019, in Detroit.

How to watch the presidential debate between Trump and Harris

This combination photo shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaking during a presidential debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta, left, and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaking during a Democratic presidential primary debates, July 31, 2019, in Detroit.

September 5, 2024, 8:27am Latest News

The second general election debate of the 2024 campaign season is here, but it’s the first matchup for the current nominees. Read story

FILE - A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Arlington Heights, Ill., June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

Applications for US jobless benefits fall to 2-month low as layoffs remain at healthy levels

FILE - A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Arlington Heights, Ill., June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

September 5, 2024, 8:21am Business

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level in two months last week, signaling that layoffs remain relatively low despite other signs of labor market cooling. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, left, and Republican Joe Kent.

Joe Kent agrees to Oct. 7 debate in Longview with Gluesenkamp Perez

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, left, and Republican Joe Kent.

September 5, 2024, 7:39am Clark County News

Joe Kent and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, candidates in the hotly-contested race for Washington’s 3rd COngressional District, will debate in Longview on Oct. 7. Read story

Firefighters work on mop up on the east flank of the Stave Fire, part of the Kachess Complex, in the Wenatchee Mountains.

Four fires contained Labor Day weekend, including Kachess Complex

Firefighters work on mop up on the east flank of the Stave Fire, part of the Kachess Complex, in the Wenatchee Mountains.

September 5, 2024, 7:37am Latest News

Significant progress was made over the weekend as firefighters were able to bring four wildfires under control around Washington. Read story

New polling from a political action committee that helps elect House Democrats shows that Project 2025, a presidential transition project published by the Heritage Foundation, is unpopular in multiple swing districts, including Washington's 3rd Congressional District.

Project 2025 unpopular in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, Democrats’ polling shows

New polling from a political action committee that helps elect House Democrats shows that Project 2025, a presidential transition project published by the Heritage Foundation, is unpopular in multiple swing districts, including Washington's 3rd Congressional District.

September 5, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

New polling from a political action committee that helps elect House Democrats shows that Project 2025 is unpopular in multiple swing districts, including Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Read story

Spirit Halloween is open in the Vancouver Plaza shopping center, 7809 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, in central Vancouver.

Spirit Halloween kicks off pop-up retail season with two Vancouver locations

Spirit Halloween is open in the Vancouver Plaza shopping center, 7809 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, in central Vancouver.

September 5, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The time for pop-up shops — those temporary retail locations — is upon us. Read story

The Golden Rule historic sailboat glides past war ships in Portland June 2016 for Fleet Week.

Restored Golden Rule peace ship docks in Vancouver in time for Peace & Justice Fair

The Golden Rule historic sailboat glides past war ships in Portland June 2016 for Fleet Week.

September 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

A historic sailboat touring the Pacific Northwest will dock in town just in time for the Vancouver Peace & Justice Fair on Sept. 14 at Esther Short Park. Read story

Tova D., 4, of Ridgefield dances to the music of Melao de Cuba at the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival in 2022.

Try This: Ridgefield Multicultural Festival, Historic Trust tours, Eat, Drink & Be Local

Tova D., 4, of Ridgefield dances to the music of Melao de Cuba at the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival in 2022.

September 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Brace self for hot, humid, smoky weather for a few days

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

September 5, 2024, 6:01am Clark County News

If Vancouver reaches 100 degrees today, it will only be the fourth time in the month of September in our weather history going back to 1891. Previously we peaked at 102 degrees in 1944, 100 degrees in 1987 and 103 degrees in 1988. It will be a rough goal to… Read story

Seattle Mariners' Luis Urías (23) celebrates with J.P. Crawford (3) after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

Luis Urías homers, knocks in 4 as Mariners rout Athletics 16-3

Seattle Mariners' Luis Urías (23) celebrates with J.P. Crawford (3) after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

September 4, 2024, 9:50pm Latest News

Mitch Garver and Luis Urías both drove in four runs, George Kirby struck out nine in six innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 16-3 on Wednesday night. Read story