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Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack banners in downtown Seattle on Nov. 9, 2023.

The century-old Nordstrom department store chain gets a $3.76 billion bid from the Nordstrom family

Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack banners in downtown Seattle on Nov. 9, 2023.

September 4, 2024, 8:05am Business

Members of the Nordstrom family with the help of a Mexican retail group are offering to take the century-old department store private for $3.76 billion, months after first expressing interest in a buyout. Read story

Vehicle fire on I-5 Bridge south snarls morning commute

September 4, 2024, 7:24am Clark County News

A vehicle fire in the southbound lanes in Interstate 5 at Jantzen Beach brought morning commute to a halt Wednesday. Read story

Registered nurse John McPherson, second from left, works with colleagues as they prepare for a patient in the cardiac services unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Thursday morning.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center expands its cardiac care, offers nonsurgical heart procedures 24/7

Registered nurse John McPherson, second from left, works with colleagues as they prepare for a patient in the cardiac services unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Thursday morning.

September 4, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

On what seemed like a normal work day April 17, Yacolt resident Richard Blake suddenly began experiencing arm pain and indigestion — classic signs of a heart attack. Read story

This April 2017 image from the short film &ldquo;Cassini&rsquo;s Grand Finale&rdquo; shows the space probe diving between Saturn and its innermost ring. Sunday night will offer the best Saturn viewing for Earth-bound observers this year.

Grab your binoculars, Saturn will be peak viewing in Southwest Washington on Sunday

This April 2017 image from the short film &ldquo;Cassini&rsquo;s Grand Finale&rdquo; shows the space probe diving between Saturn and its innermost ring. Sunday night will offer the best Saturn viewing for Earth-bound observers this year.

September 4, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Summer is winding down and partly cloudy skies have been making a comeback, rendering stargazing conditions uncertain lately. But even if Sunday night turns out to offer limited viewing, it still marks the start of a long window for gawking at the most elaborately decorated planet in the solar system. Read story

The city of Vancouver is accepting grant applications for tourism and cultural enrichment projects through Sept. 30. The grants are for event and festival organizers and tourism promoters. Chosen applicants will receive funding to use in 2025.

Grants funded by Vancouver’s lodging tax will promote tourism, events in the city

The city of Vancouver is accepting grant applications for tourism and cultural enrichment projects through Sept. 30. The grants are for event and festival organizers and tourism promoters. Chosen applicants will receive funding to use in 2025.

September 4, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is accepting grant applications for tourism and cultural enrichment projects through Sept. 30. Read story

Oakland Athletics' Seth Brown celebrates after hitting a single to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

Brown homers, hits game-ending single as A’s beat Mariners 3-2 for 2nd straight walk-off win

Oakland Athletics' Seth Brown celebrates after hitting a single to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

September 3, 2024, 9:39pm Latest News

Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win. Read story

Heritage High School dean of students and history teacher John Griffin is presented with an old creamer, by Portland Police officer Matt McDonald, which contained a telegram notifying the family of his uncle's death while serving in the Philippines during WWII on Thursday October 24, 2013.

Longtime coach and administrator John Griffin dies after cancer battle

Heritage High School dean of students and history teacher John Griffin is presented with an old creamer, by Portland Police officer Matt McDonald, which contained a telegram notifying the family of his uncle's death while serving in the Philippines during WWII on Thursday October 24, 2013.

September 3, 2024, 7:00pm Editor's Choice

Longtime basketball coach, teacher and school administrator John Griffin died on Saturday after battling prostate cancer. Read story

This image made from body camera footage provided by the Pierce County, Wash., Sheriff's Department shows a suspect wanted in a series of shootings along Interstate 5 in Washington state the day prior as they surrender to deputies early on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.

At least 7 cars hit and 6 people injured in random gunfire on Interstate 5 near Seattle

This image made from body camera footage provided by the Pierce County, Wash., Sheriff's Department shows a suspect wanted in a series of shootings along Interstate 5 in Washington state the day prior as they surrender to deputies early on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.

September 3, 2024, 4:40pm Latest News

At least seven vehicles traveling along Interstate 5 just south of Seattle were hit by gunfire overnight, leaving at least six people injured before a suspect was taken into custody, officials said Tuesday. Read story

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Outgoing Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes to receive First Citizen Award

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

September 3, 2024, 4:38pm Business

Outgoing Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes will receive this year’s First Citizen Award from the Greater Vancouver Chamber, the business organization announced Tuesday. Read story

Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, is leading in the Washington lands commissioner primary race. Sue Kuehl Pederson, center, and Dave Upthegrove, right, are in a close battle for the second spot. The top two finishers will advance to the November general election.

Clark County’s hand recount in public lands race ends with one more vote for Herrera Beutler

Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, is leading in the Washington lands commissioner primary race. Sue Kuehl Pederson, center, and Dave Upthegrove, right, are in a close battle for the second spot. The top two finishers will advance to the November general election.

September 3, 2024, 4:05pm Clark County News

Clark County Elections officials reported Tuesday there were no major changes to the race for public lands commissioner in the county after conducting a manual recount of the Aug. 6 primary results. Read story