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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

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

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

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

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

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

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

Clark County Public Health campaign focuses on proper disposal of e-cigarettes, vaping devices

September 4, 2024, 5:12pm Business

If you’re among the thousands of Washington residents who use e-cigarettes or vape devices, you likely have wondered what to do with your old ones. Read story

Former 3rd District Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, will face off with Dave Upthgrove for the public lands commissioner seat in the Nov. 5 election.

Upthegrove and Herrera Beutler on track to square off in WA lands commissioner race

September 4, 2024, 3:37pm Election Free

Democrat Dave Upthegrove will advance to the general election in the Washington state lands commissioner race based on the results of a hand recount in which he clinched the second place spot in the primary by just 49 votes. Read story

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race.

Ferguson-Reichert debates: Here’s what you need to know

September 4, 2024, 2:25pm Election Free

Gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert will face off in two, hourlong debates this month. Read story

The Morrison Shelter was wrapped in protective fabric on Friday and operations reduced the amount of fuel near the shelter before the approaching edge of the main fire reached the area on Monday. An engine from the Mount Hood National Forest assisted. In the foreground, a yellow portable water tank is available to provide a water source for work in this area.

Williams Mine Fire continues to burn in fire scars in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

September 4, 2024, 10:50am Clark County News

Ignited by lightning a month ago, the Williams Mine Fire on the south side of Mount Adams continues to burn with approximately 170 firefighters battling the 12,661-acre blaze. Read story

An advertisement on The Let's Go Washington X account.

Let’s Go Washington accused of violating state anti-corruption laws with discount gas, burgers

September 4, 2024, 9:55am Election

Let’s Go Washington has been accused of illegally trying to sway voters to support four initiatives the group backs with offers of discount gas and burgers. Read story