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High school scoreboard, results from Monday, Sept. 21
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/high-school-scoreboard-results-from-monday-sept-21/
Published: September 22, 2026 04:55
High school results from slowpitch softball, boys tennis and boys golf from Monday, Sept. 21: TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE VOLLEYBALL Battle Ground at Mountain View, 7 p.m. Camas at Prairie, 7 p.m. Skyview at Evergreen, 7 p.m. Union at Heritage, 7 p.m. Tumwater at…
Bail $400,000 for Battle Ground man accused in drive-by shooting
Published: September 21, 2026 23:57
A Clark County Superior Court judge held a man on $400,000 bail Monday for his alleged involvement in an apparent road rage drive-by shooting Saturday in Battle Ground.
Jayden Baum of Evergreen is The Columbian’s 2026 Week 2 Football Athlete of the Week sponsored by Killer Burger
Published: September 21, 2026 23:44
Baum received 322 of 820 votes to earn the honor.
Acclaimed director Anthony Page dies at 90
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/acclaimed-director-anthony-page-dies-at-90/
Published: September 21, 2026 23:29
Tony-winning and Oscar-nominated director Anthony Page, whose projects ranged from “A Doll’s House” onstage to the big screen’s “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden,” has died at 90.
Seattle targets grocer use of personal data
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/seattle-targets-grocer-use-of-personal-data/
Published: September 21, 2026 22:53
SEATTLE — Seattle is poised to become the first city in the nation to ban “surveillance pricing,” blocking large grocers from setting prices based on personal data gleaned from the online behavior and identity of individual shoppers.
Seattle’s childless core: Six areas in city recorded zero kids in 2024
Published: September 21, 2026 22:17
Needless to say, Seattle has grown a lot since 1950. But do you know what hasn’t? The number of children in the city.
The rise of AI is raising threats from drones, police group warns
Published: September 21, 2026 22:17
The confluence of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technology and cheaper and deadlier drones pose an increasing threat to cities and towns across the United States, according to a report from the Police Executive Research Forum, a…
Longview’s tentative legislative priorities: Fire station generator
Published: September 21, 2026 22:02
LONGVIEW — Six-figure repairs to police and fire facilities are among requests the Longview City Council is mulling for its lobbyists and state legislators.
Baking staples made by Washington company recalled for allergen
Published: September 21, 2026 22:02
Check your pantry.
What AI safeguards does Washington have to keep kids safe?
Published: September 21, 2026 22:01
As artificial intelligence chatbots become more sophisticated and better at mimicking human characteristics, parents, researchers and lawmakers have sounded the alarm about how they’re affecting children and teens.
Hayden Panettiere memorialized in Malibu celebration of life
Published: September 21, 2026 21:28
Friends, family and close Hollywood colleagues honored Hayden Panettiere during a poignant celebration of life at a Malibu church this weekend, a month after the actress’s death from a possible drug overdose.
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of pop-punk band New Found Glory, dies at 45
Published: September 21, 2026 21:27
LOS ANGELES — Chad Gilbert, the lead guitarist and one of the founding members of pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died. He was 45.
Man, juvenile arrested in Battle Ground drive-by shooting
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/man-juvenile-arrested-in-battle-ground-drive-by-shooting/
Published: September 21, 2026 21:10
Police arrested a 44-year-old man and later located a second suspect, a juvenile, in connection with a Saturday afternoon drive-by shooting in Battle Ground and subsequent manhunt at Battle Ground Lake State Park.
Are Washington residents financially responsible? 4 studies analyze debts by state
Published: September 21, 2026 21:01
In today’s difficult economy, staying financially responsible isn’t just a lifestyle choice — for many, it’s a necessity.
Making magic on Main Street with new witchy retail store Magpie Dreams Collective
Published: September 21, 2026 21:00
Metaphysical shops — that is, stores that cater to witchy, woodsy or gothic tastes — have been popping up like mushrooms around Clark County in the last several years. Think crystals, ferns, moss, potion bottles, wands, frogs, incense, spellbooks, crows,…
Former Blazers forward Nicolas Batum announces retirement after 18 seasons in NBA
Published: September 21, 2026 19:18
Nicolas Batum, who parlayed sound defense and steady shooting into an 18-year NBA career, announced his retirement from basketball Monday in a video posted on social media.
AP sources: ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders
Published: September 21, 2026 18:26
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding thousands of detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, an unannounced move that has made it far more difficult for lawyers and relatives to find them,…
State audit finds Clark Regional Emergency Services understated $4 million in revenue and expenses
Published: September 21, 2026 18:00
A recent state Auditor’s Office report found Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency understated $3.99 million in revenue and expenses between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025.
La Center kicks off Downtown 2.0
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/la-center-kicks-off-downtown-2-0/
Published: September 21, 2026 18:00
LA CENTER — The Barnhart homestead has long served as a social and cultural anchor for La Center. Originally a working farm with cattle, apple orchards, two barns and a main house, the property, purchased by William and Rose Barnhart in the early 1910s,…
League of Women Voters of Clark County to host candidate forums
Published: September 21, 2026 17:56
Over the next month, the League of Women Voters of Clark County will host four candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Interested voters can attend in person, watch live on CVTV (Channel 21/23) or online at cvtv.org.
North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the U.S.
Published: September 21, 2026 17:10
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said, days after the North threatened to bolster its nuclear deterrent capabilities and respond to what it called U.S.…
Presley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford, dies at age 27
Published: September 21, 2026 16:56
LOS ANGELES — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility at age 27, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
Published: September 21, 2026 15:11
AUSTIN, Texas — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene.
Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
Published: September 21, 2026 15:10
The sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.
Stock markets climb worldwide after oil prices and bond yields give back some of last week’s jumps
Published: September 21, 2026 15:09
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are climbing with markets worldwide on Monday after oil prices and yields in the bond market gave back some of their jumps from last week.
Pacific Northwest power crunch starts with AI. The bigger challenge may come after
Published: September 21, 2026 15:08
The Northwest is preparing for its largest grid build-out in decades to meet a historic surge in electricity demand, expected to cost billions of dollars.
18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti’s president being extradited from Haiti to US
Published: September 21, 2026 15:08
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were being extradited to the U.S. on Sunday, marking the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that shocked the…
Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate
Published: September 21, 2026 15:07
DETROIT — Mike Rogers stood outside Cody High School on Detroit’s west side on a recent drizzly morning and decried Michigan's decline in reading achievement.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment
Published: September 21, 2026 15:06
NEW YORK — CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration after they were barred from covering the White House over the weekend, saying the selective ban was “a blatant violation” of the First Amendment.
Washington lawmakers may consider these changes to high school grad standards
Published: September 21, 2026 15:05
The Washington State Board of Education has a final proposal for how the state should rewrite graduation requirements for high school students, after more than a year of deliberations.
Nominees for The Columbian 2026 Week 3 high school football player of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger
Published: September 21, 2026 14:30
Voting now open and will continue until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Tribes hit by wildfires face health, cultural effects
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/tribes-hit-by-wildfires-face-health-cultural-effects/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:03
Neighbors across the Colville Tribes communities in Washington knew Matilda Bob’s log home as the “rainbow house,” for its brightly painted exterior.
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Giving generously; liability costly
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/in-our-view-cheers-liability-costly/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:03
Cheers: To a generous community. Nonprofit organizations throughout Southwest Washington are gearing up for Thursday’s Give More 24!, a targeted 24-hour fundraising period. The event returned last year after a two-year hiatus, raising more than $2.3…
McCloskey: Schools should limit use of AI
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/mccloskey-schools-should-limit-use-of-ai/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:02
It used to be conservatives who wanted to tread carefully with new things. These days, it’s progressives sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. And I’m not just talking about the risk of human extinction.
Harrop: There’s bigger fish to fry
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/harrop-theres-bigger-fish-to-fry/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:01
Go ahead, President Donald Trump, keep the Kennedy Center closed. Don’t give it money for necessary repairs. This is low-hanging fruit for Americans done with your extortion schemes. They don’t have to submit to small-bore intimidation like this. They can…
Other papers say: AI’s logic must support humanity
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/other-papers-say-ais-logic-must-support-humanity/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:01
Artificial intelligence may be the closest thing our age has produced to “Star Trek’s” Mr. Spock: brilliant, analytical and seemingly governed by pure logic.
Westneat: Court stops Trump plan to target mail voting, but threat isn’t over
Published: September 21, 2026 13:01
The U.S. Supreme Court last week put the kibosh on a Trump administration plan to restrict mail-in voting, at least for this fall’s elections. The plan sought to put the U.S. Postal Service in charge of deciding who gets a ballot — a major change in how…
Letter: Protest to protect elections
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/letter-protest-to-protect-elections/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:00
The No Kings rallies offer a way to peacefully and publicly dissent and have proved effective by sheer size and collective display.
Letter: Put patients first
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/letter-put-patients-first/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:00
While reading The Columbian online, I came across a familiar headline: “United Healthcare, Legacy Health strive to reach rate agreement by Oct. 1.” Earlier this year, I wrote a letter to the editor regarding a similar dispute between Regence and Legacy…
Letter: Ban cryptocurrency ATMs
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/letter-ban-cryptocurrency-atms/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:00
Clark County and its Elder Justice Center are working on an ordinance to ban cryptocurrency ATMs countywide. The Vancouver City Council has already endorsed the effort, and I encourage local leaders to support this important consumer protection measure.
Lake Mead appears headed for trouble
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/lake-mead-appears-headed-for-trouble/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:55
LAS VEGAS — The ramifications of propping up Lake Powell at Lake Mead’s expense are on full display in the federal government’s latest numbers for the two reservoirs along the Colorado River.
Movie theaters hail strong summer
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/movie-theaters-hail-strong-summer/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:46
LOS ANGELES — In the months leading up to summer, Paul Gunsky installed new reclining seats and immersive sound systems at his Bay Area CineLux Theatres chain in hopes that moviegoers would return in droves.
Why older pedestrians fare worse in vehicular crashes
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/why-older-pedestrians-fare-worse-in-vehicular-crashes/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:20
On an August morning two years ago, Meredith Melville was crossing Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, Calif., to meet a friend at a cafe. While in the crosswalk, she noticed a car some distance away.
Tacoma Humane Society has a new leader after 4-month search
Published: September 21, 2026 12:19
TACOMA — Chelsea Farnsworth, a veterinary medical director, has been appointed executive director of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, according to the nonprofit.
Microsoft commits to AI privacy rules for students
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/21/microsoft-commits-to-ai-privacy-rules-for-students/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:11
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice — often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up.
Locals in College Football: Kenyon Johnson makes seamless move to receiver for Linfield
Published: September 21, 2026 03:02
Since switching to wide receiver, Kenyon Johnson hasn’t missed a beat.
Drew Lock connects for 3 TDs with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks roll past Cardinals 31-7
Published: September 21, 2026 02:53
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Drew Lock threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in a stellar first start subbing for the injured Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks continued their dominance over the Arizona Cardinals with a 31-7 win on…
America has history of falling for hucksters, their promises
Published: September 21, 2026 00:12
NEW YORK — America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers.
Experts look for dark matter in underground signal
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/experts-look-for-dark-matter-in-underground-signal/
Published: September 20, 2026 23:52
A mile beneath the surface at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota, a single unknown particle separated from light, air and cosmic rays collided with the nucleus of a xenon atom, causing electrons to be knocked free in a flash of light…
Patients set to leave WA hospitals face waits
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/patients-set-to-leave-wa-hospitals-face-waits/
Published: September 20, 2026 21:50
When patients enter one of Washington’s state hospitals for psychiatric treatment, the clock immediately starts ticking for when they must be released: 14 days, 90, 180.
Children’s toy sold in Washington recalled for ‘ingestion hazard’
Published: September 20, 2026 21:38
TACOMA — Check your children’s toy bin.
Washington and FTC reach $225M settlement with Amway
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/washington-and-ftc-reach-225m-settlement-with-amway/
Published: September 20, 2026 21:38
Washington and the Federal Trade Commission reached $225 million settlement on Thursday with the health, beauty and home care products company Amway and its seller training providers for “unfair and deceptive” business practices.
Suit: Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown
Published: September 20, 2026 21:38
A new lawsuit claims Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made an illegal deal to slow the pace of their respective AI development.
Ukraine fires more than 1,000 drones at Russia
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/ukraine-fires-more-than-1000-drones-at-russia/
Published: September 20, 2026 21:31
Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Sunday, as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections.
Rising gasoline prices frustrate American voters
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/rising-gasoline-prices-frustrate-american-voters/
Published: September 20, 2026 21:31
EDINBURG, Texas — Quinten Martinez, pumping gas under a hot South Texas sun, remembers a time when fueling up didn’t require difficult decisions.
Trump suggests arch will house drones, snipers, ammunition
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/trump-suggests-arch-will-house-drones-snipers-ammunition/
Published: September 20, 2026 21:31
President Donald Trump suggested he would modify plans for a large triumphal arch in the capital by including staging areas for U.S. military snipers and to launch drones.
United States reaches Greenland deal to end row that threatened NATO
Published: September 20, 2026 21:31
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland struck a security deal that expands Washington’s role on the Arctic island, ending for now a long-running diplomatic spat without ceding land to the U.S.
Senate sets hearing on Flock cameras
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/senate-sets-hearing-on-flock-cameras/
Published: September 20, 2026 21:31
WASHINGTON — Flock cameras are under new scrutiny in the Senate as a privacy backlash against the law enforcement technology grows.
Tropical Storm Fay forms as Odalys eyes hurricane strength
Published: September 20, 2026 21:30
MIAMI — A new tropical storm has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean but does not appear to pose a threat to land.
Clark County History: Val Ogden’s first election
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/clark-county-history-val-ogdens-first-election/
Published: September 20, 2026 21:02
A state House of Representatives seat representing Clark County’s 49th District opened in 1990 when incumbent Busse Nutley pivoted to a local government position. Three Democrats declared their candidacy — two men and a woman. They believed they had…
Midterm voting starts in key states
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/midterm-voting-starts-in-key-states/
Published: September 20, 2026 20:04
It’s 43 days before an Election Day that will determine control of Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term and 20 states are already mailing ballots to voters. That includes the hard-fought Senate contests in Texas, Michigan and…
Israeli fatally shot in occupied West Bank
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/israeli-fatally-shot-in-occupied-west-bank/
Published: September 20, 2026 20:04
An Israeli was fatally shot in the occupied West Bank, while Israel’s military said it killed a man who attempted to ram his vehicle into troops elsewhere in the Palestinian territory.
Family of Kohberger wants to see him earn murder trial in new legal push
Published: September 20, 2026 19:11
BOISE, Idaho — The family of Bryan Kohberger, the man who pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students but now claims he’s innocent, says they back his legal effort to withdraw his plea in favor of a trial.
Washington unions spend big to keep ‘millionaires tax’
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/washington-unions-spend-big-to-keep-millionaires-tax/
Published: September 20, 2026 19:10
Washington’s public sector unions are throwing down millions of dollars to keep the state’s new high-earners income tax in place and fight an initiative seeking to repeal it.
More high-income people leaving Clark County than are moving in
Published: September 20, 2026 18:03
The yearslong influx of wealthy people into greater Vancouver has continued, but more of these high-earners are also moving out.
Check It Out: One librarian’s guide to humor
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/check-it-out-one-librarians-guide-to-humor/
Published: September 20, 2026 18:00
Humor is subjective, right? What makes me laugh out loud might make you roll your eyes; what makes my children howl can make me cringe.
Everybody Has a Story: Kidnapped and didn’t even know it
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/everybody-has-a-story-kidnapped-and-didnt-even-know-it/
Published: September 20, 2026 18:00
I was kidnapped when I was 12 years old, but I didn’t know it.
Analysis: More U.S. households struggling financially
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/analysis-more-u-s-households-struggling-financially/
Published: September 20, 2026 17:24
A growing number of American households became financially strapped over the past year and had a harder time keeping their heads above water, a long-running analysis finds.
Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet
Published: September 20, 2026 13:10
A date that Pacific Northwest train riders and advocates have long awaited is finally nigh. Amtrak’s sleek, amenity-packed new trains will debut on the Cascades intercity route on Sept. 30.
Grief Peer Support Group reminds those who’ve lost someone that they’re not alone
Published: September 20, 2026 13:03
For the first seven years after the death of her son, Vancouver resident Anne Patton mourned alone. She described a “coma” of disbelief, shock and overwhelming grief after her son died in a car accident.
Indigenous artist and activist Steph Littlebird thrives after move to Vancouver
Published: September 20, 2026 13:03
In her high school history class, Steph Littlebird was taught that she and her tribal relations were “extinct,” she said.
Looking ahead to region 5 east side general deer hunts
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/20/looking-ahead-to-region-5-east-side-general-deer-hunts/
Published: September 20, 2026 13:01
The general rifle seasons for Washington deer will begin on Oct. 17, with some of the better opportunities to be found in the east side Game Management Units (GMU) of WDFW’s Region 5.
High School Scoreboard, results from Saturday, Sept. 19
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/high-school-scoreboard-results-from-saturday-sept-19/
Published: September 20, 2026 03:16
Saturday’s high school results for volleyball, girls soccer and cross country.
Evergreen knocks off Class 4A Woodinville on the road, 35-26
Published: September 19, 2026 23:36
Jayden Baum threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another as Evergreen knocked off Woodinville 35-26 on the road Saturday.
Sea-Tac Airport announces plan for restaurants, stores
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/sea-tac-airport-announces-plan-for-restaurants-stores/
Published: September 19, 2026 21:33
Coffee shops, a Seattle bakery and a video game lounge are just a few of the 17 additional shops planned for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Waymo testing robotaxis in Vancouver
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/waymo-testing-robotaxis-in-vancouver/
Published: September 19, 2026 21:00
Sightings of baby blue, vanlike Waymo robotaxis are becoming increasingly common in Vancouver, with some now operating without human drivers.
A border surge over the past decade reshaped America
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/a-border-surge-over-the-past-decade-reshaped-america/
Published: September 19, 2026 18:09
An unprecedented surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the U.S. immigrant population to its highest levels ever.
Educators say there’s case for letting kids struggle a bit
Published: September 19, 2026 18:08
When children forget their lunch, can’t solve a math problem or don’t know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
Trade schools see enrollment jump
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/trade-schools-see-enrollment-jump/
Published: September 19, 2026 18:07
When Dennis Wilke took the helm of Rosedale Technical College 21 years ago, the Kennedy Township, Pa., school offered three programs and enrolled primarily lower-income students.
Divorce becomes next battleground as states debate family values
Published: September 19, 2026 18:07
Cerina Fairfax, a Virginia dentist and mother of two, spent nearly two years living in the same house as her husband while she was trying to divorce him.
Great American road trip, fueled and undercut by automobile that created it
Published: September 19, 2026 18:06
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There’s something about the American road trip.
Mountain View swimmer Lucy Demaray competes in big meets over summer to get ready for senior year
Published: September 19, 2026 18:01
Lucy Demaray’s summer can be measured in nautical miles traveled.
Gardening With Allen: Where, how to plant fall bulbs
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/gardening-with-allen-where-how-to-plant-fall-bulbs/
Published: September 19, 2026 18:00
Your column gave me some good ideas about where to plant bulbs in the landscape and I purchased several kinds. Now I need to know when and how to plant them. How deep, how far apart, etc.
2 WA restaurants among top 50 on New York Times’ ‘favorites’ list
Published: September 19, 2026 17:36
The 2026 iteration of “The Restaurant List” from The New York Times was published Monday, lauding “our 50 favorite places in America right now” — and two Washington spots made the list: Hama Hama Oyster Saloon on the bank of Hood Canal in Lilliwaup, Mason…
Teachers want screen time limits in school, too
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/teachers-want-screen-time-limits-in-school-too/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:07
Fed-up parents who want less screen time in school may find allies in their children’s teachers.
Washington, D.C., Roll-Call for Sept. 18, 2026
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/washington-d-c-roll-call-for-sept-18-2026/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:03
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the week ending Sept. 18.
Weather Eye: Final weekend of summer should be warm, pleasant
Published: September 19, 2026 13:03
Thursday evening I found myself sitting in the garage with the door open, looking west at another beautiful September sunset. The days are getting shorter, the evenings cooler, and there is that unmistakable feeling that summer is slowly giving way to…
Parking pique: Clark County residents decry loss of on-street parking as new standards aim to increase housing
Published: September 19, 2026 13:03
Older neighborhoods in Clark County generally had one thing in abundance: parking.
In Our View: Mitchell Kelly best for Clark County auditor
Published: September 19, 2026 13:03
Because of his professionalism, demeanor and commitment to election integrity, Mitchell Kelly is a clear choice for Clark County auditor. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for Kelly in the November election.
Brown: Catching up on local politics
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/brown-catching-up-on-local-politics/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:02
I’ve just returned from three weeks visiting countries where there aren’t any election campaigns in full swing, or at least none that I could decipher. Now that I am back, I feel fortunate to have had a break from, in Mark Twain’s words, all the “lies,…
From the Newsroom: Why giving feels good during Give More 24!
Published: September 19, 2026 13:01
When I was a reporter for the student newspaper at the University of Oregon in 2017, one faculty member was always whistleblowing about some unethical thing or another he alleged the university was doing. Our student reporters and I got a lot of story…
Other Papers Say: AI titans’ disingenuous play
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/other-papers-say-ai-titans-disingenuous-play/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:01
You don’t need artificial intelligence to figure out why some big businesses invite government oversight.
Mukunda: Rupture with Canada a lesson in leadership
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/mukunda-rupture-with-canada-a-lesson-in-leadership/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:01
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada broke down at the last minute late last month. The result was a temper tantrum. Apart from the tariffs President Donald Trump announced and which were matched by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump signed an…
Estrich: Who is paying price for Iran war?
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/estrich-who-is-paying-price-for-iran-war/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:01
The latest figures from the Pentagon on the war against Iran amount to $38 billion, with future costs running at $3 billion a month. And contrary to some of the president’s earlier statements, it’s not about to be over.
Leubsdorf: Convention a distraction
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/leubsdorf-convention-a-distraction/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:01
The Roman poet Juvenal used the Latin phrase for “bread and circuses” to describe the distractions used by First Century Roman rulers to satisfy the public in the absence of excellence in public policies.
Levitz: What would it take to actually stop data centers?
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/levitz-what-would-it-take-to-actually-stop-data-centers/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:01
In the United States, building a data center now polls roughly as well as abolishing the police. If current trends continue, server warehouses may soon be less popular with Americans than pizza topped with pineapple and shattered glass.
Letter: Our country? Not for others
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/letter-our-country-not-for-others/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:00
I want to thank those brave ICE agents and their new partners at the U.S. Forest Service for staying up past their bedtime to catch the worst of the worst doing their nefarious deeds of hiking and swimming and sleeping in a tent with family members in the…
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Published: September 19, 2026 13:00
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Letter: Camas kerfuffle amusing, sad
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/letter-camas-kerfuffle-amusing-sad/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:00
I am amazed, amused and saddened by the action of the Camas Downtown Association representative who stopped three teenage musicians from playing amplified music (“Encounter raises questions about who can make music on Camas streets,” The Columbian, Sept.…
Letter: Support Kelley for auditor
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/19/letter-support-kelley-for-auditor/
Published: September 19, 2026 13:00
Eileen Quiring O’Brien has provided enough evidence to see that she follows the Trump administration’s edicts regarding so-called election fraud. We don’t need an election conspiracy theorist in office. Vote for Mitchell Kelley for Clark County auditor.
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