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Union High grad Ian Hofmann trades hockey stick for referee’s whistle
Ian Hofmann has traded in his sweater for stripes, and he’s never been happier. |
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Russia, Iran and China seen ‘ramping up’ effort to divide U.S. voters
Russia, Iran and China are “ramping up” attempts to stoke divisions within the U.S. ahead of November’s presidential election, according to a top Department of Justice official. |
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Extra days for fall salmon on lower Columbia River
The states have agreed to allow an additional week of salmon fishing in the mainstem Columbia after salmon returns were better than expected. |
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‘It’s not a safe place for us’: Homeless camp along Mill Plain sound wall sparks fear, anger in neighbors
Marina Vile always dreamed of owning a home, especially after experiencing homelessness briefly as a child. At 28, she purchased a blue house with a lush garden in Vancouver’s Hough neighborhood. |
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St. Helens bill took some effort
More than two years after Mount St. Helens erupted, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill creating a national volcanic monument around the mountain. |
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Washington bans feeding wildlife in parts of Spokane County
SPOKANE — Wildlife feeding is now formally off-limits in parts of Spokane County under a new rule announced Thursday as part of the state’s fight against chronic wasting disease. |
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Vancouver’s forgotten favorite snack: Do you remember ‘crisp as a mountain breeze’ Good-ee Potato Chips?
If you’re old enough to remember hoisting a Lucky, do you also remember chasing it with a Good-ee? |
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Thinking of Alaska cruises
As regular readers of this column know, when I am on vacation I write about cruises. I’ve been on vacation this week, so guess what? Let’s talk about cruises. |
Washington State News
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M's relying on Julio Rodriguez vs. Rangers as games dwindle
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It might be a little late to salvage the Seattle Mariners' playoff hopes, but Julio Rodriguez finally is getting untracked.
Rodriguez hit a three-run homer into the upper deck in left field with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday night as the Mariners rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers 5-4.
The American League West rivals will continu
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Astros' Justin Verlander aims to get back on track vs. Angels
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The Houston Astros haven't punched their ticket to the playoffs just yet.
But for Justin Verlander, the postseason may as well begin Saturday night.
Verlander will look to snap an extended slump and audition for a spot in the Astros' playoff rotation when he takes the mound in the middle contest of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.
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