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October 22, 2026
Republican challenger John Braun, left, and U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, listen to a question during The Columbian’s Oct. 5 editorial board interview of the 3rd District candidates at the newspaper’s Vancouver offices. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

3rd Congressional District candidates John Braun and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez appeal to middle

Washington’s 3rd Congressional District is an anomaly in the realm of national politics. It is one of the only districts nationwide that simultaneously voted for a Republican president and Democratic representative in 2022 and 2024. And, according to a recent Cook Political Report analysis, it is one of 18 districts that have shifted from “toss-up” to “leans Democrat” in the weeks leading up to the midterm election.

October 22, 2026
Laura Klinger of Hacker Architects speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for FVRLibraries’ new Washougal library. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

FVRLibraries breaks ground for new Washougal Community Library

For Cindy O’Mealy, Thursday’s groundbreaking event for FVRLibraries’ new Washougal facility brought a sense of relief after years of uncertainty. The president of the Friends of the Washougal Community Libraries group, which has raised $832,000 for the project, and other supporters never lost sight of their ultimate goal — even on the days when they felt it wasn’t going to come to fruition.

October 22, 2026

Camas student raises $6,000 for birding equipment

A Camas High School junior has raised more than $6,000 to help teachers across Southwest Washington introduce students to birding, with a goal of making outdoor education accessible to children regardless of their families' ability to afford equipment.