James Gill III pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter during an Oct. 28 arraignment hearing in Clark County Superior Court in connection with the Aug. 15 shooting death of 18-year-old Trent …
Battle Ground Public Schools Superintendent Shelly Whitten expressed gratitude and relief following the community’s support of the district’s replacement educational programs and operations levy, …
Over 60% of Clark County voters turned out for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election, which followed the national trend of Republican candidates being defeated by Democrats in a historic blue …
The Battle Ground City Council reaffirmed its decision to terminate City Manager Kris Swanson during a Monday, Nov. 2, meeting, voting 4-3 to formally uphold the city's August decision following a …
Inside a dedicated construction building at Ridgefield High School, students are learning skills that could take them from the classroom directly to a career in the trades.
From framing walls …
1. Growth, Housing & Infrastructure: Rapid growth across Clark and Cowlitz County continues to put pressure on local roads, public utilities, and housing supply. What is your single …
This year, La Center High School has hired a Career and Technical Education teacher with 25 years of experience in the trades, including woodworking, general construction and internal combustion …
Cowlitz County families can apply through Dec. 31 for supplies and guidance for starting their own vegetable gardens through Cowlitz Grows.
The Cowlitz Grows program, offered by the Washington …
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Tuesday creating the state’s first Chief Fraud Prevention Officer and a statewide fraud prevention workgroup to coordinate and expand on …
Washington state voters are getting the message: Don’t wait to turn in your ballots.
As of Friday afternoon, 705,231 ballots had been returned with 66.4% arriving via drop boxes, a sign early …
The Oklahoma-based company that owns one of the largest gas pipeline networks in the Northwest is beginning to pursue permits to expand that network, and to pump more gas to the region to meet rising …
A lawsuit has been filed to block the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s current fixed-span design, with the litigants arguing the 116-foot vertical navigation clearance would restrict …
Across the Pacific coast, reports of large whales tangled in buoys, gillnets and other fishing equipment are increasing.
In 2025, Washington was among four states where nearly 80% of …
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun, the top Republican in the Washington state Senate who is challenging her in a critical congressional duel, faced off on Wednesday in a …
A new federal policy ending enforcement of certain registration and approval requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms is drawing support from some officials in Washington, but …
Ronald Nick Endress has been a resident of Battle Ground for as long as he’s been alive.
“I just couldn’t leave Battle Ground. I just liked it,” Endress said.
Endress has lived his …
Patient Bert Evens had no symptoms to suggest anything was wrong. But a routine lung cancer screening for high-risk patients helped identify a small, suspicious area that warranted further …
Vancouver has become the home of Clark County’s first ever Slick City Action Park, a franchise that specializes in indoor slide and air court parks.
The new business opened up on Saturday, …
Members of the military play an important role in keeping the peace and preserving the freedoms that democracy enables. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are celebrated each November 11 on …
Fresh off of a 3A Greater St. Helens League title, the Prairie Falcons girls soccer team upheld their dominant league run by winning two games in the 3A District 4 tournament against league foes …
The girls soccer state tournament begins this week while the 2A and 1A girls volleyball tournament will take place this weekend in Yakima.
Prairie, Ridgefield and Woodland begin girls soccer …
Area high school cross country runners capped their seasons at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, with several earning top-10 …
The Woodland Beavers and La Center Wildcats earned big wins in front of their home crowds in Week 10 postseason action last week.
The Woodland Beavers were victorious over the Bainbridge …
The Woodland Beavers earned the right to practice another week after sending the Bainbridge Spartans back to the island with a 28-14 win in Week 10 postseason action on Friday, Nov. 6.
Woodland …
The one-track mind for Columbian white-tailed bucks is starting to happen at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.
For those wanting to watch the intense scenes of the rutting season, the …
Turning an entire national forest into something that fits into your pocket was one of the biggest challenges behind the new National Forests and Grasslands Passport. Discovering a visual identity …
Rain has finally blanketed the region this week, beforehand, the East Fork Lewis River’s low-flowing state showed off scenes for geology lovers.
Not only were the trees flashing vibrant …
This past weekend, my family and I embarked on the fourth anniversary of one of our favorite autumn traditions. Each year, once elk hunting season comes to a close, we select one Saturday between …
I would be lying if I did not admit the level of tension and frustration I feel as I sit and meditate on the current state of affairs in our county around a high school cross-country team. As I stood …
The lingering tension and frustration around the Yale Bridge go far beyond the long traffic lines in the summer or the lack of motorists adhering to the “one vehicle at a time” crossing rule. Our …
In his 1963 book The Press and Foreign Policy, Bernard Cohen stated, “the press may not be successful much of the time in telling people what to think, but it is stunningly successful in telling …
Furry Friends cat rescue raised $155,000 at its annual Butch Catsidy & the Sundance Kit Dinner & Auction on Oct. 17, marking the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.
The …
The Ridgefield Lions Club and one of its longtime members received awards for club growth and service during a recent meeting. The club also welcomed three new members.
Ridgefield Lions Club …
Raymond Randal “Ray” Newbill passed away peacefully on October 30th at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, surrounded by his family and friends, with Jim Morrison & Janis …
“Old guys rule” was Gary Brigham’s motto. Unfortunately, even old guys must eventually say goodbye.
Gary Michael Brigham was born December 9, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington, to Dan and …
Nancy Fawcett , 85, of Battle Ground, died Oct. 16. Arrangements are under the care of Layne’s Funeral Services, 360-687-3143.
Misty Martin , 46, of Vancouver, died Oct. 23. Arrangements are …
Ricky Mee , 69, of Vancouver, died Sept. 27. Arrangements are under the care of All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948.
David Simantel , 85, of Vancouver, died Oct. 9. …
Dorothy grew up in Illinois and at a young age married Loren Hummel. They were blessed with two children, Kevin & Connie. The family eventually moved to southwestern Michigan. During this time, …
Bruce Brunson, a resident of Woodland, Washington, for 70 years, passed away on October 2, 2026.
Bruce married the love of his life, Norma, in 1949. He served in the military from 1952–1954, …
