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Mount St. Helens is pictured from Coldwater Lake on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Coldwater visitor center opens at Mount St. Helens; Spirit Lake Highway roadwork to start next spring
The road leading to Johnston Ridge Observatory and the visitor center itself remains closed two years following a landslide that dropped 300,000 cubic yards of debris onto the road and damaged the … more
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Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
45 years after eruption, Mount St. Helens museum update focuses on 'bigger picture'
With the 45th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption on Sunday, the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center is wrapping up the first update to its exhibits since it was constructed in 1986 . The … more
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More than 131,000 drivers crossed the Interstate Bridge between Portland and Vancouver each day in 2021 compared to 33,000 in 1961. (Grant Stringer/States Newsroom)
Tolling delay on I-5 bridge could mean higher rates for Washington and Oregon drivers
Tolling on the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River will start a year later than planned – but drivers traveling between Washington and Oregon may pay a little more than originally … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, and challenger Brent Hennrich.
Democrat who once stepped aside for MGP’s candidacy now set to challenge her
Less than a quarter of the way into her second term, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, already has a challenger for her congressional seat, one from within her own party. Brent … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
Abbarno bill improving cooperation between cities and tribes signed into law
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday, May 13, that will enable deeper cooperation between cities and tribal authorities when providing public services. House Bill 1039, sponsored by state … more
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The exit to the Washington State Patrol Scale House along Interstate 5 north in Ridgefield remained closed as of about 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, after a Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally stabbed a suspected DUI suspect after the suspect attempted to take his firearm during an altercation just before midnight on Wednesday, May 7. 
Authorities release identity of man fatally stabbed by Clark County deputy
The Clark County Medical Examiner has released the identity of the suspect who was fatally stabbed by a Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy last week.  The death of Marc Fogle, 54, … more
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“Stop Elon Musk” rallies in Vancouver slated to continue throughout the month of May
A “Stop Musk” rally in Vancouver near the Tesla showroom on Fourth Plain Boulevard brought roughly 50 people to the intersection of Fourth Plain Boulevard and Andresen Road on Wednesday, … more
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The old concrete water reservoirs for the City of Battle Ground will soon be demolished for the construction of a welded steel storage reservoir that can hold 2.5 million gallons of water.
Battle Ground begins construction of new Tukes Mountain reservoir
The City of Battle Ground has begun construction on a new 106-foot-diameter, 2.5-million-gallon water reservoir on Tukes Mountain. The project will replace aging infrastructure and increase the … more
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Woodland Shores RV Park is located on the corner of Millard and A streets, bordering Lewis River. The Woodland City Council has approved the first reading of a zoning change that would allow year-round residency for the 57-lot RV Park.
Woodland City Council moves forward with RV park zoning change
Woodland’s effort to bring long-standing recreational vehicle parks into compliance with city code took another step forward Monday, May 5, as the City Council unanimously approved the first … more
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The Washington State Department of Transportation plans to reduce the speed limit on Main Street (state Route 502) to 30 mph from 10th Avenue to just east of Southwest 27th Avenue, then raise it to 40 mph and eventually 50 mph further west (seen in the center row). Battle Ground city councilmembers want the 30 mph zone extended farther west, but WSDOT officials say driver behavior won't change unless additional infrastructure, like crosswalks or ADA ramps, are in place.
Battle Ground City Council pushes for lower speeds on Main Street
The city’s push to slow traffic on Main Street took center stage at Monday’s Battle Ground City Council meeting, as officials reviewed the Washington State Department of … more
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The City of Battle Ground unveiled a new Active Development Map last week to allow users easier access to find active private development projects within city limits.
City of Battle Ground debuts new Active Development Map for easier access in finding active private development projects
The city of Battle Ground has joined the city of Ridgefield as the two cities with a new Active Development Map to allow users easier access in finding active private development projects in city … more
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Faith Ordway, a Prairie High School junior attending the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) in the Battle Ground Public Schools district, participates in the 20th annual amphibian pond survey earlier this year.
CASEE Center students and staff celebrate 20 years of annual amphibian survey, share data on the impact of an invasive species
Students from the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) in the Battle Ground Public Schools district have been putting their skills to work to track trends in the … more
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Ridgefield’s legislative proposal for a new south interchange on Interstate 5 was not funded in this year’s state budget, despite growing traffic concerns on Exit 14. However, the city did secure $1.5 million in partial funding for a separate landslide prevention project along Pioneer Street, which serves as a vital link to downtown.
Ridgefield landslide project partially funded, other city priorities left waiting in tight state budget
Ridgefield will receive $1.5 million in state capital budget funding to address landslide risks along Pioneer Street, the city’s most urgent infrastructure priority, following the conclusion of … more
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The Ridgefield City Council appointed Ridgefield High School youth Elianna Galvan to the Parks Board on Thursday, April 24.
Ridgefield City Council appoints first youth member to Parks Board
The Ridgefield City Council appointed Elianna Galvan as the first youth representative to the Ridgefield Parks Board during its regular meeting on Thursday, April 24. The new youth position was … more
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Local artist Will Sykes presented a mural design featuring tigers and lightning at the May 5 Battle Ground City Council meeting. The proposed mural would be painted on the skate park’s dome and marks a step toward a larger public art program in the city.
Battle Ground backs city’s first commissioned mural at skate park
In a show of support for public art and community engagement, the Battle Ground City Council expressed enthusiasm for a mural project proposed for the Battle Ground Skate Park, a first-of-its-kind … more
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During a recent Battle Ground City Council meeting, Jeanie Kuypers sits at the dais. Appointed in 2024 to fill a vacancy left by Adrian Cortes, she now faces a challenge from former mayor Philip Johnson, who is returning from retirement.
Candidates begin to shape November council races across Clark County
Candidate filings for the 2025 local council elections closed at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9. This early version of the candidate list reflects filings available as of press time, with additional updates … more
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Clark County has been allocated $1.5 million in the state's capital budget funding to support design work for the county jail renovation project. County Chair Sue Marshall said an expansion is necessary to relieve overcrowding, but also to create space tailored for individuals dealing with substance use and mental health issues.
County secures key funding for jail, transportation and mental health projects from state budget
Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall said the 2025 state legislative session delivered critical funding for infrastructure, public safety and health-related projects, even amid a significant … more
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Carla Nalley, a former teacher at Captain Strong Primary School, left, digs up a 25-year-old time capsule on Friday, May 9, that she buried with students in the Extended Studies Program in 2000.
Time Capsule uncovered after 25 years at Captain Strong Primary School in BG
Twenty-five years ago, a group of Captain Strong Primary School students taught by Carla Nalley in the Extended Studies Program set out to preserve history underground.  After a quarter of … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez answers a question at a town hall in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Tuesday, April 22.
Gluesenkamp Perez introduces bipartisan bill to support rural public health coordination
Last week, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently authorize the Office of Rural Health within the … more
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Clark County seeks applicants for Historic Preservation Commission
Clark County is seeking applications for two open seats on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 21. The seven-member volunteer … more
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