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State Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, greets an attendee during the Lewis County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner in Chehalis on Saturday, April 11.
President Trump endorses John Braun for Congress
Congressional candidate and Washington state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, received a coveted endorsement from President Donald Trump on Tuesday.  Braun reposted the presidential … more
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South of Pioneer Street, the Gee Creek Loop subdivision rests south of Abrams Park and east of downtown Ridgefield. The area is set to receive stormwater and safety upgrades following city council approval on April 9.
Flooding mitigation, safety upgrades approved for Gee Creek Loop
On Thursday, April 9, the Ridgefield City Council approved a construction contract for improvements to the Gee Creek Loop area, advancing a project focused on safety upgrades and stormwater … more
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Vancouver director and producer Beth Harrington stands outside the Old Liberty Theater in downtown Ridgefield ahead of a scheduled screening. Harrington’s documentary “Our Mr. Matsura” will be featured as part of the Clark County Historical Museum’s History on Tap series.
Okanogan photographer’s legacy remembered in ‘Our Mr. Matsura’
A century after his death, a little-known rural Washington photographer is still shaping how a community sees itself. A documentary by Vancouver filmmaker Beth Harrington is bringing that story back … more
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Wendy Lehner, director of Compassion 360, organizes food items at the nonprofit’s “The Market” at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene last week. The organization provides groceries and essentials while helping connect residents to a new city-backed rental assistance program launching in May.
Ridgefield partners with nonprofits to support city rental assistance program
The City of Ridgefield is preparing to launch a new rental assistance program in May, partnering with local nonprofit Compassion 360 to help residents facing short-term financial hardship find … more
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A Longview Police Department patrol vehicle sits behind crime scene tape just before midnight on Saturday, April 11, at the scene of a shooting that left two dead during an event attended by around 200 people at the AWPPW Hall in the 700 block of 15th Avenue.
Two killed in Longview shooting, suspect arrested after pursuit
Two people are dead following a late-night shooting Saturday in Longview, and a Kelso man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder following a police pursuit. Officers with the … more
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The City of Woodland Civic Center sits at 211 Lakeshore Drive. The building will soon be leased by Downtown Woodland Revitalization to operate a new welcome center following City Council approval on April 6.
Woodland allocates remaining lodging tax funds, approves welcome center lease with DWR
The Woodland City Council approved the allocation of its remaining lodging tax advisory committee funds and a lease agreement for a new downtown welcome center during its Monday, April 6, meeting, a … more
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Battle Ground Mayor Eric Overholser demonstrates “jazz hands” to deter community members from clapping in attendance at the Monday, April 6, city council meeting from clapping after the council passed a less restrictive ordinance on RV and trailer parking.
Battle Ground City Council updates rules on RV, trailer parking in residential areas to be less restrictive
The Battle Ground City Council approved changes to a 1995 city code regulating where residents can park recreational vehicles and trailers, removing some longstanding restrictions while adding new … more
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Future redevelopment along the Ridgefield Waterfront, adjacent to Lake River, is slated for a 2027 groundbreaking. The Port of Ridgefield recently secured $100,000 in state funding to support early planning for a portion of the planned waterfront park as part of the redevelopment project.
Port of Ridgefield secures $100,000 for waterfront park planning
The Port of Ridgefield has secured $100,000 in state funding to support early planning and design work for its future waterfront park, a key piece of a broader redevelopment effort along Lake River. … more
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The Cascade Party’s Washington Third Congressional District candidate Antony Barran, of Ocean Park, speaks to a packed house at the Cascade Bar and Grill in Vancouver on Friday, April 10.
Cascade Party looks to disrupt two-party dynamic in Washington’s Third Congressional District
As the 2026 election cycle begins to take shape ahead of the August primaries, a lesser-known political organization is attempting to carve out space in a landscape long dominated by Democrats and … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, listens to local stakeholders during a tour of the mothballed Skamania Fish Hatchery near Washougal on Tuesday, April 7.
Gluesenkamp Perez tours Skamania Fish Hatchery to push for the state to reconsider after decision to close it
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, toured the Skamania Fish Hatchery near Washougal on Tuesday, April 7.  The state is pushing toward a full closure of the Skamania Fish … more
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The Cowlitz River runs against the edge of homes off of Slalom Way in Packwood on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Trump approves disaster declaration for Washington flooding
President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that hit Washington in December, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced … more
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Washington State Department of Transportation and members of the Washington State Patrol respond to the scene of a landslide along Spirit Lake Highway on Monday, May 15, 2023.
WSDOT: Work to begin on section of Spirit Lake Highway hit by landslide in 2023
Three years after a landslide cut off access to the upper stretch of state Route 504, also known as Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, work is set to restore a key connection to one of Washington’s most … more
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove answers questions during a Legislative Media Day at the Washington state Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Olympia.
New tool shows how Upthegrove’s 80,000-acre trust land layoff impacts rural Washington communities, American Forest Resource Council says
The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) recently announced the availability of a new public online tool, the “Community Impact Calculator,” providing Washington communities and trust … more
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A clam gun is seen from behind a freshly dug hole during a razor clam dig at Grayland Beach on March 8, 2024.
WDFW approves seven days of razor clam digs beginning April 17, with additional dates planned through early May
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from April 17 … more
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Ridgefield invites residents to spring Council Chats
The City of Ridgefield will host a series of Council Chats this spring, offering residents an opportunity to meet with city councilmembers, ask questions and share feedback in a casual setting. … more
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Robin Donahue, a CRESA 911 dispatcher, works at her desk inside the call center in Vancouver on Thursday, March 26.
Inside CRESA: 911 operations adapt to growth, staffing demands and evolving technologies and services
The Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) operates around the clock handling emergencies that range from cardiac arrests to property crimes, all while adapting to a rapidly growing … more
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School resource officers Phil Anderson of Battle Ground, left, and Chelsea Quiggle of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office stand beside a patrol vehicle filled with donated snacks during the Cram the Cruiser event on Saturday, March 28, at the Battle Ground Fred Meyer parking lot. The inaugural drive collected thousands of items to support student food pantries at local high schools.
Community delivers thousands of snacks at inaugural ‘Cram the Cruiser’ event
What began as a simple idea to connect with students has now grown into a community-wide effort, as the first-ever Cram the Cruiser event brought in thousands of snack donations Saturday, March 28, … more
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Battle Ground man arrested in connection to 2025 fatal collision
The Battle Ground Police Department, with assistance from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a 46-year-old Battle Ground man on March 27 in connection with a fatal two-vehicle collision … more
The Clark County Council appeared split last Wednesday on whether to limit sales to “safe and sane” fireworks in unincorporated Clark County, which would ban aerial fireworks that explode or travel far distances.
County Council split on potential shift to ‘safe and sane’ fireworks sales
There was an even split between Clark County Councilors on whether to move the firework sales allowance to “safe and sane” during a Wednesday, April 1 workshop. The discussion follows prior … more
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An aerial view shows Storybook Hollow Park, its surrounding natural areas and nearby development. The park is the first phase of a planned 15-acre community space in the Paradise Pointe neighborhood.
Storybook Hollow Park marks a new chapter for Ridgefield’s open spaces
Families and community members gathered on Tuesday, March 31 as the City of Ridgefield officially opened Storybook Hollow Park, where children can climb, explore and slide into a new space connecting … more
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