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Superintendent Shelly Whitten speaks to the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors during a meeting on Monday, March 23. She presented community feedback on how the district should approach $20 million in budget cuts for the 2026-27 school year.
Community urges balanced cuts as Battle Ground schools face $20M shortfall
As Battle Ground Public Schools prepares to cut $20 million from its budget for the 2026-27 school year, community members are sending a clear message to district leaders: protect what matters most … more
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Washington state Reps. Stephanie McClintock, left, and John Ley take questions from community members during a town hall at Battle Ground City Hall on March 28. The event focused on education funding, tax policy and major regional projects affecting the 18th Legislative District.
Battle Ground town hall focuses on school levy, I-5 bridge and millionaire’s income tax bill
Concerns over rising taxes, struggling school funding, the future of the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement and delays to the Brockmann Campus dominated discussion during a town hall hosted Saturday, … more
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Protesters hold signs south of the Safeway parking lot along Main Street on March 28. The demonstration marked Battle Ground’s second “No Kings” protest, part of a growing national movement opposing President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Crowd grows at second Battle Ground ‘No Kings’ protest
A larger crowd gathered Saturday, March 28, at the intersection of Main Street and State Route 503 for the city’s second “No Kings” protest, part of the third nationwide demonstration opposing … more
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Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)
Income tax signed in Washington with a legal challenge close behind
Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is a critical step toward making the state’s system of taxation less regressive. … more
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County seeks applicants for Community Action Advisory Board
Clark County is seeking applicants to fill two positions on its volunteer Community Action Advisory Board. Applications are due by Friday, April 10. The open positions include a community … more
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Joseph Klimas, 46, of Vancouver, looks back at the audience after deciding to decline a plea deal from Cowlitz County prosecutors on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Kelso. However, on Friday he pleaded guilty.
Vancouver man pleads guilty to 2024 Woodland murder
A Vancouver man pleaded guilty on Friday to shooting another man and then leaving the body on a logging road in Ariel in 2024. Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Jill Karmy accepted Joseph … more
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A seagull walks off with a freshly caught clam during a razor clam dig at Grayland Beach on March 8, 2024.
WDFW approves coastal razor clam digs beginning April 1 with additional dates planned through early May
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Thursday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from April 1 … more
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From left, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, state Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, and state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia.
20th District lawmakers to host virtual town hall April 13
Residents of Washington’s 20th Legislative District have an upcoming opportunity to engage with their lawmakers. State Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Reps. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, and Peter … more
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The team room at Mark Morris High School, the alleged location of student abuse.
Report: Mark Morris basketball reprimanded for hazing before teens' arrest
The Mark Morris boys varsity and junior varsity basketball teams were reprimanded for hazing before two players were arrested on suspicion of second-degree rape last month , according to new … more
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The ouside of the Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court in Tumwater is pictured on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Washington courts rarely discipline guardians ad litem accused of misconduct in custody cases
Stephanie Maya thought the facts were on her side in the custody case for her 3-year-old son. She’d recently escaped an abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend, the father of her son. He … more
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Gluesenkamp Perez pushes state leaders to reopen Skamania Hatchery
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, is encouraging the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to bring the Skamania Hatchery back into operation after its abrupt and unpopular closure … more
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A line of clams are placed on a tailgate after being cleaned during a razor clam dig at Grayland Beach on March 8, 2024.
WDFW urges shellfish harvesters to follow rules as state clam, mussel and oyster seasons get underway
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is encouraging shellfish gatherers to visit less popular public beaches to spread out harvest pressure, which has increased in recent … more
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Protesters hold signs across the street from Mark Morris High School Tuesday, Feb. 10. They criticized what they described as a lack of response from the school after several students were accused of sexual assault.
Citizens threaten board recall as third-party investigator continues Mark Morris probe
A third-party investigator is currently reviewing documents as part of a review of Longview School District policies related to student athletes and allegations of sexual harassment, while citizens … more
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Reps. McClintock and Ley to host Battle Ground town hall
State Reps. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, and John Ley, R-Vancouver, will host a town hall meeting in Battle Ground to review developments from the 2026 legislative session, which concluded … more
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A sidewalk to nowhere in Battle Ground will soon join a pedestrian pathway along Southwest 20th Avenue to provide a safe walking and biking option to commercial centers on Southwest Scotton Way, including Walmart.
Community Focus: Aging roadways and lack of pedestrian infrastructure strike Battle Ground community members the hardest
For a few Battle Ground community members, new residential and commercial developments underway without key road and pedestrian infrastructure improvements to improve connectivity are their biggest … more
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Battle Ground Police Department School Resource Officer Phil Anderson sits in the back of a patrol vehicle by Battle Ground High School. The vehicle will be filled with donated snacks during the Cram the Cruiser event to support student pantries at Battle Ground High School and Prairie High School. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fred Meyer, 401 NW 12th Ave., in Battle Ground on Saturday, March 28.
Stocking up the Tiger’s Table: Cram the Cruiser aims to support student snack pantries in local schools
What started as a small bowl of chocolate on a desk has grown into a community-wide effort to support students at Battle Ground and Prairie high schools. The inaugural Cram the Cruiser event, … more
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Woodland council declines to increase cannabis retail limit
The Woodland City Council voted Monday, March 16, to keep its current limit of one cannabis retail license, declining to move forward with a proposed change to city code that could have allowed for … more
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A vacant lot sits south of Rosauers Supermarket near South Royle Road and South 3rd Way in Ridgefield on March 20, 2026. Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue plans to build a new fire station at the site to improve emergency response times west of Interstate 5.A vacant lot sits south of Rosauers Supermarket near South Royle Road and South 3rd Way in Ridgefield on March 20, 2026. Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue plans to build a new fire station at the site to improve emergency response times west of Interstate 5.
Fire district secures land for Ridgefield station west of I-5
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue secured a new property west of Interstate 5 last week, marking a key step toward building a long-planned fire station to serve growing areas of Ridgefield. The … more
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Mayor Matt Cole speaks to attendees during the Ridgefield State of the City on Tuesday, March 17, at Ridgefield High School. Cole opened and closed the event, highlighting growth and introducing the city’s new RISE initiative, which focuses on downtown revitalization.
State of the City 2026: Ridgefield looks to downtown future through RISE initiative
City leaders highlighted growth, infrastructure and community identity during the Ridgefield State of the City on Tuesday, March 17, with Mayor Matt Cole opening the evening by acknowledging the … more
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River HomeLink students commemorated the completion of their 1 million-word reading challenge with a “Million Word Monday” celebration.
River HomeLink students reach 1 million-word reading milestone
River HomeLink students recently surpassed a 1 million-word reading milestone during the school year as part of a classroom literacy challenge. English teacher Ryan Anderson started the … more
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