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A historic red barn sits well preserved in the heavy agricultural area of Whipple Creek, south of Ridgefield, on a sunny afternoon on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Big red barn in Whipple Creek: a reminder of Clark County’s agricultural roots
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A view from the ferry before Henry Brannan's Columbia River cross-channel swim on Aug. 30.
Columbia River reporter takes a dip into subject matter
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. — As I stood on the edge of a sternwheeler about a mile out into the Columbia River last month, I might have started to question why I thought it would be a good idea to … more
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Charlie Kirk speaks at the Capital One Arena following the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January.
Proposed Charlie Kirk Way would cost Lower Columbia College at least $50,000
The Longview City Council will discuss a proposal on Thursday to be among the first cities in the country commemorating the life of Charlie Kirk .   Lower Columbia College — … more
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A view of the existing Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River, which connects Washington and Oregon. Lawmakers now anticipate costs to replace the bridge, which does not meet modern earthquake standards, could be around $10 billion. (Photo by Grant Stringer/States Newsroom)
I-5 bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise
The torturously slow pace and increasingly expensive price to replace the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River have some Oregon and Washington lawmakers growing uneasy and frustrated. … more
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Kirk Douglas Turya, 57, of Longview, being detained on Sept. 10, for allegedly possessing content depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Report: Dropbox tips off authorities about Cowlitz County man with child sex abuse material
Charges have been filed against a Longview man arrested last week for allegedly possessing sexually exploitative material involving minors. Kirk Douglas Turya, 57, of Longview, is charged with … more
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Washington state Sen. John Braun waves to the crowd during a fundraiser to kick off his congressional campaign at Jester Auto Museum on Thursday, Sept. 18.
Braun kicks off 2026 campaign with first fundraising event surrounded by Southwest Washington supporters
Washington state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, kicked off fundraising efforts for his congressional campaign Thursday evening with his first fundraising event as seeks to unseat Democratic incumbent … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks during a grand opening for the Agriculture Innovation Park in Tenino on Wednesday, May 28.
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Pere misses vote on stopgap budget bill
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said she backed the Republican bill to avert a government shutdown passed by the U.S. House on Friday. But the roll call results show her not voting … more
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WDFW: 2025 Washington hunting prospects now available
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released its annual hunting prospects, available at shorturl.at/1w3QJ , to give hunters a detailed look at expected conditions, harvest … more
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Lewis County Fire District 1's newly refurbished ambulance is parked in the fire station on June 16 after receiving a new chassis.
Gluesenkamp Perez’s amendment to address corporate consolidation in the firetruck and emergency vehicle industry passes committee
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s amendment to the FY26 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill to address corporate consolidation in the firetruck and emergency vehicle … more
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U.S. Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez greets a veteran on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis.
Gluesenkamp Perez’s bipartisan bill to improve rural veterans’ access to disability claim exams passes House
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis via voice vote, a news release … more
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Councilmember Jim Hill, far right, listens to commenters speaking against him at the Tuesday, Sept. 16 Kelso City Council meeting.
A dozen speak out against city councilman's online comments on Charlie Kirk in Cowlitz County
A packed chamber met Kelso City Council members Tuesday evening after local Facebook groups posted screenshots of an online comment councilmember Jim Hill made disparaging conservative activist and … more
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Rep. Jim Walsh speaks during a vigil to mourn conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Washington state GOP chair agrees with Trump that antifa protesters are ‘paid agitators’
A day after President Donald Trump endorsed the prospect of designating antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh says he is convinced, like the … more
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A sea lion is pictured in the Lewis River.
Feds greenlight killing more sea lions to protect endangered salmon as controversy fades
The federal permit that allows Northwest states and some Native nations to trap and kill salmon-eating sea lions in the Columbia River was reapproved late last week. The National Oceanic and … more
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On Sept. 10, the Clark County Council reviewed bills expected to resurface in the 2026 legislative session, voicing support for new county road funding and limits on juvenile facility overcrowding, while opposing a proposal that shifts more responsibility for youth offenders onto counties.
Clark County Council reviews upcoming state bills ahead of 2026 session
The Clark County Council spent much of its Sept. 10 meeting weighing upcoming bills that could directly affect local youth rehabilitation. By the end, the council signaled clear support for … more
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Students cross the intersection of Main Street and Third Avenue without the help of crossing guards. The number of guards across Battle Ground schools dropped from 25 to seven after voters rejected a levy earlier this year.
Battle Ground schools face uncertainty over the future of crossing guards after levy failure
The path forward for school crossing guards in Battle Ground remains uncertain following voters' rejection of the district’s replacement levy earlier this year. The Battle Ground Public … more
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BGHS teacher on leave after alleged negative interaction with students following Charlie Kirk’s assassination
A Battle Ground High School social studies teacher is on administrative leave pending investigation after a social media post was shared on Thursday, Sept. 11, alleging a negative interaction between … more
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The horse arena at the Amboy Territorial Park sits inoperable pending a BLA (Boundary Line Adjustment) with the neighboring North Clark Historical Museum that stemmed from a 2021 land survey.
Amboy Territorial Park’s horse arena space could be cut dramatically with property line adjustments
Amanda Goble, President of the Amboy Territorial Days Association, said that she doesn’t know if space would be left for a feasible horse arena at the Amboy Territorial Park once property lines … more
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Rep. John Ley
Rep. Ley meets with DOT secretary to discuss transportation issues
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, met with Washington Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith on Friday, Aug. 29, to review transportation concerns in Southwest Washington. Regional … more
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Columbia Elementary School students enjoy the new track during recess on Sept. 5, 2024. The track was built with support from the Woodland PTSA, which will host three Walk-A-Thons beginning with North Fork Elementary on Sept. 25, followed by Columbia Elementary on Oct. 9 and Woodland Middle School on Oct. 22 during their respective school days.
Woodland PTSA gears up for annual walk-a-thon
The Woodland Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is preparing to host its annual Walk-A-Thon across three local campuses this fall. Students at North Fork Elementary, Columbia Elementary and … more
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Repairs to a 2024 chip seal job on Northwest Fourth Street in Battle Ground were completed in August, as the road is soon to receive a slurry seal, according to the city of Battle Ground.
Battle Ground street preservation program has its ups and downs
Just one wrong weather occurrence could spur a domino effect in delays and rescheduling across citywide street preservation projects.  The primary goal of street preservation is to extend … more
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