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Three wooden boards with spikes inscribed with “Kent” and a swastika symbol were found between Feb. 5-7 on Yacolt roadways inside town limits.
Spikes with “Kent” and a swastika symbol found on roadways in Yacolt
Residents of Yacolt are urged to use caution and awareness on the town’s roadways after three sets of wooden boards with nails inscribed with the word “Kent” and a swastika symbol … more
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Vancouver man jailed for tax fraud targeting immigrants
Saul Valdez, a Vancouver business owner and unlicensed tax preparer, was sentenced to prison for nine months for tax fraud in the U.S. District Court on Feb. 10. Valdez targeted immigrants and filed … more
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Located north of La Center Elementary School, the 4th Street Widening and Breeze Creek Reconstruction project will improve pedestrian and bike access, add stormwater mitigation features and replace the Breezy Creek culvert with a bridge. Construction, expected to last up to two years, will temporarily close the south entry of Breezy Creek Trail, though residents can still access it from northern entry points and alternative connections.
La Center City Council advances key infrastructure and planning decisions
The La Center City Council met on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to discuss major infrastructure projects, transit funding and comprehensive city planning updates.  Among the key topics was the 4th … more
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Students, parents and community members attended the eighth annual Industry Fair at Battle Ground High School in 2023.
Battle Ground Public Schools gears up for 10th installment of the Industry Fair
The Battle Ground Public Schools’ Industry Fair at Battle Ground High School has connected students and the community to industry leaders and employers for a decade.  The 10th … more
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Battle Ground Education Foundation President Alison Bullock addresses the Battle Ground Public Schools Board on Monday, Feb. 10, detailing the impact a $25,000 grant from the now-closed Battle Ground Rose Float Committee Funds will provide. The money will help provide internet access for students facing financial hardship and support equipment maintenance for the Battle Ground High School Marching Band.
BG Education Foundation distributes $25,000 grant to support local students
The Battle Ground Education Foundation (BGEF) will make a meaningful impact on local students thanks to a $25,000 grant from the now-closed Battle Ground Rose Float Committee.  The funding, … more
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An unmarked police vehicle sits along North Parkway Avenue in Battle Ground on Monday, Feb. 10, after the Battle Ground Police Department responded to an accidental gunshot that led to a female being transported to an area hospital. The incident occurred at the residence where a search warrant was executed on Jan. 28.
Police investigate accidental gunshot at home days after SWAT serves search warrant in BG
The Battle Ground Police Department (BGPD) is investigating an accidental gunshot wound at the same North Parkway Avenue residence where a search warrant was served by Clark County Sheriff’s … more
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State Rep. John Ley pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor voter violations related to his 2022 candidacy but maintains his innocence, calling the plea deal a strategic decision. Ley changed his voter registration from his Camas home to a Battle Ground address, where he rented a room for $1 per month, but was later ruled ineligible to run in the 18th District. Ley received 12 months of probation and a $500 fine, avoiding potential felony charges that could have carried up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
State Rep. John Ley maintains innocence following guilty plea in voter violation case
On Monday, Feb. 10, state Rep. John Ley, of Washington's 18th Legislative District, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges of attempted voter violations, downgraded from felony charges that could … more
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Elections workers collect ballots as voters drop them off at the Fisher's Landing Transit Center ballot drop box, which was replaced after a fire caused by an incendiary device, in Vancouver, Wash., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Months after a Clark County ballot drop box is set ablaze, state is set to lose election security funds
Brian Kernagis, a Vancouver-area marketing manager, voted early.  Around 5 or 6 p.m. on Oct. 27, a week before the general election last year, he put his and his girlfriend’s ballots … more
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State Department of Health denies license renewal application of former Clark County counselor due to felony convictions
The Washington state Department of Health has denied a license renewal application from a former Clark County agency affiliated counselor with felony convictions.  Jacob Michael Green was … more
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Ridgefield opens Make a Difference Award nominations
Nominations for the City of Ridgefield’s annual Make a Difference Awards, which recognizes individuals and organizations meaningfully impacting the community, are now open. Each Ridgefield … more
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Clark County Chair Sue Marshall and the Chelatchie Prairie Coalition demand stronger action following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s investigation into Clean Water Act violations at Curtin Creek in Vancouver and Chelatchie Creek in Chelatchie. The EPA found that Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad and Green Works Enterprises conducted unpermitted construction that damaged wetlands and waterways, leading to fines local advocates believe are insufficient.
EPA ends investigation into Clean Water Act violations; local advocates demand stronger action
Clark County officials and advocacy groups are calling for stronger penalties and remediation efforts following an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation into two environmental … more
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The Axon Taser 10 represents a major upgrade for the Battle Ground Police Department, allowing officers to deploy up to 10 darts, with three activating at a time. This advancement reduces the risk of deployment failures significantly according to Battle Ground Police Department Chief Dennis Flynn.
Battle Ground Police implement improved taser system
The Battle Ground Police Department (BGPD) has begun implementing new Axon Taser 10 devices, marking a significant technological upgrade and improving officer and community safety.  The … more
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A steady stream of voters dropped off their ballots at the Battle Ground drop box on the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 11, during the special election. The first round of election results showed mixed outcomes for local school elections.
Ridgefield, La Center school measures pass, BG and Hockinson proposals failing
Results from the Feb. 11 special election show mixed outcomes for local school district funding measures. The Ridgefield and La Center school districts have propositions that are currently … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson smiles at his family during his inaugural address at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
With a phone call, Gov. Bob Ferguson keeps Republican-sponsored emergency powers bill alive
A Senate bill installing new guard rails on a governor’s emergency powers is set for a key vote Friday, due in large part to a phone call from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson. The Senate … more
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Two rally-goers in Olympia on Saturday.
Hundreds rally at Washington state Capitol to protect parental rights: ‘Enough is enough’
The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally against what they claim are efforts by majority … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, speaks with a student in this photo provided by her office.
Gluesenkamp Perez, colleagues introduce bill to address shortage of skilled construction workers
Recently, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, along with a bipartisan group of congressional colleagues, introduced the bipartisan Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural … more
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FILE PHOTO — Roy Wilson talks about the villages that were once scattered along the banks of the Cowlitz River. In all, 43 villages were situated along the waters, he said.
Former Cowlitz Indian Tribe chairman, spiritual leader Roy I. Wilson dies at 97 after a lifetime of service
Former Cowlitz Indian Tribe General Council Chairman and spiritual leader Roy I. Wilson has died. He was 97.  He died at 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Providence Centralia Hospital … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson, surrounded by other state elected leaders, speaks at a press conference in Olympia, on Feb. 13, 2025. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
‘Follow the damn law’: Washington leaders have terse words for Trump
Top Washington state officials joined together Thursday to push back on what they consider an unconstitutional siege on federal funding meant for the state and immoral attacks on vulnerable … 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)
Washington state looks to raise $1.6 billion from tolls for new Interstate 5 bridge
Washington state lawmakers set out Wednesday to raise $1.6 billion from tolls to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River.  Bills … more
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez asks House leaders to fund Secure Rural Schools program
Last month, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, urged House leadership to prioritize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program and extend access to vital funds for schools and infrastructure, … more
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