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On Tuesday, May 13, the Clark County Council voted unanimously to repeal a mining overlay on four parcels in Chelatchie, officially ending a three-year legal dispute and bringing the county back into compliance with state law.
Clark County Council repeals mining overlay
On Tuesday, May 13, the Clark County Council voted unanimously to repeal a controversial mining overlay on four parcels in Chelatchie, officially ending a three-year legal dispute and bringing the … more
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Battle Ground residents Cathy Foley and Brian Coulston stand with their veterans display that is up for Memorial Day through the Fourth of July at the intersection of Northeast 199th Street and Northeast 176th Avenue.
Battle Ground couple continues to grow veterans display at busy intersection
A Battle Ground couple is in their sixth year of continuously growing their small yet poignant veterans display that stands from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July.  The display is located … more
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North Fork Survivors owner Joe Bongiovanni poses for a portrait by his museum sign Tuesday, May 6 in Toutle. Bongiovanni says the Washington State Department of Transportation's signage for road closure has impacted his business, not the actual road closure.
Business on the road to Mount St. Helens say closure signs hurting traffic
Sitting in the gravel parking lot of North Fork Survivors in Toutle is a camouflage Humvee. The military doesn’t use it, but rather museum and shop owner Joe Bongiovanni. He bought … 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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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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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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Investigators’ vehicles line the entrance to the Washington State Patrol Scale House along Interstate 5 north in Ridgefield 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. 
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally stabs suspected impaired driver after altercation 
A Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally stabbed a suspected impaired driver after the subject attempted to take his firearm during an altercation at the Washington State Patrol Scale … more
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Adrian Cortes
Cortes reflects on first session in Olympia, warns of challenges ahead
In his first session as a state senator, Adrian Cortes, a Democrat who flipped Washington’s 18th District Senate seat in the 2024 general election, says he’s proud of the local gains made … more
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Chinook Indian Nation Tribal Chairman Tony Johnson stated that elected officials on both sides of the aisle too often pit tribes against each other.
Chinook Indian Nation steps away from MGP for federal recognition bill
The Chinook Indian Nation announced in April that the tribe will seek a new legislative champion for federal recognition after working with U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, for two … more
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State Rep. Stephanie McClintock speaks during a town hall at Battle Ground City Hall on Saturday, May 3, emphasizing that rising insurance costs are being driven by crime and a shortage of law enforcement officers in Clark County.
18th, 20th District lawmakers face tough questions at Battle Ground Town Hall
Republican lawmakers from Washington’s 18th and 20th Legislative Districts met with constituents at Battle Ground City Hall on Saturday, May 3, to reflect on the 2025 legislative session and … more
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Dozens of elementary and middle school students wait in line to speak at the podium, many wearing "Save Aspire" shirts. They urged the board to preserve the ASPIRE magnet program amid looming budget cuts during a Monday, April 28 meeting.
Battle Ground students, parents plead to preserve programs
More than 100 parents, students and staff packed the Battle Ground Public Schools board meeting Monday night, the first since voters narrowly rejected the district's second levy attempt in just over … more
Protesters surround U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's vehicle, waving signs and shouting as she departs the venue. The scene followed a tense town hall on Thursday, April 24 marked by frustration over her votes on election reform and party discipline.
Gluesenkamp Perez grilled at chaotic Vancouver town hall
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, was met with boos, heckling and calls to resign Thursday night during a contentious town hall in Vancouver, where hundreds of constituents aired … more
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La Center Mayor Tom Strobehn speaks during the public comment period of a packed Tuesday, April 22, school board meeting, voicing support for the district’s gender identity policy and Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz.
La Center board meeting draws fierce opinions as gender policy fight escalates
A La Center School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 22, drew more than 100 attendees and 27 speakers who clashed over the district’s gender identity policy and its legal standoff with the … more
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Northwest Battle Buddies volunteers Sheryl Burggraf, right, and her son, Andrew, show Bella, a golden retriever. The two are fostering the puppy before its training as a service dog for veterans.
Northwest Battle Buddies honors veterans, life-changing service dogs
N orthwest Battle Buddies celebrated veterans and their service dogs Saturday, April 26, at the Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver with an event called An Evening of Honor, showcasing the impact … more
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Updated election results as of Thursday, April 24, show both the Battle Ground and Hockinson school district levy proposals continue to trail as more ballots are counted in the April 22 special election.
Early results show Battle Ground, Hockinson levies failing
Updated election results from Wednesday, April 24, show both the Battle Ground and Hockinson school district levy proposals continue to trail as more ballots are counted in the April 22 special … more
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Former Cowlitz Tribal Public Safety Interim Chief Charles Gardiner
Cowlitz Tribe’s interim police chief dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound near scene of burglary
Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department’s interim chief, Charles Gardiner, was found dead in a vehicle after he allegedly fled a northeast Vancouver residence where a burglary was … more
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30,128 ballots in the April 22 special election were counted Tuesday evening, with Proposition No. 911 in Battle Ground showing early signs of failing. Proposition No. 98 in Hockinson was failing.
Early results show Battle Ground, Hockinson school levies both failing on election night
Preliminary special election results released Tuesday evening show the Battle Ground and Hockinson  school levies both failing. Both districts returned to voters after similar propositions … more
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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., hears from local business leaders about their concerns with the uncertainty from tariffs in a roundtable discussion on Thursday, April 17.
Business leaders tell Sen. Patty Murray that uncertainty surrounding tariffs is impacting local manufacturers
Amidst an operational metal manufacturing plant in Vancouver, local business leaders met for a roundtable discussion with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., to express their concerns about the … more
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The Clark County Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday, April 15, to move forward with a countywide resource lands study, which could allow certain agricultural lands to be considered for development. County staff have expressed concern that the study might not be completed in time to meet the state’s December 2025 deadline for the comprehensive growth plan update.
Clark County Council narrowly approves land study after cities push back on repeal
After weeks of debate and pointed meetings with local city leaders, the Clark County Council voted 3-2 Tuesday, April 15, to reinstate a resource lands study that could open the door to urban growth … more
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