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A group of high school students and apprenticeship representatives stand together after the Battle Ground Public Schools Apprenticeship Signing Day at the Lewisville campus in Battle Ground on Thursday, May 15.
Battle Ground Public Schools puts the backbone of America in the spotlight
Everybody knows about the classic high school athlete signing their letter of intent to continue their athletic and academic career at a college, but what about continuing their education and career … more
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Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, looks through documents during the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Friday, April 25.
Washington Republicans fought against these bills; two could still be vetoed
With a major budget deficit looming, this year's Washington state legislative session was full of drama, and that's before taking a look at a number of policy changes. Now that the session has … more
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A 400-square-foot parcel near the northeast corner of La Center Road and the northbound I-5 offramp is the proposed site for La Center’s new city entrance sign, including an electronic reader board.
La Center clears path for long-planned city sign near I-5
After years of planning, the City of La Center took a major step toward installing a city sign near Interstate 5. On Wednesday, May 14, the City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-01, … more
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Environmental cleanup completed at Ridgefield Park Laundry site
Environmental remediation at the former Park Laundry site in downtown Ridgefield is complete, clearing the way for future redevelopment and revitalization. The city-owned portion of the property is … more
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Marc Fogle, 54, of Clackamas, Oregon, died in an altercation with Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy Bryson Layton during a DUI arrest on May 7.
Bodycam footages shows moments before, after Clark County deputy fatally stabbed DUI suspect in Ridgefield
“I’m a dead man. You’re talking to a dead man,” Marc Fogle, 54, of Clackamas, Oregon, told Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy Bryson Layton in the Washington State … more
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La Center launches online permit system
The City of La Center is launching a new online permitting system where residents can submit requests for building, land use and engineering permits. The online system, powered by the … more
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Philip Johnson is running for the Battle Ground City Council after stepping down from public office in 2023. The former mayor says city code enforcement, housing standards and infrastructure priorities motivated his return.
Former mayor says frustration with city’s direction pushed him to run again
Former Battle Ground Mayor and City Councilor Philip Johnson is once again running for a seat on the Battle Ground City Council after stepping away from elected office in 2023. His decision to return … more
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A student at Battle Ground Public Schools uses a Chromebook. The distracted received a $1.4 million federal grant to help purchase more units and reimburse internet hotspot costs in 2021.
Federal investigation clears Battle Ground Public Schools of wrongdoing with Chromebooks, despite 2023 state audit findings
A federal investigation has found the Battle Ground Public Schools (BGPS) District in compliance with the use of federal grant money during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the state said … more
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Cherish DesRochers now faces a challenge from Brian Munson for Council Position 6. Munson served on the council from 2016 to 2021. Munson was first appointed in 2016, won reelection in 2017 and lost his seat in 2021 to Troy McCoy.
Final list set for city council races across Clark County
Candidate filings for the 2025 local city council elections officially closed at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9. The final list of candidates is now confirmed and available at … more
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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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Mount St. Helens is pictured from Coldwater Lake on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Coldwater visitor center opens at Mount St. Helens; Spirit Lake Highway roadwork to start next spring
The road leading to Johnston Ridge Observatory and the visitor center itself remains closed two years following a landslide that dropped 300,000 cubic yards of debris onto the road and damaged the … more
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Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
45 years after eruption, Mount St. Helens museum update focuses on 'bigger picture'
With the 45th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption on Sunday, the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center is wrapping up the first update to its exhibits since it was constructed in 1986 . The … 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)
Tolling delay on I-5 bridge could mean higher rates for Washington and Oregon drivers
Tolling on the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River will start a year later than planned – but drivers traveling between Washington and Oregon may pay a little more than originally … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, and challenger Brent Hennrich.
Democrat who once stepped aside for MGP’s candidacy now set to challenge her
Less than a quarter of the way into her second term, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, already has a challenger for her congressional seat, one from within her own party. Brent … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
Abbarno bill improving cooperation between cities and tribes signed into law
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday, May 13, that will enable deeper cooperation between cities and tribal authorities when providing public services. House Bill 1039, sponsored by state … 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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“Stop Elon Musk” rallies in Vancouver slated to continue throughout the month of May
A “Stop Musk” rally in Vancouver near the Tesla showroom on Fourth Plain Boulevard brought roughly 50 people to the intersection of Fourth Plain Boulevard and Andresen Road on Wednesday, … more
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The old concrete water reservoirs for the City of Battle Ground will soon be demolished for the construction of a welded steel storage reservoir that can hold 2.5 million gallons of water.
Battle Ground begins construction of new Tukes Mountain reservoir
The City of Battle Ground has begun construction on a new 106-foot-diameter, 2.5-million-gallon water reservoir on Tukes Mountain. The project will replace aging infrastructure and increase the … more
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