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Washington state committee distances from drug use work group’s ‘buyers club’ suggestion
Washington’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, is distancing itself from recent recommendations made by a subset work group that included having the state set up a … more
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New Washington state hotline to report hate crimes launches in three counties
Washington has launched a hotline to report hate crimes and bias in three of the state’s biggest counties. Residents in King, Spokane and Clark counties can now report hate crimes and bias … more
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People paddle board in Snow Lake at Mount Rainier National Park on Monday, July 8.
Proposed international surcharge at national parks could generate millions in 2026
With many national parks facing huge backlogs of deferred maintenance — Yellowstone National Park alone is estimated to have more than $1 billion — the federal government is proposing a … more
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A new emblem hangs on the Kelso mall on Jan. 22, 2025, as owners began to rebrand the Three Rivers Mall to Three Rivers Crossing.
Clatskanie teen charged in Kelso mall shooting plot released to parents
A Columbia County Circuit Court judge ruled Monday that the Clatskanie teen accused of plotting a mass shooting at Kelso’s Three Rivers Crossing could go home under strict supervision and … more
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The Local 701 Operating Engineers Union parked a “Rat Tracker” truck with a large sign visible to drivers on state Route 502 near a Rotschy, Inc. construction site in Battle Ground in June.
Rotschy threatens 'consequences' after Longview port commissioner calls them 'bastards'
A spokesman for contractor Rotschy Inc. threatened to file a formal complaint against Port of Longview commissioner Evan Jones for his referring to the company as "bastards" in a recent news report … more
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Joe Listek, of Woodland, has found himself between a rock and a hard place. On one side, a rowhouse development's gutter runoff has caused a hole to appear on his property, which gurgles up raw sewage. Additionally, a leaking fire hydrant spews water from underground onto his land. On the other hand, the Lewis River Subdivision project has him concerned that their floodplain storage plan will fail and run onto his property in a similar fashion to the 1996 flood.
Woodland man’s property stuck in the middle of two problematic developments
On one side of Joe Listek’s property in Woodland exists a construction site that has him concerned about flooding, while on the other side is a rowhouse neighborhood where multiple visible … more
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Site plans were submitted in November, 2024, and the Type II land use decision was approved in March this year, for a future Firm Foundation Christian High School campus located at the 3100 block of West Main Street shown where the field currently lies south of Main Street in Battle Ground.
Site plans show new Firm Foundation Christian High School Campus off of Battle Ground’s Main Street
In November 2024, site plans were uploaded to the Battle Ground public information portal for a new Firm Foundation Christian High School Campus at the 3100 block of West Main Street. The … more
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Last week, commuters drove at 50 mph on SE Grace Avenue from south city limits to roughly SE 23rd way. The city will soon reduce the speed limit on SE Grace Avenue to 35 mph from the south city limits to SE Rasmussen Boulevard.
Battle Ground lowers speed limits across key city roads
Drivers in Battle Ground will notice new speed limits being posted on major corridors this month, part of a phased rollout of traffic changes aimed at improving safety and adapting to evolving road … more
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Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy Clint Fraser tries to subdue flames at the site of a Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue training burn where the fire started to pick up from hot spots in the rubble due to wind on Monday, June 30.
Ride-along: A quiet time in La Center
The city of La Center has had policing services provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) since January 2024, but a five-year contract began in February of this year. The … more
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Candy is tossed from floats during the 2024 Twilight Parade in La Center. This year’s parade begins at 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, and will carry a “Going Renaissance” theme.
La Center Our Days returns with a Renaissance twist and main stage
La Center’s annual Our Days celebration returns Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, with a new “Going Renaissance” theme and a brand new main stage to spotlight this … more
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Emergency responders search Horseshoe Lake in Woodland on Monday, July 30. The search began after a man went underwater and did not resurface around 3 p.m., prompting a recovery effort that lasted several hours.
Body recovered after man drowns at Horseshoe Lake
A man drowned at Horseshoe Lake Park in Woodland on Monday afternoon, June 30, after going underwater and not resurfacing, prompting a multi-agency response and search that ended with the recovery of … more
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Maddox Industrial Transformer once again brought the community together at the Battle Ground Village for the Battle Ground Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 3. The event concluded with a dazzling 25-minute fireworks display.
Maddox Industrial Transformer puts on dazzling July 3 fireworks display over Battle Ground
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Veterans from Ridgefield’s American Legion kicked off the city’s Fourth of July parade Friday morning, earning loud applause. Thousands lined the streets of downtown as Ridgefield’s annual Fourth of July celebration continued. The parade ran from Third Avenue to Pioneer Street and up Eighth Avenue. From Ridgefield High School’s Spudder to lasso-spinning riders, the event brought out a wide range of community groups, performers and local icons.
Ridgefield celebrates Independence Day in full red, white, orange and blue spirit
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State Sen. Jesse Salomon (left) faces a challenge in the 2026 election from his district-mate and fellow Democrat, State Rep. Cindy Ryu (right). Both lawmakers represent the 32nd Legislative District, which covers part of Seattle and surrounding areas. (Photos courtesy of Washington State Legislature)
Dueling Democrats: Washington state House member looks to unseat senator from her own party
Two Democratic state lawmakers are set to clash in 2026 in one of the party’s strongholds in western Washington. State Rep. Cindy Ryu has launched a campaign to unseat Sen. Jesse Salomon, … more
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The gravesite of Khalisee Brian Crabill, an infant who died in Cowlitz County in 2022, captured at Green Hills Crematory on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Kelso. The Cowlitz County Coroner's Office says Khalisee's family was given the incorrect dead body during previous coroner Tim Davidson's term.
Mother sues Cowlitz County coroner after receiving wrong infant remains
A Longview mother is suing the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office after being told months after burying her 2-month-old daughter that she was given the remains of a different baby. The … more
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July’s new and increased taxes and fees just the start for Washington state residents
As of Tuesday, a slew of new and increased charges, taxes and fees went into effect in Washington state. This year’s legislative session saw lawmakers approve a tax increase package … more
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With approval of GOP megabill, Washington state braces for food stamp cuts
About 170,000 Washingtonians stand to lose food stamp benefits under the Republican megabill that passed Congress Thursday, state officials estimate. Of those, 137,000 face obstacles from more … more
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Washington’s chief historian, John C. Hughes, on the set of TVW’s “Inside Olympia.” (Photo courtesy of TVW)
Washington’s historian closes the book on a storied career in a melancholy mood
John C. Hughes is, at root, a storyteller. As he marks the end of a nearly six-decade career that spanned hot-type newspapering on the coast to crafting the biographical record of Washington’s … more
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River runners go down Rainbow Falls at Rainbow Falls State Park during the Pe Ell River Run on the Chehalis River on Saturday, April 13.
Washington State Parks says budget cuts won’t undermine visitor access or services this summer
Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative session with its budget unscathed, park visitors shouldn’t notice any … 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.
Gluesenkamp Perez’s cognitive acuity amendment voted down by Appropriations Committee
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, released a statement after the House Appropriations Committee voted down her cognitive acuity amendment to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act … more
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