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Cattle gather around a watering hole on federal land near Monticello, Utah. Utah is among several Western states seeking to reduce federal land ownership. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)
Long-thwarted efforts to sell public lands see new life under Trump
Public outcry was swift and forceful after a U.S. House committee last month hastily approved an amendment directing the federal government to sell off more than half a million acres of public land. … more
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Michele Thomas, director of policy and advocacy for the statewide Low Income Housing Alliance in Washington, speaks during a rally advocating for lawmakers to adjust and pass House Bill 1217, a rent-control bill, at the Washington State Capitol Building Friday, April 18, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.
As evictions in Washington skyrocket, the state’s Right to Counsel program for low-income renters is stretched thin
Every four months, Philippe Knab, the reentry and eviction defense program director for Washington’s Office of Civil Legal Aid, compiles a report on eviction trends across the state. Since … more
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(Photo Courtesy of Victoria Hunt campaign)
Replacement chosen for Washington state senator who died
Democratic state Rep. Victoria Hunt will move from the House to the Senate in the Washington Legislature after the King County Council appointed her on Tuesday to replace the late Sen. Bill … more
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Battle Ground Police vehicles and crime scene tape close off the 2100 block of Northeast Second Avenue in Battle Ground on Tuesday, June 3 as the Battle Ground Police Department and the Clark County Major Crimes Team are investigating a double homicide in a home.
Suspect identified in Battle Ground double homicide 
Police are now investigating the Tuesday morning incident as a double homicide after two people were found deceased and one other in critical condition in a Battle Ground home.  Officers … more
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Thousands in Washington state at risk of losing food benefits under GOP bill in Congress
Tens of thousands of low-income Washingtonians could lose federal food assistance if Republicans move ahead with plans in a bill the U.S. House passed last month. That’s according to … more
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FILE PHOTO — Stickers and flags for people to pick up during “Live, Love, Bee” Pine Street Pride celebration Centralia on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Court fight pits religious group that doesn’t want LGBTQ+ employees against Washington state law
A Christian ministry in Yakima and the state of Washington are clashing in federal court over whether the religious group can decline to hire LGBTQ+ employees. The Union Gospel Mission of Yakima … more
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A Battle Ground police officer runs with an assault rifle to an active scene of a homicide with two deceased victims on arrival and one later transported by ambulance from a home at the 2100 block of Northeast Second Avenue in Battle Ground on Tuesday, June 3.
Two dead, one hospitalized after major incident in Battle Ground
Two people are dead and another has been hospitalized after an incident in Battle Ground on Tuesday morning. Officers with the Battle Ground Police Department (BGPD) and Clark County … more
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From left to right, middle school students Isabela Hodston, Amelia Benson, Stella Lindsay and Delilah Higgins stand with members of the La Center Arts Council in front of the completed mural. Students Mya Cluphf and Eunice Sparks, not pictured, also contributed to the project.
La Center Middle School unveils student-led mural project
La Center Middle School unveiled a new student-created mural on Thursday, May 29, marking the completion of a months-long collaboration between students and the La Center Arts Council. The … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson gives a thumbs up to his family during his inaugural address at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Recall effort against Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson faces uphill battle
An effort to recall Gov. Bob Ferguson over his signing of a budget that includes roughly $9 billion in new taxes is likely a symbolic effort at best, given the high bar for removing a governor from … more
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Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant speaks to her colleagues during a council meeting
Kshama Sawant, a Seattle socialist, to challenge veteran Washington state Democratic congressman
Kshama Sawant, the socialist who served a decade on the Seattle City Council, launched a “working-class, antiwar, anti-genocide” campaign Monday to unseat incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. … more
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Tumwater's relayers, from left, Cassidy Hedin, Ashlyn Hufana, Alexandra Broome, Ava Jones and Reese Heryford, pose for a photo after their final race at the 2A/3A/4A state championship meet at Mount Tahoma High School on Saturday, May 31.
Rural Washington school officials, advocates respond to trans athlete winning state title
Eastern Washington school officials are urging the state to revoke the track titles of a transgender athlete from Spokane after winning another state championship on Saturday. East Valley High … more
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The La Center Wildcats closed their history-making season during their championship game at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham with a record of 22-5.
La Center baseball earns best finish ever with second place in 1A state tournament
The La Center Wildcats baseball team was already guaranteed its best ever finish in school history when it punched a ticket to the semifinal round in the 1A state tournament. In the championship … more
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County seeks volunteers for Developmental Disabilities Board
The Clark County Council is seeking community members with expertise in or experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory … more
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A concrete barrier divides traffic at the intersection of Highway 503 and Rasmussen Boulevard, which currently only connects to northbound traffic. A proposed roundabout at the site recently sparked debate online.
Proposed roundabout at Highway 503 and Rasmussen draws public pushback
A proposed roundabout at the intersection of Highway 503 (also known as SW 10th Avenue) and SW Rasmussen Boulevard faced a wave of public criticism after signage announced a pending environmental … more
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Aaron Brown, running against incumbent J.J. Burke for Woodland City Council Position 1, is focused on proactive city planning, downtown revitalization and expanding recreational opportunities for families.
Woodland city council challengers call for downtown action, better transparency and a fresh look at cannabis retail
With four of Woodland’s City Council seats contested this fall, a new group of challengers is speaking out about what they see as major failures by city leadership: a downtown full of empty … more
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Gauges and other equipment of a gang car owned by the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad are left damaged by vandalism.
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad volunteers express their frustrations over consistent vandalism of equipment
Train cars and other railroad equipment for the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad have been vandalized in the past, but not to the extent they have been recently. The railroad, an excursion railroad … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
MGP welcomes local officers in Washington, D.C., to honor them during National Police Week
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, welcomed local law enforcement officers from Southwest Washington to Washington, D.C., last week in honor of National Police Week. In the same … more
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Crews will replace the failing roof at Union Ridge Elementary, seen at left, this summer as part of a $2.3 million emergency project approved by the Ridgefield School Board. The work targets all sections flagged during a district-wide assessment earlier this year.
Ridgefield school board approves emergency roof repairs at two schools
The Ridgefield School District Board of Directors unanimously approved a $2.5 million fund transfer Tuesday to fast-track roof replacements at Union Ridge Elementary and Ridgefield High School after … more
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Construction crews surface the pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park. The courts are nearly finished and feature a cover and sound barrier but remain closed to the public.
Kiwanis Park improvements near finish after delayed completion
Battle Ground’s long-awaited Kiwanis Park upgrades are nearly complete, following months of construction delays. City Communications Manager Alisha Smith, who spoke with Engineering … more
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Pastor Bill Smith passes hot dogs to guests during a celebration on May 29 at Grace Lodge. The Clark County Council recently approved a five-year lease renewal, allowing XChange Recovery to continue its transitional housing program for women overcoming addiction.
Transitional housing program celebrates new lease, continued recovery for women
Families, former residents and community supporters gathered Thursday, May 29 at Grace Lodge to celebrate the renewal of a lease agreement that will allow XChange Recovery to continue operating its … more
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