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Labor advocates filled up the governor’s conference room on Monday, May 19, 2025 and watched Gov. Bob Ferguson sign Senate Bill 5041, which extends unemployment insurance to striking workers. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
Washington state will pay unemployment benefits to striking workers
Labor advocates scored a win on Monday after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new law to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers in Washington.  The governor’s conference room was … more
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A protestor waves American flags next to a sign that reads "No Nazis, no kings" during a May 15, 2025 demonstration in Ridgefield.
Ridgefield residents rally against Musk, Trump policies
A small but vocal group of protestors gathered in steady rain on Thursday, May 15, at the Pioneer Street and Royle Road roundabout in Ridgefield to oppose Elon Musk’s role in recent federal … more
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Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole speaks during a May 15 council workshop, where he expressed support for preserving the city's history through intentional planning and storytelling as part of the Envision Ridgefield 2045 comprehensive plan update.
City Council prioritizes historic preservation in Ridgefield’s long-term growth strategy
During a Thursday, May 15 workshop, Ridgefield City Council members signaled growing interest in weaving historic preservation into the city’s long-range growth strategy as they work to update … more
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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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Litter is seen alongside an Interstate 5 off ramp near Lacey, Washington. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
New Washington state law increases penalties for litter, delays plastic bag requirements
Washington residents will soon face heftier fines for littering and higher prices for plastic grocery bags. A new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday toughens the punishment for … 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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A border patrol agent at the northern border in the Swanton sector.
Washington, New York and Vermont see most illegal northern border crossers
Of the 14 northern border states that share a land or water border with Canada, the greatest number of apprehensions of illegal border crossers were reported in New York, Washington and Vermont … more
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Trucking industry leaders pose for a photo at a Feb. 21, 2025 hearing for a bill to delink Washington from California trucking emissions standards. From right to left are Mike Chester, Peninsula Truck Lines; Sen. Matt Boehnke; Steve Gordon, Gordon Truck Centers; Sheri Call, Washington Truck Associations; Carl Hergart, Paccar Powertrain; Jeff DeVere, lobbyist for Washington Trucking Association; Mike Ennis, also a lobbyist with WTA; John Barnes, with Tec Equipment.
'We don't want the money': Washington state trucking industry resists EV mandate
The Washington Department of Ecology is proposing updates to regulations that reduce pollution from new semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles sold in the state. Ecology contends the updates will … more
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