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Anglers try their luck fishing in the Cowlitz River near Salkum during sunset on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2024.
WDFW will only accept cards or checks for payment beginning in June
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced this week that it will transition away from accepting cash for license product purchases at its offices next month due to a new state … more
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A Starbucks Coffee sign and drive-thru sign are displayed on the side of a brick building.
Starbucks laying off 252 more Seattle employees
A new state regulatory filing on Monday revealed that Starbucks is laying off 252 more workers across its Seattle headquarters.  The latest filing with the state Employment Security … more
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Chief Justice declines comment on AG's office emails about millionaire tax referendum
Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens declined to comment on communications obtained by The Center Square from the State Attorney General’s Office speculating at the time that … more
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Earlier this year, state staff and contractors viewed potential materials, like glass panels, for the restoration of skylights above the Washington state Capitol legislative chambers in Olympia.
More sunshine coming to Washington state government with Capitol skylight restoration
Let there be light. When Washington state lawmakers return to Olympia for the 2027 legislative session, natural light will again shine on the House and Senate chambers.  Construction … more
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A wrecked vehicle in Thurston County after it collided with a power pole, splitting the car in half on June 23, 2025. The driver was treated for minor injuries and was booked for DUI. The vehicle’s speedometer was stuck at 100 mph, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
Deaths on Washington roads drop again
In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in a row in 2025, according to state data released Tuesday.  Washington saw 659 … more
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County seeks volunteers to help address homelessness
Clark County is seeking two volunteers with lived experience of homelessness to serve on the Ending Community Homelessness Organization (ECHO), a group focused on homelessness policy and … more
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The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
Federal judge rebuffs bid to toss Washington legislative maps
A federal judge has rejected a request to ditch political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved two years ago. Now, opponents are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will … more
Washington state Supreme Court Justice Theo Angelis dons his robe alongside wife Kim and children Katherine and John as he is sworn in as a justice at the Temple of Justice on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
Theo Angelis sworn in as Washington Supreme Court justice
Theo Angelis is Washington’s newest state Supreme Court justice. While he has been on the court for about six weeks, Angelis was formally sworn in Monday in a ceremony at the Temple of Justice … more
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State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, smiles at House Speaker Laurie Jinkins during a Legislative Media Day at the Washington state Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Olympia.
Architect of Washington’s income tax test case defends collaboration with AG's office
For the first time since The Center Square obtained exclusive documents revealing how Democratic supporters of Washington’s new income tax worked behind the scenes with the Washington Attorney … more
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Woodland officials say a competitive state grant tied to improvements at Horseshoe Lake Park may have been affected by Growth Management Act compliance scoring tied to comprehensive plan update delays at the county level.
Delays in comprehensive plan updates raise concerns about local cities’ competitiveness for park grants
Clark County remains under a court order deadline to complete its overdue comprehensive plan update. Officials in Ridgefield and Woodland report no immediate impact on the daily planning or state … more
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Public records obtained by The Reflector show Battle Ground Mayor Eric Overholser approved moving forward with proposed proclamations supporting ICE and recognizing a federal “Antifa” designation for future city council meetings.
Battle Ground mayor signals approval for unprecedented proclamation requests
Battle Ground Mayor Eric Overholser has signaled support for two proposed proclamations that, if read, would mark a shift from the city’s previous approach, according to public records reviewed by … more
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Fire crews respond to a structure fire at the historic Central Picnic Shelter in Lewisville Regional Park during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 12.
Historic Lewisville Park shelter destroyed in suspected arson fire, investigation continues
A historic picnic shelter at Lewisville Regional Park was destroyed in an early morning fire on Tuesday, May 12, prompting an active investigation into a suspected arson by local authorities. … more
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The Woodland Industrial Park development at 345 N. Pekin Road is slated to bring more than 931,000 square feet of warehouse space across two buildings near Interstate 5 in Woodland. The project’s first confirmed tenant, Consolidated Supply Co., will occupy the development’s 276,092-square-foot East Building.
Consolidated Supply Co. signs on at Woodland Industrial Park development
Questions surrounding a massive industrial development in Woodland now have some answers after developers announced the first confirmed tenant for a nearly one-million-square-foot warehouse project … more
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Annual aerial detection maps 391,000 acres in Washington with dead or damaged trees
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released its annual Forest Health Highlights report last week following a 2025 survey season defined by a period of unprecedented structural … more
Aetta Architects presented a design rendering in December featuring a cardio area overlooking the basketball courts on the upper level of the planned Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center. The City Council approved a construction contract for the project last Thursday.
Ridgefield council approves construction contract for community and recreation center
The Ridgefield City Council approved unanimously a $31.6 million construction contract Thursday for the long-planned Community and Recreation Center, advancing the project after years of discussion … more
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Battle Ground University opens enrollment, offers governance education
Enrollment is now open for the city of Battle Ground’s civic education program, Battle Ground University (BGU). The free program offers residents an inside look at city operations and services. … more
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The historic Make Mine Milk building sits near the Exit 16 interchange in La Center. On Wednesday, May 13, the La Center City Council approved a contract to move and reconstruct the donated building at the city’s future downtown park near Fifth Street and Birch Avenue.
La Center council approves food cart ordinance, ‘Make Mine Milk’ building move for future downtown park
Downtown La Center residents will soon live closer to a local landmark and more food options. The La Center City Council unanimously approved two park-related measures on Wednesday, May 13, … more
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Community members almost filled every seat at the Ridgefield School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, May 12. Parents, teachers and residents voiced concerns about cuts to recess and specialist instruction at the elementary schools.
Parents voice concerns over Ridgefield elementary school schedule changes
Community members are pushing back against planned schedule changes in Ridgefield elementary schools that would reduce time for art, music, physical education (PE) and recess, while adding new … more
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National “Click It or Ticket” campaign a reminder to buckle up
Through May 31, law enforcement agencies across Washington will participate in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Troopers and officers will be looking for drivers and passengers who are … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez answers a question at a town hall in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Washington congressional members’ bill expands funding for local drug task forces to combat opioids
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, last week joined with colleagues Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, and Rick Larsen, D-Bellingham, on the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces … more
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