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Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, speaks during a House floor debate on SB 6346 on Tuesday, March 10, in Olympia.
'These things are not secrets': Washington GOP lists priority districts for 2026 election
Facing a near supermajority, the chair of the Washington State Republican Party has his eyes on five districts heading into the 2026 election cycle in an attempt to regain some control over Olympia. … more
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Ridgefield Finance Director Kirk Johnson presents information about the proposed bond issuance during the Ridgefield City Council meeting on March 12. The ordinance would authorize up to $15.5 million in LTGO bonds to help fund construction of the long-planned Ridgefield Community Center.
Ridgefield City Council advances bond plan for community center
The Ridgefield City Council took a key step Thursday toward financing the long-awaited Ridgefield Community Center, advancing a bond ordinance authorizing up to $15.5 million in borrowing for the … more
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Public Works Director Tracy Coleman speaks during a La Center City Council work session on Wednesday, March 11. Coleman explained how Transportation Impact Fees (TIFs) help ensure that new development pays for a share of the infrastructure needed to support city growth, and staff recommended raising TIFs from $7,561 to $14,108.
La Center reviews potential traffic impact fee increase
The La Center City Council heard a presentation on Wednesday, March 11, about potential updates to the city’s Capital Facilities Plan and a proposal to nearly double Transportation Impact Fees … more
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Commander Phil Sample points to data on calls for service inside the La Center police building operated by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. The data reflects policing trends during 2025, the first full year the sheriff’s office provided contracted police services for the city.
“Where no call is too small”: A look back at La Center’s first year of fully restored police services
While sitting in a restaurant during his early days in law enforcement, Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Commander Phil Sample overheard a familiar line. “You see the cops sitting there? … more
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Comcast recently completed a broadband expansion project bringing high-speed internet access to nearly 500 homes northeast of Battle Ground Lake. At the end of last month, funding was approved for a $1 billion investment for broadband expansion across the state, with multiple projects lined up in Southwest Washington.
Comcast completes rural network expansion near Battle Ground Lake
A major broadband expansion project bringing high-speed internet access to nearly 500 homes northeast of Battle Ground Lake is now complete.  The project’s completion was announced by … more
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The roadway remains blocked at Northeast 92nd Avenue at its connection to state Route 503 in Battle Ground. The City of Battle Ground has extended the closure through July 17, 2026 while contractors install water and sewer utilities for the Village at Cherry Grove subdivision.
Battle Ground extends closure of Northeast 92nd Avenue for Cherry Grove utilities work
The City of Battle Ground has extended the closure of Northeast 92nd Avenue bordering the west edge of city limits between Northeast 239th Street and state Route 502/West Main Street as utility work … more
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Woodland seeks applications for lodging tax tourism funding
The City of Woodland is accepting applications for projects and programs funded through its Lodging Tax Fund, which supports local tourism promotion efforts. Completed applications are due by 12 … more
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Ridgefield Superintendent Dr. Jenny Rodriquez
Ridgefield Schools superintendent warns of ‘tremendous impacts’ as state education funding continues to decline
Ridgefield School District Superintendent Dr. Jenny Rodriquez shared her thoughts as schools across the state are bracing for “tremendous impacts” if the state continues the trend of reducing … more
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Woodland City Council member Gabe Huston confirmed on Wednesday, March 11, that he rescinded his resignation from his council seat and is committing to serve his full term.
Woodland City Council member reverses course on plans to resign from his seat
Woodland City Council member Gabe Huston confirmed on Wednesday, March 11, that he rescinded his resignation from his council seat and is committing to serve his full term.  Huston … more
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Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota
Clark County councilors approve multi-million dollar settlement with widow of Vancouver police officer killed by deputy
During a Wednesday, March 11, Clark County Council meeting, councilors approved a multi-million dollar settlement with the wife of a Vancouver police officer who was fatally shot by a Clark County … more
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Battle Ground Mayor Eric Overholser speaks during the March 10 C-Tran Board of Directors meeting. He expressed support for an approved motion that any participation in funding operations and maintenance for bi-state transit, including light rail associated with the Interstate Bridge replacement, cannot use sales tax revenues previously approved by voters outside Vancouver city limits or the Vancouver Urban Growth Area.
Small cities in Clark County secure C-Tran light rail O&M funding protections
Small cities in Clark County secured new protections Tuesday, March 10, after the C-Tran Board Composition Review Committee and the C-Tran Board of Directors approved changes that prevent existing … more
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Multiple businesses at the corner of Main Street and Grace Avenue in Battle Ground were a part of over 30 Clark County businesses who signed a letter opposing the “millionaire’s tax” before it was passed last week. The businesses include the Battle Ground Farmers market, Al and Ernies, Battle Ground Hospitality Collective and Galeotti’s.
Clark County businesses sign letter opposing income tax passed by state Legislature
Leslie Lewallen, director of Future 42 Clark County, led a coalition of local business owners with a letter speaking out against the Washington Legislature’s recently passed “millionaire’s … more
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Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, speaks with other senators during the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Ferguson signs two bills by Sen. Jeff Wilson focused on kit homes, rural designation
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills sponsored by 19th Legislative District state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, over the weekend. One could help promote the construction of small kit homes and the … more
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Clark County seeks applicants for Commission on Aging
Clark County is seeking applicants to fill three full-term positions and one partial-term position on its Commission on Aging. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. The volunteer … more
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Gator’s Custom Guns in Cowlitz County.
Following D.C. magazine ruling, Gator’s Guns in Cowlitz County adds to U.S. Supreme Court petition
Attorneys representing a Kelso gun shop and its owner have filed a supplemental brief with the U.S. Supreme Court following a recent District of Columbia appellate court ruling against the federal … more
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Lawmakers, friends and families video the final gavel on the last day of the legislative session on the House floor on Thursday, March 12, in Olympia.
Winners, losers and takeaways from Washington state’s legislative session
The curtain fell Thursday night on the Washington Legislature’s 60-day session. A lot happened before it did. Passage of Democrats’ income tax on millionaire earners was the big storyline. It … more
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Sen. Jessica Bateman, chair of the Senate Housing Committee, leads a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)
New Washington state law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile
Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer.  A state law signed Saturday seeks to ensure remaining pills the state … more
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An ICE officer detains a handcuffed man in Los Angeles on June 12, 2025. Photo: Tia Dufour / U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Public Domain
Seattle looks to expand its efforts against federal immigration enforcement
Seattle’s battle with federal immigration officials is getting even broader.  The Seattle City Council is expected at its March 17 meeting to authorize a review of the city’s policies … more
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President Donald Trump
In bid for voter data, Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms
The U.S. Department of Justice has begun connecting its push to obtain sensitive personal data on millions of voters to whether the upcoming midterm elections will be fair and secure, laying the … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders waves to the crowd during the Rainier Round-Up Days Parade on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Washington state sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs
Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set new standards for them and could lead to removal from office.  In a letter this week, … more
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