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Clark County Community Planning Director Oliver Orjiako addressed the Clark County Council on Tuesday, Feb. 18. County staff presented the planning commission's recommendations regarding possible urban growth area expansions.
Clark County Council hears as planning commission backs proposed UGA changes for Battle Ground, Ridgefield and La Center
The Clark County Planning Commission has recommended approval of urban growth area changes for Battle Ground, Ridgefield and La Center, setting up a pivotal decision before the Clark County Council … more
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Buildings at the Port of Ridgefield’s Wisdom Ridge Business Park house a mix of educational programs and private employers. The site showcases the port’s recent focus on job creation and economic development, including projects Perry previously oversaw prior to his appointment as executive director.
A year at the helm: Executive director reflects on progress and what’s next for the Port of Ridgefield
One year after stepping in as interim executive director, Ethan Perry is settling into the role with a clearer runway ahead. Appointed permanently in May after serving in an interim capacity, Perry … more
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Main Street Bar, located at 805 E. Main St. in Battle Ground, is in the process of being bought by Maddox, with Max Booth, community engagement and development manager for Maddox Industrial Transformer, saying it will likely not be a bar under new ownership.
Maddox-backed Battle Ground Hospitality Collective acquires new property
A growing cluster of downtown property acquisitions by the locally-based Maddox Industrial Transformer’s affiliated Battle Ground Hospitality Group (BGHC) have fueled interest online after its … more
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Daniel Soare addresses the Woodland City Council during a previous meeting on Jan. 21. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, he told council members that higher impact fees could increase future rents for his planned 23-unit apartment project.
Woodland City Council weighs impact fee phase-in as planning commission sticks to most of its original recommendation
With a potential fourth elementary school on the horizon, the Woodland City Council again found itself weighing how to best implement a substantial set of recommended impact fee increases during a … more
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The Pioneer Street overpass currently serves as Ridgefield’s primary east-west connection across Interstate 5. City leaders are pursuing a federal grant to help fund engineering and design work for the proposed 11th Street overpass, south of Pioneer Street, that would aid in helping traffic flows, emergency response time and business connectivity.
Ridgefield pursues public safety, overpass grants aligned with growth priorities
A pair of grant applications appeared on the Ridgefield City Council's recent consent agenda at the Feb. 12 meeting that aim to bolster public safety staffing as well as advance long-planned … more
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Main Street runs through downtown Battle Ground past local shops and restaurants. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Battle Ground City Council approved a $3 million federal funding request to begin construction on its Main Street Revitalization Project, which would widen sidewalks, expand parking and move utilities underground.
Battle Ground City Council backs federal funding requests for 2026
The Battle Ground City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 17, unanimously approved a slate of federal funding requests, adopting its 2026 federal legislative agenda to set the city’s priorities for lobbying … more
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Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall reads a statement noting county leaders are alarmed by federal immigration enforcement tactics during a Tuesday, Feb. 17, meeting. The statement was adopted in a 3-2 vote on Feb. 11 following weeks of debate and sharply divided public comment.
County chair reads statement on federal immigration enforcement, and heated public comment follows
The Clark County Council on Tuesday, Feb. 17, formally adopted a statement clarifying its stance on federal immigration enforcement after weeks of well-attended meetings and sharply divided … more
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Clark County Saddle Club Secretary Fran Duncan stands inside the Clark County Saddle Club’s arena in Battle Ground. After roughly two years in the CIA and retiring from a 42-year teaching career, Duncan has continued serving the community through her involvement in the Saddle Club, the Clark County Executive Horse Council and local 4H programs.
CIA operative, teacher, community leader: Fran Duncan’s remarkable journey
Fran Duncan of Clark County has worn many hats over the years. She has been a CIA operative traveling across Latin America and Europe. She spent more than four decades in classrooms from Florida to … more
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Cowlitz County sheriff not running for reelection, still opposes bill to alter position
A bill that would create stricter eligibility requirements for Washington state sheriffs — and which the Cowlitz County sheriff opposes — is scheduled for a public hearing on Monday. The … more
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A U.S. Border Patrol agent gestures while pursuing crossers near Sunland Park, N.M., on July 17, 2024.
‘Skip the playhouse’: Conservative councilman on Washington city's latest ICE proposal as theater
Spokane’s latest proposal targeting federal immigration authorities is, according to the only conservative left on the city council, basically virtue-signaling, political theater aimed at … more
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The U.S. flag flies outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Feb. 13, 2026.
Washington Senate advances 'trigger' bill shifting private labor disputes from feds to state
Senate Democrats advanced a bill Friday that would create a trigger allowing the state to step in on private-sector labor disputes if the federal agency responsible loses jurisdiction, or if the … more
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Bill to reduce stress and regulations on Washington agriculture community advancing
Legislation that would take a comprehensive look at how state regulations impact Washington's farmers and ranchers is set for executive session in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural … more
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Suicide-by-Amazon lawsuits given OK by Washington state Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court has opened the door for lawsuits against retailers like Amazon for selling non-defective products that customers used to commit suicide. The court ruled last in … more
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Zyn is a brand of smoke-free nicotine pouch that is popular among young adults. (Photo by Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor)
Oregon state Senate votes to close nicotine pouch loophole
The Oregon Senate voted 26-1 Friday to pass a bill aiming to close a loophole allowing Oregon youth to purchase nicotine pouch products. Senate Bill 1571 , sponsored by Sen. Lisa Reynolds, … more
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A sign hangs that says “ICE and Homeland Security are not permitted to enter the facility without a valid judicial warrant,” at Cascade Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in East Wenatchee. (Photo by Reneé Dìaz/Wenatchee World)
Churches and advocates mobilize as ICE activity continues in Washington state
As immigration customs enforcement agent sightings grow, local religious leaders face new concerns for their communities, trying to worship freely and safely. In late summer 2025, according to a … more
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A line of dipnetters search for smelt at Gerhart Gardens Park on Feb. 18 in Longview. (Photo by Henry Brannan/The Columbian)
Luck and hard work align in success for Cowlitz River smelt dippers
LONGVIEW — Last Wednesday’s Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip fishing was cold, windy and overall fruitful — at least for the people who worked hard and were a little lucky. Sea lion … more
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The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
Budget bills in Washington Legislature would tap rainy day fund, spend heavily on legal payouts
Democrats in the Washington Legislature on Sunday proposed tapping the state’s rainy day savings account and slashing hundreds of millions of dollars for a child care program for low-income … more
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Rep. Jim Walsh speaks during a legislative forum hosted by Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 11.
State Rep. Jim Walsh, trade and business groups react to SCOTUS tariff ruling
A Washington lawmaker, trade and business group are reacting to Friday’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court against President Trump’s tariffs. In an historic 6-3 decision today, the high … more
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An example of a kit-built home is pictured in this photo provided by state Sen. Jeff Wilson.
Sen. Jeff Wilson pushes small kit homes as one way to ease Washington housing supply issues
A bill passed by the Washington state Senate this week could make small manufactured kit homes a more common option for affordable housing. Nineteenth Legislative District state Sen. Jeff … more
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Protesters hold signs across the street from Mark Morris High School Tuesday, Feb. 10. They criticized what they described as a lack of response from the school after several students were accused of sexual assault. Two arrests were made in the case on Thursday.
​​Mark Morris High School suspects make first court appearance in Cowlitz County
The two Mark Morris High School students arrested on suspicion of rape made their first appearance in a packed Cowlitz County Juvenile Court room on Friday. The pair have not been formally … more
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