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Washington state Sen. Adrian Cortes speaks to hundreds of teachers, school employees and students on Feb. 17, 2025 at the Washington state Capitol. Following the rally, attendees met with lawmakers to urge them to increase funding for public schools. (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)
Educators and parents call on Washington state lawmakers to up school funding
Hundreds of Washington students, parents, teachers and other educators demonstrated at the state Capitol on Monday, calling for increased funding for the state’s public school system. … more
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Mist shrouds the state Capitol dome in Olympia, Wash. on Jan. 27, 2025. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
Push for inspections at Tacoma immigration detention center reemerges in Washington state Legislature
Following multiple lawsuits involving the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, state lawmakers are pushing again for greater transparency at the for-profit immigrant detention center.  … more
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Rally participants stand on the Capitol steps in support of parents’ rights at a rally organized by Let’s Go Washington in Olympia on Saturday, Feb. 15.
‘Enough is enough’: Hundreds rally at state Capitol to protect parental rights
The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally against what they claim are efforts … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, speaks at a public hearing for House Bill 1719 in the John L. O’Brien Building in Olympia on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Abbarno bill promoting city-tribal partnerships passed by state House
A bill sponsored by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, passed out of the Washington state House of Representatives on Thursday, Feb. 13, with unanimous support. HB 1039 would allow some … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez meets with Josh Phillips of Spawn Fly Fish in Ilwaco, Washington. Phillips served as a witness in a House Committee on Small Business hearing on rural entrepreneurship.
Gluesenkamp Perez introduces bill to limit  use of capital gains tax loophole
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, introduced a bill Thursday, Feb. 6, that, if signed into law, would put an end to what she calls a “loophole” that allows wealthy money … more
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A driver on northbound state Route 503 near Lewisville Park passes another vehicle in snowy conditions on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Snowstorm brings power outages and snarled traffic to region
Thousands were left without power in Clark County last week while the snowy conditions also made driving a challenge.  According to Tyler Mode with the Battle Ground Weather Facebook group, … more
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Emergency responders gather during a search for a Ridgefield man who became disoriented and lost in winter weather near Coldwater Lake on Feb. 7.
‘Likely the male would not have survived’: Ill-equipped Ridgefield man rescued at Coldwater Lake
First responders rescued a 67-year-old Ridgefield man who got lost and disoriented in the snow during a hike at Coldwater Lake near Mount St. Helens the night of Feb. 7. The man was unprepared … more
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Multiple northern Clark County students were awarded for their musical achievements during the 61st annual Clark College Jazz Festival, held from Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.
Local student musicians awarded at Clark College Jazz Festival
Student musicians from school districts across northern Clark County were awarded for their musical achievements during the 61st annual Clark College Jazz Festival, held from Jan. 30 through Feb. 1. … more
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Rotschy acquires local aggregate and manufacturing companies
Rotschy Inc., a Vancouver-based construction company, announced the acquisition of J.L. Storedahl & Sons Inc. and Nor-Tech Fabrication, LLC on Feb. 10. The companies will continue independent … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, was chosen as co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition.
MGP assigned to leadership of Blue Dog Coalition, pushes for bipartisan budget work
The Blue Dog Coalition announced its leadership positions Monday, Feb. 10, including U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, who will serve as co-chair. The same day, the coalition sent a … more
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A wild rabbit is seen in Park County, Montana, in 2019.
Feral rabbits shot by blow darts in Vancouver, $5,000 reward offered
Eight rabbits have been euthanized after at least 10 were penetrated by blow darts in a Vancouver neighborhood in incidents dating back to November.  The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), a … more
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Three wooden boards with spikes inscribed with “Kent” and a swastika symbol were found between Feb. 5-7 on Yacolt roadways inside town limits.
Spikes with “Kent” and a swastika symbol found on roadways in Yacolt
Residents of Yacolt are urged to use caution and awareness on the town’s roadways after three sets of wooden boards with nails inscribed with the word “Kent” and a swastika symbol … more
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Vancouver man jailed for tax fraud targeting immigrants
Saul Valdez, a Vancouver business owner and unlicensed tax preparer, was sentenced to prison for nine months for tax fraud in the U.S. District Court on Feb. 10. Valdez targeted immigrants and filed … more
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Located north of La Center Elementary School, the 4th Street Widening and Breeze Creek Reconstruction project will improve pedestrian and bike access, add stormwater mitigation features and replace the Breezy Creek culvert with a bridge. Construction, expected to last up to two years, will temporarily close the south entry of Breezy Creek Trail, though residents can still access it from northern entry points and alternative connections.
La Center City Council advances key infrastructure and planning decisions
The La Center City Council met on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to discuss major infrastructure projects, transit funding and comprehensive city planning updates.  Among the key topics was the 4th … more
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Students, parents and community members attended the eighth annual Industry Fair at Battle Ground High School in 2023.
Battle Ground Public Schools gears up for 10th installment of the Industry Fair
The Battle Ground Public Schools’ Industry Fair at Battle Ground High School has connected students and the community to industry leaders and employers for a decade.  The 10th … more
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Battle Ground Education Foundation President Alison Bullock addresses the Battle Ground Public Schools Board on Monday, Feb. 10, detailing the impact a $25,000 grant from the now-closed Battle Ground Rose Float Committee Funds will provide. The money will help provide internet access for students facing financial hardship and support equipment maintenance for the Battle Ground High School Marching Band.
BG Education Foundation distributes $25,000 grant to support local students
The Battle Ground Education Foundation (BGEF) will make a meaningful impact on local students thanks to a $25,000 grant from the now-closed Battle Ground Rose Float Committee.  The funding, … more
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An unmarked police vehicle sits along North Parkway Avenue in Battle Ground on Monday, Feb. 10, after the Battle Ground Police Department responded to an accidental gunshot that led to a female being transported to an area hospital. The incident occurred at the residence where a search warrant was executed on Jan. 28.
Police investigate accidental gunshot at home days after SWAT serves search warrant in BG
The Battle Ground Police Department (BGPD) is investigating an accidental gunshot wound at the same North Parkway Avenue residence where a search warrant was served by Clark County Sheriff’s … more
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State Rep. John Ley pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor voter violations related to his 2022 candidacy but maintains his innocence, calling the plea deal a strategic decision. Ley changed his voter registration from his Camas home to a Battle Ground address, where he rented a room for $1 per month, but was later ruled ineligible to run in the 18th District. Ley received 12 months of probation and a $500 fine, avoiding potential felony charges that could have carried up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
State Rep. John Ley maintains innocence following guilty plea in voter violation case
On Monday, Feb. 10, state Rep. John Ley, of Washington's 18th Legislative District, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges of attempted voter violations, downgraded from felony charges that could … more
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Elections workers collect ballots as voters drop them off at the Fisher's Landing Transit Center ballot drop box, which was replaced after a fire caused by an incendiary device, in Vancouver, Wash., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Months after a Clark County ballot drop box is set ablaze, state is set to lose election security funds
Brian Kernagis, a Vancouver-area marketing manager, voted early.  Around 5 or 6 p.m. on Oct. 27, a week before the general election last year, he put his and his girlfriend’s ballots … more
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State Department of Health denies license renewal application of former Clark County counselor due to felony convictions
The Washington state Department of Health has denied a license renewal application from a former Clark County agency affiliated counselor with felony convictions.  Jacob Michael Green was … more
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