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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez asks House leaders to fund Secure Rural Schools program
Last month, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, urged House leadership to prioritize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program and extend access to vital funds for schools and infrastructure, … more
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The draw-bridge span of the Interstate-5 Bridge is seen from the Vancouver Waterfront in January.
Gluesenkamp Perez, Newhouse invite new Secretary of Transportation to visit I-5 Bridge
Last week, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, wrote a bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy inviting him to tour the … more
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Ridgefield opens Make a Difference Award nominations
Nominations for the City of Ridgefield’s annual Make a Difference Awards, which recognizes individuals and organizations meaningfully impacting the community, are now open. Each Ridgefield … more
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Clark County Chair Sue Marshall and the Chelatchie Prairie Coalition demand stronger action following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s investigation into Clean Water Act violations at Curtin Creek in Vancouver and Chelatchie Creek in Chelatchie. The EPA found that Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad and Green Works Enterprises conducted unpermitted construction that damaged wetlands and waterways, leading to fines local advocates believe are insufficient.
EPA ends investigation into Clean Water Act violations; local advocates demand stronger action
Clark County officials and advocacy groups are calling for stronger penalties and remediation efforts following an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation into two environmental … more
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The Axon Taser 10 represents a major upgrade for the Battle Ground Police Department, allowing officers to deploy up to 10 darts, with three activating at a time. This advancement reduces the risk of deployment failures significantly according to Battle Ground Police Department Chief Dennis Flynn.
Battle Ground Police implement improved taser system
The Battle Ground Police Department (BGPD) has begun implementing new Axon Taser 10 devices, marking a significant technological upgrade and improving officer and community safety.  The … more
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A steady stream of voters dropped off their ballots at the Battle Ground drop box on the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 11, during the special election. The first round of election results showed mixed outcomes for local school elections.
Ridgefield, La Center school measures pass, BG and Hockinson proposals failing
Results from the Feb. 11 special election show mixed outcomes for local school district funding measures. The Ridgefield and La Center school districts have propositions that are currently … more
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Baylee Sun Garcia, 20, of Longview, inside a patrol car after being arrested on Thursday, Feb. 13, in connection with the death of a teenager.
Police in Cowlitz County arrest alleged dealer after teen overdosed in January 
A Longview man is in custody on suspicion of selling drugs to a teenager who later overdosed and died . Baylee Sun Garcia, 20, of Longview, was in Cowlitz County Jail as of Friday, and facing … more
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Police: Assault, separate premeditated murder occurred at same site before body was dumped on Cowlitz County logging road 
A man is in custody for an assault that allegedly took place in the same rural Woodland location where authorities say a Portland man was murdered. Jeremy Paul Howe, 44, of Woodland, was in … more
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Makiah D. Voorhees sits between his attorneys, Stephen Geiger and Ted Debray, during his sentencing hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Kelso.
Paperwork error gives Cowlitz County man lighter sentence for harassment, vehicular assault, more
A Longview man is in prison after admitting to driving under the influence and causing a single-vehicle crash in November west of Stella that injured five passengers , as well as other 2024 crimes. … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson smiles at his family during his inaugural address at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
With a phone call, Gov. Bob Ferguson keeps Republican-sponsored emergency powers bill alive
A Senate bill installing new guard rails on a governor’s emergency powers is set for a key vote Friday, due in large part to a phone call from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson. The Senate … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson makes his way through the room prior to being sworn in on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Photo by Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)
Gov. Bob Ferguson wades into Washington state Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil
In one of his first acts as governor, Bob Ferguson pulled back two Inslee administration appointments to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, adding a new layer of uncertainty for the already … more
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Two rally-goers in Olympia on Saturday.
Hundreds rally at Washington state Capitol to protect parental rights: ‘Enough is enough’
The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally against what they claim are efforts by majority … more
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Washington state bill would require REI co-op to reserve board seats for workers
Some Democrats in Olympia think employees should have more representation on REI’s board of directors. House Bill 1635 , sponsored by state Rep. Cindy Ryu, a Democrat from Shoreline, would … more
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The outside of the Tukwila Justice Center, where the city’s municipal court and police department is housed. (Photo by Moe K. Clark/InvestigateWest)
Washington state courts work to vacate hundreds of thousands of illegal drug convictions
When Lisa Giap opened an email from the Pierce County Superior Court in January 2024 that said her previous drug conviction from 2015 had been cleared from her criminal record, she was stunned.  … more
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Photo from the Capitol on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Legislation could make school bond approval easier in Washington state
Washington state lawmakers are moving closer to passing a bill that would amend the state constitution to allow school districts to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes, levy taxes to … more
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Cats, either domestic or wild, are especially susceptible to the deadly bird flu virus. (Photo by Matt Vasilogambros/Stateline)
Two Oregon cats dead after eating raw pet food made in Washington state
Two more Oregon cats died this month after eating raw cat food that was contaminated with the deadly bird flu virus, prompting Washington state officials to issue a recall. The cats lived in … more
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A supporter of Initiative 2066 holds a sign as cars drive by for a “super signing” event at Eubanks Glass in Centralia on Thursday, June 27.
Judge won’t compel Washington state panel to scrap building codes targeted by gas initiative
A Thurston County judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force the state Building Code Council to move faster in aligning energy rules for new construction with provisions in the natural … more
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The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
Washington state road usage charge bill receives deluge of opposition
A Washington state bill that would create a voluntary road usage charge program as a substitute for the state gas tax has received a deluge of opposition despite support from public officials and … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, speaks with a student in this photo provided by her office.
Gluesenkamp Perez, colleagues introduce bill to address shortage of skilled construction workers
Recently, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, along with a bipartisan group of congressional colleagues, introduced the bipartisan Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural … more
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Washington Attorney General Nick Brown speaks outside the federal courthouse in Seattle where a judge sided with his office, temporarily blocking President Donald Trump’s order to stop federal funding for facilities that provide gender-affirming care to young people. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street)
Seattle judge blocks Trump order on gender-affirming care
A federal judge in Seattle on Friday temporarily paused President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to stop federal funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care for young people. … more
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