1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (285+ words) The Clark County Sheriff's Office highlighted a father-son duo on Father's Day as one generation of service prepares to follow another. Cody Schmidt, who has served for three years as a corrections officer at the Clark County Jail, is set…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (677+ words) A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 25, celebrated the opening of Sovereign, ilani Casino Resort's new signature steakhouse, replacing the former Michael Jordan's Steak House with a concept designed, owned and operated by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Tribal leaders, ilani executives,…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1308+ words) Nearly six months into 2026, Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole said many of the priorities outlined at the beginning of the year are beginning to show measurable progress, from the city's recreation center and public safety investments to water infrastructure, long-range planning…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (715+ words) Well, Mother Nature always wins. A two-night adventure to the Morrison Creek Campground, a mere 2. 6 miles from the timberline of Mount Adams, was cut short to a one night stay after high wind, rain and temperatures dropping to freezing for…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (231+ words) Clark and Cowlitz county communities will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with parades, festivals, fireworks and family activities across the region during the Fourth of July holiday. From Vancouver's America250 celebration at Fort Vancouver to old and new community traditions in Ridgefield,…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (160+ words) The Clark County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Team was recently featured on the national true-crime series "People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer." The episode, titled "Surviving the Washington Woodsman," focuses on the investigation into serial killer Warren Forrest and…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (496+ words) In his book, "Inventing America," the liberal scholar Garry Wills argued that the Declaration of Independence owed much to previous Anglo-American history. This is correct. English parliamentary bills originated as petitions by the people's representatives to the king. These petitions…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (618+ words) Classic cars, hot rods and vintage cruisers will roll through Vancouver's Uptown Village when Cruise the Couve returns on Saturday, July 18. Event organizers describe the event as one of the Pacific Northwest's premier automotive gatherings, drawing hundreds of vehicles and…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (207+ words) Clark County Jail officials are warning residents about a scam targeting families after a loved one has been arrested. According to the jail, scammers are calling family members while pretending to be "provisional release officers" or law enforcement officers. The…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1759+ words) Battle Ground Harvest Days: Friday-Sunday, July 17-19. Celebrate summer with Battle Ground's Annual Harvest Days celebration, hosted by the Battle Ground Festival Association. Events include a carnival, Harvest Nights Cruise car show, pancake breakfast and more. The festival will conclude with…...