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Swift Forest Camp boat ramp to close until May 2026
PacifiCorp will close the Swift Forest Camp boat ramp Sept. 30 through May 2026 to maintain water levels downstream of Merwin Dam.
Major water pipe burst closes road in Clark County
A major water main burst shut down NE 134th Street in Salmon Creek on Sept. 26, forcing detours as crews and firefighters responded.
Letter: Be a good Samaritan
Brush Prairie resident Bob Mattila reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging readers to show mercy and compassion to others, as taught in Luke 10.
POLL: Should lawmakers consider ending the I-5 Bridge replacement project altogether?
Soaring costs and delays renew debate over I-5 Bridge replacement The Interstate 5 Bridge replacement is now expected to cost up to $10 billion, with final environmental approvals delayed until 202…
Opinion: ‘Remain calm. All is well!’
Ken Vance critiques the Interstate Bridge replacement project, citing rising costs, years of delays, and unanswered questions while comparing officials’ reassurances to the “all is well” chaos of A…
Opinion: The story about United States Senator Ron Wyden
Lars Larson highlights a lawsuit alleging Sen. Ron Wyden’s children harassed an employee who later died by suicide, criticizing media silence and pointing to political double standards.
North Clark Historical Museum to hold exhibit on early pioneers on Saturday, Sept. 27
The North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy will host an exhibit Sept. 27 honoring early pioneers who helped develop Amboy, Chelatchie Prairie, and Yacolt, with demonstrations and displays included.
Washington state drivers could see some relief at the gas pump this fall
AAA reports Washington’s average gas price is $4.598 per gallon, with analysts predicting further drops this fall due to winter fuel blends, pipeline recovery, and increased oil supply.
WA governor and AG oppose repeal of federal forest protections
Gov. Bob Ferguson and AG Nick Brown oppose the Trump administration’s plan to repeal the Roadless Rule, which protects 2 million acres of Washington forest from logging, mining, and roadbuilding.
Opinion: How the legislature dug Washington into a fiscal hole
Mark Harmsworth argues Washington’s $903 million revenue drop stems from reckless spending and tax hikes, urging lawmakers to cut spending, repeal punitive taxes, and restore fiscal responsibility.
Opinion: Leftists again targeting conservative signature gatherers in Washington state
Bill Bruch says conservative petition signature gatherers in Washington have faced harassment, vandalism, and threats while collecting signatures for parental rights and girls’ sports ballot initia…
Thousands of counterfeit M30 pills containing Carfentanil seized in Centralia
DEA agents seized more than 50,000 counterfeit M30 pills in Centralia that tested positive for carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl and linked to rising overdose deaths…