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Battle Ground City Council welcomes new and re-elected members
The Battle Ground City Council seated new and returning members and selected Eric Overholser as mayor and Aimee Vaile as deputy mayor during its first…
Virginia Rodeman defies limits and wins No-Gi World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Battle Ground athlete Virginia Rodeman won two divisions at the No-Gi World Championship in Las Vegas, continuing an eight-year rise in Brazilian J…
Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures
Mark Harmsworth compares California’s growing unemployment insurance debt with Washington’s Employment Security Department failures and argues both states must reform or risk con…
Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing individuals who make meaningful contributions to the local community.
18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
…ive District have introduced House Bill 2180 to require background checks and mandatory abuse-reporting training for youth sports coaches and supervisors.
Opinion: Solving Washington’s deficit without tax increases
…s Washington’s budget shortfall is driven by rapid spending growth rather than insufficient tax revenue, calling for slower spending and program reductions instead of new taxes.
Letter: ‘When we curtail one group’s rights we leave open the door to losing our rights too’
…protections apply to immigrants and warns that limiting one group’s rights risks undermining everyone’s civil liberties.
Vancouver hosts Muddy Boots Tour of grounds that will become the Bridge Shelter
Vancouver hosted a “Muddy Boots Tour” of the future Bridge Shelter site Wednesday, showing supporters early construction work on the 120-bed campus set to open in fall 2026.
Opinion: Fish first, or people, that’s the dam question?
…first … and not fish’ Lars LarsonThe Northwest Nonsense See Grok’s analysis of this story The biggest news story today and this week in the Pacific Northwest is the so-called atmospheric river of rain…
Battle Ground Police Department hosts annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ event for local youth
More than 20 Battle Ground children shopped with BGPD officers at Walmart, choosing gifts for family and essentials for themselves before being surprised with b…
Battle Ground City Council adopts 2026 Budget
Battle Ground City Council unanimously adopted the 2026 budget, funding major street repairs, new park projects, and a small business support progr…
Opinion: Despite historic tax hikes – Washington state faces $4.3 billion deficit
…ected multibillion-dollar deficits stem from rapid spending growth, not a lack of revenue, after years of historic tax hikes.