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An aerial view shows Clark College in the summer of 2010.
White House: Nearly 900,000 borrowers in Washington, Idaho are eligible for student debt relief
WASHINGTON — Nearly 900,000 borrowers in Washington and Idaho are eligible to have thousands of dollars of student loans forgiven under President Joe Biden's new debt relief plan, according to … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee at a press conference in Seattle on Aug. 9, 2021 announcing a new vaccine requirement.
Washington state of emergency set to end Oct. 31
The last of dozens of executive orders issued by Gov. Jay Inslee due to the COVID-19 pandemic will end by November, the governor announced last week. During a Sept. 8 press conference, Inslee … more
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Jeff Green and Kim Freeman work to retrieve a memory card from a game camera in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Saturday morning in Lewis County.
Clark County-based organization, OSU study fisher reintroduction in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
As fishers are carnivorous cousins of wolverines and predators of porcupines, one may think researchers would be hesitant about tromping through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to find … more
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Republicans shut out of Secretary of State race as nonpartisan, Democrat move on
OLYMPIA — Washington voters will choose between a Democrat and a nonpartisan candidate for Secretary of State this November, bringing back a question asked many times before by candidates, … more
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Volcano Rescue Team volunteers maneuver an injured climber out of the Ape Cave in this photograph published on Facebook.
Rescue Team responds to three incidents at Ape Cave Lava Tubes
It has been a busy week or so for the Volcano Rescue Team (VRT).  Rescuers from the organization, which focuses on assisting climbers on and around Mount St. Helens, have responded to three … more
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Washington law enforcement agencies report violent crime and vehicle thefts increased, drug arrests and number of officers decreased in 2021
Violent crimes and murders increased, while drug and fraud-related numbers decreased along with the number of commissioned officers in 2021, according to a report released last week by the Washington … more
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Herrera Beutler gains endorsement of Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has secured the endorsement of the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) for her campaign to continue representing the 3rd … more
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Mount Adams is seen from Spirit Lake Highway on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Coldwater Lake offers an outdoor oasis at Mount St. Helens
The Coldwater Lake Recreation Area is located 45 miles east of Castle Rock in the heart of the Mount St. Helens blast zone near the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater and Johnston Ridge … more
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Spirit Lake reflects its surrounding hills as seen from Forest Road 99..
Preparations for Spirit Lake infrastructure project to take place this summer
After 40 years, continued improvements are needed to support operations and maintenance of the Spirit Lake infrastructure that controls water levels in Spirit Lake.  In the summer and fall of … more
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Inslee makes COVID vaccines a permanent requirement for many state employees
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive making COVID-19 vaccines a permanent condition of employment for state workers in executive and small cabinet agencies, including … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia is pictured in this file photo.
New Washington laws: Rules take effect in areas ranging from guns to pickleball to license fees
OLYMPIA — Changes to gun regulations, new transportation fees and a new state sport are all among the changes Washington residents may soon see. Some of the bills the Legislature passed this … more
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Debra Lekanoff is the only Native American in the Washington State Legislature. Her bill created the Missing Indigenous Person Alert (MIPA) system, a new statewide alert system for missing Indigenous people.
Washington State Patrol launches statewide alert system for missing Indigenous people
The Missing Indigenous Person Alert (MIPA) system, a new statewide alert system for missing Indigenous people, went into effect on Friday, July 1.  The alert system adds a specific … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia is pictured in this file photo.
Bipartisan group of state senators call for state insurance commissioner to resign
A bipartisan group of state senators announced on June 16 they are calling for Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign after he allegedly fired a whistleblower who came … more
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Washington braces for higher than average wildfire season
Western Washington’s wetter and cooler spring this year could make for a milder fire season than in recent years, but parts of the state are expected to yield higher than typical forest fire … more
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Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler talks about medical marijuana with veterans during a public meeting at the Chehalis Veterans Memorial Museum.
Rep. Herrera Beutler introduces bipartisan bill aiming to increase the number of police officers
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, recently introduced legislation addressing staffing shortages among police departments in Southwest Washington and the country more … more
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Scenes from Mount St. Helens a week after the aftermath
May 18 marked the 42nd anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens. At 8:32 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens collapsed in the largest landslide in recorded history following a magnitude … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee
'They will be welcome': Inslee, Washington Democrats commit to 'sanctuary' for those needing abortions in other states
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democratic leaders pledged on Tuesday to maintain Washington as a safe place for those needing access to abortion. "Washington state was a pro-choice … more
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Brandon Vick speaks as the Washington State House of Representatives convenes for floor debate on April 12, 2019.
State Rep. Vick will not seek re-election
State Rep. Brandon Vick announced he will not run for re-election this year, making his fifth term representing Washington’s 18th Legislative district his last. On April 13, Vick, … more
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A daily limit of 15 razor clams dug near Ocean Park, Washington on Oct. 17, 2020.
WDFW approves nine days of razor clam digs to close out successful season
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed the final round of razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 29 to May 7 to wrap up a memorable … more
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Interstate Bridge Replacement Project Community Advisory Group Member Sam Kim, right, talks about the challenges of a three-hour daily commute as bridge project administrator Greg Johnson and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell look on during a press event at the Interstate 5 bridge April 13.
Sen. Cantwell says I-5 bridge replacement project is good candidate for federal funding
The project to replace the aging Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River may see some additional funding opportunities at the federal level because of Congress’ $1.2 trillion infrastructure … more
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