The state Supreme Court on Monday responded to a “crisis” in Washington’s public defense system by slashing caseloads for those providing counsel to poor defendants facing criminal prosecutions.

Members of the Port of Seattle Commission were joined by state and Seattle leaders to decry President Donald Trump’s recent travel bans against 12 countries, warning that it could harm the Pacific ...

Washington’s K-12 education system slipped slightly in national rankings released Monday. The state ranks 27th, down one spot from last year, according to an analysis from the Annie E. Casey ...

The Ridgefield High School academic team closed out one of its most successful years yet with a determined run at the 2025 High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta over Memorial Day ...

“This is a way to amend your soil, fertilize your gardens,” DuBois said. “It’s nutrient-dense, especially if we put our food waste in. And we know what’s in it … Really, it’s magical material.” DuBois ...

The Ridgefield Raptors have entered their sixth season of play and their seventh year in the community. This year, management is looking forward to some new additions at the park. Ridgefield Raptors ...

In Loving Memory of Marie Wilcox: 1928 - 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Marie Joan Wilcox on May 18, 2025, at 96 years of age. She died peacefully at home with family.

Enrollment is now open for the city of Battle Ground’s civic education program, Battle Ground University (BGU). The free program offers a behind-the-scenes look at city operations. The course includes ...

Last week, the U.S. House passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act to reauthorize community-based programs to support those facing substance use disorders, according to a ...

The defense for the teen accused of planning a mass shooting at the Kelso mall said at a Friday court hearing that he was bullied at his new home in Columbia County, leading to his deteriorating ...

Dozens of Battle Ground residents took time off their weekend to volunteer during the city’s annual Parks Appreciation Day on April 20. Residents brought tools and equipment to remove weeds, ...

More than 500 Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday evening to protest what they say are the anti-faith policies of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council, just days ...