During an interview at the Children’s Justice & Advocacy Center of Cowlitz County, the victim confided that there were three separate incidents in which Haynes touched and sexually assaulted the child ...

Using satellite imagery, researchers have discovered that nearly 5% of Oregon and Washington’s western forest canopy — about the size of Rhode Island — was scorched and damaged in … ...

A defense contractor with a history of providing housing for military operations withdrew its inquiry seeking land at the Newport Municipal Airport, a city official said Wednesday, as growing … ...

Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in Washington state The Ballmer Group’s gift could add up to 10,000 early childhood education slots over the next ...

Presumptive laws provide a safety net for individuals working in hazardous conditions, ensuring health coverage and compensation in the event of disease. In America, more than 65% of the entire … ...

This is the first installment in a four-part series examining inequities facing Native American youth in Washington’s criminal justice system. For the past 30 years, it’s been clear: Native American ...

Traffic moves through the intersection of state Route 503 and Southwest Eaton Boulevard on Nov. 3. The city hopes to secure $11 million in state and federal funding to widen the corridor, add turn ...

Newly obtained records reveal further details of the Washington State Bar Association investigation into Attorney General Nick Brown that ended hours after The Center Square reached out for comment. … ...

The Battle Ground City Council delayed a decision Monday on a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase intended to fund police ...

Eight Democratic state lawmakers in Washington retained their seats in this week’s election, with a ninth on the cusp of winning. State Rep. Edwin Obras inched closer to success Friday in … ...

Deaths and near-fatalities among children in Washington’s child welfare system have slowed, but are still expected to hit a record level in 2025. Through the first nine months of the year, … ...

Kathryn Baker, 90, of Vancouver, died Oct. 10, 2025. She was born in Portland, Oregon. Kathy graduated from Evergreen High ...