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Cowlitz Indian Tribe elders visit Glenoma farm now accepting EBT cards
Fourteen Cowlitz Indian Tribe elders journeyed to the East Lewis County community of Glenoma on the morning of Thursday, July 25, to take a tour of Rainy Glen Farm and Bates Family Foods and shop for ...
Watch: Tom Vialle and Haiden Deegan Battle at Washougal | TWMX [250]
The 250 class was wide open at Washougal! Tom Vialle pulls back to back holeshots in both motos with a 1-2 finish. Haiden Deegan puts down some fast laps about halfway through Moto 2 to pass Vialle for the lead finishing 2-1 and taking the overall further extending his points lead. Followed by Jo ...
Two dead in central Vancouver murder-suicide
Two people are dead after a shooting in central Vancouver Thursday morning. Police responded after a caller reported seeing a man with a gun in an apartment complex parking lot on Plomondon Street, near Bagley Community Park, and then hearing gunshots. The shooting occurred shortly after 8 a.m. Police found...
Olympia residents report high rates of discrimination, especially among marginalized groups
A survey of Olympia residents has revealed widespread discrimination, with marginalized groups like transgender individuals, people of color, and those with disabilities facing the most frequent incidents of being disrespected and denied opportunities. At the Olympia City Council study session on Tuesday, Dr. Ashley Gardner, Truclusion principal researcher, explained they...
Camas Days expected to draw thousands to historic downtown this week
Camas Days, the annual downtown Camas festival organized by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce will bring thousands of visitors to Camas’ historic downtown this weekend, with a full range of events planned for Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. This year’s “America the Beautiful” themed Camas Days will help celebrate...
Annual ‘National Night Out’ event coming to Washougal
The city of Washougal will hold its third annual National Night Out event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Hathaway Park, located at 732 25th St., Washougal. The event will feature ice cream, a dunk tank, games, and a three-dimensional screening of the 2001 Pixar film “Monsters Inc.”
New Washougal event promises ‘weirdest, strangest car show’
When people ask AJ Bogue about the types of vehicles that he’s hoping to show off at the upcoming car show that he’s organizing, he usually tells them something like this: “If you can drive it to 54-40 Brewing Company and pay the $25 entry fee, it’s in.”
Port of Camas-Washougal extends cruise line contract
The Port of Camas-Washougal has extended its partnership with American Cruise Lines (ACL) despite concerns about the cruise line’s economic impact and commitment to sustainability. Port commissioners approved a docking agreement with ACL for 2025 and 2026 on July 17, three months after green-lighting a similar one-year contract to...
Nice weekend weather in Oregon, better air quality for some
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – This will be another great weekend to enjoy the outdoors with temperatures warming into the low to mid-80s seasonal range. But first how ’bout the smoke?. The wildfire smoke that stretched across western Oregon Friday was due to a wind direction change in our...
No, Really: Why Don’t Private Parking Lots Tow Trespassing Cars Right Away?
You’re wrong: City code absolutely allows private property owners to tow trespassing cars immediately—Hungry Tiger & Retriever Towing did it to me in 2008. Moreover, since private lots can’t hunt you down like the government can, holding your car for ransom is their best chance of getting paid. So my question stands: Why don’t private lots tow right away rather than writing fake “tickets”? —Welcome to Portlandistan.
Portland's iconic Darcelle XV in danger of shutting down, owners say: 'Not going to go down without a fight'
PORTLAND, Oregon — Darcelle XV. The name alone evokes a kind of immortal Portland lore. Though the legendary drag queen herself has been gone now for more than a year, the drag venue that bears her name is still in business. "This was his heart and soul. This is...
Podcast: In the Shed #24 with Portland Mercury Reporter Taylor Griggs
I know it’s late, but I didn’t have time to get this one finished before I left The Shed around 2 today, so here it is!. It was so fun having Taylor Griggs back in the shed. Remember Taylor? She wrote for BikePortland from late 2021 to May of last year and then the Portland Mercury scooped her up. I only have a few minutes, so I’ll cut to the chase (and won’t capitalize)…
Pickles perish in ninth as Knights win fourth straight
The Corvallis Knights secured a 5-3 win against the Portland Pickles in the West Coast League on Friday night. The game, held at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field, showcased strong performances from both teams but ultimately highlighted the Knights’ consistency and strategic plays. The game commenced under ideal conditions,...
'Believe in your vision': Portland Sneaker Week bringing together aspiring designers, professionals to niche industry
PORTLAND, Ore. — This weekend, Portland is hosting three days of footwear culture at Sneaker Week. The founders of the event said this isn’t just a typical sneaker conference focused on trading shoes but a place for people to learn how to enter this niche industry. "Portland celebrates...
Lake Oswego track coach suing school district after objecting to transgender athletes
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — A track coach in Lake Oswego who said he wants transgender athletes to compete in a separate division is suing the school district after he says they fired him for bringing his concerns to the district. John Parks has been coaching for about 40 years,...
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