Battle Ground, Washington FirstAlerts

Everything reported in Battle Ground and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.

• Natural DisastersSep 5, 2026, 6:01 p.m. ETCastle Rock, Washington, United States

  USGS Revises Magnitude of Castle Rock Earthquake to 3.73

  The United States Geological Survey has updated the magnitude of the September 5 earthquake near Castle Rock, Washington, following review.

• Workplace SafetyAug 20, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ETCastle Rock, Washington, United States

  OSHA Cites Trenick Inc. of Castle Rock for Repeat and Serious Violations

  The Washington employer faces a proposed $7,904 penalty after an inspection opened in April.

• Workplace SafetyAug 20, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ETLongview, Washington, United States

  OSHA cites WestRock Services in Longview with $39,492 in proposed penalties

  The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited WestRock Services LLC after an inspection opened in March.

• Plane CrashesAug 7, 2026, 10:05 a.m. ETRevised · v2Battle Ground, Washington, United States

  NTSB investigating fatal Cessna 172F crash near Battle Ground, Washington

  One person was killed when the 1964 single-engine aircraft was destroyed on the evening of September 26, 2025, according to the accident record.