Troy Brynelson
Troy Brynelson is OPB’s reporter in Southwest Washington. Previously, he’s covered everything from wildfires and a mass shooting in rural Oregon to tech and housing in Vancouver. He most recently reported on the homeless crisis in the Mid-Willamette Valley.
Troy grew up in Southeast Portland, graduated Franklin High School and is a lifelong Blazer fan. Ball don’t lie!
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Latest Stories
Private Oregon firefighting company fined $180K after US Dept. of Labor investigation
The federal agency said dozens of firefighters earned $200 a day while working about 70 hours a week.
Family of hiker killed in Washington under confusing circumstances files $20M legal claim against Lewis County
The tort claim centers on Aron Christensen’s puppy, Buzzo, and the attorney’s belief that the sheriff’s office “maliciously damaged” the young Australian cattle dog’s body to tamper with the case.
Racist slurs and lack of oversight at center of Clark County, Washington, discrimination lawsuit
Three Latino employees allege Clark County turned a blind eye to racism within its public works crews. A trial is scheduled to start May 22.
Cowlitz law enforcement push to patch local drug laws ahead of special session
State lawmakers are optimistic they can pass a fix before drug possession laws sunset in July. Cowlitz police brass say they don't want to chance it.
Southwest Washington police hope newly funded training center will solve staffing woes
For years, police departments in Southwest Washington had a snag in their sales pitch for new recruits. It might be months before training starts — and the class is more than 100 miles away.
Now at a critical stage, the road to I-5 bridge replacement gets bumpy
Planners hope to compete for billions in federal dollars, but first need Oregon's $1 billion down payment. Critics say now's the time to consider changes.
Washington House passes tolling bill, likely destined for Gov. Inslee’s desk
Some lawmakers from Southwest Washington attempted in vain to tweak the bill, such as exempting people who commute to work in Oregon.
Clark County considers fencing-off its public campus, citing rise in property crimes
The idea found mixed reviews among elected leaders, who split on whether a fence would be a wise use of public funds.
Consensus support for I-5 bridge tolling at Washington hearing
Each speaker on Thursday voiced support for having drivers pay a fee to cross. That contrasts with recent history.
Washington lawmakers introduce bill to authorize I-5 bridge tolling
Authorizing tolls won't mean they are coming right away. One co-sponsor said the move sweetens the I-5 bridge replacement's applications for federal grants.