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
Prohibited restraints at Vancouver Public Schools draw concerns from mom, advocacy groups
Two recent instances of Vancouver Public Schools staff using “prone restraints” on a 12-year-old raise questions about how frequently students are held to the ground.
Cold-case murder trial in Clark County that used genealogy database dismissed amid new evidence
The same technique used to catch the Golden State Killer brought murder charges in a 25-year-old cold case in Vancouver. But, less than a week before trial, Clark County prosecutors had the case dismissed.
ODOT plans to toll Portland freeways, but first they want to hear from you
Transit officials recently opened a public comment period on a pair of tolling projects that could start charging some drivers as soon as 2024.
Klickitat County’s Bob Songer, a Constitutional Sheriff, nears reelection
Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer has in recent years embodied the Constitutional Sheriff movement. He nears reelection even as multiple similarly molded sheriff candidates lost.
Facing defeat, Joe Kent campaign looks to ‘cure’ challenged ballots
The Republican candidate for Southwest Washington's 3rd Congressional District says he won't concede until "every legal vote is counted."
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez flips SW Washington congressional district for Democrats
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Skamania County resident and auto shop owner who shot from obscurity to headline a nationally watched race, declared victory Saturday night in her bid for Southwest Washington’s congressional seat. The Associated Press also declared her the winner Saturday night.
Congressional races stay tight in Oregon, Southwest Washington
Narrow leads in the three congressional races could grow or shrink with each passing update. Trailing candidates hold out hope their supporters will show up big in late counts.
Southwest Washington congressional race too close to call as vote counting continues
The race between Donald Trump-endorsed Joe Kent and middle-of-the-road Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp has been viewed by many as a microcosm of America's political climate.
Political polarization means late season questions of Joe Kent’s employment unlikely to sway voters
The question of who pays the congressional candidate's salary emerged late in the political season. At least one critic has since called for a federal investigation. But political experts don't expect it will factor heavily into Tuesday's election.
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy campaigns with once-enemy Kent in quiet trip to Southwest Washington
To Joe Kent's supporters, the visit showed the candidate's ability to play nice with moderate Republicans. Meanwhile, the late-game fundraiser could help inject some cash as he faces well-funded Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.