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
Thousands gather in downtown Portland to protest Supreme Court abortion decision
Scores of people descended on downtown Portland Friday night in protest to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s seismic reversal of the nationwide right to abortion.
Vancouver church linked to man arrested for anti-LGBTQ hate crime
The Washington man facing a hate crime charge found fellowship at Sure Foundation Baptist Church in Vancouver. The church's pastor denied the man was a regular congregate, yet shared an anti-LGBTQ view.
Workers raise concerns of toxic workplace at Vancouver homeless services provider Share
Share is the largest provider of homeless services in Southwest Washington, with roughly 150 employees and a $13.7 million budget in 2020. Current and former workers allege being ignored about dangerous work environments and improper firings.
Kalama freshman arrested after reportedly threatening to shoot LGBTQ demonstration on high school campus
The arrest is the latest in a string of student arrests related to weapons and threats of violence in Southwest Washington schools.
Vancouver bans ‘targeted picketing’ outside homes of city employees, elected officials
The decision follows several recent protests – mainly against measures to quell COVID-19 – outside homes and schools in Clark County.
Washington House candidate’s Battle Ground rental raises eligibility questions
John Ley, who maintains a house in Camas, said he's running in another district because he believes it gives him a greater chance of influencing the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement.
Kevin Peterson Jr.’s family files wrongful death lawsuit against Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Peterson died during an attempted drug sting in October 2020 at a hotel outside Vancouver. Clark County deputies shot the 21-year-old three times as he ran away.
10 candidates vying for three open House seats in Southwest Washington
There will soon be at least three new faces from Southwest Washington in Olympia.
Vancouver taps internal candidate as next police chief
Assistant Chief Jeff Mori will oversee the largest uniformed force in Southwest Washington. Civil rights groups are welcoming the choice.
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Pick to lead new Washington office investigating police deadly force is Microsoft lawyer, former judge
Starting in June, attorney Roger Rogoff will lead the Office of Independent Investigations in Washington. The office is tasked with reviewing deadly police encounters throughout Washington state.