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North Fork Survivors owner Joe Bongiovanni poses for a portrait by his museum sign Tuesday, May 6 in Toutle. Bongiovanni says the Washington State Department of Transportation's signage for road closure has impacted his business, not the actual road closure.
Business on the road to Mount St. Helens say closure signs hurting traffic
Sitting in the gravel parking lot of North Fork Survivors in Toutle is a camouflage Humvee. The military doesn’t use it, but rather museum and shop owner Joe Bongiovanni. He bought … more
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A tracked quad driver carrying a blind student crosses a bridge during the 2025 Mount St. Helens Trac Riders Washington Blind School Ride near Marble Mountain Snow Park in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument on Thursday, March 6.
Snowmobiling club takes blind students on the ride of a lifetime at Mount St. Helens
On Thursday, March 6, a group of 13 students from the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver bundled up in their warmest winter gear and boarded vans for one of the most unique field … more
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Janet Mashburn (left) and Jan Haig find a bundle of clothes donated by Ridgefield community members for their secret Santa program. Operation Secret Santa for Ridgefield Assisted Living has delivered gifts to the Ridgefield Living Center for nine years, never failing to meet the wishes of its residents.
Local secret Santas brings holiday joy to Ridgefield assisted living residents
On Saturday, Dec. 21, Ridgefield residents Jan Haig and Janet Mashburn brought holiday cheer to 32 Ridgefield Living Center assisted living facility residents, delivering hundreds of gifts ranging … more
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Battle Ground family’s blow-mold collection hghlights the decor of Christmas past
The Hernandez Alonso family, located south of Battle Ground, first began their outdoor Christmas display in 2015 with inflatables. They said, little by little, each year they started changing out … more
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Children play in the driveway of one Bella Noche HOA resident, who set up a snow machine for families to take pictures. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the neighborhood held its third annual Candy Cane Lane, a free event for families to celebrate the holiday season.
Locals celebrate third annual Candy Cane Lane in Ridgefield
Hundreds of families gathered on North 34th Court in Ridgefield on Saturday, Dec. 14, to take part in Candy Cane Lane, a free holiday event that has quickly become a beloved tradition in the … more
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The Christmas tree in Ridgefield at Overlook Park shined its lights for the first time in front of hundreds on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Community gathers for Ridgefield tree lighting at Hometown Celebration
The Ridgefield Hometown Celebration concluded with the Christmas Tree Lighting in Overlook Park on Saturday, Dec. 7. The tree lighting was joined by a dance performance from DanceFusionNW and … more
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Stairs lead down toward the base of the falls and a foot bridge that crosses Big Tree Creek at the site of Yacolt Falls.
From an iconic bridge to swift waters to waterfalls, Moulton Falls Regional Park has many features
The East Fork Lewis River features multiple parks along its waters, but one may stand out the most. When thinking of key Pacific Northwest features, the rivers, bridges and especially waterfalls … more
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Bigleaf maple trees along the Cedar Creek flashed brilliant fall colors during the week of the estimated peak for Clark County. The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is seen surrounded by fall foliage on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill, a fall color tourism attraction of Clark County
With fall foliage hitting its peak during the week of Oct. 23, the interactive map by smoky mountains.com predicts the majority of fall colors will be past their peak for Clark County starting this … more
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Thing One and Thing Two take the stage with their happy dog dressed as the Cat in the Hat during Battle Ground’s Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Howl-o-ween: Pooch parade brings joy to humans and canines
Local canines dressed in costumes were herded into the Battle Ground Community Center Thursday, Oct. 26, for the city’s second annual Howl-o-ween: Pooch Parade. This year, the city decided on a … more
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The 1913-built barn of Rose Bank Farm in rural Clark County, north of Battle Ground, stands tall overlooking a neighboring field.
Rose Bank Farm’s barn a testament to early barn construction
People driving on Northeast 279th Street north of Battle Ground may have come across a towering, triangular-roofed barn overlooking a field. The impressive barn was built in 1913, belonging to … more
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An Armillaria mushroom is seen at Battle Ground Lake State Park on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Mushrooms, mushrooms everywhere, but none of them to eat
At Battle Ground Lake and elsewhere around Clark County, mushrooms are thriving this season after rainy stretches and cooler temperatures.The mushrooms particularly thrive in damp, dark conditions … more
Josh Clark, CEO at Brookfield Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia, dances with a resident during Brookfield’s 1980s-themed prom event on Oct. 4.
Brookfield Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia provides 1980s-themed prom for residents
Residents of Brookfield H ealth and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Battle Ground were taken back in time to the 1980s as the staff organized a prom-styled event for the senior citizens to enjoy. … more
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Lacamas Regional Park features three waterfalls with the most prominent being Lower Falls seen here on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The rainy weather is sure to bring a higher water flow to the falls.
Lacamas Regional Park, an urban Pacific Northwest wonderland
The full Pacific Northwest experience at Lacamas Regional Park can best be achieved by throwing on full rain gear and water-proof shoes or hiking boots for the park’s 9.5 miles of trails, three … more
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A weekend in 1903 sprouted this barn
Dairy farmers spent just a weekend building this towering barn in Clark County’s Highland area in 1903. The barn belonged to the Christensen family. Current property owner Larry Schlect adores … more
A wetland in the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge parallels Gee Creek with oak trees between.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge a haven for wildlife
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers habitat for migrating birds to rest, an area for wildlife to frolic and a place for people to enjoy nature close to Clark County’s urban sprawl. … more
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Hugh Morris, co-owner of LUMOS Hearth and Home in Battle Ground, stands in his fireplace showroom on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Indoor fireplaces have become more efficient and eco-friendly
Wood, pe llet and gas are the three main fuels for inside fireplaces, and with new regulations, two of those options are becoming more efficient for both heat and the environment. Hugh Morris, … more
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A Hughes OH-6 Cayuse “Loach” and a Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” come in for a landing at the Southwest Washington Regional Airport for the third annual fly-in event at Cascade Air in Kelso on Sunday, Aug. 27. The aircraft are from The National Wings and Armor Foundation out of North Clark County.
The Wheels of the Skies: Cascade Air hosts annual fly-in event in Kelso
Aviation enthusiasts watched planes and helicopters fly in for the day and then looked at the aircraft up close for a fly-in event Sunday at the Southwest Washington Regional Airport in Kelso Sunday, … more
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Windhaven Ride for Veterans rides across North Clark County to benefit equine therapy program
From ilani to Amboy Territorial Days Park, classic cars and motorcycles came together on Saturday, Aug. 26 to benefit a veteran’s equine therapy program.  “The goal of these … more
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Kane Hayslip of Battle Ground rides a bull while his brother, Hutch Hayslip, videos during the Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo a big hit at Clark County Fair
The grandstands at the Clark County Fair were packed shoulder to shoulder on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for an action-filled rodeo event that included mutton bustin’, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and … more
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A panoramic view of the Goat Marsh wetland and Goat Mountain during a cloudy morning on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Goat Marsh Trail not just a hike but an immersive experience
The Goat Marsh area near Mount St. Helens on the north side of Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a research natural area full of biodiversity. Old growth combined with new growth firs and pines … more
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