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All Season Plants in Ridgefield is pictured.
Ridgefield nursery grows to new heights
All Season Plants in Ridgefield works hard year-round to provide wholesale plants to the residents of Clark County. Owner Rue Lindgren originally started the nursery online before she moved into … more
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Michelle Phillips, far left, smiles as she plays pinochle with fellow seniors at the Battle Ground Senior Center on April 5.
Pinochle club continues tradition at Battle Ground Senior Center
The Senior Pinochle Club at the Battle Ground Senior Center helps keep community members and senior citizens entertained, while also giving them an opportunity to socialize.  The club was … more
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From left to right, Ward Pearson, Laurisa Pearson, Jamie Dullenty and Sabino Herera are pictured at Bark Ranch Landscape Supply on Thursday, April 7.
Bark Ranch Landscape Supply sets up shop in Battle Ground
A new business that strives to provide landscapers in the area with the supplies they need opened its doors in Battle Ground on April 4.  Co-owner Ward Pearson started up Bark Ranch Landscape … more
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Dr. Jillian Stansbury sits in her apothecary on March 17 at Battle Ground Healing Arts as she holds her Herbal Formularies book series which won the James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award.
Battle Ground natural medicine physician receives botanical literature award
Dr. Jillian Stansbury, a physician at Battle Ground Healing Arts, recently received the James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award for her textbook series, Herbal Formularies for Health … more
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The outside of Ridgefield City Hall, which was originally Ridgefield State Bank, is pictured on March 17.
Ridgefield City Hall pays homage to its start as a bank
The Ridgefield City Hall building has a colorful history, which got its start as the Ridgefield State Bank. Located at the center of town, the building was originally owned by Edward Allworth … more
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Olivia Chapman, the founder of Chapman’s Greenhouse, tends to pansies in the greenhouse on March 9.
Chapman’s Greenhouse celebrates 40th anniversary
Chapman’s Greenhouse near Brush Prairie is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The greenhouse was opened by Olivia Chapman and her husband Ralph in 1982. Chapman said she started the … more
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Mounted archers participated in a demonstration at the Washington State Horse Expo at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield on Friday, March 4. After the archers completed their target practice, Katie Sterns led a flag ceremony atop her steed, Drogo. The rest of the team followed behind in unison as they circled the stadium.
Washington State Horse Expo takes over the Clark County Fairgrounds
The La Center Community Library is pictured.
La Center Community Library building dates back to the 1900s
Although the La Center Community Library has been operational since 2004, the existence of the building dates back to the early 1900s. The building on Northeast Lockwood Creek Road was constructed … more
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A Valentine’s Day display adorned with roses sits at Main Street Floral Company in Battle Ground.
Battle Ground florist prepares for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day and flowers go together like turkey and Thanksgiving.  Because of that, florists like Main Street Floral Company in Battle Ground are doing what they can to prepare for … more
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Lynnae Oxley stands in front of her Sugars Barbecue food truck.
Local food trucks work to endure the pandemic
Various food trucks around Clark County are thriving in the pandemic as they continue to provide food to their patrons in a socially distanced fashion. Lynnae Oxley, the owner of Sugars Barbecue … more
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The Cedar Creek Grist Mill in Woodland is pictured.
Historical Woodland mill still operational after 146 years
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill in Woodland has stood in place since 1876 and is still going strong today, with almost all the equipment and architecture being original. The mill has been preserved … more
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Matessa Shold utilizes a punching bag.
BOLD Personal Training helps keep Battle Ground active during the pandemic
BOLD Personal Training in Battle Ground has done its part to keep the community active, even during an era of regular quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic which has, at times, kept people inside … more
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Dr. Gerry Dunne is pictured in front of her garden at her home.
Battle Ground psychologist and author opens psychology practice
Dr. Gerry Dunne is opening a psychology practice at her home in Battle Ground and has also recently released a new book.  Although the book, titled Anger Without Guilt: Anger Management … more
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Jim Nielsen, far left, poses with his teammates during the Huntsman World Senior Games, who received the gold medal.
Ridgefield resident wins gold medal in basketball at the Huntsman World Senior Games
Jim Nielsen’s basketball career is as bright as it always has been. At nearly 78 years old, Nielsen is competing at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, located in the southwest … more
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Yacolt resident and Army veteran Bob Kroupa, center, sits alongside Operation Home Rescue volunteers.
‘Home Rescue’ for heroes: Local program provides property help for senior veterans
A nonprofit arm of a local property management group’s latest program seeks to help senior veterans with upkeep and projects at their homes. Operation Home Rescue launched its first round … more
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Amboy residents Megan Helmers, left, and Maggie Bellikka opened Finch + Yarrow to provide their local area more options for shopping.
Home decor store opens doors in Amboy
Nestled behind Amboy’s only market, customers enter into the recently-opened home goods store, an unusual sight for the area of about 1,000 residents. Megan Helmers and Maggie Bellikka, both … more
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Even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrea Hoffman has continued to provide customers with custom-made side tables and dressers, among other items.
Yacolt resident finds new purpose for furniture
What started as a hobby flipping old furniture for friends has turned into a way to provide extra income for Andrea Hoffman to support her 23-year-old daughter with autism. Hoffman, a Yacolt … more
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Briar Bleu Hubbs practiced the national anthem every night before bed in preparation for her performance in front of a rodeo crowd in Canyonville, Oregon.
A girl and her horse: Amboy resident finds family in junior rodeo
Briar “Bleu” Hubbs was on a horse eight days after she was born, instilling a passion that continues to this day.  Her mother, Jordán Hubbs, started riding again just days … more
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Viktor Plyushchev, owner of Smart Bee Pollinations, and his daughter Albeena open one of their beehives on their farm in La Center.
Local beekeepers advocate for health benefits of honey
For millennia, humans have used honey from bees for medicinal purposes but now, consumers hope to naturally decrease allergies, soothe a sore throat or increase their antioxidant intake. Although … more
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In the last couple of months, real estate agents witnessed inventory in Southwestern Washington become scarce. In return, buyers are prepared to make multiple offers for homes at higher prices.
Clark County sees influx of homebuyers, fewer sellers
The housing market in Clark County is soaring for those selling their homes, but buyers are finding it difficult to come across inventory at an affordable price. Clark County saw a 29.1 percent … more
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