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2020 Battle Ground High School graduate Sadie Richmond-Huebner performs hair styling at 22 Changes Salon and Spa in Vancouver on Friday, April 11.
Battle Ground High School grad finds unexpected career path with beauty school
It was not Battle Ground High School alum Sadie Richmond-Huebner’s first calling for a career, but she fell in love with the journey through beauty school en route to becoming an associate … more
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Thurston County student details nightmare hiking trip to Coldwater Lake
Track and field teaches student athletes life lessons about pushing through when they face adversity and leaping over obstacles standing in their path to victory. For Rainier High School senior … more
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Veteran Robert Molitor pets Indy, a pinto mare, gently below the neck at the Windhaven Veterans Program. Known for her past trauma and preference for distance, Indy rarely allows people to touch her face.
Veterans find healing and trust through horse therapy at Windhaven
At a quiet ranch in Clark County, veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are reconnecting with themselves, with each other and with four-legged friends who weigh over 1,000 pounds. … more
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Woodland area resident Brian Trembley’s future bed and breakfast features a hand-masoned fireplace and chimney in the great room.
Multi-decade bed and breakfast project inches closer to becoming a reality
A vision over 20 years in the making is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for Woodland area resident Brian Trembley. Trembley has been on a quest to open a Victorian-era styled … more
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Fire inspector John Zanzi discusses fire prevention and fall risks with seniors at the Woodland Senior Enrichment Group on March 2. Zanzi provided important safety tips to the community, emphasizing the need for fire preparedness and fall prevention in the home.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue visits Woodland seniors to discuss safety
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) officials visited the Woodland Senior Enrichment Group on Wednesday, April 2, to provide vital safety advice and engage with local seniors. Fire Inspector John … more
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A western trillium from Nature’s Haven Plant Nursery blooms in a backyard habitat in Clark County on Friday, April 4.
Nature’s Haven native plant nursery to celebrate one year of business
Jennifer Bargar, owner of Nature’s Haven, has lived on her Camas property for over 20 years and was inspired by Doug Tallamy’s book, “Nature’s Best Hope” to start her … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez meets with 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner Sydney Lee Chrisopulos at the U.S. Capitol.
Gluesenkamp Perez announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, this week announced the start of the Congressional Art Competition for high school students who reside in Washington’s Third District. Ninth … more
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A line of old Rainier beer cans owned by Amboy resident Jeffrey Berry shows just a small portion of Rainier beer cans, bottles and memorabilia in his collection.
Washington beer collection in Amboy grows into private museum
A knack for rust and a passion for Washington beer cans has now transformed into a collection big enough to be its own museum for Amboy resident Jeffrey Berry. Berry launched the North County … more
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Tyson, a 2-year-old competitor, holds a winning ribbon. The Winter Woolies Horse Show, now in its 40th year, offers a variety of classes for riders of all ages.
Winter Woolies Horse Show celebrates arena’s 40 years of history in Clark County
The Winter Woolies Horse Show, established in the 1980s, remains a beloved Clark County equestrian tradition. This year’s final of three weekend events takes place at 8 a.m. April 5-6 at … more
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Columbia Theatre to celebrate 100th anniversary
The Columbia Theatre is celebrating its centennial in 2025. From April 4 to 12 is Centennial Celebration Week, where many events celebrating the theater will take place. Events on April 4 … more
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Photocopies of Otis and a copy of his campaign flyer are found inside Ridgefield Hardware & Gift. Otis’ 2004 run for city manager became a local sensation, drawing national attention.
Otis: From political pup to Ridgefield legend
Ridgefield’s downtown has long been shaped by its history, businesses and community figures. One of the most beloved figures among them is Otis, a black-and-white Boston terrier who roamed Main … more
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A downstream look at riparian restoration along an unnamed tributary to Fifth Plain Creek at Paul Mansur’s Hockinson area property on Wednesday, March 19.
Restoring riparian habitat benefits water quality, fish and much more
Homeowners with creeks, ponds or other riparian zones can boost the surrounding landscape thanks to a new program offered by the Clark Conservation District. The Clark Conservation … more
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Visitors to the Vancouver Cascadia Reptile Expo pet a baby kangaroo at the RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center on Sunday, March 16.
Inaugural Vancouver Cascadia Reptile Expo draws thousands to enjoy slithering and creepy-crawly pets
Thousands of reptile enthusiasts enjoyed the inaugural Cascadia Reptile Expo in Vancouver at the RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center last weekend. The two-day event acted as a precursor to … more
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A western trillium begins to bloom in a native plant habitat area in Clark County on Thursday, March 13.
How to utilize the shady and damp parts of a garden with native plants
The undesirable parts of a gardenscape can be transformed into budding habitat by utilizing native plants. Mary Kinney, communications and outreach manager for the Clark Conservation District, … more
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Remnant Farms Feed and Supply store owner Rick Pettit said Woodland roadwork in 2023 has left his business’s finances in hardship still a year and a half later.
Remnant Farms Feed and Supply struggling after big losses in 2023 from road closure
After opening in 2005 and experiencing hardship during the 2008 recession, Remnant Farms Feed and Supply store owner Rick Pettit says the impacts from 2023 road closures have created the most … more
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A Columbia River Camaro Club (CRCC) member presents the "Best of Show" award during last year's Woodland Planters Days Sunday car show. CRCC has hosted the Woodland Planters Days car show since 2021.
Columbia River Camaro Club celebrates camaraderie, charity and cars
Few cars have captured the hearts of enthusiasts like the Chevrolet Camaro, and for members of the Columbia River Camaro Club (CRCC), that passion goes far beyond the vehicle itself. At the … 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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Patt Doyle, owner of Pampurred Pet Care, holds Ginger, an orange tabby, in her arms. Doyle will host Coffee Caturday, a new local event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at the Battle Ground Event Center.
Coffee Caturday the “purrfect” event for local cat enthusiasts
Feline fanatics are in for a treat as Pampurred Pet Care hosts Coffee Caturday, a free event celebrating felines, pet-focused businesses and local vendors. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. … more
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Battle Ground Councilmember Cherish DesRochers kickstarted her YouTube channel project, “Battle Ground, WA Home Videos,” where she first posted a 42-minute video of the 1998 Battle Ground Harvest Days Parade. She invites other members of the community to share their old home videos from public spaces for people to see Battle Ground in the past and see if they can spot old friends and family.
Battle Ground Councilmember starts up home video project to showcase Battle Ground’s past
Last week, Battle Ground Councilmember Cherish DesRochers uploaded a 42-minute video from the 1998 Battle Ground Harvest Days Parade. In a matter of a day, the video gained over 1,000 views. … more
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Malcolm Dean, of Battle Ground, points to a wall showcasing the heritage and lineage of Taiji on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Battle Ground couple shares Taiji and Qigong with the world from their home studio
Malcolm Dean, a gold medalist at his craft, and his wife, Annie, teach Taiji and Qigong to students around the world from their Battle Ground home. Taiji (Tai Chi) originated in a small village … more
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