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A map which details the detour route around bridge #299 along NE. Parcel Avenue And E. Railroad Avenue.
Bridge #299 in Yacolt and bridge #275 in Brush Prairie closed due to high water
Bridge #299 in Yacolt and bridge #275 in Brush Prairie closed due to high flood waters on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Clark County Public Works issued the bridge closures. Bridge #299 carries NE. CC Landon Rd. over Yacolt Creek. Bridge #275 carries Northeast 112th Avenue over Salmon Creek. The bridges are … more
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A long basket, part of a series by Connie Ford, is used to showcase a variety of materials, including copper, seagrass and willow.
Battle Ground weaver Connie Ford collaborates with local artists to expand her artistic horizons
Using locally sourced materials, multimedia artist Connie Ford combines traditional and unusual fibers to weave unique artworks in her Battle Ground studio. Ford seeks to stretch the boundaries of … more
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Toby Schultz, left, and his wife, Charlotte Schultz, put up their 14-foot inflatable polar bear on Nov. 29. It has become a tradition and sign of Christmas for the family.
15,000 lights, a tradition and a scene creates smiles in Yacolt
For the Schultz family in Yacolt, Christmas isn’t complete without their 14-foot tall inflatable polar bear. After putting up an estimated 15,000 lights and a yard full of decorations, the … more
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Battle Ground Citizen of the Year Committee seeking nominations
The Battle Ground’s Citizen of the Year Committee is asking the community to submit nominations for 2023. The Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually to a Battle Ground local, couple or … more
Battle Ground hosting open house for parks master plan
The City of Battle Ground invites community members to participate in an open house event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 to share their input on the parks site master plans for Remy, Gardner … more
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Facilities manager Josh Joner, left, and Executive Director of Facilities and Operations Kevin Jolma unveil the dedication plaque at CAM Academy’s new campus on Monday, Nov. 27.
Estimated 150 in attendance for CAM Academy campus dedication ceremony
The Battle Ground Public Schools district’s saying of “Working Better Together” came alive during the dedication ceremony for the new Character Academics for the Marketplace Academy … more
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Community efforts return tree lighting to Hockinson
The Hockinson Community Holiday Tree Lighting is returning this holiday season thanks to a community effort. This year’s ceremony, organized by the Hockinson Community Church, Hockinson … more
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Battle Ground hosting meet-and-greet with police chief finalists
The City of Battle Ground is hosting a reception for the public to meet the final five police chief candidates this week. The reception will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, … more
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This photo shows the 2022 People’s Choice award winner in the Battle Ground Tour of Lights. See the Tour of Lights map and vote for your favorite entries beginning this week by visiting cityofbg.org/934/Battle-of-Lights---Holiday-Decorating-Co.
Annual Battle of Lights contest kicks off this week
Houses across Battle Ground will compete this December in the annual Battle of Lights, hosted by Battle Ground Parks and Recreation Department. The judging period began Dec. 4 and will end Dec. 22. … more
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The City of Battle Ground's younger Christmas tree is still a work in progress as it grows taller each year. City staff lit the tree during a celebration on Friday, Dec. 1. 
Battle Ground's tree lighting brings community together for carols, Santa and more
The Australian flag hangs in the background as the opening tip-off gets the game underway between the Hockinson Hawks and the Tenison Woods Titans from Mount Gambier, Australia, on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Hockinson High hosts visitors from the land down under in exhibition basketball games
While both the Hockinson High School boys and girls basketball teams lost to the Tenison Woods Titans of Mount Gambier, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 30, the international experience was more about … more
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Christian Stiever, assistant senior patrol leader with Boy Scout Troop 14, will be working on his Eagle Scout project by reporting the abandoned boats he sees along the Lake River and beyond to the Port of Ridgefield in April 2024.
Eagle Scout project to help rid abandoned boats in Ridgefield waterways
oop 14 in Salmon Creek has used Ridgefield area waterways all his life, Ridgefield’s Christian Stiever now wants to help rid abandoned boats in Lake River and Bachelor Island for his Eagle … more
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Mark Lopez, owner of Gather and Feast Farm in La Center, feeds one of his Highland cows on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Highland cows are also known as a “coo” in the old Scottish language. 
Cows at La Center farm stay busy entertaining the masses
Gather and Feast Farm in La Center features more than the average cow. Instead, the bovines are extra hairy, photogenic and have big personalities that have garnered any number of fans in the area. … more
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Clark County Sheriff's Office investigators were still actively investigating the scene of an apparent murder-suicide with five deceased in Orchards at 10:27 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Updated: Five found dead after welfare check in Orchards
A welfare check at a residence in Orchards has led to an investigation of an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found dead on Sunday, Dec. 3. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office … more
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An example of a newer temporary marker at the Brush Prairie Cemetery.
Local D.A.R. members working to honor all veterans at Brush Prairie Cemetery
After placing 175 flags for veterans holidays and starting a project of cleaning veterans’ tombstones at Brush Prairie Cemetery, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Fort … more
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Woodland council to vote on cannabis zoning law by end of year
Cannabis retail may be allowed within Woodland by the end of 2023. Community Development Director Travis Goddard brought ordinance 1548, regarding marijuana retail sale zoning, to the Woodland … more
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Self-taught artist Kim Wessa started making eco prints nine years ago.
Local eco print artist receives inspiration, unexpected colors through nature
Cheasanee Hetherington For The Reflector Amazing colors are hidden in nature, and Battle Ground artist Kim Wessa enjoys discovering them through eco printing. Self-taught, Wessa has … more
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Sharon Wodtke, president of the Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. group, Debbie Fries and Lori Lindberg stand in front of the 8-foot tall tree with ornaments featuring the name of a senior with their desired gift. Friesz added that all the ornaments were already taken after the first day at the Battle Ground Senior Center. People can still purchase items for area seniors at different locations.
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program collecting presents for older adults in Clark County
As seasonal holiday festivities begin, home care franchisor Home Instead encourages Clark County residents to participate in the “Be a Santa to a Senior” program and share joy by giving a … more
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Rotary hosting Festival of Wreaths
The Battle Ground Rotary Club is hosting its ever-popular Festival of Wreaths and Wine Online Auction and Evening Event on Dec. 2 at the Battle Ground Community Center. “This is a … more
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Volunteers needed for holiday bike build to benefit area families
The public is invited to enjoy a community event featuring music, Santa and refreshments while helping to assemble 800 bikes that will go to eight community organizations providing holiday bicycles … more
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