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Friends of Clark County expressed concern regarding Granite Construction’s mining interest in Chelatchie, stating that mining could be detrimental to the fish in Cedar and Chelatchie Creek.
Court of Appeals to decide Chelatchie’s industrial mining future
After a four-year process, local agencies will debate before the Washington State Court of Appeals a previous state board’s ruling that halted an industrial mining expansion project in … more
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Clark County Fire District 3 is considering asking voters this year to lift the fire levy lid. The Board of Fire Commissioners is considering a $0.34 lid lift — from $1.16 to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value — during the August 2024 primary election.
CCFD3’s revenue not keeping up with demand
Clark County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) is considering asking voters to approve a levy lid lift as call volume continues to increase while revenue erodes. Call volumes have increased more than 25 … more
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Team Barbie and three other teams did not cross the finish line during the second round of the Solar Car Challenge, Saturday, March 9.
La Center students show off their engineering skills at solar car race
Students from La Center Middle School showed their engineering talent at Clark Public Utilities (CPU) Solar Car Challenge, Saturday, March 9, at Hudson Bay’s High School in Vancouver. … more
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Battle Ground police chief candidate Dennis Flynn speaks during a public meet-and-greet event with other candidates at City Hall on Dec. 7. Last week, Flynn was named the new Battle Ground chief.
City of Battle Ground announces hiring of new chief of police
Effective March 18, the City of Battle Ground will have a new chief of police. Last week, Battle Ground City Manager Erin Erdman announced Dennis Flynn, one of the city’s initial … more
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BG mayor sees sidewalks and pathways as ‘path’ forward for city
BG mayor sees sidewalks and pathways as ‘path’ forward for city
Two months in office and Mayor Troy McCoy is tackling the challenges of Battle Ground’s growth. McCoy was appointed mayor on Jan. 2, 2024, and has been a City Council member since November … more
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In-N-Out Burger will come to Ridgefield. The prototypical design will not be be coming to Ridgefield as In-N-Out Burger proposed a few changes to meet city code.
First for WA: In-N-Out Burger coming to Ridgefield
Animal-style cheeseburgers and the Southern California cultural phenomenon of In-N-Out Burger is coming to Ridgefield, the fast food chain’s first location in the state. The City of … more
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A wild ginger plant begins to sprout above the surface from its rhizome, a root system from which the plant spreads, as signs of spring have begun to pop up in the area.
Signs of spring found in north Clark County
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Exit 21 connecting Interstate 5 to Lewis River Road sees heavy traffic during peak hours, according to Woodland City staff.
Woodland receives $2.6 million for Exit 21, over $600,000 for Gun Club Road
Residents can expect better pedestrian access and less traffic congestion on two key Woodland streets in future. The City of Woodland has been awarded two grants to improve traffic snarls on Exit 21 … more
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Aiden Goncalves, a Battle Ground High School junior who is in the welding program, works on his welding skills on Feb. 1.
Area high schools work toward filling skilled labor openings
Clark County High schools have been implementing more Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in recent decades, but workforce demand only continues to grow. North Clark County high … more
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The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers are responsible for enforcing the Clean Water Act, such as section 404 regarding the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States.
EPA: Clean Water Act enforcement could impact railroad project
After accusations from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) that Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) violated the Clean Water Act, one official recently weighed in on the significance of … more
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Students help rid invasive plants from BG’s Central Park
Battle Ground Public School’s Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education (CASEE) Center students helped the Lewis River Rotary Club spruce up the streambank of Woodin Creek on … more
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Clark County Sheriff’s Office divers searched for the body of a missing person at the Ridgefield Marina from Tuesday, Feb. 13 to Wednesday, Feb. 14.They recovered the body during the evening of Feb. 14.
Divers recover body of person reported missing
Divers with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team (CCSAR) recovered the subject’s body on Wednesday, Feb. 14 following a missing person investigation. The … more
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Sen. Ann Rivers and Reps. Greg Cheney and Stephanie McClintock hosted a Feb. 17 Battle Ground town hall amid the ongoing legislative session.
18th District lawmakers discuss legislation at Battle Ground Town Hall
18th District State legislators answered questions and concerns during a Feb. 17 Battle Ground City Hall as Washington’s legislative session continues until March. Sen. Ann Rivers and … more
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Prairie High School Assistant Principal Erin Thompson waved signs with students and staff in show of support for the Feb. 13 levy.
Battle Ground, Woodland school levies pass
The Battle Ground and Woodland school districts cleared a major hurdle last week with the passage of both their district levies. Unofficial results show both districts’ levies passed with more … more
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Patty Kinswa-Gaiser, Cowlitz Indian Tribe General Council chair, speaks to the crowd during the unveiling of the ilani Casino and Resort’s Meeting and Entertainment Center expansion on Monday, Feb. 12. 
Cowlitz Indian Tribe celebrates ilani expansion, 24 years of federal recognition
One year after breaking ground and 24 years after the Cowlitz Indian Tribe gained federal recognition, the completion of ilani Casino Resort’s 10,000-square-foot event space expansion was … more
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Trevor Ward of Vancouver rides a rail at the Battle Ground Skate Park at Fairgrounds Park on Thursday, Feb. 8. A city consultant’s concept for Fairgrounds Park proposes keeping the skate park while changing other amenities at the location.
City of Battle Ground considers feedback for future parks concepts
Residents who participated in the City of Battle Ground’s parks master plan process strongly opposed removing the Little League ballfield in lieu of new trails and an arboretum in Fairgrounds … more
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A building at the Kfar Aza kibbutz in Israel near the Gaza Strip was heavily damaged by Hamas. The red markings on the building are from search and rescue to label if any bodies were inside.
Battle Ground woman reflects on support trip to war-torn Israel
A Battle Ground resident who recently returned from a trip to war-torn Israel to provide humanitarian support said the experience was eye opening. Mary Mahoney, a chaplain for the Legacy Salmon … more
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The Battle Ground Police Department accepts theft reports through its online reporting system at cityofbg.org/Online-Police-Report, or the public can call 311 for non-emergency police assistance.
Battle Ground PD encourages residents to report package thefts
Package thefts might be on the rise in Battle Ground, according to social media, but city police state officers’ efforts to respond to the crime are hindered without residents filing reports. … more
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Brynn Boldemann showcases her love for her family’s rescue bulldog-mix, Biggie, from the Three Little Pitties Rescue in Texas.
Celebrating love for a pet
Brynn Boldemann, a fourth grader at River Homelink alternative school in Battle Ground, wrote a $100,000 grant winning essay for the Petco Love Stories contest about her connection with Biggie, her … more
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A fallen cottonwood tree and an eroding riverbank are seen along the East Fork Lewis River at Daybreak Regional Park, which has prompted sections of the park to close.
Areas of Daybreak Regional Park in Battle Ground closed because of erosion
For the safety of park visitors, Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands division is closing areas of the popular Daybreak Regional Park until further notice. The riverbank of the East Fork … more
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