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Mica caps growing in the garden
Mica cap, Coprinellus Micaceus, mushrooms grow in a garden with decomposing wood. “[Mica caps] get their nutrients from decomposing or buried wood. You will spot them in stumps or around logs … more
A piece of construction equipment sits in a soon-to-be completed turn lane at the intersection of state Routes 502 and 503 in Battle Ground, Aug. 30.
Battle Ground’s Main Street and Route 503 project in final stretch
The summer work on Battle Ground’s busiest intersection is set to be complete in mid-October should construction continue at its current pace. The intersection of state Route 503 and state … more
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One of the module classroom buildings at the new CAM Academy campus is ready for the school year on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Battle Ground’s CAM Academy now has a permanent home
Students and parents toured Battle Ground School District’s newest campus, the Character Academics for the Marketplace (CAM) Academy, last week during an annual ice cream social event to meet … more
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Players for the Prairie High School slow pitch softball team participate in a 10-station hitting drill during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Prairie High School slow pitch softball team rebuilds
After missing a season of competition due to lack of players, the Prairie High School slow pitch softball team has returned this year with enough to field a complete team. The opportunity to … 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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A person and a dog were killed after being struck by a train on a span commonly known as the Ghost Bridge near Woodland on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office. 
Witness: Person struck, killed by train while trying to save dog near Woodland 
A person and a dog were killed after being struck by a train on a span commonly known as the Ghost Bridge near Woodland on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s … more
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Battle Ground senior Jimmy Statham blocks a player from Evergreen High School in a jamboree scrimmage between Battle Ground, Evergreen and Columbia River High Schools at District Stadium on Friday, Aug. 25.
High school football is back: North Clark County teams are ready to play
La Center Wildcats showing great promise  League: Trico 1A 2022 record: 9-2, 4-0 in-league Head coach: John Lambert Following significant success during the regular season … more
Highland Lutheran Church’s 140-year-old building was built in 1887 and has gone through some structural support repairs to ensure the safety of the building as it still gets used for special services and events.
Highland Lutheran Church to celebrate 140th anniversary
Pastor Erik Niemi at the Highland Lutheran Church in La Center is pleased to showcase the church’s history as on Sunday, Sept. 10, the congregation will celebrate its 140th anniversary.  … more
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La Center City Council candidate Myrna Leija answers a question asked by a community member during the last farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 24.
City Council candidates share priorities at last La Center Farmers Market of season
La Center’s final farmers market of the season invited city council candidates to speak to the community and answer questions.  Council candidates Myrna Leija and Linda Tracy attended … more
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The Horseshoe Lake Park community stage is pictured Aug. 24. Repairs to the structure are among the potential uses for a new state grant the city is applying for this year.
Woodland eyeing parks grant
The city of Woodland has a valuable opportunity to apply for a parks maintenance grant that could bring in up to $100,000 without the need of a specific project identified first. During its Aug. … more
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The roads, especially Interstate 5 are projected to have holiday traffic conditions, Labor Day weekend. WSDOT encourages drivers to hit the road early or late to try and avoid the clogged roads.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, WSDOT offer safety and driving tips for Labor Day weekend
The last big travel weekend of summer is approaching: Labor Day weekend, and county and state agencies advise travelers to take basic precautions before hitting the roads. The Clark-Cowlitz Fire … more
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A Department of Natural Resources Black Hawk helicopter heads in for a water drop around 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Fire north of La Center completely contained
A fire on a rural property near La Center, Wednesday, Aug. 16, drew a large firefighter response, though luckily for the surrounding area, only buildings on the property were lost in the 34-acre … more
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Louise Tucker’s Tigerettes beanie sits on a display table for the Battle Ground High School class of 1953’s 70th reunion.
The Battle Ground High School class of 1953 celebrates their 70th reunion
The Battle Ground High School class of 1953 experienced World War II while in their earlier years of schooling, as well as survived earthquakes and more. In 2023, that class of 1953 celebrated their … more
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Volunteer sunflowers grow high above the rest in part of the sunflower field at O’Keefe Farms on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Sunflower Festival in Hockinson celebrates four years
O’Keefe Farms has been growing sunflowers for 10 years, but four years ago owners Pat O’Keefe and his wife, Kelly, decided to turn the harvest into a festival.  For the fourth … more
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American white water-lily when growing in a group provides shade that helps the water’s habitat stifle algae growth, which has a both positive and a negative effect on the aquatic environment.
Water lilies growing at Battle Ground Lake State Park
The sky blazes in a fiery sunset beyond the carousel in the carnival of the Clark County Fair on the opening night, Friday, Aug. 4.
Thrills, chills and spills
Monster truck Enforcer flies high over the table top jump on the way to winning the freestyle run during the last day of the Clark County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 13.
Monster Trucks wow crowd on final night of fair
Chris Biro, host of the Pirate of the Pirate’s Parrot Show at the Clark County Fair, holds his parrot Zena, who was rescued from Clark County eight to 10 years ago.
Parrot conservationist Chris Biro educates visitors during the Clark County Fair
Chris Biro has been taking his educational Pirate Parrot Show to fairs since 1991, educating 30,000 to 50,000 people who attend his shows each year. “Since, I got to add the conservation … more
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Air (and water) dogs at the fair
Dogs leap into the pool chasing their toys during the X-Treme AirDogs competition at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The X-Treme AirDogs took place all week at the new DogTown area of the … more
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