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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Northwest Renewable Energy Institute’s offsite satellite campus, located on Fruit Valley Road, is Vancouver’s newest training site for wind turbine technicians. The site, which … more
For the first time since 2011, Clark Public Utilities (CPU) will raise its energy rates, this time by 14%. On March 1, a customer paying the estimated average energy bill of $109.92 at the … more
While some welding students at Battle Ground High School are building experience toward a career, others consider the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program a break and a new hobby. The … more
Known as the “Battle Ground cheerleader,” “Pink Lady” and “Coffee Lady” by locals, resident Bev Jones has devoted her time to many different organizations in … more
After a safety and health investigation, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has cited and fined Rotschy LLC after a 16-year old boy from La Center lost both legs … more
As students face overcrowding and shorter classes, the Ridgefield school board voted unanimously to add two propositions for two bonds for an April 23 vote during its Jan. 23 meeting. Thes e … more
After missing the deadline to submit documents requested by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will take the lead in investigating whether … more
The Battle Ground Community Library hosted a Chinese Lion Dance on Saturday, Jan. 27 to celebrate the Lunar New Year a tad early as it begins on Saturday, Feb. 10. more
With a Costco under construction in fast-growing Ridgefield, and a Trader Joe’s on track to open up in Salmon Creek, north Clark County is poised to soon offer more shopping outlets for … more
Woodland Public Schools has a lot at stake during the upcoming special election, in which voters will be asked to approve a district’s educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy. … more
Residents have until Jan. 31 to provide feedback for the Battle Ground’s parks master plan, which will serve as the foundational blueprint for upcoming park developments. Once completed, … more
Long-lasting snow and ice caused havoc in the region as temperatures did not approach a thawing point until the last day of the work week. Once temperatures allowed for melting over the weekend, … more
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