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The Ridgefield Post Office has hung photos of area veterans in its lobby to recognize those who have served in the armed forces.
Ridgefield Post Office puts up posters to honor veterans
The Ridgefield Post Office has placed 39 photos on its walls to honor veterans of the city’s American Legion Post No. 44. Legion member Steve Campbell said he’s happy to see the post … more
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Boys run during tryouts for the Battle Ground boys soccer team on March 2 at the district stadium on the Battle Ground High School campus
Battle Ground Tigers boys soccer kicks off new season
Tryouts got underway for the Battle Ground Tigers boys soccer team last week as hopeful athletes tested out their skills in the rain.  Coach Matt Gamblin said he was impressed with what he … more
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Prairie High School freshman Faith Tarrant celebrates her victory after she placed first at the Mat Classic in Tacoma. Tarrant is the first girl wrestler from Prairie High School to win a state championship in wrestling. Prairie High School senior Alex Ford also won the state championship in the boys 3A 160-pound division, as a handful of other local wrestlers placed at the tournament.
Prairie High School wrestlers named state champs
Two Prairie High School wrestlers were named state champions in their respective weight divisions at the 2022 Mat Classic in Tacoma on Saturday, Feb. 19. Alex Ford, a junior, and Faith Tarrant, a … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee
Mask mandate removal pushed forward to March 12
Washington will be one of three West Coast states to remove its mandate on wearing masks indoors in most settings on March 12, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday. In a Feb. 28 press conference, … more
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Workers analyze the exterior of the Oak Tree Restaurant in Woodland on Feb. 17.
Oak Tree in Woodland set to reopen this spring
A Woodland staple is set to return this spring. On Feb. 17, painters sized up the outside of the Oak Tree building just off Interstate 5, as they looked to see what spots needed another layer of … more
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The La Center Community Library is pictured.
La Center Community Library building dates back to the 1900s
Although the La Center Community Library has been operational since 2004, the existence of the building dates back to the early 1900s. The building on Northeast Lockwood Creek Road was … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference on Thursday.
Inslee: Indoor and school mask mandate set to end March 21
The end to statewide mandates on masking indoors and at schools is in sight as Gov. Jay Inslee set the removal of the requirement for March 21. During a Feb. 17 press conference, Inslee announced … more
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Amboy Middle School students demonstrate at a gate on campus as part of a weeklong series of protests against mask mandates from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11.
North Clark County students protest mask mandates 
The current mask mandate in Washington schools has led students to walk out of class and protest the ongoing requirements.  This week, students in schools across North Clark County took … more
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Pallbearers lead the casket of Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota into ilani during a memorial service for the officer on Feb. 8.
A handyman, a family man: Community mourns officer Donald Sahota
Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota’s reputation as someone keen on mechanical expertise was well-known. “Some of my fondest memories with my dad are the late nights that I spent … more
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From left, Ridgefield councilors Ron Onslow and Rob Aichele, alongside resident Clyde Burkle, examine one of the vines at the 56th Place and Pioneer Street roundabout on Feb. 5.
Pruning to prepare for award-winning wine
Although its sports teams pay homage to its wildlife and past agricultural tradition through the Raptors and the Spudders, one other notable aspect of Ridgefield is prominently displayed for anyone … more
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Law enforcement vehicles drive on Main Street in Battle Ground toward Layne’s Funeral Home in a procession for Vancouver Police Department Officer Donald Sahota on Feb. 3.
Suspect in custody following shooting of off-duty police officer by sheriff’s deputy
A suspect in a robbery and attempted murder that ended up with a Clark County Sheriff’s deputy fatally shooting an off-duty Vancouver Police officer is in custody.  On Jan. 31, Julio … more
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Dollar’s Corner Sawmill operator Pat Lydon examines a log at the sawmill on Feb. 4.
Operator of longtime Dollar’s Corner Sawmill is set to retire
Those who get logs cut at the sawmill north of Dollar’s Corner will have to wait a few months until new operations are in place as longtime sawyer Pat Lydon announced his retirement late last … more
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A Valentine’s Day display adorned with roses sits at Main Street Floral Company in Battle Ground.
Battle Ground florist prepares for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day and flowers go together like turkey and Thanksgiving.  Because of that, florists like Main Street Floral Company in Battle Ground are doing what they can to prepare … more
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Mayor Philip Johnson presents the Honorary Mayor award and bowtie to David Boggs and his family.
Student fighting cancer gets his wish granted
David Boggs, an eighth-grader who went through his last rounds of chemotherapy in November, was greeted with a surprise celebration at Daybreak … more
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A table of feminine hygiene products are organized by Prairie High School students.
Prairie High School students launch first Her Drive campaign
Two Prairie High School juniors have started a campaign that collects feminine hygiene products for homeless women and aims to spread awareness of the need for the products in high school. … more
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Lynnae Oxley stands in front of her Sugars Barbecue food truck.
Local food trucks work to endure the pandemic
Various food trucks around Clark County are thriving in the pandemic as they continue to provide food to their patrons in a socially distanced fashion. Lynnae Oxley, the owner of Sugars Barbecue … more
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Students play on a jungle gym during recess at Cornerstone Christian Academy on Jan. 19.
Cornerstone Christian Academy plans high school expansion
One of Clark County’s private schools is working to expand its offerings into the high school sphere as they get ready to take over the current location of one of Battle Ground Public … more
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The Cedar Creek Grist Mill in Woodland is pictured.
Historical Woodland mill still operational after 146 years
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill in Woodland has stood in place since 1876 and is still going strong today, with almost all the equipment and architecture being original. The mill has been preserved … more
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Battle Ground Deputy Mayor Cherish DesRochers speaks about the amenities located in a “shower pod” installed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Vancouver.
Battle Ground deputy mayor works to help homeless
One elected member of north Clark County government is doing her part in a countywide effort to help those experiencing homelessness. On a relatively dry day in January, Battle Ground Deputy … more
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Hockinson School District Board Member Dave Olson visits a Hockinson Middle School computer science class.
Hockinson schools seek increased levy to maintain operations
Voters in the Hockinson School District will have the chance to weigh in on replacing the district’s local levy on Feb. 8, which if rejected, could prove “catastrophic” for its … more
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