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Navy diving equipment collector Bradley Mitchell looks at one of his “hard hat” diving helmets in a room at his house dedicated to his collection.
A deep dive into Navy salvage gear
Among the animal sounds, smells of food, shrieks from carnival rides and the automotive mayhem at the grandstand, one exhibitor at this year’s Clark County Fair will show off some serious … more
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Mackenzie Smith tries to land a fish as instructor KC Badger provides guidance at Battle Ground Lake State Park on July 20.
Camp at Battle Ground Lake teaches youth how to fly fish
The crack of a fishing line cut through the ambiance of a clearing at Battle Ground Lake State Park as one of several kids tried to pop a balloon with the hook at the line’s end. Back in the … more
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Connie and Mike Zumstein stand behind the counter at Don & Jo’s Drive-In in Ridgefield on July 20.
Owners of Don & Jo’s Drive-In to celebrate 40 years of business
Mike and Connie Zumstein will celebrate 40 years of serving up burgers and milkshakes on Aug. 10 as their business, Don & Jo’s Drive-In, marks four decades of service in the … more
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Tiger Bowl co-owner Robin Bailey shows off the Edge String Pinspotter at the alley in Battle Ground. The new pin-catching technology helps the business reduce its costs.
Bailey’s Tiger Bowl introduces new pin-catching technology
Bailey’s Tiger Bowl in Battle Ground is one of the first bowling alleys in the country to utilize the Edge String Pinspotter, which is a new technology that helps cut costs when operating a … more
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Olivia Donaldson and Cheryl Nuzum both received the Caregiver of the Year award at the Senior Hero Awards ceremony on July 13.
Caregivers honored at sixth annual Senior Hero Awards ceremony
Various caregivers and caregiving agencies across Clark County were honored for their efforts to serve the local senior citizen population at the sixth annual Senior Hero Awards ceremony. … more
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A vehicle crashed into the Margarita Factory in Battle Ground on Wednesday, July 13.
Three injured after vehicle crashes into downtown Battle Ground restaurant 
Clark County Fire District 3 crews responded to a call shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13 involving a vehicle that crashed through a restaurant in downtown Battle Ground. Firefighters, … more
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Competitors let wood shavings fly as part of the hot saw competition during the 2022 Amboy Territorial Days on July 9.
Chain saws roar to life at Territorial Days log show
The sound of chain saws returned to the woods of Amboy on Saturday as the community’s Territorial Days Log Show reconvened after a two-year hiatus. The log show on July 9 featured a number … more
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Pastor Jason Matters engages with a number of senior citizens at the Church of the Nazarene in Ridgefield on July 5 during the return of the first Meals on Wheels People lunch.
Ridgefield church brings back Meals on Wheels program for senior citizens
The Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene brought back its Meals on Wheels People program on July 5 in an effort to bring food to senior citizens in need. The program was absent for over two years … more
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Jacob Sharp steps up to bat at the Ridgefield Raptors game against the Corvallis Knights on July 6.
Ridgefield Raptors beat Corvallis, continue a steady win streak
The Ridgefield Raptors baseball team defeated the Corvallis Knights, 3-0, at a home game on July 6, continuing a steady streak of wins the team has experienced.  Coach Chris Cota is impressed … more
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From left to right, Lions Club members Jim Irish, Lance Ebarb and Chris Kroll man their fireworks stand in La Center on June 29.
La Center Lions Club raises funds through fireworks stand
The La Center Lions Club was once again able to sell fireworks as people prepared for Fourth of July festivities. The group wasn’t able to … more
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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Chief John Nohr recognizes staff at La Center High School for saving a student’s life during a ceremony at the station on June 23.
La Center High School staff honored after saving life of 15-year-old student
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue honored a number of faculty members from La Center High School on June 23 for saving the life of a 15-year-old student who went into cardiac arrest at the school in late … more
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All Natural Pet Supplies in Battle Ground offers a luxury suite in its cat hotel on West Main Street.
All Natural Pet Supply offers ‘cat hotel’ for boarding services
All Natural Pet Supply in Battle Ground opened a cat hotel earlier this year to provide a boarding facility for pet owners when they head out of town. General Manager Kymber Webb loves what she … more
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Past members of Woodland Planters Days royalty wave from the bed of a truck during the celebration’s 100th-year parade on June 18.
Woodland celebrates 100th year of Planters Days
Woodland’s Planters Days celebration made a triumphant return to an in-person format over the weekend, bringing most of the annual festival’s staples back to the city for its centennial … more
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The exterior of the Historic Yacolt Community Church is seen on June 15.
Historic Yacolt Community Church remains a town beacon
The Historic Yacolt Community Church has been a mainstay for the town since it was built in 1903.  Caretaker Julia Heldman has worked to preserve the church since 2005.   … more
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Battle Ground High School’s Class of 2022 tosses their graduation caps in the air before saying goodbye at their graduation ceremony in Battle Ground on June 10.
Battle Ground High School’s Class of 2022 bids farewell
The Battle Ground High School Class of 2022 celebrated the end of their high school careers in a downpour during the school’s graduation ceremony on June 10 at the district’s football … more
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A volunteer trims flowers for the Battle Ground Rose Float in a barn on June 10.
Battle Ground Rose Float participates in Portland’s Grand Floral Parade
Volunteers spent months crafting the Battle Ground Rose Float, which was included in the Grand Floral Parade in Portland on June 11. Volunteer Barbara Rowe was excited to unveil the float. … more
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An info board is seen on display outside the Johnston Ridge Observatory June 8 near Mount St. Helens.
In focus: Johnston Ridge opens fully for first time in three years
Officials break ground on Clark College at Boschma Farms on June 1.
Clark College breaks ground on north county campus
A former north Clark County dairy farm will finally make a transition from producing milk to minting college graduates, as officials broke ground on Clark College at Boschma Farms on June 1. At … more
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A crowd attends a Never to be Forgotten ceremony honoring PFC Andrew Jon Shields on May 31.
PFC Andrew Shields honored at Never to be Forgotten ceremony
Private First Class Andrew Jon Shields was remembered in a Never to be Forgotten ceremony on May 31 at Kiwanis Park in Battle Ground, 14 years after he was killed in action near Jalalabad City, … more
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The Hockinson High School band kicks off the Fun Days parade, guided by the school’s hawk mascot on June 4.
Hockinson Fun Days returns as community comes out to celebrate
The Hockinson Fun Days kicked off without a hitch from June 3 to June 5 for the first time since 2019. Despite a sporadic downpour, the well-known Fun Days parade went smoothly as it featured local … more
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