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The City of Battle Ground is working with consultants to develop a plan to revitalize its downtown district next year. The plan will focus on enhancing the look of storefronts and improving road and sidewalk infrastructure. During its first public meeting, several downtown business owners shared their current concerns of congested traffic and few parking opportunities on Main Street.
City unveils vision for Old Town revitalization
The City of Battle Ground will involve the community in its Old Town revitalization plan to turn the city’s downtown into a destination area. The specified project area affected are the … more
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Clark County Sheriff John Horch greets a family member of a fallen officer after the 2024 Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22.
Clark County law enforcement memorial honors fallen officers
Law enforcement honor guard members lined the hallway leading to the   2024 Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial where community members, families of fallen officers and others came together to … more
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Attendees of a Memorial Day ceremony pay their respects to fallen service members at the Battle Ground Veterans Memorial in Kiwanis Park at last year’s ceremony.
City of BG to host Memorial Day ceremony at Kiwanis Park
The City of Battle Ground will honor the men and women of the U.S. military who lost their lives in service to the nation in a Memorial Day ceremony at Battle Ground’s Kiwanis Park. The … more
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Lewis River Golf Course pastry chef Noah Lefever prepares a strawberry shortcake in the golf course’s kitchen, Thursday, May 16. Lefever has come a long way since battling a brain tumor his freshman year at Woodland High School in 2015.
Woodland brain tumor survivor blossoming as pastry chef
In 2015, a Woodland high schooler’s life changed after a CT scan came back showing a large mass in his brain; today, Noah Lefever serves as the pastry chef at the North Fork Grill a part of the … more
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Philip Johnson
Former BG mayor running for 18th District state rep seat
Former Battle Ground Mayor and City Councilor Philip Johnson will run for Washington State Representative Position Two for the 18th District. Johnson was elected a member of the Battle Ground City … more
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Chief Umtuch Middle School’s band dressed in Star Wars-themed attire for their march in the Hazel Dell Parade of Bands.
Hazel Dell Parade of Bands captivates crowd with ‘The Power of Music’
Hundreds of locals gather for the 59th annual event, which marched along Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue and Northeast Highway 99 on Saturday, May 18. This year, over 90 regional organizations … more
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The inaugural La Center Arts Fair opened at the Wheel Club Community Center on Saturday, May 11. Participants experienced visual, lingual and musical art throughout the event at workshops.
La Center Arts Fair
The inaugural La Center Arts Fair opened at the Wheel Club Community Center on Saturday, May 11. Participants experienced visual, lingual and musical art throughout the event at workshops. more
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Susan Tripp, a distant relative of the Durkee property donors, said she was happy Battle Ground’s advisory boards will present a nature trail plan for the property at a future meeting. Consultants have previously presented a plan to turn the area into a sports complex.
Durkee Park likely to become trail system after meeting
After heavy backlash from neighbors, City of Battle Ground advisory boards revised a plan to turn a 35-acre park property into nature trails instead of a sports complex. Battle Ground’s … more
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A student from Battle Ground High School learns how to build a fence during a construction trades event at Bridge City Contracting on Wednesday, May 8.
A lesson in the trades
Bridge City Contracting hosted Battle Ground High School career and technical education (CTE) students to learn about the trades while building fences. On Wednesday, May 8, woodshop and other … more
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Kristina Swanson was hired as Battle Ground’s interim city manager on April 15 and will lead the city’s future developments until a new candidate is hired.
Battle Ground interim city manager outlines future growth initiatives
The city of Battle Ground’s interim city manager is excited to lead the city’s growth and infrastructure planning. Kristina Swanson’s interim appointment began on April 15 … more
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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue personnel and community members push in the newest unit to CCFR’s Station 21 in Ridgefield on Wednesday, May 1. Rescue 21 will become Medic 21 as part of the EMS contract in January 2025 for CCFR to transport high priority patients.
CCFR receives new ambulance as needs grow
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) received nearly $950,000 from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Foundation to fund two brand new ambulances as the need continues to grow throughout the county. On … more
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Dave Reichert visits Clark County during campaign for governor
Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert’s focuses include enhancing law enforcement to reduce crime, focusing on parental rights and fighting the state’s current carbon and gas … more
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Sophia McCarthy from Troop 351 in southeast Portland takes on the rope bridge during a Boy Scout’s Oregon Trail Camporee at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site from May 3-5.
Scouts celebrate anniversary of fort with activities, camping
In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the construction of Fort Vancouver by the Hudson Bay Company, local groups have been planning events at the fort, which will conclude in a big celebration … more
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Had the Ridgefield School District school bonds, propositions 10 and 11, reached a 60% plus one vote majority, the $190-million-total would have built a new elementary school and a new middle school. As well, Ridgefield High School would have received expansions, including a new wrestling room and 10 additional classrooms.
Ridgefield School District seeks community feedback after proposed bonds fail
Ridgefield administrators were disappointed to learn the two bond measures that would have built new schools failed to reach its required 60% plus one vote majority in last week’s special … more
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The Marine Patrol unit is one of 24 units and programs under the Clark County Sheriff’s Office enforcement branch.
Sheriff highlights deputy wellness, staffing, community feedback at town hall
Clark County Sheriff John Horch spoke about deputy wellness, the need for a new headquarters, staffing and growth in the county at a town hall, Thursday, April 25, in Ridgefield. It was the … more
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Sonja Lee’s hair stands up while holding onto the Van de Graaff generator at the Home and Garden Idea Fair at the Clark County Event Center on Saturday, April 27.
Home and Garden Idea Fair sparks property improvement conversations and more
The Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair brought thousands of visitors to the Clark County Event Center to connect with over 200 vendors last weekend. The fair featured an expansive … more
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James Rummell appears in Clark County Superior Court on Wednesday, April 10, during his arraignment hearing. He is charged with aggravated murder in the first degree in the killing of his wife, Lindy Rummell.
Hockinson man charged in wife’s murder trial date pushed to December
The May trial of a Hockinson man accused of hiring a former Oregon cellmate to kill his wife in a murder-for-hire plot has been delayed until early December. James Rummell is charged with … more
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CCFR Chief John Nohr said in the span of three years since 2019, the cost of a single fire truck rose by $350,000. To help shore up the loss in revenue, CCFR commissioners may ask voters to approve a levy lift increase on the Aug. 16 primary election ballot.
CCFR considers levy lid lift to combat rising costs
As inflation continues to raise costs, the property taxes Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) collects are not meeting the demand for increased calls and services. CCFR Chief John Nohr said in the … more
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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue is expected to place a levy lift on the Aug. 16 primary ballot. This would raise property tax collection from $1.26 per $1,000 of property value to $1.50 per $1,000. The new levy will fund various projects including the creation of two new fire stations and the purchase of two additional fire trucks.
CCFR worries Port decision will impact long-term funding
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) leaders are concerned about a recent decision by the Port of Ridgefield that will siphon millions in property tax revenue from the fire district and direct them to … more
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Neil Butler (right), James Butler and Andrew Butler, members of the Lewis River Rotary Club, removed weeds surrounding the pond in Central Park.
Battle Ground locals volunteer for Parks Appreciation Day
Dozens of Battle Ground residents took time off their weekend to volunteer during the city’s annual Parks Appreciation Day on April 20. Residents brought tools and equipment to remove weeds, … more
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