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Michael McCabe
Battle Ground appoints interim police chief
Battle Ground City Manager Erin Erdman has appointed Michael McCabe to serve as interim police chief following the retirement of former Chief Mike Fort earlier this month. McCabe currently … more
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Woodland will pay over $200,000 in severance to former City Administrator Peter Boyce, former Public Works Director Tracy Coleman and former Woodland Police Department Lt. Jennifer Ortiz.
Employee terminations cost Woodland over $200,000
Woodland’s outgoing administration left the city paying over $200,000 in severance to three terminated employees. Former mayor Will Finn terminated City Administrator Peter Boyce and … more
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Team member Micah Hoyt prepares the Chief Umtuch Middle School’s DUPLO Dinos’ LEGO robot on Jan. 4. The Duplo Dinos will be competing in the Oregon state competition for LEGO Robotics on Jan. 13 in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Chief Umtuch Middle School LEGO Robotics team to compete in Oregon state competition
The Chief Umtuch Middle School’s DUPLO Dinos of Battle Ground are hoping for more success when they compete at the Oregon state competition in the First LEGO League Challenge, June 13 at … more
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Republican Sen. Ann Rivers, and Republican state Reps. Stephanie McClintock and Greg Cheney hosted a town hall on Saturday, Jan. 6 to hear local concerns as the state Legislature began its short session this week.
Republican 18th district lawmakers host Battle Ground town hall
State legislators led lively conversations at Battle Ground City Hall as Republican Sen. Ann Rivers and Republican state Reps. Stephanie McClintock and Greg Cheney hosted a town hall on Jan. 6 as … more
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Pleasant Valley School Principal Craig Pearson stands with wood-carving twins Patrick and Mike Bryson with their piece, Buddy the Beaver.
Monthly 2023 year in review
January Clark County acquires state land along Hantwick Trail The land around the Hantwick Trail by Moulton Falls was secured for recreational use, as the Washington State Board of Natural … more
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Larch Corrections Center, which provided invaluable aid from inmate work and fire crews across Clark County, closed on Oct. 10.
Top news stories of 2023
Larch Corrections Center in Yacolt Closes The Washington State Department of Corrections announced on June 26 that Larch Corrections Center, a minimum security prison in Yacolt, would close. … more
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Battle Ground mayor and veteran Philip Johnson, left, along with veteran James Huber, enjoy a veterans luncheon at Prairie Tavern on June 16.
Retiring Battle Ground mayor talks tenure, the future of the city
After 12 years as Battle Ground’s mayor, Philip Johnson is looking forward to a new phase in his life. Johnson did not seek reelection for his City Council seat this year and will be … more
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This map shows the area PVJR is accused of impacting with its construction project in Chelatchie.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers latest to accuse railroad of environmental damage
As of last week, Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad faces more accusations that it has caused ecological damage and harmed the environment with its railroad expansion project in the Chelatchie … more
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Recruits, volunteers, full-time personnel and cadets with Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue and Clark County Fire District 6 participated in a live fire-training event at a donated residence in Ridgefield on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue holds live fire training in Ridgefield
Firefighter recruits with Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue and Clark County Fire District 6 received some important, hands-on training last week when they extinguished a fire consuming a house donated for … more
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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office works on clearing a call at the Shell gas station at Northeast 117th Avenue across from Prairie High School in September.
Clark County sheriff talks crime trends, staffing and more at town hall
Clark County Sheriff John Horch and colleagues spoke about recent crime trends, staffing updates, the success of the sheriff office’s drone program and more at a town hall event last … more
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Bryan Kast, public works and community development director, unveils the preliminary vision for the La Center downtown expansion at a City Council retreat on Saturday, Dec. 16.
La Center downtown 2.0 unveiled at council retreat
La Center Mayor Thomas Strobehn, along with Bryan Kast, public works and community development director, have developed a plan to bring more commercial development and vibrance to downtown La … more
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The Bonds’ Christmas display magic can be best viewed at night when their 35,000 lights and 80 Christmas inflatables dot the property.
Woodland residents’ inflatable Christmas display spreads light in community
For nine years, the greater community of Woodland has flocked to Michann and Ken Bond’s property for their Christmas inflatables display. Only, this holiday season will be their last as they … more
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Battle Ground police chief candidates Dennis Flynn and Perry Phipps, right, speak with community members and a Battle Ground police officer during the public meet-and-greet event at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 7.
City of Battle Ground hosts police chief candidates for public meet and greet
The five candidates for the City of Battle Ground police chief opening came together for an evening meet and greet at City Hall, Thursday, Dec. 9. The meet and greet was followed by a day of final … more
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus began decorating their 1969 Pontiac Firebird and touring local neighborhoods together in 2016.
Firebird Santa and Mrs. Claus drive Battle Ground Main Street for 4th annual Santa Cruz
Santa’s “sleigh” was a 1969 Pontiac Firebird as Mr. and Mrs. Claus traveled down Battle Ground Main Street for the 4th annual Santa Cruz on Saturday, Dec. 9. The drive began at … more
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The house on the 11500 block of Northeast 92nd Street in Orchards was the site of an apparent murder-suicide, resulting in five dead.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office releases names in Orchards murder-suicide case
After multiple reports identifying those involved in an apparent murder-suicide on Sunday, Dec. 3 in Orchards, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office released the names of those deceased in the … more
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Cardiac arrest survivor, family meet with emergency personnel that saved her
In a second case in recent months, a cardiac arrest survivor, Jerissa Cunningham, and her family met with the emergency personnel who saved her during the call on Oct. 24 at Clark County Fire … more
Mark Lopez, owner of Gather and Feast Farm in La Center, feeds one of his Highland cows on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Highland cows are also known as a “coo” in the old Scottish language. 
Cows at La Center farm stay busy entertaining the masses
Gather and Feast Farm in La Center features more than the average cow. Instead, the bovines are extra hairy, photogenic and have big personalities that have garnered any number of fans in the area. … more
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The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train comes out of the 300-foot long tunnel during the 2:30 p.m. departure on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train offers family holiday adventure
The 13-mile round-trip Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train excursion takes riders from Yacolt to a 300-foot long tunnel, across the East Fork Lewis River and a stop at Moulton Station to … more
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Matt Stillman, left, and Spencer Stillman, brothers and co-owners of the new Battle Ground pet store Paws Cascadia stand in front of their location at 720 W. Main St., Suite 104.
Paws Cascadia brings Pacific Northwest flavor and years of experience for pet’s natural wellness
Brothers Matt and Spencer Stillman are bringing years of experience in both pet products and the Battle Ground community to their newest venture, Paws Cascadia. Paws Cascadia is a new pet store … more
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Chief Umtuch students run around with Findley, the school’s new therapy dog, during a break from class on Thursday, Nov. 16. From left to right: Emma Stickler, Taven Urban, Connor Wray, Jace Schreiber.
New therapy dog provides happiness and comfort to Chief Umtuch Middle School
Findley, an 11-week-old golden retriever, has provided students with plenty of smiles and comfort at Chief Umtuch Middle School in Battle Ground as he works to become an officially certified therapy … more
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