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Kyle Simmons wears a turkey costume, with his two daughters in a stroller, during the annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 25.
Ridgefield celebrates fifth annual Turkey Trot
The community of Ridgefield hit the pavement on Thanksgiving day during the fifth annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 25. Runners started at Union Ridge Elementary School and participated in either a 5K or … more
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Volunteers unpack a large pallet of food at the North County Community Food Bank on Thursday, Nov. 17.
North County Community Food Bank prepares for the holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, the North County Community Food Bank in Battle Ground has stepped up to the plate to prepare food for the holidays for people in need. Executive Director Liz Cerveny … more
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Ninion Beseda is pictured at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters World Championships in Phoenix, Arizona.
Battle Ground bench-presser wins World Championship
Battle Ground resident Ninion Beseda, 70, is a world class bench-presser and former powerlifter who recently won the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL) World Championship in … more
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The Fallen Outdoors president Branden Trager, left, and member Josh James sit in a blind at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge during a Veterans Day hunt on Nov. 11.
Groups host hunt for Veterans at wildlife refuge in Ridgefield 
The sound of gunfire periodically echoed across the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge on Veterans Day, followed sometimes by a duck falling from the sky after a successful hit. At one blind, a dog … more
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U.S. Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Kurt Schrader discuss a visit to the Bonneville Dam on Nov. 10.
Herrera Beutler visits Bonneville Dam to see effects of salmon legislation
A bill backed by U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler that allows for the lethal removal of sea lions on the Columbia and Willamette rivers appears to be showing results. On Nov. 10,  Herrera … more
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Tukes Valley Middle School band teacher Alison Pierce directs student musicians on Nov. 5. Middle school band is one of a number of programs supported by Battle Ground Public Schools’ local levy, which is on track to pass.
Levy for Battle Ground Public School is on track to pass
A four-year replacement levy to fund a number of education programs for Battle Ground Public Schools is on track to pass on the measure’s second time in front of voters this year. As of the … more
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"I Voted" stickers are pictured in this file photo.
Clark County election round up: Battle Ground Public Schools levy passing in first count of ballots
The first set of results for the 2021 November general election are in, with a second attempt at a levy for Battle Ground schools’ apparent success among noteworthy takeaways from the … more
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Trick-or-treaters saunter along Battle Ground’s Main Street during the city’s annual Halloween event on Oct. 29.
Trick-or-treaters hit Main Street
Shops along Battle Ground’s Main Street were in full giveaway mode on Friday as the city’s annual Trick or Treat Trail commenced and residents patrolled the sidewalks donned in costumes … more
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Battle Ground Public Schools levy supporters walk down state Route 503 to meet at the 149th Street intersection as part of a “March to the Middle” demonstration on Oct. 20.
Students, teachers ‘March to the Middle’ for levy vote
Supporters of an educational programs and operations levy in Battle Ground came out in droves last week to make their case known as to why the approval of a multi-million-dollar ballot measure would … more
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Randy Mueller, Chief Executive Officer at Port of Chehalis, talks about locations on a satellite map of Lewis County Tuesday afternoon.
Incoming Ridgefield port CEO no stranger to region
The new head of operations for the Port of Ridgefield will make a homecoming of sorts when he begins his new gig in January, returning to the organization where he first helped develop projects that … more
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Joe Kent asks for support from voters in his race against Jaime Herrera Beutler during a public meeting in Winlock earlier this year.
Kent widens fundraising gap among challengers for JHB’s Congressional seat
The latest Federal Elections Commission filings are in, and Congressional candidate Joe Kent broke $1 million raised in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in the 2022 … more
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La Center Middle School Principal Larui Landerholm stands in the outdoor commons area at the new middle school on Oct. 14.
Open house scheduled for new La Center Middle School
The brand-new La Center Middle School opened to students for the start of the 2021-2022 school year in September, capping off more than a year of work funded by a voter-approved construction bond.The … more
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Stephan “Cash” Henry and Desiree “Desi” Roy are pictured alongside a record collection.
Battle Ground High School teacher takes the stage for first time in nine years
Battle Ground High School English teacher Stephan “Cash” Henry will perform on stage for the first time in nine years for an original play called Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan … more
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A hay bale people can pose on is pictured at a previous trick-or-treat trail event.
Trick-or-treat trail returns to Battle Ground
On Oct. 29, Battle Ground Festivals will host a trick-or-treat trail, which runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The trail begins at the Wilco shopping plaza and travels east on Main Street and ends at the … more
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Dr. Gerry Dunne is pictured in front of her garden at her home.
Battle Ground psychologist and author opens psychology practice
Dr. Gerry Dunne is opening a psychology practice at her home in Battle Ground and has also recently released a new book.  Although the book, titled Anger Without Guilt: Anger Management … more
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Jim Nielsen, far left, poses with his teammates during the Huntsman World Senior Games, who received the gold medal.
Ridgefield resident wins gold medal in basketball at the Huntsman World Senior Games
Jim Nielsen’s basketball career is as bright as it always has been. At nearly 78 years old, Nielsen is competing at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, located in the southwest … more
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U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks to a Border Patrol official at the southern border in Texas last week in this photographed published on her Facebook page.
Trip to border colors Herrera Beutler's comments in telephone town hall
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border was a major focus of the Congresswoman’s latest remote outreach to constituents hosted Tuesday evening. During a … more
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Volunteers work on digging a ditch to increase stream flow on a pond near Salmon Creek during a work party on Oct. 9.
Keeping the fish cool: Work project connects waterflow for salmon-rearing pond near Salmon Creek
Good weather helped a work party run smoothly as volunteers dug a ditch to create circulation in a pond located in the perfect spot to be the site for salmon fry. On Oct. 9, members of a number of … more
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Protestors hold signs in front of Battle Ground City Hall on Sept. 7 during a rally supporting a “medical freedom” ordinance under consideration by the city council.
Battle Ground City Council rejects ‘medical freedom’ ordinance
A majority of Battle Ground City Council members defeated an ordinance that would have prohibited vaccine requirements for city employees and would have stopped mask mandates in city-owned … more
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Sen. Ann Rivers
Sen. Ann Rivers announces her resignation
The Washington State Senator for much of North Clark County likely won’t be serving during the 2022 legislative session, as Ann Rivers announced she will resign from the seat to take a job in … more
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