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Councilmembers Jeanie Kuypers, left, and Victoria Ferrer listen to residents' concerns regarding the implementation of light rail for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project during a March 3 meeting. Both voted in favor of the resolution opposing light rail, which passed 4-3.
Battle Ground City Council votes to oppose light rail in I-5 bridge project
The Battle Ground City Council voted 4-3 on Monday, March 3, to approve a resolution formally opposing the inclusion of light rail in the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement (IBR) project. The … more
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Tree sale set for Saturday, March 15
Thousands of trees will be offered for sale by the Clark County Farm Forestry Association during an annual public sale set for Saturday, March 15, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Albertson’s … more
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A large plot of agricultural land sits in the shadow of Mount St. Helens in the Fargher Lake area.
Clark County Chair Sue Marshall voices vision for lands in Clark County, highlighted with the Dabbler timber sale area
Clark County Chair Sue Marshall says with the comprehensive plan update in the works that now is a good time to think about the natural resources in the county, starting with the Dabbler property in … more
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Learn backcountry horseback riding at Clark County Saddle Club’s equine clinic
Horse enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers are invited to the free Equine Packing & Camping Clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Clark County Saddle Club, located at 11407 NE … more
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Clark County physician surrenders license
Clark County physician Dorothy Pao, MD, voluntarily surrendered her medical license to the Washington Medical Commission. Pao had previously surrendered her license to practice medicine in … more
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Nominations for Clark County County Youth Achievement Awards open
The Clark County Youth Commission is accepting nominations for the 25th annual Clark County Youth Achievement Awards, which will honor up to 300 local youth for their accomplishments across 13 … more
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La Center will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on April 7 at the Wheel Club Community Center to mark the completion of renovations, which began in January.
La Center prepares to unveil remodeled community center
The City of La Center is set to celebrate the grand reopening of the Wheel Club Community Center following months of extensive renovations. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 7 at … more
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The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has determined that the La Center School District violated state law by discriminating against students and staff based on gender identity. The district is set to appeal the ruling.
State finds La Center School District in violation of state law over gender identity policies
The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has determined that the La Center School District discriminated against students and staff based on gender identity, violating … more
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The Battle Ground City Council unanimously annexed a 15-acre property east of Northeast 92nd Avenue and south of Northeast 239th Street near Daybreak School during a Feb. 3 meeting. The annexation will officially take effect 45 days after the vote.
Battle Ground annexes 15 acres in unanimous council vote
The Battle Ground City Council unanimously approved the annexation of approximately 15 acres of land during its meeting on Monday, Feb. 3. The annexation, known as the Winters Annexation, … more
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Washington State Patrol troopers seized 160 pounds of marijuana and 11 grams of ketamine powder during a traffic stop on Feb. 27.
Clark County traffic stop results in arrest of men transporting $900K in drugs
Two men from New York were arrested in Clark County after Washington State Patrol troopers discovered large quantities of marijuana and Ketamine in their vehicle during a traffic stop on Thursday, … more
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Anglers from around the state gather on a dock in the designated area on the Cowlitz River in Castle Rock on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
‘Large enough to support harvest’: WDFW approves Cowlitz River recreational smelt dips
Smelt dippers will return to the banks of the Cowlitz River as the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved recreational fisheries for Wednesday, March 12, and Saturday, March … more
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A tracked quad driver carrying a blind student crosses a bridge during the 2025 Mount St. Helens Trac Riders Washington Blind School Ride near Marble Mountain Snow Park in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument on Thursday, March 6.
Snowmobiling club takes blind students on the ride of a lifetime at Mount St. Helens
On Thursday, March 6, a group of 13 students from the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver bundled up in their warmest winter gear and boarded vans for one of the most unique field … more
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People are searching for Dane Paulsen, 2, in the water and on land.
Cowlitz County business owner organizes donations for Oregon toddler search
Cowlitz County residents are aiding the search for a missing toddler, roughly three hours south in Siletz, Oregon. Officials say Dane Paulsen, 2, was last seen Saturday playing in the front yard … more
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Battle Ground Police arrest armed robbery suspect
Battle Ground Police arrested Raymond Baca, 35, on Friday, Feb. 21, on a charge of first-degree robbery. Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Walmart, located at 1201 SW 15th … more
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Chuck Green has worked as Ridgefield’s public works director since January 2023. He plans to remain active in the community following his retirement.
Ridgefield public works director announces retirement
Ridgefield Public Works Director Chuck Green has announced his retirement, set for June 30, 2025, after more than four decades in public service. Green, who has held the director position since … more
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A Clark County Sheriff’s Office K9 handler and dog walk back to their vehicle after a wanted individual was apprehended on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Battle Ground. Law enforcement officials have released few details about the arrest.
House along Parkway Avenue in Battle Ground attracts police presence, again
During the night of Wednesday, Feb. 26, a wanted individual known to be associated with the house at the 900 block of North Parkway Avenue was at large, prompting a large police presence in the … more
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On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Battle Ground Public Schools District tested its new ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system at Amboy Middle School. The early warning system is capable of warning a minute or more before a 5.0 or greater earthquake might threaten the region.
BGPS installs new earthquake early warning system at Amboy Middle School
Thanks to the passage of last year’s Battle Ground Public Schools (BGPS) capital levy, the district installed a new earthquake early warning system at Amboy Middle School ahead of the next big … more
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service experienced a mass firing earlier this month as part of the Trump administration’s government reform efforts. The national refuge system covers 95 million land acres and 750 million marine acres while operating with fewer than 2,500 employees.
Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge stands against broad U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service firings
More than 350 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees have been fired as a result of the Trump administration’s government reform; however, none from the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez testifies before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health in support of her bipartisan Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act last year.
MGP, colleagues introduce bill to support rural veterans’ transportation for health care
U.S. Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, Gabe Vasquez, D-New Mexico, and Don Davis, D-North Carolina, last week introduced the bipartisan Rural Veterans … more
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Nominations open for Southwest Washington Philanthropy Awards
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Philanthropist of the Year and Community Champion awards, which recognize individuals, families, and … more
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