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Second Lt. Jadon Santarpio, of La Center, stands with a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 aircraft on Wednesday, July 26, at Pearson Field in Vancouver.
Local Civil Air Patrol member recently honored with Silver Outstanding Cadet Medal
The Oregon Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored La Center resident Jadon Santarpio with its National Defense Silver Outstanding Cadet Medal on July 17 at … more
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Clark County REALTORS® Foundation seeks grant requests
The Clark County REALTORS® Foundation is seeking grant requests from qualified local non-profit organizations committed to fostering, developing, promoting and encouraging the health, education … more
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This NOAA graph shows weather in the Pacific Northwest that has caused “significant” wildfire risk in the region, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Forest Service says Pacific Northwest at ‘significant’ wildfire risk
Summer of 2023 is only halfway over, noted a July 27 news release from the U.S. Forest Service, and low spring rainfall has resulted in abnormally dry conditions in the Pacific Northwest.  … more
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A graph shows the rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 of Clark County population in the prior seven days. The graph has separate lines for each year going back to 2020.
Clark County COVID-19 cases still declining, one death reported
Clark County’s recent COVID-19 case rate is back on the decline, though the first confirmed death from the disease in three weeks was reported in the latest data. Clark County Public … more
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photo by cade barker The native Wapato plant is pictured in bloom at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, July 25. The Wapato plant has been an important food source for area tribal communities for centuries. “Often, along the middle and lower Columbia, families would own large patches of Wapato, camping beside their harvesting sites for a month or more … Sauvie Island, in Multnomah County, Oregon, across the Columbia River from the Confluence Land Bridge, was named ‘Wappetoe Island’ by Lewis and Clark,” confluenceproject.org states in an article titled, “Important Foods: Wapato.”
Important native and noxious invasive plants in bloom at the wildlife refuge
Cows rest while waiting to be shown at the Clark County Fair in 2022. The 2023 fair opens Friday, Aug. 4 and concludes Sunday, Aug. 13.
The Clark County Fair returns with action-packed schedule
Clark County families can enjoy the outdoors, animals, entertainment, games, rides and food this week as the annual Clark County Fair opens for its 153rd year. The fair, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, … more
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Blake Hammond, of Northwest Nazarene University, secured the Columbia River Cup-clinching victory for the Raptors in game one of a doubleheader against the Cowlitz Black Bears, Tuesday, July 25, in Longview.
Ridgefield holds on to Columbia River Cup
Ridgefield Raptors fans made the half-hour trip to David Story Field in Longview for a doubleheader on Tuesday, July 25, and their team didn’t disappoint.   The Raptors earned … more
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Youths practice blocking drills during a football and cheer camp at Battle Ground District Stadium on July 28. The two-day camp featured dozens of district youths who learned and practiced with the support of Battle Ground High School students. It was the first year district boosters have organized such an event, with organizers hoping it will grow in future years.
Passing and pom-poms at Battle Ground District Stadium
Isabella Pieri and her alpaca Midas dress as an officer and inmate for the Llama and Alpaca Costume Contest at the Clark County Fair Aug. 3, 2019.
A brief look at the agriculture schedule for Clark County Fair
Friday, Aug. 4: Judging for horses, beekeeping, llama/alpaca, wool, floriculture, goats, pygmy goats, table setting and cats will take place throughout Friday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the east … more
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A classic car rides up to the awards table during the La Center Our Days car show July 29.
Classic cars shine at Our Days show
Vehicles drive on Interstate 5 near Salmon Creek. In his July 13 Road Rules article, Doug Dahl, Target Zero manager - communications lead for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, answered whether it is legal and safe for people to wear earplugs while driving.
Target Zero: Driving with earplugs
In his latest Road Rules article, Doug Dahl, Target Zero manager - communications lead for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, addressed whether it is legal and safe for people to wear earplugs … more
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Road trip planning pointers
Travelers take to the open road for any number of reasons. When traveling on a summer vacation, families may find it’s more affordable to travel by car than to pay for airline tickets for … more
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Slo Poks founding father Ron “Steve” Stephens puts his arm around his wife Gertrude Stephens while admiring a 1956 Ford Thunderbird during the Slo Poks car show, Show N’ Shine, in Vancouver Aug. 17, 2019. The Vancouver couple drove a red 1955 Ford Thunderbird to Reno for their wedding 65 years ago, giving Thunderbirds a special parking spot in their hearts
Community Calendar, Aug. 2, 2023 edition
Christian Service Brigade Reunion: Thursday, Aug. 3, Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5. Participants involved in the Unit 6610 Battalion or Stockade divisions of the Christian Service Brigade … more
Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St., Battle Ground, will host Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs throughout August and the first Saturday of September.
Battle Ground Lake State Park Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs return through August
Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs are returning to Battle Ground Lake State Park this August, with two family-friendly presentations offered Saturdays in August, with the last one planned … more
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A World War II era vehicle sits in front of the Pearson Air Museum at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site for a World War II encampment display on Saturday, July 22. To see more on the display, go to the History page on B5.
World War II re-enactors provide a taste of life at Fort Vancouver
World War II reenactors brought their own equipment and wore their own uniforms to provide a glimpse of what Fort Vancouver would have looked like during that time period on, Saturday, July 22. … more
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Concrete panel replacement work on southbound Interstate 5 near the split with Interstate 205 started this week and will conclude in the fall.
WSDOT says goodbye to the bumpy road conditions near the Interstate 5 and I-205 split near Salmon Creek
Washington Department of Transportation crews will be completing nighttime work on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 through this fall. The nighttime work will heavily address the bumpy ride on … more
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The Interstate 5 bridge
I-5 bridge tolling could last until the 2060s
One of the largest sources of funding to replace the aging Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River will tax travelers a few bucks as they cross the water. During its meeting July 18, the … more
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Joanna Speaks
Death of Oregon woman discovered in Ridgefield not currently linked to other cases
The death of 32-year-old Joanna Speaks, of Oregon, hasn’t been connected to the deaths of four other area women where the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office found links, the … more
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City of Battle Ground
Uncertainty over tax exemption plan presents challenge for BG apartment complex development
Developers of a planned 200-unit apartment complex off of Southwest Scotton Way are seeking a property tax exemption, though Battle Ground city leaders still have questions over what impacts the plan … more
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County Council seeks applicants for opening on Board of Equalization
The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill a position on a county board that handles property value disputes. The county announced it is seeking a position for a three-year term on … more
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