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Water-themed video contest open for student submissions
Middle and high school students throughout Clark County are invited to create fun and impactful short videos to inspire stewardship of the community’s water resources. Stormwater Partners … more
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Dr. Jenny Rodriquez
Ridgefield School District names new superintendent
The Ridgefield School District’s (RSD) Board of Directors named Dr. Jenny Rodriquez as the district’s next superintendent following a special meeting Saturday, March 2. Rodriquez … more
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County seeks volunteers for Chelatchie railroad advisory board
The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill four positions on a 15-person board that advises the county on matters related to the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. Applicants with railroad … more
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District 18 Reps. Greg Cheney and Stephanie McClintock.
District lawmakers secure funding for Battle Ground projects
Battle Ground organizations will receive over $900,000 as part of the state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget, which the Washington state House of Representatives approved on March 7. … more
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Battle Ground Public Schools receives clean financial audit
After reviewing Battle Ground Public Schools’ finances earlier this year, the Washington State Auditor’s Office issued clean audit reports for the district. Auditors evaluated areas … more
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River HomeLink drama presents ‘High School Musical Jr.’
River HomeLink’s drama students will soon present Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” at Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St., Vancouver. Performances are available from 7 p.m., … more
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North Clark County Historical Museum hosting March events
North Clark Historical Museum will host many public events this March, including a quilt show and stitchery circle. Events will take place in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church, located at … more
WSU Vancouver hosts College Planning Day for students seeking education
High school juniors and undecided seniors are invited to College Planning Day at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver to learn about Washington’s higher education programs and their … more
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First installment of 2024 property taxes due April 30
The first installment of 2024 Clark County property taxes is due April 30. Tax statements were mailed during the week of Feb. 19. If taxpayers are expecting a mailed statement and didn’t … more
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Battle Ground Station was expected to open March 4 according to food cart owners Janathan and Isabel Bretts. The food cart could see operations in two to four weeks should the land owner obtain their operating license, according to the couple.
Battle Ground Station Food Carts sees additional delay in opening
The opening day for Battle Ground Station, the first food cart pod of its kind, was delayed from an expected March 4 opening. Brunch’d, a local food cart planning to operate in Battle … more
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The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is located west of Battle Ground’s Fairgrounds Park, which features a skate park and ball fields where the Little League plays. At a recent City Council meeting, residents raised concerns about increased noise and air pollution in the area if the Chelatchie Freight Rail expansion proceeds.
BG council to voice opposition against Chelatchie rail plans
Battle Ground City Council is considering adopting a resolution declaring its opposition to the Chelatchie Freight Rail expansion plans in Brush Prairie. After discussing the matter and hearing … more
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Clark County Quilters Guild will present its 48th Annual Regional Quilt and Fiber Arts Show, Quiltfest Northwest. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 4 through April 6 at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
Annual Quiltfest Northwest to feature over 300 quilts
Clark County Quilters Guild w ill present its 48th Annual Regional Quilt and Fiber Arts Show, Quiltfest Northwest. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 4 through April 6 at the Clark … more
Friends of Clark County expressed concern regarding Granite Construction’s mining interest in Chelatchie, stating that mining could be detrimental to the fish in Cedar and Chelatchie Creek.
Court of Appeals to decide Chelatchie’s industrial mining future
After a four-year process, local agencies will debate before the Washington State Court of Appeals a previous state board’s ruling that halted an industrial mining expansion project in … more
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Clark County Fire District 3 is considering asking voters this year to lift the fire levy lid. The Board of Fire Commissioners is considering a $0.34 lid lift — from $1.16 to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value — during the August 2024 primary election.
CCFD3’s revenue not keeping up with demand
Clark County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) is considering asking voters to approve a levy lid lift as call volume continues to increase while revenue erodes. Call volumes have increased more than 25 … more
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Team Barbie and three other teams did not cross the finish line during the second round of the Solar Car Challenge, Saturday, March 9.
La Center students show off their engineering skills at solar car race
Students from La Center Middle School showed their engineering talent at Clark Public Utilities (CPU) Solar Car Challenge, Saturday, March 9, at Hudson Bay’s High School in Vancouver. … more
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A retired Mark V Special Operations craft used by the U.S. Navy Special Boat Team-20 sits near La Center after being restored by La Center native Tom Kinsella. Kinsella did not live to see it reach its final destination — Alaska — where it will serve as a fishing retreat for veterans.
Restored Navy boat last project for La Center native
For La Center’s Phil Kinsella, the 80-foot-long Navy boat sitting on property in La Center is both a source of pride and pain.  His son, Tom Kinsella, restored the Mark V Special … more
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Bob Ford and his wife, Priscilla, look through a photo scrapbook dedicated to the last 30 years of Bob’s Automotive in Ridgefield.
Bob’s Automotive in Ridgefield celebrates 30th anniversary
After opening up shop as the new guy in town 30 years ago, Bob Ford has taken himself from a small-town outsider to a community staple in Ridgefield. Bob’s Automotive in Ridgefield … more
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Alex Tappin opened White Clover Farm in 2021 and raises hundreds of soy-free broiler chickens each year.
Battle Ground farm offers soy-free, pasture-raised chickens
Alex Tappin at White Clover Farm in Battle Ground raises hundreds of soy-free chickens each year. His philosophy is that his food shouldn’t be eating ingredients he can’t consume. … more
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Applications for 2024 Natural Garden Tour open
Clark County Green Neighbors is accepting applications for host gardens in the 2024 Natural Garden Tour. The annual tour features gardens across the county that are maintained using earth-friendly … more
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Clark County Republican Party endorses Trump
Clark County Republican Party (CCRP) endorsed Donald Trump for president and Semi Bird for state governor at its precinct caucuses on Feb. 3. CCRP reported a good turnout of citizens to the Feb. … more
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