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Driver error leads to crash into BG O’Reilly Auto Parts
No, not April Fools, a truck plowed into the Battle Ground O’Reilly Auto Parts store, 213 W. Main St., Monday, April 1. A Facebook post by the City of Battle Ground stated the driver lost … more
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The Washington Department of Ecology issued an Administrative Order against Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad on March 25, requiring steps to comply with the Water Pollution Control Act.
Ecology files administrative order against local railroad
The Washington Department of Ecology is applying pressure on Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) after issuing an administrative order on March 25. The order demanded that the railroad … more
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Yacolt’s Central Park resides directly next to the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad, which has plans to expand in Clark County.
Yacolt mayor fears PVJR Railroad could hurt quality of life for residents
In his first year as mayor of Yacolt, Ian Shealy had a lot on his plate; now the planned expansion of the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) looms. On Monday, April 8, the Yacolt Town … more
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James Rummell
Hockinson man remains in jail without bail on suspicion of wife’s murder
A Hockinson man accused of hiring a former Oregon cellmate to kill his wife in a murder-for-hire plot remains in jail without bail. James Rummell, 49, appeared in Clark County Superior Court on … more
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The Chelatchie-Prairie Railroad passes through multiple roads in Clark County. County Council Chair Gary Medvigy expressed interest in expanding the rail’s use for heavy-industrial shipping.
BG mayor, county residents call for cost-benefit analysis of proposed rail use
Battle Ground Mayor Troy McCoy and county residents shared concerns with The Reflector last week regarding the county’s plans to use its railroad for industrial shipping, saying they have seen … more
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Volunteers move a tarp full of pulled English ivy from Abrams Park at an ivy pull during Ridgefield First Saturday’s Green and Clean event on Saturday, April 6.
Community members help spruce up Ridgefield
Volunteers cleaned up litter along the waterfront and removed invasive plants from Abrams Park in Ridgefield on Saturday, April 6, during a community event. For Ridgefield First Saturday’s … more
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The evergreen huckleberry is a popular native plant for customers at Tsugawa Nursery in Woodland, Sherrie Diamond, a sales specialist and manager, said.
Woodland nursery offers native plants year-round in special section
Tsugawa Nursery in Woodland recently landed hard-to-find native plants for gardeners who desire to use Pacific Northwest plants on their properties.  Sherrie Diamond, sales specialist and … more
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Susan Engelking, owner of Country Manor Fabrics in Battle Ground, has sewn, repaired and cared for many quilts since opening her store in 1985.
Preserve the cherished memories from a quilt with proper care
Quilt care is about more than maintaining fabric and stitching quality. It’s about safeguarding the memories attached to the blanket. Many quilts, vintage or new, are heirloom items that will … more
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Charlotte Dynes shared stories of her bus-driving days during Ridgefield Heritage Society member Belle Mathieu’s Pioneering Women of Ridgefield presentation, last week.
Ridgefield Heritage Society honors pioneering women
During Ridgefield Heritage Society’s second annual Pioneering Women of Ridgefield presentation on March 27, three new influential individuals and two groups were recognized for their … more
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Battle Ground City Councilman Shane Bowman participated in the Alcan 5000 car rally — a time-speed-distance road rally taking drivers from the Seattle metropolitan area to Anchorage, Alaska — in his Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from Feb. 21 to March 1.
Battle Ground city council member participates in Alcan 5000 car rally
Battle Ground City Councilman Shane Bowman pushed his Jeep’s four wheels and love for adventure to the limit when he finished the Alcan 5000 car rally, driving from Kirkland to Anchorage, … more
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Joshua Andersen, the owner of SKöRD, enjoys discovering new strains — or phenotypes — of cannabis at his Battle Ground growery.
Local grower enjoys discovering new cannabis strains at greenhouse
On the front lines of marijuana innovation, Joshua Andersen, owner of SKöRD growery in Battle Ground, seeks strains of the plant to elevate the customer experience. The process of … more
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A free naloxone vending machine has been installed in Clark County Jail’s lobby to treat opioid overdoses.
Clark County Jail installs naloxone vending machine
Clark County Jail has installed a vending machine offering free naloxone in the lobby to treat opioid overdoses. The vending machine also provides fentanyl test strips and substance abuse treatment … more
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Clark College awarded a $2.2 million Title III grant from U.S. Department of Education
Clark College was awarded a $2.2 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education last week. Clark College will receive roughly $450,000 annually from the Title III Part A … more
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Clark College will receive $1 million in federal funds to develop a new clean energy technical education program that teaches students how to manufacture and repair electric vehicles at Clark College’s Center for Clean Energy.
Clark College to launch new EV Repair Training Program
Clark College will receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop a new clean energy technical education program that teaches students how to manufacture and repair electric … more
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Clark County Republican Party Convention hosts 285 delegates and alternates
The Clark County Republican Party (CCRP) conducted its county convention on Saturday, March 16. Of the delegates and alternates that were elected from the precinct caucus meetings, Feb. 3, 285 … more
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Brad Benton
Second person announces candidacy for 18th District senator
The race for 18th district senator is heating up as new Republican candidate Brad Benton announced his candidacy in a March 27 press release. Benton joins Adrian Cortes, who announced his … more
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City of Ridgefield acquires Pioneer Street from WSDOT
The City of Ridgefield will tak e ownership of state Route 501, also known as Pioneer Street, from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), according to an announcement last week. … more
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In 2017, voters approved a fire levy with a rate of $1.42 per $1,000 of assessed property value. After years of “levy erosion,” the amount collected by Clark County Fire District 3 has dropped to $1.16. The Clark County Fire District 3 Board of Fire Commissioners will vote to approve a levy lid lift to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value for the August 2024 primary election.
CCFD3 commissioners to vote on lid lift ballot measure
Af ter two “Coffee with the Chief” meetings and a Clark County Fire District 3 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, March 27, district commissioners will officially decide … more
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From left to right, Jarod Kay and Fran Schreiber pose at Northwood Public House with owners Paula and Eric Starr. Kay and Schrebier have worked there since its opening in 2014.
Northwood Public House celebrates 10th anniversary
Northwood Public House in Battle Ground recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a crab feast on March 5. Owners Eric and Paula Starr expressed gratitude for the community’s support … more
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BGHS journalism teacher Ryan Karraker works on a project with senior Emily Heidegger.
Tiger Times student newspaper back at BGHS after roughly 17-year absence
For the first time since 2007, budding student journalists at Battle Ground High School can share their voices, highlight peers, staff and happenings on campus in print. The Tiger Times student … more
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