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Recruits, volunteers, full-time personnel and cadets with Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue and Clark County Fire District 6 participated in a live fire-training event at a donated residence in Ridgefield on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue holds live fire training in Ridgefield
Firefighter recruits with Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue and Clark County Fire District 6 received some important, hands-on training last week when they extinguished a fire consuming a house donated for … more
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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office works on clearing a call at the Shell gas station at Northeast 117th Avenue across from Prairie High School in September.
Clark County sheriff talks crime trends, staffing and more at town hall
Clark County Sheriff John Horch and colleagues spoke about recent crime trends, staffing updates, the success of the sheriff office’s drone program and more at a town hall event last … more
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I-5 bridge replacement plan receives $600 million in federal funding
Washington legislators announced Friday that they have secured federal funds to help replace the Interstate 5 Bridge between Clark County and Portland. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and … more
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Bryan Kast, public works and community development director, unveils the preliminary vision for the La Center downtown expansion at a City Council retreat on Saturday, Dec. 16.
La Center downtown 2.0 unveiled at council retreat
La Center Mayor Thomas Strobehn, along with Bryan Kast, public works and community development director, have developed a plan to bring more commercial development and vibrance to downtown La … more
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The Bonds’ Christmas display magic can be best viewed at night when their 35,000 lights and 80 Christmas inflatables dot the property.
Woodland residents’ inflatable Christmas display spreads light in community
For nine years, the greater community of Woodland has flocked to Michann and Ken Bond’s property for their Christmas inflatables display. Only, this holiday season will be their last as they … more
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Battle Ground police chief candidates Dennis Flynn and Perry Phipps, right, speak with community members and a Battle Ground police officer during the public meet-and-greet event at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 7.
City of Battle Ground hosts police chief candidates for public meet and greet
The five candidates for the City of Battle Ground police chief opening came together for an evening meet and greet at City Hall, Thursday, Dec. 9. The meet and greet was followed by a day of final … more
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus began decorating their 1969 Pontiac Firebird and touring local neighborhoods together in 2016.
Firebird Santa and Mrs. Claus drive Battle Ground Main Street for 4th annual Santa Cruz
Santa’s “sleigh” was a 1969 Pontiac Firebird as Mr. and Mrs. Claus traveled down Battle Ground Main Street for the 4th annual Santa Cruz on Saturday, Dec. 9. The drive began at … more
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The house on the 11500 block of Northeast 92nd Street in Orchards was the site of an apparent murder-suicide, resulting in five dead.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office releases names in Orchards murder-suicide case
After multiple reports identifying those involved in an apparent murder-suicide on Sunday, Dec. 3 in Orchards, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office released the names of those deceased in the … more
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Cardiac arrest survivor, family meet with emergency personnel that saved her
In a second case in recent months, a cardiac arrest survivor, Jerissa Cunningham, and her family met with the emergency personnel who saved her during the call on Oct. 24 at Clark County Fire … more
Mark Lopez, owner of Gather and Feast Farm in La Center, feeds one of his Highland cows on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Highland cows are also known as a “coo” in the old Scottish language. 
Cows at La Center farm stay busy entertaining the masses
Gather and Feast Farm in La Center features more than the average cow. Instead, the bovines are extra hairy, photogenic and have big personalities that have garnered any number of fans in the area. … more
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The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train comes out of the 300-foot long tunnel during the 2:30 p.m. departure on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train offers family holiday adventure
The 13-mile round-trip Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train excursion takes riders from Yacolt to a 300-foot long tunnel, across the East Fork Lewis River and a stop at Moulton Station to … more
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Matt Stillman, left, and Spencer Stillman, brothers and co-owners of the new Battle Ground pet store Paws Cascadia stand in front of their location at 720 W. Main St., Suite 104.
Paws Cascadia brings Pacific Northwest flavor and years of experience for pet’s natural wellness
Brothers Matt and Spencer Stillman are bringing years of experience in both pet products and the Battle Ground community to their newest venture, Paws Cascadia. Paws Cascadia is a new pet store … more
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Chief Umtuch students run around with Findley, the school’s new therapy dog, during a break from class on Thursday, Nov. 16. From left to right: Emma Stickler, Taven Urban, Connor Wray, Jace Schreiber.
New therapy dog provides happiness and comfort to Chief Umtuch Middle School
Findley, an 11-week-old golden retriever, has provided students with plenty of smiles and comfort at Chief Umtuch Middle School in Battle Ground as he works to become an officially certified therapy … more
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Voters to consider BGPS capital levy in February
At its Nov. 13 regular meeting, Battle Ground Public Schools’ Board of Directors voted unanimously on a resolution to place a capital levy on the ballot. Proposition No. 7 will appear on the … more
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Students in the Battle Ground High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps present the colors at the Ridgefield’s Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 10.
Ridgefield honors veterans
A crowd gathered at Ridgefield’s Overlook Park on Friday, Nov. 10 to honor Veterans Day with a small event organized by the Ridgefield American Legion Post 44. Veterans Day was founded to … more
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Rock and Brews co-founder and co-lead singer of Kiss Paul Stanley, holds a guitar he smashed at the end of the groundbreaking ceremony for a planned restaurant at ilani Casino in Ridgefield on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers visit ilani for restaurant groundbreaking ceremony
In the midst of their final tour, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and co-leads for the rock band Kiss Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley stopped by ilani Casino in Ridgefield, last week, for a … more
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Thomas Hatcher, owner of Salty’s Spinners, stands in his Brush Prairie shop with a replica of the Lamiglas Kenai Kwik fishing rod that he built under the guidance of Thomas Hatcher.
Salty’s Spinners features a coastal fisher’s lifestyle out of Brush Prairie
What was once Thomas Hatcher’s solution to the supply chain shortage has since grown into a business out of his Brush Prairie shop. Hatcher thought of opening Salty’s Spinners when … more
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An unidentified mushroom grows in a group on top of a fallen tree within the city limits of Battle Ground on Monday, Nov. 6.
Mushrooms continue to thrive in North Clark County
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Omak’s Taegen Mullin, left, catches a touchdown over the outstretched arms of La Center’s Houston Coyle during the Wildcats’ season-ending, 21-7 loss to the Omak Pioneers on Friday, Nov. 10.
La Center and Woodland bid farewell with season-ending losses
La Center The Wildcats hosted their first round football matchup against the Omak Pioneers in what was a season-ending, 21-7 loss on Friday, Nov. 10 in the first round of the 1A state playoffs. … more
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The Ridgefield Spudders’ Marlee Buffham battles for the ball against the Sequim Wolves’ goalkeeper in the first round of the 2A state playoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Area girls sports postseasons experiencing success
Ridgefield successes Ridgefield girls volleyball took ho me second place in the 2A state championship matchup against league rival Columbia River High School on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Yakima … more
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