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Stairs lead down toward the base of the falls and a foot bridge that crosses Big Tree Creek at the site of Yacolt Falls.
From an iconic bridge to swift waters to waterfalls, Moulton Falls Regional Park has many features
The East Fork Lewis River features multiple parks along its waters, but one may stand out the most. When thinking of key Pacific Northwest features, the rivers, bridges and especially waterfalls … more
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Members of the Venersborg Historic Preservation Society stand on the front steps of the Venersborg Schoolhouse, which was built in 1912.
Venersborg Schoolhouse features a place of community
A place of community since 1912, the Venersborg Schoolhouse has served multiple roles throughout its existence, but, lately, community events have been what has tied the rural area east of Battle … more
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Woodland’s Elijah Andersen makes a touchdown catch during the Beavers’ 33-8 win over the Rochester Warriors on Friday, Nov. 3.
Woodland and La Center advance to first round of state playoffs
Woodland Beavers The Woodland Beavers handled the run-heavy Rochester Warriors in the 2A District playoff round on Friday, Nov. 3 in a 33-8 win. After becoming 2A Greater St. Helens League … more
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Ridgefield’s Marlee Buffham battles for the ball with two Bobcat defenders in the Spudders’ 2-0 opening round win against the Aberdeen Bobcats on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Area girls sports postseasons underway
Girls soccer The 3A Prairie Falcons girls soccer team saw their season come to an end after two straight losses in the district tournament. The Falcons lost their first game to Peninsula High … more
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A dinosaur stares down a candy-giver at Battle Ground Festival Association’s Trick-or-Treat Trail on Halloween.
Kids enjoy trick-or-treating along Battle Ground’s Trick-or-Treat Trail
Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam volunteers plant native trees and shrubs during an event at Bells Mountain, Oct. 28.
1 million planted: StreamTeam celebrates environmental milestone
Clear but chilly weather provided a perfect environment for hundreds of trees and shrubs to be planted in the ground on Bells Mountain, Saturday. Volunteers swarmed the hillside to install a … more
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Woodland’s Elijah Andersen takes the snap for a 3-yard touchdown in the first quarter of their 28-21 league-capturing win over Ridgefield on Friday, Oct. 27.
Woodland Beavers secure league title for first time since 2007
After Woodland jumped out to a 28-6 halftime lead over the Ridgefield Spudders, the Beavers held on for a league-capturing victory, 28-21, in the 2A Greater St. Helens League on Friday, Oct. 27. … more
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Hockinson’s Sarah DeRoos looks to clear the ball from the Hawks’ defensive zone in the final moments of the team’s 2-1 win over Woodland High School on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Hockinson girls soccer team holds off Woodland in last game of regular season
The Hockinson girls soccer team defeated Woodland, 2-1, Thursday, Oct. 26, to wrap up both teams’ regular season journeys. The Hawks’ two goals were scored by Audrey Davis, assisted … more
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La Center’s Whitney Martell goes for a kill during the Wildcats’ 3-0 win over Seton Catholic High School on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
La Center volleyball league champs, roll into district playoffs with momentum
The La Center volleyball team claimed the 1A TriCo League championship and enter the postseason with an undefeated record after finishing the regular season with two wins last week. On Tuesday, … more
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Bigleaf maple trees along the Cedar Creek flashed brilliant fall colors during the week of the estimated peak for Clark County. The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is seen surrounded by fall foliage on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill, a fall color tourism attraction of Clark County
With fall foliage hitting its peak during the week of Oct. 23, the interactive map by smoky mountains.com predicts the majority of fall colors will be past their peak for Clark County starting this … more
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Thing One and Thing Two take the stage with their happy dog dressed as the Cat in the Hat during Battle Ground’s Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Howl-o-ween: Pooch parade brings joy to humans and canines
Local canines dressed in costumes were herded into the Battle Ground Community Center Thursday, Oct. 26, for the city’s second annual Howl-o-ween: Pooch Parade. This year, the city decided on a … more
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Megan Moore, a freshman at Battle Ground High School stands with her Junior Dragster car during the off-season on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Megan Moore gets a head start with drag racing
Megan Moore, a freshman at Battle Ground High School, already has four years of driving experience with her success behind the wheel of a Junior Dragster car. In 2022, Moore earned first place … more
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Woodland officials and construction workers stand by a ceremonial pile of dirt for the groundbreaking of the Woodland Civic Center Oct. 18.
Ground broken on Woodland civic center
The fog on Oct. 18 cleared in time to have the first ground broken on a Woodland Civic Center illuminated by sun. On one of the chillier mornings of the week, city officials and employees of … more
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East Fork Lewis River water levels still low
With fallen leaves crowding the rocky shores of the East Fork Lewis River, the rocks remain mostly uncovered due to low water levels. A slow section of the river is seen off of Northeast Lucia Falls … more
Battle Ground’s Jacob Champine flexes after his first quarter touchdown run in the Tigers’ 49-10 loss to the Skyview Storm.
Battle Ground loses to Skyview Storm, 49-10
The Tigers saw their Cinderella story be put on hold after losing 49-10 on the road to the 6-1 overall Skyview Storm. The game was a little late to the start after the lights at Kiggins Bowl … more
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The 1913-built barn of Rose Bank Farm in rural Clark County, north of Battle Ground, stands tall overlooking a neighboring field.
Rose Bank Farm’s barn a testament to early barn construction
People driving on Northeast 279th Street north of Battle Ground may have come across a towering, triangular-roofed barn overlooking a field. The impressive barn was built in 1913, belonging to … more
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An Armillaria mushroom is seen at Battle Ground Lake State Park on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Mushrooms, mushrooms everywhere, but none of them to eat
At Battle Ground Lake and elsewhere around Clark County, mushrooms are thriving this season after rainy stretches and cooler temperatures.The mushrooms particularly thrive in damp, dark conditions … more
Battle Ground Police Chief Mike Fort reads the "roll call of honor" during the Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the Public Service Center in Vancouver on Thursday, May 18, 2023
BG police chief set to retire at end of year
Current Battle Ground Police Chief Mike Fort has announced his retirement, effective January 2024. The chief has served the Battle Ground Police Department since 2018, coming from the Portland … more
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A camera is set up by investigators from Big River Paranormal in the Cedar Creek Grist Mill next to the pen stock where the body of Barbara Ann Derry was found in 1972. Derry is considered a suspected victim of a double murder by suspected serial killer Warren Leslie Forrest of Vancouver, Murderpedia.org states.
Paranormal investigators conduct exercise at Cedar Creek Grist Mill
A night out with investigators from Big River Paranormal at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill was sure full of spooky vibes. From rapid temperature drops to a knock upstairs when investigators asked … more
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Washington state gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird speaks to guests at a private meet-and-greet event in north Clark County, Oct. 13.
GOP governor candidate makes Clark County visit
Richland Republican Semi Bird takes his position as a political outsider in stride in his campaign. In that position, he’s found a kindred spirit in Joe Kent, with whom he shares more than … more
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