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Christian Stiever speaks to the volunteers who participated in his Eagle Scout project to help rid the waterways of the abandoned vessels near Ridgefield on Saturday, April 13.
Youth project tags derelict boats for removal from Ridgefield waterways
Over 40 volunteers helped a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 14 in Salmon Creek rid abandoned boats in the waterways near Ridgefield over the weekend. Christian Stiever accomplished his year-long … more
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Former Battle Ground Police Department Sgt. Richard Kelly
BG Sgt. confiscated illegal drugs on day of death
Battle Ground Police Sgt. Richard Kelly confiscated illegal drugs during a call prior to suffering a fatal overdose in August 2023, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office found in an external … more
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Valerie Bergmann smiles Thursday, April 11 in the now-totaled work truck she was driving when a suspected impaired driver hit her and other Washington State Transportation workers in January in Vancouver. Although Bergmann is worried she could be struck again, she said her job offers her the support she needs. "It's going to take a lot more than one hit for me to think about quitting," she said.
Fatal work zone crashes double in state; SW Washington county sees fourth highest crash rate 
Valerie Bergmann saw headlights in her rearview mirror just before a car traveling 70 mph rammed into her maintenance truck on the side of Interstate 5 in Vancouver. Bergmann, of Woodland, and … more
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An armed carjacking suspect stole a white work van in Hazel Dell prior to being shot and killed in Salmon Creek by Clark County Sheriff’s Office detectives on Saturday, April 13.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office: Carjacking suspect dead after deputy-involved shooting
Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies shot and killed a carjacking suspect in Salmon Creek on Saturday, April 13. CCSO deputies initially responded to a report of a carjacking in … more
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Beyonka Anderson
Public assistance requested to locate missing La Center child
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing La Center child Beyonka Anderson. Beyonka is 14 years old and has … more
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The Battle Ground Education Foundation has been aiding the community since 1994. Linda Gellings, Colleen O’Neal and Cheri Dailey presented a $15,000 check to local schools for medical supplies in 2023.
Battle Ground Education Foundation celebrating 30 year anniversary
Battle Ground Education Foundation (BGEF) will celebrate three decades of helping local schools with a community party for its anniversary. For the 30th anniversary party, the foundation will … more
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Angels with Misplaced Wings co-founder Jeff Evans and his mother, Angie Evans, kneel beside sanctuary ambassador Dora.
Disabled animals find their forever home at Amboy sanctuary
A small sanctuary in Amboy is making a big impact on disabled animals in the region. Angels with Misplaced Wings sanctuary provides a forever home, with love and top-notch medical care, for special … more
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Woodland City Council voted to raise the public works director salary by 13 percent to help the search to fill the city’s vacancy. The city has been without a public works director since December.
Woodland adjusts public works director salary amid vacancy
After four months without a public works director, city officials have decided to increase the position’s salary in hopes of attracting more candidates. Woodland’s City Council voted … more
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Erin Erdman
BG to hire recruitment firm to hire new city manager
To fill Battle Ground’s soon-to-be vacant city manager position, the City Council has opted to hire an outside agency to conduct the search. The City Council voted 4-2, with one member … more
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Battle Ground’s Tukes Valley Middle and Primary schools playgrounds will install a futsal court this summer after Battle Ground Rotary and Lewis River Rotary Clubs funded the nets.
Tukes Valley Middle and Primary schools receive futsal net funding
Tukes Valley Middle and Primary schools will rework their playgrounds this summer, and Battle Ground and Lewis River Rotary clubs have partnered to fund futsal nets for the students. Futsal is a … more
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The Eaton Park development would be located southwest of Alder Pointe Apartments. The Battle Ground City Council did not approve a property tax exemption for the apartment complex, which would have built 95 affordable units for future tenants.
Battle Ground Council denies tax exemption for affordable housing project
Last week, Battle Ground City Council rejected a plan to build 95 affordable housing units citing concerns over property tax exemptions. Tirus “T.J.” Fontenette, the managing … more
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CCFD3, BGPD, honor Vancouver officer Troy Rawlins
A funeral procession for Vancouver Police Officer Troy Rawlins went through Battle Ground beginning at Layne’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 3. Rawlins, 55, experienced a medical … more
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A Vancouver Police Department officer pulls over a work van during a distracted driving patrol emphasis in Battle Ground on Thursday, April 4.
Law enforcement agencies team up to focus on distracted driving for month of April
Law enforcement agencies in Southwest Washington have teamed up to add additional patrols emphasizing distracted driving this month. Participating local agencies in the April patrol emphasis … more
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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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