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Last week, several Airpark homeowners and pilots told the Battle Ground City Council that they feared that rezoning the area to allow for construction of more homes would jeopardize future operations. The council will decide whether or not to adopt an ordinance rezoning the area for higher residential use at a later date.
BG Airpark rezoning more likely as residents fear future shutdown
Neighbors are concerned about a potential future shutdown of Cedars North Airpark if the City Council rezones Battle Ground’s airpark district. Following a heated debate among council … more
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Clark County Council is seeking a volunteer who resides near the former Larch Corrections Center to serve on the Larch Center Task Force, which will identify, plan and make recommendations for the conversion of the facility into an alternate use.
County seeks volunteers for Larch Corrections Center Task Force
Clark County Council is seeking a volunteer who resides near the former Larch Corrections Center to serve on the Larch Center Task Force, which will identify, plan and make recommendations for the … more
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Leslie Lewallen stated her priority is to shut down the Southern border, citing a need to address the rising drug-related deaths in southwest Washington. Lewallen is running for Washington’s third congressional district seat.
Congressional candidate Leslie Lewallen aims to reduce drug overdoses
Third congressional district candidate Leslie Lewallen highlighted her goals if elected to close the Southern border and fund the police during a June 21 town hall in Camas. Lewallen is a former … more
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Jeremy Brown, owner of La Uva Fortuna Farms east of Battle Ground proper, is hoping to host a farmers market at the Battle Ground Station food cart pods at the end of July or early August. Among his plans as part of the We Love Battle Ground.org organization are a beer, wine and music festival, as well.
Battle Ground local looks to bring farmers market, festival to city
Jeremy Brown, owner of La Uva Fortuna Farms east of Battle Ground proper, wants to expand opportunities in Battle Ground through a new farmers market and possibly even a single-day festival in north … more
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Dan Brink, winemaker and owner of Pomeroy Cellars near Yacolt, pours one of his award-winning wines in the winery's tasting room on Saturday, June 22.
Local winemaker sees success with six Seattle Wine awards
A local winemaker near Yacolt continues to experience success and validation in his craft by regularly receiving awards at Pacific Northwest competitions. Pomeroy Cellars owner Dan Brink’s … more
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Battle Ground Rotary President David Welch and Lewis River Rotary President Lisa Oldham led their clubs in a friendly, two-week competition to collect item donations for Battle Ground Senior Citizens.
Battle Ground Senior Citizens receives donations from Rotary groups
Battle Ground Rotary and Lewis River Rotary recently hosted a friendly competition to collect item donations for Battle Ground Senior Citizens (BGSC), an organization that provides numerous social … more
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Hummingbirds act as a crucial native pollinator with four species found in the state of Washington, including this Rufous hummingbird
Pollinator Week begins, Clark Public Utilities hosting native garden tours
While the importance of the European honeybee as crucial to pollinating flowers and crops is commonly touted in North America, native pollinators play just as important of a role yet are frequently … more
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JoyLynn Woodart, a founding member of Art Chat and current member of the Battle Ground Art Associates, shows her acrylic painting progress at Art Chat’s June Ridgefield meeting.
Local Art Chat groups bring artistic community together
Clark County’s artistic community events took a sharp decline after the COVID-19 pandemic. Art Chat, a show-and-tell gathering, provides the means for artists to connect and show their work … more
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Each August, Treehouse offers a pop-up shop with clothing and school supplies in Clark County for children and youth in the foster programs.
Treehouse’s Graduation Success program aids Clark County foster teens
Over 100 youth who have experienced foster care in Clark County are benefitting from Graduation Success by Treehouse, a nonprofit organization providing multiple programs for foster youth, this year. … more
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Ridgefield’s City Council agreed to hire a construction company to widen Pioneer Street and build a new road to connect to the upcoming YMCA and Costco sites for almost $21.5 million.
Ridgefield awards contracts for road improvements connecting to Costco, YMCA
Ridgefield's City Council approved its costliest infrastructure contract last week, awarding $21.4 million to Active Construction for the widening of Pioneer Street and the construction of a new … more
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The MOMS Club of Battle Ground nonprofit has 16 members and arranges monthly community-based events for fun. During “Stroll & Stride,” club members meet at different Clark County parks to walk with their children.
MOMS Club of Battle Ground offers support, friendship and community building
Lyndsay Tiger had few people to talk with about her experienc- es as a mother after moving to Battle Ground from Oklahoma in September of last year. To combat her loneliness, Tiger looked for … more
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Thomas Hatcher holds a keepsake of his November 2023 Reflector article about his Salty’s Spinners fishing lures while standing in his new store, Battle Ground Rod n Reel. The store is currently open to the public with a soft opening planned in July.
Local fishing lure creator expands into fishing storefront
A Brush Prairie man who tackled the shortage of coastal fishing lures during the pandemic with his own Salty’s Spinners has now opened a fishing supply store in Battle Ground.  Thomas … more
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A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter from Astoria, Oregon, assists a Clark County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue training at Goheen Airport north of Battle Ground on Monday, June 10.
U.S. Coast Guard from Astoria assists Clark County search and rescue training
On Monday, June 10, the U.S. Coast Guard from Astoria taught the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (CCSOSAR) team in assisting helicopter rescues at Goheen Airport, north of … more
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Port of Woodland commissioners and state Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt plant roses in the newly constructed Rose Way Industrial Park’s flower bed. The 12-acre park was once a rose farm before shutting down 30 years ago.
Port of Woodland opens Rose Way Industrial Park’s first two buildings
The Port of Woodland celebrated Rose Way Industrial Park’s first milestone with the completion of its first two buildings, last week. When filled, the buildings are expected to generate 50 … more
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Is it Halloween yet?
A house in Battle Ground appears to be gearing up for Halloween a little bit early with these creative decorations that tower over the yard, making it a sight to see in June. more
Heritage Farm hosting canning, food preservation classes
Residents can learn how to can and preserve foods during a free educational series offered by Sandy Brown, Washington State University Extension food safety emeritus, at the 78th Street Heritage … more
Clark County is seeking a professional engineer in the public sector to join the Development and Engineering Advisory Board (DEAB), which works alongside the Community Development and Public Works departments. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m., Friday, July 5.
County seeks volunteer for Development and Engineering Advisory Board
Clark County is seeking a professional engineer in the public sector to join the Development and Engineering Advisory Board (DEAB), which works alongside the Community Development and Public Works … more
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County hosts interactive climate resilience workshop
Clark County residents are invited to participate in a community workshop on climate resilience. The upcoming workshop, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22, at Sarah Anderson Elementary School, … more
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Battle Ground offers grants to tourism programs
To increase local tourism, the City of Battle Ground will offer grants to programs that attract tourists. Applications for programs in 2025 are due by 5 p.m., Saturday, August 31. The grants are … more
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La Center’s City Council may allow golf carts and side-by-side ATVs to drive within city limits after future studies are conducted by city staff. Under state law, people can only drive golf carts on 25-mph roads, and side-by-side ATVs are limited to 35-mph roads.
La Center City Council split on allowing golf carts, wheeled ATVs on local streets
La Center Mayor Tom Strobehn has seen many wheeled ATVs drive within city limits, despite that being against the law. Strohbehn said, in some circumstances, the law doesn’t make any sense and … more
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