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When asked in two Battle Ground-focused Facebook groups, residents expressed multiple concerns regarding Clark County, including urban housing and losing rural lands.
Community focus: Residents share concerns about future of Clark County
As Clark County grows and the landscape changes, community members, new and old, are finding positives and negatives regarding the transitions taking place. When asked in two Battle … more
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Stephanie McClintock
Education, capital budget priorities for McClintock seeking second term
Washington State Rep. Stephanie McClintock will prioritize enhancing public education if elected to a second term. McClintock will soon wrap up her first term as 18th District representative, … more
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Woodland celebrates 102nd Planters Days
Hundreds of guests attended Woodland’s 102nd Planters Days event last weekend despite bad weather during its Saturday, June 15, parade. The event began in 1922 to celebrate the construction of … more
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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue is among the fire departments across the region gearing up for the wildfire season without Larch inmate fire crews after the corrections center closed in October 2023. CCFR and other departments in Clark and Cowlitz counties fought the Jenny Creek Fire in August 2023 and received mutual aid and clean-up operations from Larch crews.
CCFR preparing for wildfire season without wildfire Larch crews
As wildfire season begins, local fire districts, including Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR), are preparing for the summer without Larch inmate fire crews. The Larch Corrections Center, east of … more
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Jennifer Bargar, owner of Nature’s Haven, has lived on her Camas property for 20 years and was recently inspired by Doug Tallamy’s book “Nature’s Best Hope” to start her habitat restoration project that was transformed into a native plant nursery.
New native-plant nursery set to build off owner’s inspirations
A new native-plant nursery in Clark County boasts a broad selection of Northwest plants based on the owner’s inspirations. Nature’s Haven recently opened to the public at the end of … more
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A heat pump stabilizes a home’s temperature by extracting hot air out of the house during the summer.
Clark Public Utilities provides insight into summer cooling, what to expect
Clark Public Utilities is not bracing for an unexpected spike in energy usage this summer but does anticipate an uptick in energy usage for the warmest months of the year, as usual. As spring … more
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Eric Johnson Jr., a La Center native, has secured two top 10 finishes in four races in his first full season on the Arca Menards Series West, a NASCAR touring series.
La Center local making waves in Arca Menards Series West
In his first full season in the Arca Menards Series West, a NASCAR touring series, La Center’s Eric Johnson Jr. has secured two top 10 finishes in four races. Johnson finished 10th in the … more
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La Center High School senior Garrett Grindle gives Portland’s KPTV Fox 12 news anchor and reporter Mia Villanueva a ride around the school’s parking lot prior to the last day of class in his side-by-side vehicle for “Anything But a Car” day.
La Center High School seniors pull up to class with “not-a-car” rides
A few La Center High School seniors arrived to their final day of class in style after the school district and Clark County Sheriff’s Office OK’d seniors attending their last day in … more
BGHS seniors celebrate annual graduation
The Battle Ground High School Class of 2024 graduates mark the school’s 109th annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 6. The class of 2024 started its high school careers utilizing ZOOM … more
Because Washington State has surpassed a 30-year high in traffic fatalities, and work zone crashes doubled in 2023, the Target Zero Task Force is partnering with Clark County Public Works and other agencies to add speed patrols in work zones through September to remind drivers to slow down and move over and away from road workers.
Area agencies participating in construction zone safety campaign
Because Washington State has surpassed a 30-year high in traffic fatalities, and work zone crashes doubled in 2023, the Target Zero Task Force is partnering with Clark County Public Works and other … more
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Leslie Lewallen smiles for a photo in front of a flag that flew over the White House Tuesday morning at her Camas home.
In speech, congressional candidate Leslie Lewallen seeks to separate herself from Republican rival
As she seeks to unseat a freshman representative in one of the most hotly contested congressional districts in the country, candidate and Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen told a crowd at the … more
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This month, Clark County Solid Waste is partnering with the Washington state Department of Ecology to reduce road waste and secure vehicle loads.
County Solid Waste partners with Ecology to secure vehicle loads
This month, Clark County Solid Waste is partnering with the Washington state Department of Ecology to reduce road waste and secure vehicle loads. The Secure Your Load campaign will aim to reduce the … more
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A new thrift store in Battle Ground High School has been a big hit with both students in need and students seeking a hot buy on $1 items.
BGHS counselor kickstarts student thrift store with everything $1
After working at a high school that had a thrift store in Southern California, counselor Nick Santilli brought the idea to Battle Ground High School. Since it opened in May of this school year, … more
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Renae Skar, a fourth grade teacher at Hockinson Heights Elementary School, is one of four Washington state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award is the highest recognition in public school teaching
Hockinson elementary teacher receives state award for excellence in active teaching
A fourth grade Hockinson Heights Elementary School teacher may soon receive the highest recognition in public school science teaching in the United States. Last month, Renae Skar was named one … more
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Commission on Aging to host emergency supply workshop
This month, Clark County’s Commission on Aging will host a workshop on storing emergency supplies. The meeting is part of the commission’s “Prepare in a Year” discussion … more
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Finishing Touch hosts a rotating selection of seasonal items, keeping the spot fresh for frequent guests. The store currently features a variety of items themed around the Fourth of July.
Battle Ground home decor business owner excited to celebrate five years
Like other businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Battle Ground’s downtown home decor shop faced a series of challenges shortly after opening in 2019. Soon, Finishing Touch will launch its … more
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Joe Kent speaks to Cowlitz County Republicans during a town hall on Friday, May 31, in Kelso. Kent is running for Washington's Third Congressional District seat, currently held by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania.
Joe Kent focuses on immigration, war during town hall
Third District Congressional candidate Joe Kent drove home his conservative priorities on immigration, the war in Ukraine and American politics May 31 at a town hall in Kelso. The Third District … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania County, greets Port of Ridgefield CEO Randy Mueller as she arrives for an outdoor port meeting at the Ridgefield waterfront on June 26, 2023.
MGP says Biden must do more at Southern border as president issues executive order
Following months of repeated criticism of the federal government’s immigration policy, Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, has renewed pleas for President … more
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Battle Ground’s busiest intersection, Parkway Avenue and Main Street, will receive protected left-turn signals in late 2025 or early 2026. Parkway and Main’s sidewalk ramps and roadway will be resurfaced after years of wear.
BG Parkway and Main intersection improvements set for late 2025
One of Battle Ground’s oldest intersections is due for improvements, but residents should not expect construction until late next year. Last week, Battle Ground’s City Council … more
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Rocky Bria, the founder of Battle Ground’s Rocky’s Pizza, pulls out a Marilue’s Special and gives a chef’s kiss ahead of his 80th birthday party, which will take place Friday, June 21.
Rocky’s Pizza back in the family
Rocky’s Pizza management is back in the family after the longtime business drifted from the “Rocky’s way,” according to its founder. Tammy Cook, Founder Rocky … more
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