Local News
Washington State Patrol to conduct statewide ‘One More Stop’ patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd
On Friday, Sept. 27, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct a statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd. The statewide emphasis …
Wildlife league, WDFW to host youth pheasant hunt
Youth in Clark County will once again have an opportunity to hunt pheasants this month thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Vancouver Wildlife League (VWL) and the Washington Department of …
Clark County Fair Results
4H Public Presentations 4H Public Presentations Junior Champion Logan Drake Vancouver Res. Champion River Keys Ridgefield Intermediate Champion Maddox Swenson Vancouver Res. …
Limiting light at night can help save birds this fall
With the number of birds crossing Clark County skies increasing nightly this fall, the Vancouver Audubon Society hopes homeowners will do their part to help the migrating animals cross safely by …
Pleasant Valley Primary school welcomes kindergarten students in new classrooms
The first day of kindergarten at the Pleasant Valley Primary School in the Battle Ground Public Schools district on Tuesday, Sept. 3, looked different for staff as they kicked off the year in brand …
Cascadia Technical Academy plans expansion to the Port of Ridgefield
Cascadia Technical Academy’s pre-electrical program to train electricians will soon come to the Port of Ridgefield following a recent lease agreement between Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) and …
Dr. Jenny Rodriguez

Ridgefield School District board favors running levy, no bond measures next year

The Ridgefield School District’s new superintendent and the Board of Directors favor running a levy to replace the one set to expire at the end of 2025. The district’s educational …

County seeks retail, community sites for household battery disposal program

Clark County Public Health is seeking retail and community sites for free household battery recycling drop-offs. The drop-off sites provide a safe disposal option for household batteries, which can …

Port of Ridgefield, Watershed Alliance open registration for waterfront litter cleanup The Port of Ridgefield

The Port of Ridgefield and the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a litter cleanup event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Ridgefield Waterfront. Volunteers will gather …

Woodland City Council clears path for CCFR station expansion

Following a unanimous decision from the Woodland City Council, Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) now has room for its planned fire station expansion. During a Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting, the …
State & Regional News
Washington to fix accessibility violations at its state parks
Deb Hodge and James Evans arrived at an accessible campsite at Paradise Point State Park in southwest Washington last May and quickly noticed something was off.  The site was very far from …
MGP recovers over $2 million for constituents from federal agencies
Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, recently hit a milestone for having recovered over $2 million owed from federal agencies to constituents in southwest …
Gluesenkamp Perez to host service academy open house
Third District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez announced last week that she will host a Service Academy Open House in Clark County. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. …
18th District candidate aims to improve lives of working families
Deken Letinich, a Democratic candidate running for the 18th District state representative first position seat against Republican incumbent Stephanie McClintock, seeks to champion the needs of working …
WSDOT cautions travelers who will be venturing out Labor Day weekend
Before the return of yellow school buses and all things pumpkin spice, many people plan summer festivities over Labor Day. The Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) encourages people …
Animal sanctuary saves 120 birds in state’s largest cockfighting rescue
Heartwood Haven, an animal sanctuary in Roy, is looking for homes for 120 rescued roosters after they were saved Aug. 1 from a cockfighting operation in Buckley in Pierce County. Representatives …
MGP proposes constitutional amendment to require Congress and the president to adopt balanced budgets
Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, has proposed a bipartisan constitutional amendment that would require Congress and the president to adopt balanced budgets. …
WiFi is on but the internet is not: A common problem in rural America
Internet customers have been experiencing hardships in rural Clark County recently, but the county is not alone. Internet outages are a common issue across the rural regions of the United States. …
MGP focuses on helping law enforcement day after primary election win
Washington Third District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, toured the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) southwest Washington regional law enforcement training …
Lawmakers celebrate $1.499 billion secured for Interstate Bridge Replacement Project
A traffic jam on the Interstate 5 Bridge provided the perfect backdrop for Thursday’s celebration of the $1.499 billion federal grant dedicated to its future replacement. On Aug. 8, local …
Opinion
Community
Community Calendar
Battle Ground Community Center Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Donate blood through Bloodworks Northwest. Appointments …
Woodland student earns International Union of Police Associations scholarship
Caleb Osorio of Woodland recently received the Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship from the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA), an award given to exemplary students accepted into …
Woodland teacher named finalist for National Civics Teacher of the Year award
Woodland High School teacher Shari Conditt has been named one of 10 finalists for the Bill of Rights Institute’s National Civics Teacher of the Year Award. The award is presented to exemplary …
Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: People no longer respect city laws

Editor, The other night, at about 9, I heard a loud explosion and then two other explosions. Somebody didn’t realize that the 4th of July was two months ago. It’s not my intent to …

Sports
Life

Gardens and backyard habitats can be prepped this fall for insect and other critter’s winter survival

When it comes to preparing yards for the fall and winter, in addition to planting for next spring, gardeners can do many things to protect the beneficial insects and wildlife that help support …

Outdoors

Vancouver Wildlife League, WDFW hosting youth pheasant hunt this weekend

Youth in Clark County and beyond will have the opportunity to hunt pheasants this month thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Vancouver Wildlife League (VWL) and Washington Department of Fish …

Obituaries
In Loving Memory Of Tudor Davis: 1924 ~ 2024
Tudor Frederick Davis was born on May 16, 1924, as the oldest son of Tudor and Louise Davis, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania.  At 15, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked as a …
Death Notices: Sept. 11
Barbara L. Wisdom, 96, of Olympia, died Sept. 3. Arrangements are under the care of Laynes Funeral Services, 360-687-3143. Hudson L. Wilson, 1 month, of Battle Ground, died Sept. 2. Arrangements …
In loving memory of Betty June Bottemiller: 1925-2024
Betty J. (Mayberry) Bottemiller, 99, passed away at her home in Woodland, Washington, on Aug. 26, 2024. She was born May 31, 1925, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Hugo and Lena (Sexton) Mayberry, to the …
In loving memory of Rosemary Evelyn (Ritola) Hallstrom: 1940-2024
Rosemary Evelyn (Ritola) Hallstrom, 84, was born on Jan. 30, 1940, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Charles and Sophia Ritola.  She went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family …
Death Notices: Sept. 4
Christopher Aparicio, 17, of Woodland, died Aug. 26. Arrangements are under the care of Northwood Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 360-574-4252. Valerio Bossy, 57, of Battle Ground, died Aug. …
In loving memory of Mark Gregory Strand: Nov. 12, 1967 - July 11, 2024
On July 11, 2024, we lost a son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, uncle and husband.  Mark Strand was 56 years old when he passed away at Long Beach, Washington. He is survived by many …
In loving memory of Patsy Joyce Bosckis: April 17, 1943 - June 28, 2024
Patsy Joyce Bosckis was born to Alice and Steven Crabb. She was one of nine children.  She was born in Waco, Texas, and passed away peacefully in her home in Woodland, Washington, …
Death Notices: Aug. 28
Larry M. Karnath, 60, of Battle Ground, died Aug. 19. Arrangements are under the care of Laynes Funeral Services, 360-687-3143. Irene M. Judge, 70, of Ridgefield, died Aug. 18. Arrangements are …
In loving memory of Kelleyn “Sue” Jones: 1938-2024
Kelleyn “Sue” Jones was born June 25, 1938, in Vancouver, Washington, and left us Aug. 9, 2024, in Battle Ground, Washington. Sue Lived in Vancouver until the early 1990s before …