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Volunteers pose with a finished compost pile, freshly layered with greens and browns, during a workshop held last week at the Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education. The bin was removed to show the mix. In roughly four months, this pile will become nutrient-rich soil.
Clark County workshop teaches local gardeners to champion composting
Under a cloudy sky at the Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education (CASEE) gardens on Wednesday, volunteers from across Clark County gathered to build something deceptively … more
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Celebrating 25 Years of Coastal Tradition at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Ocean Shores, WA — Nestled along the shores of the Pacific Northwest, Quinault Beach Resort & Casino has spent the past 25 years weaving together luxury, tradition, and tribal heritage. … more
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Birth notices
Madison and Raleigh Rinta, Yacolt, welcomed a boy, Dal Michael Rinta, 7 pounds, on May 20 at PeaceHealth Southwest, Vancouver. more
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Woodland High School senior Francisco Dejesus-Celestino practices in-hand relay with miniature horse Tilly. The pair placed 19th in the driving event at state in May, a remarkable finish for his first year in the sport.
Woodland High School’s newest riders bring grit and heart to the equestrian team’s state finish
For several Woodland High School students, the journey to the Washington State High School Equestrian Championships began not with years of riding experience, but with a leap into the unknown and a … more
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McCords Vancouver RV Center is now located off of state Route 503 on the south side of Battle Ground and is open seven days a week.
McCords Vancouver RV Center now open in Battle Ground
McCords Vancouver RV Center opened its doors to the public at its new Battle Ground location earlier this month. Vancouver RV Center General Manager Tom Lewis shared the recent trends in RV sales as … more
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Kameron Asakura carries a fish during a fishing derby at Mineral Lake on Saturday, April 26.
Free Fishing Weekend returns to Washington June 7–8
Washington’s Free Fishing Weekend returns June 7-8, allowing anglers the opportunity to fish for many species without a license, according to a news release from the Washington state Department … more
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The Battle Ground Senior Center on Northeast Third Avenue will host a city-led ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., June 16, to mark its 50th anniversary and the completion of a $565,000 remodel.
City to host senior center ribbon-cutting; seniors to celebrate 50th anniversary with upcoming events
The Battle Ground community will soon mark two major milestones for its senior population, with one event hosted by the City of Battle Ground and another organized by Battle Ground Senior Citizens … more
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A ceiling-mounted residential fire sprinkler is seen without its thermal fuse, which activated during a small fire and successfully stopped the flames from spreading beyond a single room.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue officials address myths surrounding home fire sprinklers
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue officials are working to set the record straight on a technology they say is one of the most effective tools for saving lives and property: residential fire sprinklers. … more
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North Fork Survivors owner Joe Bongiovanni poses for a portrait by his museum sign Tuesday, May 6 in Toutle. Bongiovanni says the Washington State Department of Transportation's signage for road closure has impacted his business, not the actual road closure.
Business on the road to Mount St. Helens say closure signs hurting traffic
Sitting in the gravel parking lot of North Fork Survivors in Toutle is a camouflage Humvee. The military doesn’t use it, but rather museum and shop owner Joe Bongiovanni. He bought … more
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Mount St. Helens is pictured from Coldwater Lake on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Coldwater visitor center opens at Mount St. Helens; Spirit Lake Highway roadwork to start next spring
The road leading to Johnston Ridge Observatory and the visitor center itself remains closed two years following a landslide that dropped 300,000 cubic yards of debris onto the road and damaged the … more
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A camas lily, native to the Pacific Northwest, blooms in a Clark County backyard habitat. Vancouver Bee Project board chair Kyle Roslund encourages residents to plant native species to support pollinators.
Vancouver Bee Project prepares to celebrate Bee City USA status with local community
Following a years-long grassroots effort, the Vancouver City Council officially adopted a resolution on April 7 designating the city as a Bee City USA—part of a national movement to protect … more
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Pamela Grant, a painter, mixed media artist and more from Vancouver, explains her painting, “Eastern Gate,” while in attendance as a vendor at the second annual La Center Arts Fair at Holley Park on Saturday, May 10.
Local artists converge on La Center’s Holley Park for celebration of the arts
The La Center Arts Fair has reached annual status in its second year of bringing together artists with different mediums at Holley Park. The La Center Arts Council’s event brought in a … more
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This static image is from a USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory research camera located at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, north of Mount St. Helens. The view is to the south. This camera is intended to assist the USGS with situational awareness. At times, clouds, rain, and snow obscure visibility.
After two years, Mount St. Helens camera back online
After nearly two years, the camera at the site of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption is back online. Steven Friederich, public information officer for the Washington Emergency Management … more
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Mount St. Helens is pictured from above at about 6 a.m. May 2 in these photos captured by Shawn Downs, a commercial rated pilot who flies out of Toledo. It was captured from about 7,500 feet from north of Mount St. Helens. To submit photos to The Chronicle, email news@chronline.com.
Readers Lens: Stunning morning views from above Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is pictured from above at about 6 a.m. May 2 in these photos captured by Shawn Downs, a commercial rated pilot who flies out of Toledo. It was captured from about 7,500 feet from … more
The crater of Mount St. Helens is pictured on Thursday, Jan. 23.
45th anniversary of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption to be marked 
Scientists and preparedness experts will be at the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater on May 18 to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption on May 18, 1980, which … more
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Claudia Gordon celebrated the 10th anniversary of Claudia's Beauty Salon on Saturday, April 19. The business, which opened in 2015, was built to give her flexibility while raising her children.
La Center Community celebrates 10 years of Claudia’s Beauty Salon
of small-town salons. She just wanted to be there for her kids. Ten years later, Claudia’s Beauty Salon — tucked behind her home on East Aspen Avenue — celebrated a milestone … more
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My ADU Homes attended the 31st annual Home and Garden Idea Fair by Clark Public Utilities to tell people about accessory dwelling units on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Clark County Event Center.
Home and Garden Idea Fair continues to inspire, even as the times change
The 31st annual Home and Garden Idea Fair by Clark Public Utilities (CPU) packed the Clark County Event Center with thousands of people looking for new inspiration for their homes and property. … more
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Sonja Lee's hair stands up while holding onto the Van de Graaff generator at the Home and Garden Idea Fair at the Clark County Event Center in 2024.
Home and Garden Idea Fair returns with new exhibit showcasing how homeowners can save on their utility bills
The 31st annual Clark Public Utilities (CPU) Home and Garden Idea Fair, one of the region’s largest plant sales and home and garden shows, is returning on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April … more
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2020 Battle Ground High School graduate Sadie Richmond-Huebner performs hair styling at 22 Changes Salon and Spa in Vancouver on Friday, April 11.
Battle Ground High School grad finds unexpected career path with beauty school
It was not Battle Ground High School alum Sadie Richmond-Huebner’s first calling for a career, but she fell in love with the journey through beauty school en route to becoming an associate … more
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Thurston County student details nightmare hiking trip to Coldwater Lake
Track and field teaches student athletes life lessons about pushing through when they face adversity and leaping over obstacles standing in their path to victory. For Rainier High School senior … more
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