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The Clark County Agricultural Lands Study workshop, held on October 28 at the Battle Ground Event Center, provided residents with an opportunity to review maps and data that will inform future land-use decisions.
Clark County holds workshop on agricultural lands study amid growing public interest
Clark County residents filled the Battle Ground Event Center on Tuesday, Oct. 28, to weigh in on a long-awaited study that could shape the future of local farmland and development boundaries for … more
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Traffic moves along La Center Road, which connects downtown La Center with the I-5 junction. City leaders say lighting and safety upgrades are among their highest funding priorities heading into the 2026 legislative session.
La Center’s top legislative asks focus on traffic safety
Public safety tops La Center’s list of priorities heading into the 2026 legislative session, but Mayor Tom Strobehn isn’t optimistic the city’s full slate of funding requests will … more
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Trish Huddleston
Woodland School Board member joins lawsuit supporting parents' rights
Woodland School Board member Trish Huddleston joined a lawsuit filed Thursday in Thurston County Superior Court over a state law that plaintiffs argue is unconstitutional and violates parents’ … more
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Northeast 92nd Avenue in Battle Ground is seen closed to thru-traffic as construction occurs. Several high-density housing projects are proposed along the current rural road.
From farmland to residential, 92nd Avenue in Battle Ground experiencing a makeover
As Northeast 92nd Avenue has been closed to through-traffic for some time now due to construction, the western flank of Battle Ground is set to look extremely different from its current state of a … more
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From left, Brook Trang, founding member of the 100 Women Who Care Southwest Washington chapter, Lori Lindberg, Sharon Wodtke and Marsha Gregor hold a check for $10,250 at Windy Hill Winery in Ridgefield on Monday, Oct. 27. The donation, awarded by the 100 Women Who Care SW WA group, will support Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. programs serving local seniors.
Battle Ground Senior Citizens receives boost from 100 Women Who Care
Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. has been selected as the fourth quarter 2025 recipient of charitable funds from 100 Women Who Care Southwest Washington, receiving an initial donation of $10,250 at … more
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Superintendent Shelly Whitten speaks to Battle Ground Public Schools board members during an Oct. 27 workshop. She told the board that after two failed levy attempts and $14 million in cuts, another loss would force reductions beyond enrichment programs.
Battle Ground board hears testimony on staffing, programs looking to avoid future cuts
During a Monday, Oct. 27, workshop, Battle Ground Public Schools leaders, staff and board members wrestled with what another failed levy attempt would mean for local programs, from counseling and … more
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Battle Ground Special Olympics athlete Hezekiah Hewes celebrates his first strike of his career-best 152 during a sub-regional bowling event at Crosley Lanes on Oct. 19.
Battle Ground Special Olympics athletes roll the rock phenomenally, qualifying 11 to state
A total of 19 Battle Ground Special Olympics athletes participated in a regional qualifying bowling event in October at Crosley Lanes in Vancouver. After the final pins were dropped, 11 of Battle … more
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A Chick-fil-a fast food restaurant location has appeared on the Ridgefield active development map just north of the current In-N-Out Burger at the Union Ridge Town Center. The status is listed as “pending,” meaning that an application has been submitted to the city of Ridgefield.
Chick-fil-a appears headed for Ridgefield
This time, a popular chain closed on Sundays is being added into the mix.  Famous for a cow mascot that wishes for people to “Eat More Chikin,” Chick-fil-a has now appeared on … more
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A Dev’s Coffee Bar employee hands out candy to families passing by during the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Local businesses welcomed trick-or-treaters all afternoon.
Families turn out for Battle Ground’s most haunted Trick-or-Treat Trail yet
Families crammed the sidewalks of Battle Ground’s Main Street Oct. 31 for the city’s annual Trick-or-Treat Trail, where local businesses handed out candy from Wilco to the Battle Ground … more
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Wreckage from the fatal head-on crash that took place Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, on Interstate 5 near Lexington.
Man to plead guilty in 2024 fatal Interstate 5 crash in Cowlitz County 
Court records show Longview-based chiropractor Daren Dean Bowlby, 59, is scheduled to plead guilty and be sentenced next month after police say he caused a 2024 fatal vehicle accident on Interstate 5 … more
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Nikki Thompson, a crew trainer who works at the Kelso McDonald's, holds the diploma she earned through the company's "Archways to Opportunity" program during a special graduation ceremony Thursday, Oct. 30, in the restaurant lobby.
Cowlitz County McDonald's helps worker earn high school diploma
In the lobby of the Kelso McDonald's where she works, Nikki Thompson celebrated a milestone in her education — and newfound confidence in herself. Management, regional leaders and the … more
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A line of clams are placed on a tailgate after being cleaned during a razor clam dig at Grayland Beach on March 8, 2024.
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 3
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Wednesday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Nov. 3 to … more
Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue volunteers conduct a rescue on the Dog Mountain hike in November, 2024.
Skamania County eyes penalties as it ties rescues record
Skamania County is on pace to set a new record for search and rescues this year. The 67 rescues in 2025, as of earlier this month, already tie the previous record. The costly rescues come as the … more
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A campaign sign belonging to Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 3 candidate Randi Knott lies destroyed along the state Route 502 corridor on Oct. 25. Knott filed a complaint with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office following the incident, which also involved a nearby Clark County Democrats sign promoting affordable housing. Battle Ground School District No. 119, District 1candidate Jennifer Heine-Withee, whose sign was not damaged, said she had previously contacted the Democratic Party to complain about her sign being blocked but denied any involvement in the vandalism.
Clark County candidates report campaign sign vandalism and theft ahead of election
A dispute over campaign signs along state Route 502 has drawn attention to what multiple candidates describe as a wave of sign vandalism and thefts affecting campaigns across Clark County. Three … more
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Clark County and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe are working together to increase accessibility and restore natural habitat along Salmon Creek in the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area.
County to host open house on Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area plans
Clark County and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe are inviting residents to help shape the next phase of plans for the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area during an open house on Wednesday, Oct.  29. … more
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The Battle Ground City Council passed a motion 5-2 to lower 25 mph speed limits in neighborhood areas down to 20 mph on Monday, Oct. 20.
BGPD chief says enforcing new neighborhood speed limits would strain resources
The Battle Ground City Council passed a motion 5-2 to reduce neighborhood speed limits from 25 mph down to 20 mph during the Monday, Oct. 20, meeting that included public testimony.  … more
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Jill Karmy stands with local police officers and city officials from Clark County cities after receiving a proclamation Oct. 20 at the Battle Ground City Council meeting. Karmy, who has prosecuted for several north county cities, will begin her new role as a Cowlitz County Superior Court judge on Nov. 1.
Ridgefield’s Jill Karmy looks ahead to new chapter as Cowlitz County judge
At Monday night’s Battle Ground City Council meeting, applause filled the courtroom where prosecutor Jill Karmy has spent years representing several north Clark County cities. This time, the … more
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Karen Madsen holds the Clark County Arts Commission’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award during an Oct. 21 ceremony at the Clark County Historical Museum. The award honors her decades of leadership in building the region’s creative community.
Local artist honored with lifetime achievement award for shaping Clark County’s creative identity
Karen “K.C.” Madsen, a driving force behind the modern arts landscape of Clark County, received the Clark County Arts Commission’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday, Oct. … more
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Dr. Ben Carson speaks to an audience at the Pathways Clinic fundraising dinner Oct. 24 at the Vancouver Hilton. The former neurosurgeon and presidential candidate served as keynote speaker, equating abortion to slavery and urging compassion and unity in America.
Pathways Clinic raises $45,004 at Vancouver dinner featuring Dr. Ben Carson
Pathways Clinic raised $45,004 at its annual fundraising dinner held Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Vancouver Hilton, where retired neurosurgeon and former U.S. presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson … more
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Audience members listen as Woodland City Council candidates Carol Rounds and Brittny Michaelson discuss local issues during the Oct. 21 forum at the Oak Tree Restaurant.
Voters hear from city council, school board candidates at Woodland Chamber forum
Voters got a close look at their local choices Tuesday night as candidates for both the Woodland City Council Position 2 and the Woodland School Board District 3 seats took questions during … more
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