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Rep. John Ley (R) of District 18 addresses the C-Tran Board during public comments on Sept. 3, at the board’s meeting in Vancouver. Ley emphasized that smaller cities in Clark County have been paying into public transportation taxes without receiving proportional representation on the board.
Ridgefield leads charge in C-Tran board fight, secures ‘3-3-3’ representation despite state pushback
The Ridgefield-led fight over who gets a seat at the table in Clark County’s public transportation agency came to a head on Wednesday, Sept. 3, when the C-Tran Board of Directors voted to … more
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The Battle Ground Police Department and Southwest Washington Regional SWAT Team work together on an incident in Battle Ground in February. The case involving a residence on North Parkway Avenue in Battle Ground also had other incidents where the Portland Police Bureau’s Aviation Unit assisted with its fixed-wing aircraft.
BGPD Chief highlights how law enforcement partnerships help bolster community safety
Following a successful operation involving 20 law enforcement agencies, Battle Ground Police Chief Dennis Flynn emphasized the importance of partnerships in enhancing community safety, particularly … more
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The city of Ridgefield is planning to bring mixed-use concepts to the east side of Interstate-5, where retail, industrial and residential have been filling the land over the years. Construction progressed at the mixed-use 55-and-older concept, Kirkland Senior Living, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, as the first floor will include commercial opportunities while the remaining floors will house senior assisted living.
Ridgefield’s east side future to hold a mixed-use environment
The city of Ridgefield is obviously in quite an economic boom, but the future exists with the portion of city limits on the east side of Interstate-5.  The east side of I-5 in Ridgefield is … more
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Community Foundation for Southwest Washington staff celebrate the ninth year of Give More 24! before the event’s two-year hiatus. A capacity-building grant from the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund at the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington revived the annual fundraiser, set to take place Thursday, Sept. 25.
Give More 24! day of giving returns to Clark County
Following a two-year hiatus, Give More 24! Returns Thursday, Sept. 25, with more than 180 nonprofits participating. The event, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber, is built around a simple … more
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A few hundred residents live within Woodland’s Clark County portion, between the south and north sides of Horseshoe Lake. The state’s Growth Management Act requires Woodland to accommodate 105 more housing units in the area, which currently hosts 84.
Woodland weighs growth plans as land shortage looms
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Woodland City Council took a hard look at its 20-year comprehensive plan update, and the math was blunt: the city doesn’t have enough land to handle county-allocated … more
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La Center Education Association members walk the picket line in front of La Center Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Teachers began striking after contract negotiations with the district stalled over salary adjustments.
La Center teachers strike to protect cost-of-living adjustment
La Center teachers went on strike Wednesday, Sept. 3, just one week after the school year began on Aug. 27.  The demonstration follows months of negotiations with the district that failed … more
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The horse arena at the Amboy Territorial Park has not been operational for a few years, but one Amboy resident, Lacey Catania, is seeking community support to reach operational status once again.
Amboy resident leads effort to reopen Amboy Horse Arena at Territorial Park
Lacey Catania, of Amboy, retells stories from her childhood visiting the once vibrant horse arena at Amboy Territorial Park. Now, it sits as an empty field with a failing wooden fence around … more
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Samba dancers lead a parade down Main Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 6, as Portland Samba performs. The parade was part of the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival’s celebration of global traditions.
Ridgefield Multicultural Festival highlights games around the world
The eighth annual Ridgefield Multicultural Festival filled downtown and Overlook Park with music, dance and games from across the globe on Saturday, Sept. 6. This year’s theme, “Fun and … more
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A stolen firearm lies beneath the bleachers at Heritage High School, where deputies recovered it. The weapon was used by a 17-year-old juvenile who allegedly fired multiple rounds during an attempted car prowl early Friday morning.
Juvenile arrested after shots fired near Heritage High School
Clark County deputies arrested a 17-year-old juvenile early Friday morning after gunfire erupted near Heritage High School.  Deputies responded around 12:21 a.m. to reports of multiple … more
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Toxic algae bloom advisory lifted at Round Lake
Clark County Public Health has lifted its health advisory at Round Lake in Camas after recent water samples showed improved conditions and toxin levels below thresholds. Warning signs at the … more
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Murder suspect makes first appearance in Cowlitz County Superior Court
Alexander Rogers, the man accused of killing a 64-year-old woman and injuring a 73-year-old man, made his first appearance in a Cowlitz County courtroom since being arrested in California. … more
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Cowlitz County deputies identify skull with bullet holes found in 2021 as a Portland man
Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office said that the human skull with bullet holes found on a rural road near Lake Merrill in Cougar in 2021, belonged to a Portland man who went missing in 1995. … more
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Devil's Ridge firefighters haul in a pump on the Hungry Fire. Firefighters on that fire have an extensive water system set up to utilize Elk Creek. Two miles of hose has been deployed.
Forest Service releases update on Gifford Pinchot lightning fires
On Monday, Sept. 1, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) released an update on the rash of fires started after a “significant” lightning storm set pockets of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest … more
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Former football team volunteer arrested on suspicion of sex crimes against a child in Cowlitz County
A former volunteer with the Kalama High School football team has been arrested on suspicion of committing multiple sex crimes involving a child; the school district says no students were in harm's … more
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Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove speaks during a press conference at the High Peak Trailhead on Tiger Peak Mountain on Tuesday, Aug. 26. (Photo by Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard)
Washington state plan to conserve 77,000 acres of older forests draws fire
Washington loggers, school leaders and conservation activists on Wednesday decried the state lands commissioner’s proposal to set aside 77,000 acres of older forests while opening 29,000 acres … more
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Cherise Jensen, of Battle Ground, lives a colorful life and maintains a positive attitude after three separate cancer stents, two strokes, two heart attacks, diabetes and being legally blind. Her specially painted wheelchair has become quite the conversation piece at doctors' appointments, she said.
Multiple-time cancer survivor maintains a positive attitude and colorful life
Have you ever heard, "A horse walks into a bar and the bartender asks, 'Why the long face?'" Or, "What cereal do snowmen eat? Frosted Flakes." Well if you haven't, Battle Ground resident Cherise … more
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The Juniper Ridge property lies north of Pacific Highway in La Center, where streams and habitat carve through the northern part of the site. On Aug. 27, the city council voted unanimously to rezone the land from low density to medium density housing to allow for a 67-lot subdivision.
La Center council approves rezoning for Juniper Ridge subdivision
The La Center City Council on Wednesday, Aug. 27, unanimously approved a rezoning ordinance for the proposed Juniper Ridge Subdivision, which will convert nearly 25 acres into 67 single-family lots … more
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Clark County seeks input on housing report and funding changes
Clark County is accepting public comments on its draft 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), which reviews federally funded housing and community development projects, and … more
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Superintendent Jenny Rodriquez talks about the district’s new cellphone policy before it was unanimously approved during a Tuesday, Aug. 26, board meeting. The policy bans smart devices in elementary schools and requires an “off and away” rule in middle and high school campuses.
Ridgefield schools approve “no smart device” policy for elementary schools, “off and away” for middle and high schools
The Ridgefield School District will become one of the first in Southwest Washington to adopt a pouch system to enforce new rules limiting student cellphone use. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, one day … more
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Joe Zimmerman, Finance and Marketing Director for Bi-Zi Farms, drives a 1952 tractor on the property. Zimmerman has worked to keep its festival traditions alive despite years of uncertainty over water rights.
Water rights dispute forces Bi-Zi Farms to scale back crops, reshape festival planning
At Bi-Zi Farms, family traditions run deep. For over 150 years, the Zimmerman family has operated the fields, adapting to the changes that have come with each generation. But a long-brewing dispute … more
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