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The lavender field at Scented Acres prepares to bloom on Wednesday, May 10.
Scented Acres Lavender Farm owner plans to take a step back
As Mary Jones, the owner of Scented Acres Lavender Farm, prepares to enter into “semi-retirement,” she is formulating plans for a party on July 30 to celebrate the customers who have … more
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Members of the Clark County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard salute the bell ringers during the bell ceremony of the Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 18.
Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony pays tribute to fallen officers
Clark County held its Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 18, as over 100 people attended the e vent to remember the lives of those who were lost in the line of duty. The eve nt, … more
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The Battle Ground High School marching band makes its way up Northeast Highway 99 as part of the 2023 Hazel Dell Parade of Bands on May 20.
‘Sounds of Freedom’ abound at Hazel Dell Parade of Bands
An overcast morning allowed for comfortable viewing of dozens of local school bands during Clark County’s premier display of marching musicians from across the region on Saturday. On May … more
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Julian Kinonen shows off the helmet for the F-35A Lightning II fighter jet to students at Ridgefield High School on May 18.
Ridgefield pilot returns home in fighter jet ahead of air show
U.S. Air Force Capt. Julian Kinonen flew into the Portland area in a fairly uncommon style. The F-35A Lightning II pilot flew in one of the aircraft that is currently at the peak of military … more
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The Woodland Planters Days court plays a game of kickball at the in-progress softball and little league field during an open house at the park on May 18.
First field nearly complete at Scott Hill Park in Woodland
A small group of Woodland residents had the opportunity to see all of the work put into a yearslong effort by the city’s Rotary Club as structures have been put in place and much of the … more
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Woodland's Brynn Skelton catches a pop-up during the Beavers' 4-3 loss to Tumwater in the quarterfinals of the 2A District 4 tournament on May 18 at Rec Park in Chehalis.
Woodland ends season at district tournament
The Woodland softball team had its rallies, but couldn’t manage a win at the 2A District 4 softball tournament in Chehalis on Thursday, May 18, losing 4-3 to Tumwater and 25-14 to W.F. West. … more
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Ridgefield's Mallory Vancleave dives to second to double off W.F. West's Avalon Myers during the Spudders' 7-5 win over the Bearcats in the quarterfinals of the 2A District 4 tournament on May 18 at Rec Park in Chehalis.
Ridgefield softball takes district crown
The Ridgefield softball team took home its first 2A district title in nearly two decades this past week at Rec Park in Chehalis, taking down two traditional powers from the 2A Evergreen Conference … more
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Rylee Rehbein delivers a pitch during Battle Ground's 13-0 win over Union in a tie breaker game on Tuesday, May 16.
Battle Ground heads to state with help of league tiebreaker win over Union
The Battle Ground softball team, led by Rylee Rehbein’s near-perfect pitching performance, defeated the Union Titans, 13-0, in a tiebreaker game to determine the seed placing in the 4A … more
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Dr. Karen Stevens-Barnes works on a client at her practice, Nu-Life Wellness Center, in Battle Ground.
Nu-Life Wellness Center provides a unique approach for its clients
Nu-Life Wellness Center has a variety of services to offer its clients like chiropractic care, a red light therapy bed, foot detoxes, nutritional response testing and massages. Karen … more
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Washington State Department of Transportation and members of the Washington State Patrol respond to the scene of a landslide along Spirit Lake Highway on Monday, May 15.
Cause, timeline undetermined after ‘catastrophic’ slide on road to Mount St. Helens
A massive landslide on Sunday night took out a section of the upper portion of state Route 504, also known as Spirit Lake Highway. As of Tuesday morning, only one thing was certain: It’s … more
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One of two Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue co-response unit trucks sits in front of CCFR firefighters returning from a call at CCFR Station 21 on May 10.
CCFR unveils co-response unit for mental health calls
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue has announced a novel approach in response to mental and behavioral health needs. On May 10 at CCFR Station 21, the district formally announced the start of the … more
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An early 1940s era Plymouth PT 105 truck drives down Main Street in Battle Ground on Monday, May 8.
Photo: A classic on Main Street
Republican Washington state Sen. Ann Rivers, center, speaks to constituents gathered at Battle Ground City Hall on May 13 for a town hall meeting. State Reps. Greg Cheney, left, and Stephanie McClintock, also took questions at the event.
‘Fix’ to drug possession law chief among concerns ahead of special legislative session
The looming special session of the Washington Legislature has local lawmakers wondering whether they will be able to “fix” a state Supreme Court decision they say leads to the de facto … more
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Ridgefield’s Dillon Kirksey threw a complete game in the Spudders’ 3-2 win over Shelton on Tuesday, May 9.
La Center boys move onto state tournament while Prairie and Ridgefield’s campaigns come to a close
The La Center Wildcats secured the title of the 1A classification district four champions after going 3-0 in the district tournament that was held at Castle Rock High School from May 8 to May 13, … more
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Senior Katelyn Swanson hits a ball for a base hit to left field during Battle Ground’s 12-0 victory over Mountain View on Wednesday, May 10.
Battle Ground beats Mountain View 12-0 on senior night
In a memorable senior night for the Battle Ground softball team, the Tigers earned a 12-0 victory against Mountain View on Wednesday, May 10. Battle Ground’s senior pitcher Rylee Rehbein … more
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A Sunday night debris slide is blocking the highway to Johnston Ridge, with no estimated time for reopening.
Debris slide blocks highway to Johnston Ridge
A debris slide on Sunday, May 14 has blocked the highway to Johnston Ridge. The Washington State Department of Transportation stated the slide, which happened around 9 p.m., closed both … more
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Justin Berni, a resident of Battle Ground, rides a rail at the Battle Ground Skate Park on the evening of Tuesday, May 2.
Battle Ground council considers after-dark skate park times
Battle Ground could make adjustments to its rules on hours of operation for the darker months of the year at the city’s skate park, though the city council is currently split on whether or not … more
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Battle Ground High School’s advanced jazz band rehearses before school on Thursday, May 4.
Battle Ground High School’s advanced jazz band earns first place at competition in Kansas City
Traveling from Battle Ground to Kansas City, the advanced jazz band of Battle Ground High School had quite the trip. They recently learned about history and got invited to perform at the Basically … more
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A derelict barn and silo next to Caples Road in Woodland are surrounded by a vineyard on a sunny afternoon May 3.
The beauty of farms, old and new, along Caples Road in Woodland
Louie Jean Studios is located at 339 Davidson Ave. in Woodland. The early 1900s era building is seen on Wednesday, May 3.
Natural light photography studio and event space opens in Woodland
Louie Jean Studios is a 900-square-foot space that is available for event rental for up to 40 people. It’s a prime location for indoor natural light photography as the building boasts huge … more
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