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The City of Battle Ground's younger Christmas tree is still a work in progress as it grows taller each year. City staff lit the tree during a celebration on Friday, Dec. 1. 
Battle Ground's tree lighting brings community together for carols, Santa and more
The Australian flag hangs in the background as the opening tip-off gets the game underway between the Hockinson Hawks and the Tenison Woods Titans from Mount Gambier, Australia, on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Hockinson High hosts visitors from the land down under in exhibition basketball games
While both the Hockinson High School boys and girls basketball teams lost to the Tenison Woods Titans of Mount Gambier, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 30, the international experience was more about … more
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Christian Stiever, assistant senior patrol leader with Boy Scout Troop 14, will be working on his Eagle Scout project by reporting the abandoned boats he sees along the Lake River and beyond to the Port of Ridgefield in April 2024.
Eagle Scout project to help rid abandoned boats in Ridgefield waterways
oop 14 in Salmon Creek has used Ridgefield area waterways all his life, Ridgefield’s Christian Stiever now wants to help rid abandoned boats in Lake River and Bachelor Island for his Eagle … more
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Mark Lopez, owner of Gather and Feast Farm in La Center, feeds one of his Highland cows on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Highland cows are also known as a “coo” in the old Scottish language. 
Cows at La Center farm stay busy entertaining the masses
Gather and Feast Farm in La Center features more than the average cow. Instead, the bovines are extra hairy, photogenic and have big personalities that have garnered any number of fans in the area. … more
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An example of a newer temporary marker at the Brush Prairie Cemetery.
Local D.A.R. members working to honor all veterans at Brush Prairie Cemetery
After placing 175 flags for veterans holidays and starting a project of cleaning veterans’ tombstones at Brush Prairie Cemetery, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Fort … more
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Self-taught artist Kim Wessa started making eco prints nine years ago.
Local eco print artist receives inspiration, unexpected colors through nature
Cheasanee Hetherington For The Reflector Amazing colors are hidden in nature, and Battle Ground artist Kim Wessa enjoys discovering them through eco printing. Self-taught, Wessa has … more
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The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train comes out of the 300-foot long tunnel during the 2:30 p.m. departure on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train offers family holiday adventure
The 13-mile round-trip Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train excursion takes riders from Yacolt to a 300-foot long tunnel, across the East Fork Lewis River and a stop at Moulton Station to … more
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Matt Stillman, left, and Spencer Stillman, brothers and co-owners of the new Battle Ground pet store Paws Cascadia stand in front of their location at 720 W. Main St., Suite 104.
Paws Cascadia brings Pacific Northwest flavor and years of experience for pet’s natural wellness
Brothers Matt and Spencer Stillman are bringing years of experience in both pet products and the Battle Ground community to their newest venture, Paws Cascadia. Paws Cascadia is a new pet store … more
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Chief Umtuch students run around with Findley, the school’s new therapy dog, during a break from class on Thursday, Nov. 16. From left to right: Emma Stickler, Taven Urban, Connor Wray, Jace Schreiber.
New therapy dog provides happiness and comfort to Chief Umtuch Middle School
Findley, an 11-week-old golden retriever, has provided students with plenty of smiles and comfort at Chief Umtuch Middle School in Battle Ground as he works to become an officially certified therapy … more
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Voters to consider BGPS capital levy in February
At its Nov. 13 regular meeting, Battle Ground Public Schools’ Board of Directors voted unanimously on a resolution to place a capital levy on the ballot. Proposition No. 7 will appear on the … more
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Students in the Battle Ground High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps present the colors at the Ridgefield’s Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 10.
Ridgefield honors veterans
A crowd gathered at Ridgefield’s Overlook Park on Friday, Nov. 10 to honor Veterans Day with a small event organized by the Ridgefield American Legion Post 44. Veterans Day was founded to … more
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Rock and Brews co-founder and co-lead singer of Kiss Paul Stanley, holds a guitar he smashed at the end of the groundbreaking ceremony for a planned restaurant at ilani Casino in Ridgefield on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers visit ilani for restaurant groundbreaking ceremony
In the midst of their final tour, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and co-leads for the rock band Kiss Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley stopped by ilani Casino in Ridgefield, last week, for a … more
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Thomas Hatcher, owner of Salty’s Spinners, stands in his Brush Prairie shop with a replica of the Lamiglas Kenai Kwik fishing rod that he built under the guidance of Thomas Hatcher.
Salty’s Spinners features a coastal fisher’s lifestyle out of Brush Prairie
What was once Thomas Hatcher’s solution to the supply chain shortage has since grown into a business out of his Brush Prairie shop. Hatcher thought of opening Salty’s Spinners when … more
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An unidentified mushroom grows in a group on top of a fallen tree within the city limits of Battle Ground on Monday, Nov. 6.
Mushrooms continue to thrive in North Clark County
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Omak’s Taegen Mullin, left, catches a touchdown over the outstretched arms of La Center’s Houston Coyle during the Wildcats’ season-ending, 21-7 loss to the Omak Pioneers on Friday, Nov. 10.
La Center and Woodland bid farewell with season-ending losses
La Center The Wildcats hosted their first round football matchup against the Omak Pioneers in what was a season-ending, 21-7 loss on Friday, Nov. 10 in the first round of the 1A state playoffs. … more
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The Ridgefield Spudders’ Marlee Buffham battles for the ball against the Sequim Wolves’ goalkeeper in the first round of the 2A state playoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Area girls sports postseasons experiencing success
Ridgefield successes Ridgefield girls volleyball took ho me second place in the 2A state championship matchup against league rival Columbia River High School on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Yakima … more
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Stairs lead down toward the base of the falls and a foot bridge that crosses Big Tree Creek at the site of Yacolt Falls.
From an iconic bridge to swift waters to waterfalls, Moulton Falls Regional Park has many features
The East Fork Lewis River features multiple parks along its waters, but one may stand out the most. When thinking of key Pacific Northwest features, the rivers, bridges and especially waterfalls … more
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Members of the Venersborg Historic Preservation Society stand on the front steps of the Venersborg Schoolhouse, which was built in 1912.
Venersborg Schoolhouse features a place of community
A place of community since 1912, the Venersborg Schoolhouse has served multiple roles throughout its existence, but, lately, community events have been what has tied the rural area east of Battle … more
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Woodland’s Elijah Andersen makes a touchdown catch during the Beavers’ 33-8 win over the Rochester Warriors on Friday, Nov. 3.
Woodland and La Center advance to first round of state playoffs
Woodland Beavers The Woodland Beavers handled the run-heavy Rochester Warriors in the 2A District playoff round on Friday, Nov. 3 in a 33-8 win. After becoming 2A Greater St. Helens League … more
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Ridgefield’s Marlee Buffham battles for the ball with two Bobcat defenders in the Spudders’ 2-0 opening round win against the Aberdeen Bobcats on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Area girls sports postseasons underway
Girls soccer The 3A Prairie Falcons girls soccer team saw their season come to an end after two straight losses in the district tournament. The Falcons lost their first game to Peninsula High … more
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