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A vine maple sports bright red fall colors along the East Fork Lewis River on Monday, Oct. 2. Smokymountains.com’s interactive fall colors map projects Clark County will see peak fall colors during this week. To view the map, visit smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/.
Fall colors begin to show in native flora
Jaime Herrera Beutler smiles as Edna Fund describes volunteer work accomplished during recent flooding while on a tour of Riverside Park in Centralia.
Former U.S. Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler running for lands commissioner
Southwest Washington’s former representative in Congress isn’t planning on taking too much of a break from government as Jaime Herrera Beutler has announced she is running for Washington … more
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Larch Corrections Center inmate crews played a vital role in the building process of Yacolt’s Central Park.
Larch Corrections inmate removal a huge loss to the community of Yacolt
The Town of Yacolt’s Public Works Department will have to move forward on projects without the help of inmate crews from Larch Corrections Center after over a decade of cooperation. Mayor … more
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Outside the Bi-Zi Farms store is a mountain of classic orange pumpkins, mixed with Cinderella and Warty Goblin varietals.
The Perfect Pumpkin: Growing the gourd and its varieties takes hard work
Cheerful orange pumpkins, icons of the fall holiday season, can be found across Washington in October. The world of pumpkins expands far beyond the classic orange gourd, and modern cultivars include … more
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Former BG bank manager pleads guilty for more than $1 million in bank fraud, identity theft
A former manager of a Battle Ground Wells Fargo branch has pleaded guilty to federal charges of bank fraud and identity theft. On Oct. 12, Brian Davie, 44, of Battle Ground, entered his plea on … more
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A new history book titled, “Battle Ground Lake Before It Became a State Park,” will be introduced to the public at a book signing at Battle Ground’s Literary Leftovers on Saturday, Oct. 28.
New history book about Battle Ground Lake to be introduced at Literary Leftovers
A new history book telling the stories about Battle Ground Lake before it became a state park will be introduced to the public for the first time during a book signing. The event will take place … more
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Ominous clouds filled the skies after the tornado struck La Center on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Weak tornado struck La Center, property damage at a minimum
Videos posted to social media on Wednesday, Oct. 11 allowed the National Weather Service of Portland to confirm a brief tornado touched down in La Center. The majority of damage included blown … more
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Battle Ground quarterback Ethan Adams throws a pass during the Tigers’ 48-30 league win over Union High School on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Tigers force five turnovers, pick up first league win since 2016
The Battle Ground Tigers last w on a 4A Greater St. Helens League game in 2016 against Union. They ended that drought Thursday, Oct. 12, again over Union, defeating the Titans 48-30 and improving to … more
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WF West High School takes down Falcons
Prairie quarterback Isaac Watson (12) looks to throw during a Friday night game against WF West High School in Chehalis on Oct. 13. Watson later went out of the game after suffering an injury on the … more
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Jalen Ward crosses the goal line for La Center’s first touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter of the Wildcats’ 14-13 win over the Seton Catholic Cougars on Friday, Oct. 13.
La Center completes dramatic comeback, improves to 7-0
The La Center Wildcats improved to 7-0 after a late fourth-quarter comeback to beat 1A Trico League opponent Seton Catholic High School, 14-13, on Friday, Sept. 13. Heading into the big matchup, … more
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Ridgefield’s 6-foot, 5-inch Stanford commit, Lizzy Andrew, spikes the ball over a Columbia River block attempt during the Spudders’ 0-3 loss to Columbia River High School on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Ridgefield volleyball falls twice to league rival and reigning state champion Columbia River
In a hard-fought volleyball match on Tuesday, Oct. 10, where Ridgefield had the upper hand early in the first two sets but failed to hold the lead to the end, the Spudders dropped three straight sets … more
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Prairie’s Diamond Doutrive goes for a kill during the Falcons’ 3-0 win over the Kelso Hilanders on Monday, Oct. 9
Prairie volleyball shuts down top-10 Kelso in three-straight sets
Prairie High School volleyball took on a top-10 matchup with league rival Kelso High School on Monday, Oct. 9. The Falcons swept the Hilanders in three straight sets then followed that performance … more
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Josh Clark, CEO at Brookfield Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia, dances with a resident during Brookfield’s 1980s-themed prom event on Oct. 4.
Brookfield Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia provides 1980s-themed prom for residents
Residents of Brookfield H ealth and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Battle Ground were taken back in time to the 1980s as the staff organized a prom-styled event for the senior citizens to enjoy. … more
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Lacamas Regional Park features three waterfalls with the most prominent being Lower Falls seen here on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The rainy weather is sure to bring a higher water flow to the falls.
Lacamas Regional Park, an urban Pacific Northwest wonderland
The full Pacific Northwest experience at Lacamas Regional Park can best be achieved by throwing on full rain gear and water-proof shoes or hiking boots for the park’s 9.5 miles of trails, three … more
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Community calendar, Oct. 18, 2023 edition
Lunch and Learn: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. Lunch is provided and the topic will be emergency preparedness. RSVP required. To RSVP and to … more
The Ridgefield School District recognized the October employee and students of the month at its school board meeting, Oct. 10.
Ridgefield School District honors students, employee of the month
Ridgefield School District officials recognized the October employee and students of the month at the regular Board of Directors meeting, Oct. 10. Employee of the Month: Bobbe Whetsell, … more
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Moulton Falls Bridge glistens in the rain
The Moulton Falls Bridge in Yacolt stands 54 feet above the East Fork Lewis River, seen during the rain on Monday, Oct. 2. more
Battle Ground Mayor Philip Johnson hears his name read as the Greater Vancouver Chamber’s 2023 statesperson of the year during a ceremony at the Battle Ground Community Center Oct. 5.
BG Mayor Johnson named ‘statesperson of the year’ at chamber awards
Battle Ground Mayor Philip Johnson didn’t have to go far to accept one of five awards given out at the Greater Vancouver Chamber’s annual ceremony. This year, the chamber’s … more
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Two “pickers” at Ridgefield’s Birdfest and Bluegrass play at Ridgefield Craft Brewing during the event Oct. 7.
Ridgefield October jam a testament to community
Though downtown Ridgefield often hosts some sort of activity throughout the year, one event brings more melodic notes to the community aesthetic. On Oct. 7, Ridgefield’s Birdfest and … more
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Longtime BG councilor faces challenger, CCFR has competitive race for fire commissioner
The last batch of candidate forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County have concluded, with Battle Ground City Council and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue candidates taking part to answer … more
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