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Battle Ground teen Hannah Boyett makes a sale at her fundraiser to support a family in need in the parking lot of the Margarita Factory on Nov. 20.
Christmas bake sale still supporting local families four years running
A Battle Ground teen is continuing a tradition to provide a family in need with a joyful Christmas.  On Nov. 20, 16-year-old Hannah Boyett and her family set up in the parking lot of the … more
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Abigail Alway, an eighth grader at Woodland Middle School, was surprised during the school’s Veterans Day assembly with the return of her uncle, Sergeant Edward Mayer II, who helped raise her.
Woodland student surprised by uncle on leave from Army during Veterans Day ceremony 
An eighth grade student at Woodland Middle School was surprised by her uncle who she hadn’t seen in nearly three years at a Veterans Day assembly. Abigail Alway initially thought she was … more
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In focus: Anglers at Haapa Boat Launch fish on Lewis River
Anglers fish for steelhead and salmon at the Haapa Boat Launch on the Lewis River in Woodland. The boat launch, located just down river from the Merwin Dam, is located on the border of Cowlitz and … more
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Liz Cerveny looks over food boxes at the North County Community Food Bank in Battle Ground on Nov. 10.
Battle Ground food bank in need of donations as holiday season approaches
Industries across the board have been impacted by inflation and supply chain shortages over the past year, and nonprofits are no exception.  The North County Community Food Bank in Battle … more
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Election 2022: Preliminary results provide glimpse into county, state and congressional races 
The first count of ballots in Clark County for the 2022 general election were released shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday and provide the first picture of what results will look like for county, state … more
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Clark County Public Works Clean Water Outreach Specialist Eric Lambert discusses the characteristics of trees at the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area during a nature walk on Nov. 2.
Old Cedars golf course reopens as Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area
What was once the Cedars at Salmon Creek Golf Course officially reopened on Nov. 2 as the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area. The remnants of sand traps were the only clear signs that the land was … more
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Patrons of ilani’s sports betting lounge watch games on The Stadium Bar & Grill’s video wall during a grand opening for wagering on Nov. 6.
ilani holds ceremony to welcome sports betting to the casino
Those looking to wager on athletics now have a local option as ilani introduced sports betting last month. On Nov. 6, the casino held a grand opening ceremony to welcome the new offering at its … more
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The NW’s Largest Garage Sale took place at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Nov. 5.
NW’s Largest Garage Sale returns to Ridgefield with over 600 vendors
People at the Clark County Fairgrounds were able to buy quilts, knives, pet supplies and other items during the NW’s Largest Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5. Samantha Buckley was at the … more
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Otto, one of the award winners at the Battle Ground Pooch Parade on Oct. 27, waits as his owner, Laura Ealer, receives a prize.
Dogs put on display during Battle Ground’s first Pooch Parade
Battle Ground played host to a shark, an escaped jail inmate, an award-winning racehorse and a beloved cartoon character last Thursday. The characters were all dogs who masqueraded during a new … more
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Volunteers with the Friends of Ridgefield Community Library show off their table of books at a trunk or treat event in Ridgefield on Oct. 29.
Trunk or treat event brings Halloween fun to Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center
The Ridgefield community came out in droves for some spooky, Halloween-themed fun on Saturday, Oct. 29, as Alyssa Curran Realty Group, the Ridgefield National Honor Society and parents hosted a trunk … more
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Battle Ground Public Schools’ Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education students Dante Fornaciari, left, and Ryan Tapio, talk about animal tracks with Maple Grove Elementary School kindergarteners at the center on Oct. 21.
Kindergarteners converge on CASEE center for fall learning
The smoky air cleared for a soggy, fall day on Friday as kindergartners from Battle Ground Public Schools descended on the district’s Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education … more
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The Association of Washington Business’ Manufacturing Week bus tour participants look at one of the labs at Clark College’s Columbia Tech Center campus on Oct. 10.
Hi-tech business a buzz in Clark County
Clark College has a program designed to fit the needs of a growing hi-tech industry. At the college’s Center of Excellence for Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing, students gain … more
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La Wheezie Jefferson stands next to her twin calves Earl and Durl while feeding in their pen Saturday afternoon in La Center.
La Center’s Myrna Loy loves her long-lasting animals
The first time Myrna Loy went to a keg party during her young adulthood, it was a celebration of the birthday of a 21-year-old cow.  Now 77, Loy, of La Center, is celebrating the final months … more
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The Battle Ground High School girls softball team huddles together during practice on Oct. 20.
Battle Ground girls slowpitch softball competes at districts
The Battle Ground High School slowpitch softball team geared up for the district tournament last week with their new coach, Nicole Loran, at the helm. The team lost its two games against Union … more
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Don Higgins stands in front of his display at the Battle Ground Community Library on Oct. 20.
Exhibit at Battle Ground Community Library highlights Chief Umtuch’s death
Chief Umtuch was an important Native American in Clark County in the 19th century, but the details surrounding his death in 1855 have led to decades of speculation.  A new exhibit at the … more
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Joe Kent and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez attend the Congressional 3rd District Debate at the Vancouver Community Library Saturday afternoon.
Kent, Gluesenkamp Perez clash in 3rd Congressional Debate held in Vancouver
The race to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District has been making headlines since the summer of 2021. Amid coverage from national news outlets and big name endorsements, the time … more
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A map shows the evacuation zones for the Nakia Creek Fire in Clark County.
Nakia Creek Fire surpasses 1,500 acres 
The size of the Nakia Creek Fire burning near Larch Mountain has been estimated at approximately 1,500 acres in the latest update from emergency officials. On Monday morning, the Clark Regional … more
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State fire mobilization authorized for Nakia Creek Fire
State fire assistance has been mobilized for the Nakia Creek Fire in Clark County as the fire grew to an estimated 400 acres on Sunday. John Batiste, the chief of Washington State Patrol, … more
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Delores Hawkins sits behind Dave Boyce on a motorcycle in Ridgefield on Oct. 6.
‘She’s just precious to all of us’: Delores Hawkins, a 90-year-old woman from Ridgefield, checks item off bucket list
A 90-year-old resident in Ridgefield checked one item off her bucket list before her move to a retirement home.  On Oct. 6, Delores Hawkins was able to go on a motorcycle ride as her … more
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Players from the Ridgefield Spudders girls soccer team toss the ball to each other on Oct. 5.
Ridgefield girls soccer team maintains steady record for season
The Ridgefield High School girls soccer team has notched over a handful of wins in the early season as new coach Steven Evans has taken over the reins of the program. Evans took the job to replace … more
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