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The sky blazes in a fiery sunset beyond the carousel in the carnival of the Clark County Fair on the opening night, Friday, Aug. 4.
Thrills, chills and spills
Monster truck Enforcer flies high over the table top jump on the way to winning the freestyle run during the last day of the Clark County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 13.
Monster Trucks wow crowd on final night of fair
Chris Biro, host of the Pirate of the Pirate’s Parrot Show at the Clark County Fair, holds his parrot Zena, who was rescued from Clark County eight to 10 years ago.
Parrot conservationist Chris Biro educates visitors during the Clark County Fair
Chris Biro has been taking his educational Pirate Parrot Show to fairs since 1991, educating 30,000 to 50,000 people who attend his shows each year. “Since, I got to add the conservation … more
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Air (and water) dogs at the fair
Dogs leap into the pool chasing their toys during the X-Treme AirDogs competition at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The X-Treme AirDogs took place all week at the new DogTown area of the … more
(Above) Douglas aster is in bloom at the Goat Marsh Research Natural Area on the southwestern side of Mount St. Helens on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Wildflowers in bloom around the southside of Mount St. Helens
A panoramic view of the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex during the Ridgefield Raptors playoff loss to the Portland Pickles on Wednesday, Aug. 9.
Raptors season comes to a close in playoff series loss to Portland Pickles
The Ridgefield Raptors got swept in the first round of the West Coast League playoffs by the Portland Pickles in a 10-6 loss on Wednesday, Aug. 9.  The Raptors had a defensive lapse in the … more
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Kane Hayslip of Battle Ground rides a bull while his brother, Hutch Hayslip, videos during the Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo a big hit at Clark County Fair
The grandstands at the Clark County Fair were packed shoulder to shoulder on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for an action-filled rodeo event that included mutton bustin’, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and … more
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A panoramic view of the Goat Marsh wetland and Goat Mountain during a cloudy morning on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Goat Marsh Trail not just a hike but an immersive experience
The Goat Marsh area near Mount St. Helens on the north side of Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a research natural area full of biodiversity. Old growth combined with new growth firs and pines … more
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Side-by-Side pro class champion Bryan Bossman launches his side-by-side in the championship matchup of the racing event at the Clark County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Side-by-Side racing at Clark County Fair brought competitive action to grandstands
Side-by-Side racing returned for a second year at the Clark County Fair and gave those in attendance some competitive racing thrills. The racers hit jumps, crashed into each other and even rolled … more
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A firefighter with Clark County Fire District No. 3 helps a child aim the squirt hose at makeshift flames during the National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 1. at Kiwanis Park.
National Night Out at Battle Ground’s Kiwanis Park brings emergency services and community together
Kiwanis Park in Battle Ground was filled with first responders and members of the community to celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1.  From free hot dogs … more
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Out in the distance, the ilani Hotel towers over La Center’s newest apartments called the East Fork Commons.
North Clark County’s lone high rise towers over developing landscape
Clark County Fair kicked off with rocking concerts, agricultural roots, games with big prizes and more
From Trace Adkins still proving why “Ladies Love Country Boys” to Blue Oyster Cult reminding everyone “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” to the fair being tried and true to … more
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Strength coach Jayson Maddux helps perfect a weight-lifting form during the football team’s Wednesday session Aug. 2 at Battle Ground High School.
Tigers football players pump iron in renovated weight room
The Battle Ground High School football team has taken advantage of their newly renovated weight room in preparation for the upcoming season.   The main weight room at Battle Ground … more
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New construction takes place in Battle Ground’s River Bend development on the northside of Northwest 25th Street.
In a year’s time Clark County real estate has flopped to a buyer’s market
Rocket Homes is reporting that the Clark County real estate market in July 2023 just barely passed a neutral market and has shifted into a buyer’s market. At the same time last year, Rocket … more
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The Miss Teen La Center Scholarship Pageant celebrated 20 years this year at the La Center Our Days festival, July 29. The pageant expanded to include all of North County. This year’s court is (from left to right): Fourth-runner up Savannah Terrill, 14, a freshman at La Center High School Third-runner up Sara Schtezel, 14, a freshman at Cedar Tree Christian School, in Ridgefield; Miss Teen La Center 2023 Kylee Mills, 14, a freshman at La Center High School; First runner-up Leah Lee, 16, a junior at Battle Ground High School; Second runner-up Adrionna McClellan, 15, a sophomore at Battle Ground High School.
Miss Teen La Center Scholarship Pageant celebrates 20 years
A supermoon lights up north Clark County at about 10 p.m. Aug. 1. The second supermoon of the month — a rare blue supermoon, will take place Aug. 30 and won’t happen again until 2032.
A super moon
photo by rick bannan The La Center community gathers at Holley Park for the 2023 La Center Our Days festival July 29. Kicking off on July 28 the city’s annual summer event benefited from good weather over the weekend.
La Center celebrates Our Days
A Cowlitz Tribal Police vehicle is parked at Holley Park during La Center Our Days July 29.
La Center chooses Cowlitz Tribe for police services
La Center is one step closer to having dedicated police services as the City Council approved the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s law enforcement proposal. During the July 26 meeting, La Center … more
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Construction crews prep the construction site Ridgefield’s future Costco and more businesses on Tuesday, July 25.
Construction underway at site of future Ridgefield Costco
The counter and menu at Ding Tea Battle Ground on Monday, July 24.
Authentic bubble tea business comes to Battle Ground
After years of drinking bubble tea, local resident and bubble tea connoisseur Amie Blanton took the next step by opening her own business, Ding Tea Battle Ground.  Blanton is new to the … more
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