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Mr. and Mrs. Claus began decorating their 1969 Pontiac Firebird and touring local neighborhoods together in 2016.
Firebird Santa and Mrs. Claus drive Battle Ground Main Street for 4th annual Santa Cruz
Santa’s “sleigh” was a 1969 Pontiac Firebird as Mr. and Mrs. Claus traveled down Battle Ground Main Street for the 4th annual Santa Cruz on Saturday, Dec. 9. The drive began at … more
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The house on the 11500 block of Northeast 92nd Street in Orchards was the site of an apparent murder-suicide, resulting in five dead.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office releases names in Orchards murder-suicide case
After multiple reports identifying those involved in an apparent murder-suicide on Sunday, Dec. 3 in Orchards, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office released the names of those deceased in the … more
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Cardiac arrest survivor, family meet with emergency personnel that saved her
In a second case in recent months, a cardiac arrest survivor, Jerissa Cunningham, and her family met with the emergency personnel who saved her during the call on Oct. 24 at Clark County Fire … more
Santa’s Posse started in 1997 and delivers Christmas cheer to local families across Clark County. To help with deliveries, visit santasposse.org.
Santa’s Posse needs volunteers to bring Christmas cheer to families across Clark County
Registered families in need across Clark County will receive packages, containing food and toys, delivered by Santa’s Posse volunteers on Dec. 17.  Santa’s Posse, a nonprofit … more
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The upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Columbia Ballet is inspired by Fort Vancouver’s history.
Columbia Dance performing Fort Vancouver-inspired ‘The Nutcracker’ this weekend
Columbia Dance will perform a special retelling of “The Nutcracker” that is inspired by local history. The reinvention of the classic ballet by Tchaikovsky will be interwoven with the … more
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A map which details the detour route around bridge #299 along NE. Parcel Avenue And E. Railroad Avenue.
Bridge #299 in Yacolt and bridge #275 in Brush Prairie closed due to high water
Bridge #299 in Yacolt and bridge #275 in Brush Prairie closed due to high flood waters on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Clark County Public Works issued the bridge closures. Bridge #299 carries NE. CC Landon Rd. over Yacolt Creek. Bridge #275 carries Northeast 112th Avenue over Salmon Creek. The bridges are … more
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A long basket, part of a series by Connie Ford, is used to showcase a variety of materials, including copper, seagrass and willow.
Battle Ground weaver Connie Ford collaborates with local artists to expand her artistic horizons
Using locally sourced materials, multimedia artist Connie Ford combines traditional and unusual fibers to weave unique artworks in her Battle Ground studio. Ford seeks to stretch the boundaries of … more
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Toby Schultz, left, and his wife, Charlotte Schultz, put up their 14-foot inflatable polar bear on Nov. 29. It has become a tradition and sign of Christmas for the family.
15,000 lights, a tradition and a scene creates smiles in Yacolt
For the Schultz family in Yacolt, Christmas isn’t complete without their 14-foot tall inflatable polar bear. After putting up an estimated 15,000 lights and a yard full of decorations, the … more
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Battle Ground Citizen of the Year Committee seeking nominations
The Battle Ground’s Citizen of the Year Committee is asking the community to submit nominations for 2023. The Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually to a Battle Ground local, couple or … more
Battle Ground hosting open house for parks master plan
The City of Battle Ground invites community members to participate in an open house event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 to share their input on the parks site master plans for Remy, Gardner … more
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Facilities manager Josh Joner, left, and Executive Director of Facilities and Operations Kevin Jolma unveil the dedication plaque at CAM Academy’s new campus on Monday, Nov. 27.
Estimated 150 in attendance for CAM Academy campus dedication ceremony
The Battle Ground Public Schools district’s saying of “Working Better Together” came alive during the dedication ceremony for the new Character Academics for the Marketplace Academy … more
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Community efforts return tree lighting to Hockinson
The Hockinson Community Holiday Tree Lighting is returning this holiday season thanks to a community effort. This year’s ceremony, organized by the Hockinson Community Church, Hockinson … more
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Battle Ground hosting meet-and-greet with police chief finalists
The City of Battle Ground is hosting a reception for the public to meet the final five police chief candidates this week. The reception will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, … more
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This photo shows the 2022 People’s Choice award winner in the Battle Ground Tour of Lights. See the Tour of Lights map and vote for your favorite entries beginning this week by visiting cityofbg.org/934/Battle-of-Lights---Holiday-Decorating-Co.
Annual Battle of Lights contest kicks off this week
Houses across Battle Ground will compete this December in the annual Battle of Lights, hosted by Battle Ground Parks and Recreation Department. The judging period began Dec. 4 and will end Dec. 22. … more
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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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Clark County Sheriff's Office investigators were still actively investigating the scene of an apparent murder-suicide with five deceased in Orchards at 10:27 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Updated: Five found dead after welfare check in Orchards
A welfare check at a residence in Orchards has led to an investigation of an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found dead on Sunday, Dec. 3. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office … 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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