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WSU Vancouver hosts College Planning Day for students seeking education
High school juniors and undecided seniors are invited to College Planning Day at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver to learn about Washington’s higher education programs and their … more
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First installment of 2024 property taxes due April 30
The first installment of 2024 Clark County property taxes is due April 30. Tax statements were mailed during the week of Feb. 19. If taxpayers are expecting a mailed statement and didn’t … more
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Battle Ground Station was expected to open March 4 according to food cart owners Janathan and Isabel Bretts. The food cart could see operations in two to four weeks should the land owner obtain their operating license, according to the couple.
Battle Ground Station Food Carts sees additional delay in opening
The opening day for Battle Ground Station, the first food cart pod of its kind, was delayed from an expected March 4 opening. Brunch’d, a local food cart planning to operate in Battle … more
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The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is located west of Battle Ground’s Fairgrounds Park, which features a skate park and ball fields where the Little League plays. At a recent City Council meeting, residents raised concerns about increased noise and air pollution in the area if the Chelatchie Freight Rail expansion proceeds.
BG council to voice opposition against Chelatchie rail plans
Battle Ground City Council is considering adopting a resolution declaring its opposition to the Chelatchie Freight Rail expansion plans in Brush Prairie. After discussing the matter and hearing … more
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Clark County Quilters Guild will present its 48th Annual Regional Quilt and Fiber Arts Show, Quiltfest Northwest. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 4 through April 6 at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
Annual Quiltfest Northwest to feature over 300 quilts
Clark County Quilters Guild w ill present its 48th Annual Regional Quilt and Fiber Arts Show, Quiltfest Northwest. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 4 through April 6 at the Clark … more
Friends of Clark County expressed concern regarding Granite Construction’s mining interest in Chelatchie, stating that mining could be detrimental to the fish in Cedar and Chelatchie Creek.
Court of Appeals to decide Chelatchie’s industrial mining future
After a four-year process, local agencies will debate before the Washington State Court of Appeals a previous state board’s ruling that halted an industrial mining expansion project in … more
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Clark County Fire District 3 is considering asking voters this year to lift the fire levy lid. The Board of Fire Commissioners is considering a $0.34 lid lift — from $1.16 to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value — during the August 2024 primary election.
CCFD3’s revenue not keeping up with demand
Clark County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) is considering asking voters to approve a levy lid lift as call volume continues to increase while revenue erodes. Call volumes have increased more than 25 … more
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Team Barbie and three other teams did not cross the finish line during the second round of the Solar Car Challenge, Saturday, March 9.
La Center students show off their engineering skills at solar car race
Students from La Center Middle School showed their engineering talent at Clark Public Utilities (CPU) Solar Car Challenge, Saturday, March 9, at Hudson Bay’s High School in Vancouver. … more
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A retired Mark V Special Operations craft used by the U.S. Navy Special Boat Team-20 sits near La Center after being restored by La Center native Tom Kinsella. Kinsella did not live to see it reach its final destination — Alaska — where it will serve as a fishing retreat for veterans.
Restored Navy boat last project for La Center native
For La Center’s Phil Kinsella, the 80-foot-long Navy boat sitting on property in La Center is both a source of pride and pain.  His son, Tom Kinsella, restored the Mark V Special … more
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Bob Ford and his wife, Priscilla, look through a photo scrapbook dedicated to the last 30 years of Bob’s Automotive in Ridgefield.
Bob’s Automotive in Ridgefield celebrates 30th anniversary
After opening up shop as the new guy in town 30 years ago, Bob Ford has taken himself from a small-town outsider to a community staple in Ridgefield. Bob’s Automotive in Ridgefield … more
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Alex Tappin opened White Clover Farm in 2021 and raises hundreds of soy-free broiler chickens each year.
Battle Ground farm offers soy-free, pasture-raised chickens
Alex Tappin at White Clover Farm in Battle Ground raises hundreds of soy-free chickens each year. His philosophy is that his food shouldn’t be eating ingredients he can’t consume. … more
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Applications for 2024 Natural Garden Tour open
Clark County Green Neighbors is accepting applications for host gardens in the 2024 Natural Garden Tour. The annual tour features gardens across the county that are maintained using earth-friendly … more
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Clark County Republican Party endorses Trump
Clark County Republican Party (CCRP) endorsed Donald Trump for president and Semi Bird for state governor at its precinct caucuses on Feb. 3. CCRP reported a good turnout of citizens to the Feb. … more
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Clark County Farm Forestry Association volunteers package young trees and shrubs for shoppers at last year’s annual tree seedling sale. This year’s event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, at the Battle Ground Albertsons parking lot.
Farm forestry Association hosting annual tree sale
The Clark County Farm Forestry Association popular tree seedling sale is coming up. This year’s event will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Albertsons parking lot, 2108 W. Main … more
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With a lifetime of radio experience, Community Growth Radio owner Gerald Gaule opened the station in 2013.
Community Growth Radio offers a slice of entertainment with reading radio
From classical tunes to old-time radio shows, Community Growth Radio (CGR) offers programming catered to the blind, visually impaired, disabled, seniors and veterans. The station provides … more
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Dr. Jenny Rodriquez
Ridgefield School District announces new superintendent
The Ridgefield School District’s (RSD) Board of Directors announced the decision to make Dr. Jenny Rodriquez as the district’s next superintendent following a special meeting Saturday, March 2. Rodriquez … more
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Ridgefield School District’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a contract for R&C Management to oversee planning of a new grade five through eight middle school. The school is included in a proposed bond measure included in April’s special election.
Ridgefield School District plans ahead of April bond vote
As Ridgefield School District’s (RSD) buildings face challenges accommodating a growing student population, 2024 is a planning year for the district. As the district has failed to pass … more
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Ryan and Jenn Chadwick are beginning their next venture with The Cedars Public House, similar to a multi-amenity McMenamins, at the old Cedars Golf Course clubhouse in Battle Ground.
Local couple opening restaurant, more at old Cedars Golf Course clubhouse
Later this spring, a local couple will open a new restaurant, event venue and more, focusing on elevated Americana and featuring a little of everything at the old Cedars Golf Course clubhouse in … more
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The Clark College Jazz Band performed at the recent 60th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival.
Clark College Jazz Band to host winter concert
The Clark College Jazz Band will debut its new jazz combo at its winter concert at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, in the Gaiser Student Center at Clark College Campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, … more
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Clark County Public Works announced the Lacamas Regional Park closure, southeast of Round Lake, on Feb. 22.
Sections of Lacamas Regional Park trail closed
For the safety of park visitors, the Clark County Public Works Parks and Lands division has closed sections of the Lacamas Regional Park trail near Round Lake as of Feb. 22. The footbridge … more
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