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A rare albino pigmented nutria, an invasive species, sits in the water at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in September of 2018.
A birder’s parade: Driving tour at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge provides accessible access
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is known nationwide as a place where sandhill cranes seek refuge while on migration.  Swans fill the waters during the winter months, ducks and … more
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Couly McReynolds, a sophomore at Woodland High School, pins her Fort Vancouver opponent in just 56 seconds of the first round during a home meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Woodland wrestling teams dominate at home meet
The Woodland boys and girls wrestling teams squared off against R.A. Long High School and Fort Vancouver High School during a home meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11, securing two team … more
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Vital Care imaging technician Kristin Bishop oversees a computerized tomography (CT) scan machine at Vital Care’s office on Jan. 5.
Vital Care’s new location, expanded hours aim to fill health care gap
Did you break your ulna, or arm bone, on a Saturday at 7 p.m. in Battle Ground? Call Vital Care, heads of the locally owned business said. The business has been at its current … more
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Battle Ground High School's Tait Spencer drives to the basket in the fourth quarter of the game against Skyview in Vancouver on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Battle Ground escapes late storm, surges to 71-69 win
Battle Ground entered its game against Skyview (6-2) on Tuesday, Jan. 3, with an 8-1 record, and secured a 71-69 win. Trey Spencer started off early with his usual disrupting defense as he … more
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The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
Legislative game plan 2023: What lawmakers expect from this year’s session
The Washington State Legislature will reconvene for its 2023 session on Jan. 9.  The 105-day session will include the approval of the state’s biennial budgets among a number of other … more
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Pallbearers lead the casket of Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota into ilani during a memorial service for the officer on Feb. 8.
2022: A year in review of North Clark County news
As another year draws to a close, we look back on the news in North Clark County over the course of 2022.   Events like the omicron COVID-19 surge, forest fires and an election … more
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Ridgefield’s Kylie Andrew attempts a three pointer during a game against La Center on Monday, Dec. 19.
Ridgefield girls roll past La Center by 33 points
The Ridgefield girls cruised to victory over La Center on Monday, Dec. 19 as the team secured a 60-27 non-league win.  La Center started the first quarter with an early run and dominant … more
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A snow plow travels on Charter Oak Road in Battle Ground on Friday, Dec. 23. 
Icy weather impacts Clark County and region
Clark County got its first hit of winter weather as icy conditions snarled traffic on interstates and roadways on Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service issued a winter … more
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The ribbon for the new Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge administrative building is cut during a ceremony on Dec. 16.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge unveils headquarters at ceremony
Dozens of people gathered at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s headquarters on Dec. 16 to commemorate the opening of an administration and multipurpose building. The building was a … more
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Battle Ground’s Tait Spencer scores over Union’s Tucker Dunseth at Battle Ground High School on Friday, Dec. 16.
Battle Ground boys battle hard for 75-67 victory over Union
For years, the Union boys basketball team has dominated the Greater St. Helens League 4A division. But that shifted on Friday, Dec. 16, as the Battle Ground Tigers secured their first league win of … more
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Vancouver Bicycle Club member Mike Detlef inspects one of hundreds of bikes put together as part of Waste Connections’ 12th annual Bike Build at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Dec. 10.
Annual ‘Bike Build’ event brings Christmas cheer to fairgrounds
Chains were put into place, frames were fitted and tires were filled with air at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Saturday as hundreds of volunteers put together bikes as part of an annual event … more
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JROTC members pack food into boxes at the Dollar’s Corner fire station, one of several donation hubs for the 2022 Walk and Knock food drive on Dec. 3.
Walk and Knock returns to regular format
The annual Interservice Walk and Knock food drive returned to its usual pickup format over the weekend following two years of a “Drive and Drop” setup to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. … more
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General election certified by Clark County
The votes for the 2022 general election are all counted in Clark County with Congressional candidate Joe Kent saying he will file for a recount in his race. On Nov. 29, the Clark County Canvassing … more
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Ridgefield’s Christmas tree lights up Overlook Park after a tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 3.
Overlook Park illuminated during Ridgefield tree lighting
Ridgefield’s full day of festivities celebrating the holiday season hit downtown Saturday, Dec. 3 as part of the city’s annual “Hometown Celebration.” At 9 a.m., the ugly … more
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Reporter Isabel Vander Stoep smiles after carrying a spruce tree through snow on Thursday near Forest Road 1284.
‘Spruce’ up the holidays with a Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas tree
The Cascade Mountains form a kingdom and the trees below are subjects. Nobility lives high up in a castle.  To get to the palace, one must cross rivers and forests. There he rests on sheets … more
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A contestant in Clark County Saddle Club’s Dec. 3 barrel race rounds one of the turns during the first set of competitions.
Clark County Saddle Club hosts barrel racing event at new location
The Clark County Saddle Club is all settled in its brand-new facility south of Battle Ground. On Dec. 3, the facility off of state Route 503 was host to a full day of events. It started with a … more
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The Christmas tree at ilani lights up the night during a ceremony at the casino on Nov. 23.
Cowlitz Tribal Foundation gives out $2.5 million in grant funding
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe celebrated its start to the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony at ilani on Nov. 23 as they announced roughly $2.5 million of grants the tribe handed out through its … more
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Battle Ground artist Curtis Pittman details his artwork, which is called the “Tree of Life,” during its installation at Ridgefield High School on Nov. 16.
‘Tree of Life’ springs at Ridgefield High School
On a chilly November day, rods of steel arose from the ground at Ridgefield High School. When completed, the metal will resemble grass blowing in the wind, and if the sculpture’s designer … more
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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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