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The Ring of Fire is one of many carnival rides featured at the Clark County Fair.
Clark County Fair returns to Ridgefield
Thousands of people poured into the gates of the Clark County Fairgrounds on Aug. 5 as the long-awaited fair returned to Ridgefield.  Butler Amusements featured a plethora of beloved … more
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Officers from La Center High School’s Environmental Action Team show off their Green Ribbon Award plaque in front of the team’s display at the school on Aug. 2.
La Center High School receives federal Green Ribbon Recognition
La Center High School’s Environmental Action Team traveled to Washington, D.C. on July 26 after their school was named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School.  The … more
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One of many dragon boats crosses the finish line during the Paddle for Life races on Lake River in Ridgefield on Aug. 6.
Touch a truck, race a boat: Ridgefield’s ‘Day of Festivals’ featured lots of activities
Ridgefield had a lot to celebrate on Saturday, as the city showed off its municipal muscle and boats raced to conquer the waters of Lake River as quickly as possible. On Saturday, Aug. 6, the … more
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Joe Kent, left, and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler.
Votes for Joe Kent push him within 2,000 votes of second place for Washington’s 3rd District 
With only around 44% of the votes in Clark County alone having been counted, the most recent updated primary election results narrow the gap between third place Republican candidate Joe Kent and … more
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Democratic candidate Marie Gluesenkemp Perez, of Washougal, left, and Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground.
Jaime Herrera Beutler, Marie Gluesenkemp Perez ahead in congressional race; Kent in third
As of the most recent tally, results from Washington’s 3rd Congressional District primary race show incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and Democratic candidate Marie Gluesenkemp … more
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The Streissguth family rides on vintage fire trucks at the La Center Our Days parade on July 29.
La Center Our Days parade rolls through town despite heat wave
The La Center Our Days Steamboat celebration went on without a hitch on July 29 and July 30 despite a heat wave that impacted Clark County and much of the Pacific Northwest.  One of the key … more
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A family enjoys a pizza at Rocky’s Pizza & R Bar in Battle Ground on July 28.
Rocky’s Pizza & R Bar makes changes following addition of new co-owner
Rocky’s Pizza & R Bar in Battle Ground has undergone a number of improvements to the restaurant space and menu, thanks in part to a vision new co-owner Gianni Carbone brought with him. … more
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A family gathers under the shade during the heat wave at Lewisville Regional Park in Battle Ground on July 29.
Heat wave breaks temperature records in Clark County
Clark County experienced its hottest days of the year last week as the Pacific Northwest dealt with a heat wave to close out July. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for … more
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Navy diving equipment collector Bradley Mitchell looks at one of his “hard hat” diving helmets in a room at his house dedicated to his collection.
A deep dive into Navy salvage gear
Among the animal sounds, smells of food, shrieks from carnival rides and the automotive mayhem at the grandstand, one exhibitor at this year’s Clark County Fair will show off some serious … more
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Mackenzie Smith tries to land a fish as instructor KC Badger provides guidance at Battle Ground Lake State Park on July 20.
Camp at Battle Ground Lake teaches youth how to fly fish
The crack of a fishing line cut through the ambiance of a clearing at Battle Ground Lake State Park as one of several kids tried to pop a balloon with the hook at the line’s end. Back in the … more
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Connie and Mike Zumstein stand behind the counter at Don & Jo’s Drive-In in Ridgefield on July 20.
Owners of Don & Jo’s Drive-In to celebrate 40 years of business
Mike and Connie Zumstein will celebrate 40 years of serving up burgers and milkshakes on Aug. 10 as their business, Don & Jo’s Drive-In, marks four decades of service in the … more
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Tiger Bowl co-owner Robin Bailey shows off the Edge String Pinspotter at the alley in Battle Ground. The new pin-catching technology helps the business reduce its costs.
Bailey’s Tiger Bowl introduces new pin-catching technology
Bailey’s Tiger Bowl in Battle Ground is one of the first bowling alleys in the country to utilize the Edge String Pinspotter, which is a new technology that helps cut costs when operating a … more
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Olivia Donaldson and Cheryl Nuzum both received the Caregiver of the Year award at the Senior Hero Awards ceremony on July 13.
Caregivers honored at sixth annual Senior Hero Awards ceremony
Various caregivers and caregiving agencies across Clark County were honored for their efforts to serve the local senior citizen population at the sixth annual Senior Hero Awards ceremony. … more
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A vehicle crashed into the Margarita Factory in Battle Ground on Wednesday, July 13.
Three injured after vehicle crashes into downtown Battle Ground restaurant 
Clark County Fire District 3 crews responded to a call shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13 involving a vehicle that crashed through a restaurant in downtown Battle Ground. Firefighters, … more
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Competitors let wood shavings fly as part of the hot saw competition during the 2022 Amboy Territorial Days on July 9.
Chain saws roar to life at Territorial Days log show
The sound of chain saws returned to the woods of Amboy on Saturday as the community’s Territorial Days Log Show reconvened after a two-year hiatus. The log show on July 9 featured a number … more
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Pastor Jason Matters engages with a number of senior citizens at the Church of the Nazarene in Ridgefield on July 5 during the return of the first Meals on Wheels People lunch.
Ridgefield church brings back Meals on Wheels program for senior citizens
The Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene brought back its Meals on Wheels People program on July 5 in an effort to bring food to senior citizens in need. The program was absent for over two years … more
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Jacob Sharp steps up to bat at the Ridgefield Raptors game against the Corvallis Knights on July 6.
Ridgefield Raptors beat Corvallis, continue a steady win streak
The Ridgefield Raptors baseball team defeated the Corvallis Knights, 3-0, at a home game on July 6, continuing a steady streak of wins the team has experienced.  Coach Chris Cota is impressed … more
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From left to right, Lions Club members Jim Irish, Lance Ebarb and Chris Kroll man their fireworks stand in La Center on June 29.
La Center Lions Club raises funds through fireworks stand
The La Center Lions Club was once again able to sell fireworks as people prepared for Fourth of July festivities. The group wasn’t able to … more
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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Chief John Nohr recognizes staff at La Center High School for saving a student’s life during a ceremony at the station on June 23.
La Center High School staff honored after saving life of 15-year-old student
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue honored a number of faculty members from La Center High School on June 23 for saving the life of a 15-year-old student who went into cardiac arrest at the school in late … more
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All Natural Pet Supplies in Battle Ground offers a luxury suite in its cat hotel on West Main Street.
All Natural Pet Supply offers ‘cat hotel’ for boarding services
All Natural Pet Supply in Battle Ground opened a cat hotel earlier this year to provide a boarding facility for pet owners when they head out of town. General Manager Kymber Webb loves what she … more
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