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Past members of Woodland Planters Days royalty wave from the bed of a truck during the celebration’s 100th-year parade on June 18.
Woodland celebrates 100th year of Planters Days
Woodland’s Planters Days celebration made a triumphant return to an in-person format over the weekend, bringing most of the annual festival’s staples back to the city for its centennial … more
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The exterior of the Historic Yacolt Community Church is seen on June 15.
Historic Yacolt Community Church remains a town beacon
The Historic Yacolt Community Church has been a mainstay for the town since it was built in 1903.  Caretaker Julia Heldman has worked to preserve the church since 2005.   … more
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Battle Ground High School’s Class of 2022 tosses their graduation caps in the air before saying goodbye at their graduation ceremony in Battle Ground on June 10.
Battle Ground High School’s Class of 2022 bids farewell
The Battle Ground High School Class of 2022 celebrated the end of their high school careers in a downpour during the school’s graduation ceremony on June 10 at the district’s football … more
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A volunteer trims flowers for the Battle Ground Rose Float in a barn on June 10.
Battle Ground Rose Float participates in Portland’s Grand Floral Parade
Volunteers spent months crafting the Battle Ground Rose Float, which was included in the Grand Floral Parade in Portland on June 11. Volunteer Barbara Rowe was excited to unveil the float. … more
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An info board is seen on display outside the Johnston Ridge Observatory June 8 near Mount St. Helens.
In focus: Johnston Ridge opens fully for first time in three years
Officials break ground on Clark College at Boschma Farms on June 1.
Clark College breaks ground on north county campus
A former north Clark County dairy farm will finally make a transition from producing milk to minting college graduates, as officials broke ground on Clark College at Boschma Farms on June 1. At … more
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A crowd attends a Never to be Forgotten ceremony honoring PFC Andrew Jon Shields on May 31.
PFC Andrew Shields honored at Never to be Forgotten ceremony
Private First Class Andrew Jon Shields was remembered in a Never to be Forgotten ceremony on May 31 at Kiwanis Park in Battle Ground, 14 years after he was killed in action near Jalalabad City, … more
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The Hockinson High School band kicks off the Fun Days parade, guided by the school’s hawk mascot on June 4.
Hockinson Fun Days returns as community comes out to celebrate
The Hockinson Fun Days kicked off without a hitch from June 3 to June 5 for the first time since 2019. Despite a sporadic downpour, the well-known Fun Days parade went smoothly as it featured local … more
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Nathan Pascu is pictured with his lawnmower and weed whacker at his grandmother’s house with his Nathan’s Lawn Care sign on June 1.
Battle Ground teen starts lawn mowing business
Nathan Pascu was compelled to start his own business so he could enjoy the outdoors while the weather is nice. The 13-year-old mows lawns in the Battle Ground area with his business … more
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RV Inn Style Resorts co-owners Mike and Denise Werner cut the ribbon at the new RV park location at Belmont Loop in Woodland on May 25.
RV Inn Style Resorts holds ribbon-cutting to celebrate new location in Woodland
Woodland will soon be home to a new RV Inn Style Resort after a ribbon-cutting event was held on May 25 to celebrate the opening of the business. Co-owners Mike and Denise Werner were … more
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A group of dogs at Camp Bow Wow in Ridgefield are pictured in a play area as the animals are greeted by a visitor on May 25.
Camp Bow Wow location opens in Ridgefield
Ridgefield is now home to a new dog boarding business, which opened on May 9. Camp Bow Wow is owned by Dan and Jamie Campbell. It’s part of a dog boarding brand that has locations across … more
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Norah Garlington and her horse Baileymay, left, and Claire Garlington with her horse Albin, right, are pictured at the stable at their home in Battle Ground on May 24.
Battle Ground girls adopt wild mustangs for training program
Battle Ground sisters Norah and Claire Garlington recently adopted wild mustang horses as part of a four-month training program hosted by Teens and Oregon Mustangs. The goal of the program is to … more
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Battle Ground High School’s marching band parades down Hazel Dell Avenue during the 2022 Parade of Bands on May 21.
Bands abound at Hazel Dell parade
Student musicians once again descended onto the streets of Hazel Dell on Saturday during the return of the annual Parade of Bands, which was postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. … more
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An SUV carrying 10 teenagers from Prairie High School spun off the road and rolled multiple times near 117th Street in Salmon Creek on May 19.
Seven teens from Prairie High School transported to hospital following Salmon Creek crash
A small SUV carrying 10 teenagers from Prairie High School spun off the road, rolled multiple times and came to a rest on the shore of Salmon Creek on Thursday, May 19. The vehicle came to a … more
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Woodland Police Department Lt. Jen Ortiz holds Bolo, a wellness animal the department received to help serve the community, outside of the police station on May 13.
Woodland Police Department welcomes new wellness dog
The Woodland Police Department’s newest employee spends a good amount of time sleeping on the job, but that’s to be expected of an 11-week-old … more
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Fawn Hogue presents Conan’s roasted habanero mango hot sauce at the Conan’s Hot Sauces and Marinades booth at the Battle Ground Farmers Market in the parking lot of the community center on May 12.
Battle Ground hosts its first farmers market of the year
A variety of vendors sold their wares as Battle Ground kicked off its first farmers market of the year at the Battle Ground Community Center on May 12. The event was coordinated by Mike Stewart, … more
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William “Lucky” Mullins blows out the candles on his birthday cake with support from his daughters Jaylene Mullins and Cindy Richert, and their friend Ginnie Bush during his birthday party in Vancouver on May 4.
World War II veteran from Ridgefield celebrates 103rd birthday
Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 member William “Lucky” Mullins celebrated his 103rd birthday on May 4, surrounded by his family and members of the post at a retirement home in … more
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Katie Murdock stands in front of her store, Blue Orchid, in Woodland on May 3.
Woodland boutique store offers variety of treasures
Katie Murdock is the owner of Blue Orchid, a boutique store in Woodland, that opened in November of last year. Murdock sells boutique items from local vendors in the Clark County area. Blue Orchid … more
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This rendition of the front of the planned elementary school in the Ridgefield School District shows the building the district hopes to construct if voters approve a $62.6 million construction bond..
Ridgefield school bond fails to reach supermajority vote
A $62.6 million bond measure to build a new elementary school in the Ridgefield School District doesn’t have the supermajority of votes needed to pass after the majority of votes have been … more
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