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Runners cross mile 47 in Hellz Bellz Ultra marathon
Runners in the Hellz Bellz Ultra 50-mile ultra marathon cross the Moulton Falls Bridge just before the final aid station enroute to Yacolt on Sunday, June 30. As the race continues to grow each … more
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Vancouver Police officer Donald Sahota
Yakima man sentenced to 29 years in death of officer at BG home
Following a three-week trial, a 23-year old Yakima man was sentenced to 29 years in prison for the 2022 murder of Vancouver Police officer Donald Sahota at Sahota’s Battle Ground home.  … more
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Ridgefield Police Department officers Thomas Erazo (left), Colin Triber, Jennifer Leon and Tanner Steward were sworn in last week, raising the department’s numbers to 13 officers. Ridgefield Police Chief Cathy Doriot plans to fully staff the department in 2024.
Ridgefield police services soon back to full strength
Following a shortage of officers as Ridgefield continues to grow, city Police Chief Cathy Doriot affirms the department will be fully staffed within the year. Ridgefield City Clerk Julie Ferriss … more
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Clark County Fire District 3 is using the 2022 Nakia Creek Fire in the Yacolt Burn State Forest as the basis to expand its wildland fire operations as the district heads into the summer season without inmate fire crews from the Larch Corrections Center.
CCFD3 preparing for wildfire season without Larch Crews
Clark County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) is heading into the summer wildfire season with a typical approach, but the loss of Larch inmate fire crews still looms. The Larch Corrections Center, east … more
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Leslie Lewallen stated her priority is to shut down the Southern border, citing a need to address the rising drug-related deaths in southwest Washington. Lewallen is running for Washington’s third congressional district seat.
Congressional candidate Leslie Lewallen aims to reduce drug overdoses
Third congressional district candidate Leslie Lewallen highlighted her goals if elected to close the Southern border and fund the police during a June 21 town hall in Camas. Lewallen is a former … more
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Jeremy Brown, owner of La Uva Fortuna Farms east of Battle Ground proper, is hoping to host a farmers market at the Battle Ground Station food cart pods at the end of July or early August. Among his plans as part of the We Love Battle Ground.org organization are a beer, wine and music festival, as well.
Battle Ground local looks to bring farmers market, festival to city
Jeremy Brown, owner of La Uva Fortuna Farms east of Battle Ground proper, wants to expand opportunities in Battle Ground through a new farmers market and possibly even a single-day festival in north … more
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Dan Brink, winemaker and owner of Pomeroy Cellars near Yacolt, pours one of his award-winning wines in the winery's tasting room on Saturday, June 22.
Local winemaker sees success with six Seattle Wine awards
A local winemaker near Yacolt continues to experience success and validation in his craft by regularly receiving awards at Pacific Northwest competitions. Pomeroy Cellars owner Dan Brink’s … more
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Hummingbirds act as a crucial native pollinator with four species found in the state of Washington, including this Rufous hummingbird
Pollinator Week begins, Clark Public Utilities hosting native garden tours
While the importance of the European honeybee as crucial to pollinating flowers and crops is commonly touted in North America, native pollinators play just as important of a role yet are frequently … more
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When asked in two Battle Ground-focused Facebook groups, residents expressed multiple concerns regarding Clark County, including urban housing and losing rural lands.
Community focus: Residents share concerns about future of Clark County
As Clark County grows and the landscape changes, community members, new and old, are finding positives and negatives regarding the transitions taking place. When asked in two Battle … more
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Woodland celebrates 102nd Planters Days
Hundreds of guests attended Woodland’s 102nd Planters Days event last weekend despite bad weather during its Saturday, June 15, parade. The event began in 1922 to celebrate the construction of … more
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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue is among the fire departments across the region gearing up for the wildfire season without Larch inmate fire crews after the corrections center closed in October 2023. CCFR and other departments in Clark and Cowlitz counties fought the Jenny Creek Fire in August 2023 and received mutual aid and clean-up operations from Larch crews.
CCFR preparing for wildfire season without wildfire Larch crews
As wildfire season begins, local fire districts, including Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR), are preparing for the summer without Larch inmate fire crews. The Larch Corrections Center, east of … more
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Rocky Bria, the founder of Battle Ground’s Rocky’s Pizza, pulls out a Marilue’s Special and gives a chef’s kiss ahead of his 80th birthday party, which will take place Friday, June 21.
Rocky’s Pizza back in the family
Rocky’s Pizza management is back in the family after the longtime business drifted from the “Rocky’s way,” according to its founder. Tammy Cook, Founder Rocky … more
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The La Center School District will cease its transitional kindergarten program for 4-year-olds preparing for public school education due to a lack of funding next school year. La Center School District Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz said the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is not sending enough funds to cover the costs of required staff.
La Center to lose transitional kindergarten program next year
Parents who wish to send their children to preschool programs in La Center will need to look for private options next year as the school district’s transitional kindergarten (TK) program will … more
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Battle Ground city councilors Eric Overholser, Victoria Ferrer and Tricia Davis removed Mayor Troy McCoy’s Pride Month Proclamation in a minority vote during a meeting last week. The decision caused an uproar between groups of Clark County anti- and pro-LGBTQ+ activists who attended.
BG City Council blocks mayor’s Pride Month Proclamation in minority vote
Clark County activists packed the Battle Ground City Council chambers as some expressed their support and others opposed Mayor Troy McCoy’s Pride Month Proclamation last week. Three city … more
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A Battle Ground High School graduate is smothered in goodies, leis and more as his family celebrates after the commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 6, at District Stadium.
‘Once a Tiger always a Tiger’: BGHS sends off class of 2024
After a high school career that started off anything but normal, the class of 2024 at Battle Ground High School graduated in the school’s 109th commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 6, at … more
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La Center and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) are negotiating a final contract to have permanent officers in La Center. CCSO Commander Phil Sample has led law enforcement in La Center since late January, with two CCSO day-shift officers on patrol since April 12. Sample expects the CCSO to supply the city with more swing-shift officers soon.
CCSO deputies support La Center as city looks for final law enforcement agreement
As La Center pushes for a final agreement with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for police services, a commander and two daytime patrol officers are currently enforcing laws in the … more
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Clark County Pride’s fourth annual Rainbow Walk in La Center was briefly halted by a small group of hecklers last week. Some participants of the walk formed a shield with their umbrellas and yelled supportive chants over the cries of protesters.
Bad weather, disruptive protesters fail to stop La Center Pride Month rally
Despite the presence of heavy rain and a hate group, Clark County’s LGBTQ+ community completed its fourth annual Rainbow Walk without a hitch, Sunday, June 2, in La Center. Roughly 100 … more
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A gun salute was provided for five veterans previously buried without proper honors at the Brush Prairie Cemetery on Sunday, June 2. The veterans received their military honors during a ceremony where the public was invited to attend and stand in place of family members.
Five buried veterans finally receive military honors at Brush Prairie Cemetery
With no direct family available to attend, the Fort Vancouver chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and AmVets invited the public to stand in their places to honor five veterans … more
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Battle Ground High School band director Greg McKelvey walks down the main hallway of the school for a celebration and ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, after being named the grand marshal of the 2024 Grand Floral Parade in Portland.
BGHS band director honored as Portland Grand Floral Parade grand marshal
Battle Ground High School band director Greg McKelvey believes being named the grand marshal of the 2024 Grand Floral Parade in Portland is “one of the greatest moments” of his teaching … more
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The Durkee property, owned by Battle Ground, is 35 acres of undeveloped land one mile east of city limits. The City Council expressed disinterest in funding a park if the City cannot establish a sports complex and will review alternate lands for sports use in the future.
Fate of Durkee property uncertain after City Council discussion
The future of the City-owned 35-acre Durkee property is unclear after the City Council, last week, expressed disinterest in developing a nature trail park there. Neighbors and family of the … more
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