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Friends of Woodland Community Library hosting holiday fundraiser sale
The Friends of Woodland Community Library will host a holiday sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Woodland VFW Hall, 434 Davidson Ave., Woodland. Items include gently used gift … more
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Participants will showcase their creativity at the Ridgefield Community Gleaners sixth annual Gingerbread House Festival, running from Dec. 7 through Dec. 14 at the Ridgefield Community Library. The event features gingerbread houses crafted by local residents in various age groups, with attendees encouraged to vote for their favorite designs during regular library hours.
Ridgefield Gleaners hosting sixth annual gingerbread house competition
Gingerbread house architects should prepare to get creative as Ridgefield’s sixth annual Gingerbread House Festival competition is set to kick off this December. The Ridgefield Community … more
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Ridgefield to adjust speed limits for multiple roads
Ridgefield will implement new speed limits on several key streets effective Thursday, Nov. 28, following a comprehensive safety study. The City Council approved these changes in September and October … more
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The Kwanzaa pre-celebration in Clark County will take place 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield. Organized by Please Don’t Die Black Men, the event will feature a market, performances, skits, a Karamu feast and more.
Kwanzaa pre-celebration returns to Clark County
For Ruby Lewis, Kwanzaa provides the African American community with an opportunity to reconnect with its cultural heritage and foster a sense of pride in future generations, a connection that has … more
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Rep. Stephanie McClintock won her 18th District race with 55.63% of the vote and plans to prioritize education in her second term. The incumbent will introduce a bill requiring schools to conduct exit surveys for parents who withdraw their children to identify concerns and rebuild trust in public education. Another proposed bill would empower schools to create policies restricting cell phone use during class to enhance focus and improve academic performance.
McClintock makes education a priority in second term as rep
The outcome of the Nov. 5 general election was bittersweet for 18th District Representative Stephanie McClintock, who secured a second term while also expressing disappointment over the failure of … more
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Volunteers for county Developmental Disabilities Board needed
The Clark County Council is seeking community members with expertise in or experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory … more
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The Woodland Action Center’s empty bowl fundraising dinner will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Lewis River Golf Course, 3209 Old Lewis River Road, Woodland. Guests can enjoy a soup, take home a handcrafted ceramic bowl, bid on silent auction items and hear stories of the Woodland Action Center’s impact. Proceeds will support its mission to fight food insecurity.
Local artists unite for upcoming Woodland fundraiser
ocal artists are coming together to raise funds in support of food-insecure residents in the Woodland area. The Lewis River Golf Course will host an empty bowl fundraising dinner from 6:30 p.m. … more
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The La Center Little League is looking to raise funds through an auction fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Podunk Pizza Co., for facility upgrades, including fixing drainage issues for its three fields.
La Center Little League hosting auction fundraiser for facility improvements
An auction fundraiser in La Center will be one of the first actions a new La Center Little League (LCLL) board and president make toward facility improvements in the next year. The fundraiser … more
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North County Community Food Bank seeks winter donations to reach $8,000 pledge goal
North County Community Food Bank (NCCFB) is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, with eight or more families seeking assistance weekly. To help meet this growing need, a donor has pledged … more
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Trees of Heroes installation in Longview to honor fallen heroes
The WA State Fallen Heroes Project, in collaboration with Gold Star Families of Washington, will host a “Trees of Heroes” event from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Ashtown … more
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Authorities investigate dead body found near Ariel logging road
The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office launched a death investigation after a dead body was discovered near a logging road in Ariel on Monday, Nov. 11. According to a department press … more
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FBI offering reward in ballot box fire case
The FBI’s Seattle Field Office is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for setting incendiary fires … more
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New and unopened warm item donations to Council for the Homeless may be dropped off in person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Housing Solutions Center, 2306 NE Andresen Road, Suite A, Vancouver.
Council for the Homeless seeks winter item donations
Due to dropping winter temperatures, the Council for the Homeless (CFTH) is seeking warm item donations for vulnerable homeless individuals. Access to items that combat cold weather is critical for … more
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The remaining lots at the Scotton Landing mixed-use development in Battle Ground may soon be host to a Tractor Supply farm store and IHOP and SuperChix restaurants. Currently, in the five easternmost lots, Columbia Credit Union is located at the bottom left corner of the site while Tractor Supply would take lots C4 and C5 just north of the Principal RV and Self Storage site, and the dual-restaurant building would be constructed just west of Columbia Credit Union.
BG’s farm and hardware store competition thickens as Tractor Supply files applications
Battle Ground farm and hardware store visitors may soon have a new shopping option with Tractor Supply filing a building permit application in October for the Scotton Landing development. The … more
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Through October, 406 Clark County residents, mostly children, have been diagnosed with whooping cough; only 36 cases have been reported in people over the age of 20, with two total hospitalizations.
Pertussis still on the rise in Clark County, chickenpox cases also up
Whooping cough — pertussis — cases continue to soar in Clark County, with 168 cases reported in the first two months of the new school year, according to the Clark County Public Health … more
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A photo of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office staff in the 1800s. The sheriff’s office was first established in 1849, making it the oldest law enforcement organization in the state of Washington.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office to celebrate its 175th anniversary in December
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the Clark County Historical Museum will be honoring the oldest sheriff’s office in Washington with a 175th anniversary celebration open to the public … more
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South and east of Carty Lake, the Port of Ridgefield’s 41-acre waterfront property will likely undergo development in the coming years. Last week, the Port of Ridgefield signed an agreement with a developer for exclusive rights to plan a mixed-use site to plan a vibrant community space.
Development of Ridgefield waterfront moves forward with new agreement
After years of cleanup and planning, the redevelopment of Ridgefield’s waterfront is one step closer. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Port of Ridgefield announced it signed an agreement with … more
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Gen Sushi owner Eddie Zhen (right) holds a plate of sushi next to server Jay Li. Since opening in February 2023, Gen Sushi has hired 16 staff members to keep up with the high demand.
Battle Ground sushi restaurant ranks high on national website
The word “gen,” written in Japanese kanji, means “the beginning.” Owner and head chef Eddie Zhen said he could not ask for a better start for his restaurant, which quickly … more
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Last year’s “Griswold Award” winners embodied the festive spirit of the Griswold family from “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” by decorating every inch of their yard with holiday decor. Battle Ground’s Battle of the Lights competition invites residents to showcase their most elaborate holiday displays to celebrate the holiday season, with a chance to win prizes.
Battle Ground opens registration for third Battle of the Lights competition
’Tis the season to be jolly for Battle Ground residents as they can deck their yards and enter the city’s annual holiday-decorating competition. Battle Ground is hosting its third … more
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Vancouver School of Rock’s performance program Best of the ’90s student Jeremiah C. bangs the drum sticks together as the group gets begins rehearsal on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Clark County youth and adults learn to rock at the School of Rock
The jamming sounds of “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz, Wednesday, Nov. 6, kicked off a 12-song set for the Vancouver School of Rock’s performance program Best of the … more
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