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19-year old fatally struck by train in Woodland last week
A 19-year old who died after being struck by a train on Monday, Dec 16, was identified by the Cowlitz County Coroner as Jeffirey S. Murdock, of Woodland. Emergency services responded to the … more
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The Ridgefield Exit 14 Interstate 5 interchange serves as the primary access point to Ridgefield. City lobbyists will seek funding from both state and federal officials for the design phase of a new southern access to I-5, establishing a western ramp connecting I-5 to Hillhurst Road. The design phase is anticipated to cost roughly $5 million.
Ridgefield City Council approves 2025 legislative agenda
Ridgefield’s elected officials have prioritized the city’s capital projects to address infrastructure challenges and support the city’s continued growth as lobbying points for state … more
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C-TRAN staff reported to the board of directors that operating and maintaining light rail into downtown Vancouver could cost $21.8 million per year during a Dec. 10 C-TRAN board meeting.
BG mayor reacts to $21.8 million per year light rail cost
Light rail across the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement could cost a little over $20.2 million a year, and Battle Ground Mayor Troy McCoy sees no benefit for Battle Ground and surrounding northern … more
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Janet Mashburn (left) and Jan Haig find a bundle of clothes donated by Ridgefield community members for their secret Santa program. Operation Secret Santa for Ridgefield Assisted Living has delivered gifts to the Ridgefield Living Center for nine years, never failing to meet the wishes of its residents.
Local secret Santas brings holiday joy to Ridgefield assisted living residents
On Saturday, Dec. 21, Ridgefield residents Jan Haig and Janet Mashburn brought holiday cheer to 32 Ridgefield Living Center assisted living facility residents, delivering hundreds of gifts ranging … more
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Battle Ground family’s blow-mold collection hghlights the decor of Christmas past
The Hernandez Alonso family, located south of Battle Ground, first began their outdoor Christmas display in 2015 with inflatables. They said, little by little, each year they started changing out … more
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Swan species abound during the holiday season at area waters, including the lakes of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge as seen on Monday, Dec. 9.
Christmas Bird Count returns for 125th year
The Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count (CBC) returns for another year where the public can participate in a tradition of appreciating and protecting feathered friends. The bird count is a … more
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Locals gather outside Al and Ernie’s Bakery and Cafe to pet Mystical and Pearl at their first stop on Main Street Wednesday, Dec. 11. The mini-horses have attended several events in Clark County this year, including the opening of Woodland’s new library building last October.
Mystical and Pearl horse around Old Town Battle Ground
Shoppers and business owners on Main Street received a festive surprise on Wednesday, Dec. 11, when Mystical and Pearl, Clark County’s mini-horse duo, appeared. Patty Butterfield and her … more
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Union Ridge fourth grade students in Rockwell Fransen’s class line up along Gee Creek in Ridgefield’s Abrams Park to release Coho salmon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in an effort to bolster the species’ population in the creek.
Ridgefield fourth graders release young Coho into local creek to help sustain fish population
Union Ridge Elementary School fourth graders paraded down Fifth Avenue to Division Street with precious cargo in tow as they ventured into Abrams Park to release young Coho salmon smolt in Gee Creek … more
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Tim Dixon, right, and his sister, Barbara Dobrinen, collaborated to tell the story of their father in “Calm Amidst Crisis, The Life of Hubert Scripps ‘Beale’ Dixon.” They celebrated with a book-signing event at Founder’s Coffee and Mercantile in Battle Ground on Saturday, Dec. 14, just a half block away from where Hubert Dixon grew up.
From Battle Ground to Tillamook: The life of Battle Ground native Hubert Dixon told in new book
Brother and sister pair Tim Dixon and Barbara Dobrinen recently collaborated to tell the story of their father and the Battle Ground native's adventures in their book, “Calm Amidst Crisis, The … more
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Woodland High School students Savannah Doughty (left), Sam Brown and Gavin Shoemaker ask questions they prepared to three panelists during their first “Civic Power Hour.” The Wednesday, Dec. 11, event was hosted, planned and advertised by 31 students from Shari Conditt’s advanced placement government class.
Exit 21, housing concerns take centerstage at student-hosted panel in Woodland
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Woodland High School, students from Shari Conditt’s advanced placement government class hosted their first “Civic Power Hour,” a panel discussion featuring … more
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Clark County faces budget shortfalls following adoption of 2025 budget
Clark County departments will need to strategize around budget shortfalls in this coming year due to an ongoing structural deficit within the county budget. This year, large budget cuts were avoided … more
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WDFW Police seek poachers who shot and killed a deer and two elk
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police are asking for help from the public to identify those involved in a “spree shooting” of two elk and a deer in Cowlitz County. … more
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Democrat Adrian Cortes speaks to a crowd of supporters on election night in November. Last week, a recount confirmed Cortes defeated Republican Brad Benton to claim the 18th Legislative District state Senate seat.
Democrats flip southwest Washington state Senate seat following recount
A recount has confirmed Democrat Adrian Cortes’ victory in a fierce contest for an open seat in the Washington state Senate. Cortes, a Battle Ground council member, defeated Republican … more
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FVRL offers new Brainfuse tutoring for students
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade, college and adult learners are now eligible for on-demand tutoring through Brainfuse HelpNow. People with a Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRL) … more
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Battle Ground Public School’s Industry Fair provides an opportunity for local businesses to educate the community about career opportunities across southwest Washington.
Business registration opens for annual BGPS Industry Fair
Business registration for the 10th annual Battle Ground Public Schools (BGPS) Industry Fair is now open. More than 700 attendees visited the fair last year to learn about local education and … more
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Battle Ground Mayor Troy McCoy identifies the current three-way intersection at Grace Avenue and Main Street as confusing and problematic due to traffic flow issues. The City of Battle Ground plans to realign Grace Avenue and shift the intersection eastward, with funding pending from state grants. Delays in the governmental approval process have slowed the project’s progress, however.
New capital projects and employees highlighted in 2025 Battle Ground budget
The City of Battle Ground will fund dozens of new capital projects and is poised to add several new full-time employees with its $82.3 million budget for 2025. The 2025 budget, approved … more
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Battle Ground Public Schools to host EP&O levy meetings
Community members are invited to attend presentations about Battle Ground Public School’s (BGPS) educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy, which will appear on the Feb. 11, 2025, … more
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The Battle Ground Public Schools is asking voters to approve a second levy in nearly 365 days as the district is seeking a replacement of an existing educational programs & operations levy on the Feb. 11, 2025 ballot. In 2024, voters approved a capital levy.
A Tale of Two Levies
Battle Ground Public Schools (BGPS) saw its capital levy pass in the Feb. 13, 2024, special election, and now the district hopes voters will approve replacing an existing educational programs and … more
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Plans for the sale of the Battle Ground Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores have halted, following Albertsons' termination of a merger agreement with Kroger.
Battle Ground grocery stores remain unsold as Kroger, Albertsons merger fails
The sale of Battle Ground’s Albertsons and Safeway has been halted following the termination of the grocery story merger agreement between Safeway and Kroger. Albertsons announced the … more
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Battle Ground city engineer Ryan Jeynes said the city has identified eight intersections that have a failing concurrency grade, with traffic volumes exceeding capacity, long delays and stop-and-go traffic. The intersection of Main Street and Parkway Avenue is slated for signal improvements at a later date.
Traffic increases in Battle Ground outpace intersection design as eight sit with failing grades
The growth in and around the city of Battle Ground has led to increased traffic, leading to intersections designed for previous demand but unable to efficiently control current usage.  … more
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