Local News
Woodland Chamber of Commerce hosting candidates throughout October
The Woodland Chamber of Commerce will host local candidates during its Tuesday luncheons in October. Each forum will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesdays at the Oak Tree Restaurant, 1020 Atlantic Ave., …
Board of Health seeks applicants for Public Health Advisory Council
The Clark County Board of Health is seeking a volunteer representing the educational community to join the Public Health Advisory Council. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30. The …
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to open new season with Spanish Brass
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will hold its first symphony of the 2024/2025 season at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139 St., …
Old Town Sub Area Plan to improve historic district of Battle Ground
The City of Battle Ground is laying out a vision for Old Town Battle Ground to rejuvenate and make it more accessible over the next 15 to 20 years. The sub area plan focuses on Main Street, from …
Local winery closing doors amid employee pay disputes
La Uva Fortuna, formerly known as Rusty Grape Vineyards, will permanently close its doors later this year following multiple accusations that the owners did not pay the wages owed to employees. …
Yacolt man sentenced on charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Washington state man who pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Sept. 17 to four months in prison and 24 months …
The Northwest Furniture Bank in Vancouver, serving all of Clark County, will host a luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 10, to raise funds and awareness for their efforts in donating furniture to those in need.

Northwest Furniture Bank to hold fundraiser luncheon in October

The Northwest Furniture Bank, which provides furniture to qualified families in Clark County, will host its first fundraising event, dubbed the Vancouver Chair Affair, on Thursday, Oct. 10. …

League of Women Voters hosting general election candidate forums

Candidates in Clark County races will participate in local forums ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. The forums, sponsored by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Clark County, will be aired …

WSU Vancouver offers public workshops on how to pay for college

Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver will host four A-Z of Paying for College Workshops this fall. The workshop is a public service for all prospective and current college students, regardless …
Danielle Armstrong, Battle Ground High School’s new band director, fills in at base drum on Wednesday, Sept. 18, while the band practices their Oct. 25 halftime show performance for the homecoming football game.

New Battle Ground band director feels confident following legendary footsteps

New Battle Ground High School band director Danielle Armstrong is no stranger to the district, nor the Tigers’ program that Greg McKelvey directed since 1996. Armstrong previously served …
State & Regional News
Interstate Bridge Replacement program releases draft supplemental environmental impact statement
Two in-person and two virtual public hearings will be held in October in response to the Interstate Bridge Replacement program’s draft supplemental environmental impact statement, which was …
Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson
When the two men vying to be Washington’s next governor debated last week in Seattle, Republican Dave Reichert seemed rattled and unprepared, stumbling through answers and unable to respond to …
WA districts are banning student cellphone use. Here’s how it’s going
When a school district in southwest Washington began a cellphone ban this year, superintendent Asha Riley said teachers and administrators saw positive results right away. Students were talking …
Police: Arrests of Southwest Washington teens show 'wave' of school threats across U.S.
Camren Putman’s daughter, an eighth grader at Mt. Solo Middle School, was too anxious to attend classes Friday after a student posted threats against her school and several others online. …
MGP urges House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee to support rural veterans’ transportation to health care
Third District U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, testified Wednesday, Sept. 11, at a House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health legislative hearing in support of her bipartisan …
Statewide ‘One More Stop’ emphasis to honor fallen WSP trooper
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is holding a statewide emphasis patrol in honor of fallen trooper Christopher Gadd on Friday, Sept. 27. Gadd was killed after being struck by an impaired driver …
State rep ramps up reelection campaign following primary election
Following the primary election, 18th District Rep. Stephanie McClintock does not plan to slow down in her campaign for reelection. In the Aug. 6 primary election, McClintock garnered 23,739 …
Washington State Patrol to conduct statewide ‘One More Stop’ patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd
On Friday, Sept. 27, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct a statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd. The statewide emphasis …
Wildlife league, WDFW to host youth pheasant hunt
Youth in Clark County will once again have an opportunity to hunt pheasants this month thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Vancouver Wildlife League (VWL) and the Washington Department of …
Washington to fix accessibility violations at its state parks
Deb Hodge and James Evans arrived at an accessible campsite at Paradise Point State Park in southwest Washington last May and quickly noticed something was off.  The site was very far from …
Opinion
Community
Breast cancer survivors invited to dragon boating with Catch-22
Vancouver Lake dragon boating team Catch-22 is inviting breast cancer survivors to pick up a paddle and try the sport from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Vancouver Lake Rowing Club, 8612 NW …
North Clark Historical Museum to host community open house
North Clark Historical Museum will host an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28., in the museum located at 21416 NE 399 St., Amboy. Free guided tours of the museum’s exhibits …
Hello Kitty Festival comes to Brush Prairie for 50th anniversary
In celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, Cloverlane Mercantile and Event Center at 16391 NE 182 Ave., Brush Prairie, will host a four-day festival celebrating the iconic bow-wearing …
Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Deputy decision put visitor safety at risk

Editor, Over Labor Day weekend, my partner and I made the trip from Portland up to one of our favorite day-trip spots, Moulton Falls. We love splashing around in the swimming hole, taking in the …

Sports
Life

Pink Lemonade Project highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month events, fundraisers

With October dedicated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many activities and benefits are scheduled for the month in north Clark County to raise awareness and money to support local efforts and …

Outdoors

Big Tree Creek’s low waterflow won’t last long

Yacolt Falls on Big Tree Creek in the Moulton Falls Regional Park was at a trickle to the waterfall’s standards last week on Wednesday, Sept.18. Once consistent rainfall hits, the waterfall …

Obituaries
Death Notices: Sept. 25
Samuel H. Gorton, 79, of Vancouver, died Sept. 18. Arrangements are under the care of Laynes Funeral Services, 360-687-3143. Thomas L. Harris, 73, of Gig Harbor, died Sept. 17. Arrangements are …
In loving memory of Davis Elmer Wood, Jr.: March 3, 1950 - Aug. 20, 2024
Davis Elmer Wood Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep early in the morning on Aug. 20, 2024. A husband, a father, a grandfather, great-grandfather, a brother and a friend — those were the …
Death Notices: Sept. 18
Theodore F. Tompkins, 92, of Battle Ground, died Sept. 10. Arrangements are under the care of Laynes Funeral Services, 360-687-3143. Matthew W. Nordquist, 41, of Vancouver, died Sept. 9. …
In Loving Memory Of Anna Marie Reeves : 1942 ~ 2024
Ann passed away at home from cancer at the age of 82 on Sept. 5, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Colville, Washington on Feb. 28, 1942 to Walter William Jacob Lotze and Mildred Irene …
In loving memory of Linda Lee Matson: June 20, 1945 - Aug. 25, 2024
Linda was born June 20, 1945, in Vancouver, Washington, to Oren and Clara Heasley and grew up with her sister Joyce on their family farm in east Vancouver, where she would spend the majority of her …
In Loving Memory Of Joan Boullion: 1943 ~ 2024
Joan K. Boullion passed away Aug. 9 at the Woodland Care Center where she resided the last year and a half of her life. She was preceded in death by parents, Angie and Lyle Sumption; husband, Ron; …
In Loving Memory Of Ronald Krause: 1936 ~ 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce we have lost our beloved husband, father and grandfather on Aug. 18, 2024. Ronald B. Krause had a wonderful life and was so loved by his family,  He was born …
In Loving Memory Of Howard Cook : 9/3/1940 ~ 8/28/2024
In loving memory of Howard Cook, beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his son and …
In Loving Memory Of Steven Scheel: 1948 ~ 2024
Steven Duane Scheel, 76, of Vancouver, passed away peacefully on Aug. 5, 2024.  Steve, as he was known to his loved ones, was born on June 13, 1948, to Lawrence and Lois Scheel in …