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Battle Ground hires Mike Kesler as head football coach
BATTLE GROUND — Battle Ground Public Schools has hired Mike Kesler to be the next head football coach at Battle Ground High School, pending board approval. Kesler, the head of security for the dist…
Camas First Friday
CAMAS — Downtown Camas is getting back to nature next week for its monthly First Friday event. On Fri., March 3, the “Go Green!” art walk will feature nature-inspired artwork, an environmental “gre…
Opinion, Rep. Liz Pike: On transportation issues, we need visionary, forward-thinking solutions
By Rep. Liz Pike Recently, I held a town hall meeting to discuss future transportation solutions. More than 150 citizens attended to hear about creative ideas presented by the private sector. From…
Battle Ground police chief, community members discuss prevention of marijuana use by youth
BATTLE GROUND — As Battle Ground Police Chief Bob Richardson kicked off one of the city’s “Coffee with the Chief” events on Wednesday evening, he gave a quick disclaimer regarding the topic of the…
New print shop in Battle Ground ready to provide printing services to the community
BATTLE GROUND — After running a small printing business out of their home in Southern Oregon for about seven years, Russell and Kendra Laratta decided it was time to start looking around for a plac…
Union boys maintain No. 1 seed in state basketball playoffs
Despite suffering a loss in the recently completed Class 4A bi-district boys basketball tournament, the Union Titans are moving on to the regional round of the state playoffs. Union advanced to thi…
Green Meadows residents: Vancouver annexation plans trampling our ‘right to vote’
VANCOUVER — With annexation plans looming, many residents in the Green Meadows neighborhood have stepped forward to question the process and urge Vancouver city leaders to allow a vote on the issue…
Prairie girls return to a familiar place
BRUSH PRAIRIE — After winning their 20th consecutive Greater St. Helens League title this season, the Prairie High School girls basketball team is on its way to regional round of the state tourname…
Keep on rioting for Trump!
I was proud to see the millions of Americans who honored Donald Trump by rioting on President’s Day. I have no doubt that many are so blinded by their hatred that they don’t see how much the Trumps…
Battle Ground High School, Chief Umtuch bands enjoy success at the West Salem Jazz Festival
BATTLE GROUND — Jazz Bands from Battle Ground High School and Chief Umtuch Middle School participated in the Fifth Annual West Salem High School Jazz Festival over the weekend of Feb. 11-12, bringi…
Ridgefield School District honors February Employee and Students of the Month
RIDGEFIELD — On Feb. 14, Ridgefield School District officials recognized the February Employee and Students of the Month at the regular Board of Directors meeting. The Employee of the Month is Chri…
Battle Ground Public Schools receives $25,000 grant to support homeless students
BATTLE GROUND — Battle Ground Public Schools has received a $25,000 grant from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for the development of a volunteer program that wi…
UPDATE: Missing Vancouver boy found safe
VANCOUVER — Police say a Vancouver boy missing since early February has been found and “is now in safe custody of Oregon authorities.” The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said this afternoon that Dam…
A gentle reminder to spend time with the people, things you love
When I walked into my office this morning, the first thing I noticed was the red blinking light on my phone indicating that I had a voicemail. I methodically picked up the phone and hit the voicema…
Clark County Sheriff’s deputies investigating auto/pedestrian hit and run crash
VANCOUVER — During the early morning hours of Mon., Feb. 20, just before 2 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an auto/pedestrian hit and run crash at the 4100 block of Northeast 54t…
Battle Ground community members are invited to ‘Coffee with the Chief’ event
BATTLE GROUND — In November of 2012, state-wide Initiative 502 regarding legalized marijuana was approved by the voters of Washington state. It became the task of the Washington State Liquor Contro…
Five area wrestlers claim wrestling state titles
TACOMA — Five Clark County high school wrestlers claimed individual state titles Saturday at the annual Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome. Battle Ground sophomore Jake Rogers, Union senior Ethan Roton…
Police seek help with missing boy, last seen Feb. 4 in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Police are asking the public for their assistance finding a missing boy who was last seen at his Vancouver residence on Sat., Feb. 4. Damen Jollymore is described as 5-feet-3-inches tal…