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Ridgefield chestnut farmers thrive in niche market
RIDGEFIELD — It’s one of those clear, chilly December days when the ice has melted and the wind has called gone on strike for a few hours. Like any good farmer, Ray Young, 80, is taking advantage o…
County seeks applicants to fill vacancy on Parks Advisory Board
CLARK COUNTY — Clark County residents who are interested in parks are encouraged to apply to fill a vacancy on the Parks Advisory Board. The successful applicant will fill the remainder of a term t…
Gifford Pinchot Forest moves into new headquarters at Fort Vancouver site
VANCOUVER — The public is invited to an open house on Sat., Jan. 7, 1-3 p.m., at the new Gifford Pinchot National Forest headquarters building on the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site campus. A…
Ridgefield Family Resource Center awarded grant
RIDGEFIELD — The Ridgefield Family Resource Center (RFRC) has been awarded a $2,000 Found Money grant from Our Kids of Southwest Washington. The resource center, located between Union Ridge Element…
New Clark College program highlights benefits of ‘blue collar’ work
VANCOUVER — Like many of his peers in higher education, Clark College instructor Justin Allen grew up in a culture that espoused the virtues of getting a four-year university degree and finding a w…
Businesses invited to participate in Battle Ground Public Schools’ Industry Fair
BATTLE GROUND — Are you a part of a business that would you like to connect with soon-to-be graduates and local community members and help educate them about career opportunities in southwest Washi…
Ridgefield City Council members approve 2017 budget
RIDGEFIELD — Ridgefield City Council members unanimously adopted the 2017 budget at the Dec. 1 city council meeting. Council members approved a $20.2 million budget, consisting of $9.2 million for…
Vancouver leaders discuss next steps for city’s affordable housing levy
VANCOUVER — One month after the majority of voters approved Vancouver’s affordable housing levy, city leaders are rolling out a timeline for taking applications, reviewing projects and awarding lev…
Colletto named Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year
CAMAS — In its 32nd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, announced this week Jack Colletto of Camas High School as its 2016-17 Gatorade Washington Football…
Tom Mielke, David Madore honored on day of last council meeting
VANCOUVER — Tuesday was the last meeting during which Tom Mielke and David Madore will serve as members of the Board of County Councilors. However, each councilor vowed their fight for the citizens…
Battle Ground Chamber hires new executive director
BATTLE GROUND — The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce Executive Board announced Dec. 2 that Amy Tanska has been hired as the chamber’s new executive director. Tanska will work with the Battle Groun…
Mailing presents this year? Follow the Post Office’s holiday mailing deadlines to get them there in time for Christmas
VANCOUVER — Planning to send your holiday packages through the United States Postal Service (USPS) this year? Make sure you make the mailing deadlines to get your presents there by Christmas. The U…
Prairie High School Air Force JROTC cadets help raise money for NW Battle Buddies
BATTLE GROUND — Prairie High School Air Force JROTC cadets recently sponsored a charity drive to highlight and support Northwest Battle Buddies (NWBB), a nonprofit organization that trains and pari…
Battle Ground High School again wins top prize at Skyview Jazz Festival
BATTLE GROUND — Jazz bands from Battle Ground High School and Chief Umtuch Middle School recently brought home trophies from the Skyview Jazz Festival in Vancouver on Dec. 10. In the Advanced Divis…
School Closures for Clark County
We will keep this updated as best we can on the latest school closures for the Clark County area. ❄️ For Sat. Dec 17th ❄️ Evergreen Sch. Dist. – Closed. No before/after school events or activities.…
Vancouver’s Community Resource Team recommends increasing police force, funding with new, diverse revenue streams
VANCOUVER — With a growing population, more calls for police services every day and staffing levels that still aren’t up to pre-recession levels, the Vancouver Police Department is feeling the stra…
Engineering firm, Clark College officials unveil final master plan for new campus
RIDGEFIELD — Officials from local Vancouver engineering firm MacKay Sposito, along with representatives from Clark College, presented the final master plan for the college’s north Clark County camp…
Making a difference: Don Schwartz
Carolyn Schultz-Rathbun For ClarkCountyToday.com BATTLE GROUND — The Salvation Army’s red kettles and bell ringers have been part of American Christmases since 1891. And Clark County keeps its kett…