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A long life in Battle Ground

Ronald Nick Endress has been a resident of Battle Ground for as long as he's been alive. "I just couldn't leave Battle Ground. I just liked it," Endress said. Endress has lived his

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City of Longview auctioning off property from closed homeless housing community

After the City of Longview closed a homeless housing community last month, city officials opened bidding on Monday to auction off these homes and facilities to the public, with hopes to return proceeds to the City's General Fund.

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Love Battle Ground volunteers bring help to neighbors in need

A mass of Battle Ground community members gathered in Kiwanis Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, preparing to serve their neighbors in a semiannual effort known as Love Battle Ground. Jobs ...

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Driver killed in fiery Vancouver crash identified

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office released the identity of the driver who died after crashing into a traffic signal pole in Vancouver last week. On Tuesday, the medical examiner said 39-year-old Sergey V Shlyakhtich from Vancouver was the driver, but did not release...

Vancouver, WA · 1d

KOIN 6 News

Authorities identify 2 pedestrians killed by suspected drunk driver as Vancouver residents

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office released the identity of the two pedestrians who were stuck and killed by the suspected drunk driver who ran a red light in Vancouver last month.

Vancouver, WA · 1d

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Washington State Patrol identifies ‘Helen Doe’ as Mollie McCullough, 35 years after I-5 crash

Using forensic genetic genealogy, Washington State Patrol detectives identified a woman known for 35 years only as "Helen Doe" after she died in a fiery 1991 semitrailer crash on Interstate 5 near Kalama as 34-year-old Ohio native Mary Ellen "Mollie" McCullough, the agency announced. Detective Sgt. Stacy Moate, who reopened...

Kalama, WA · 7h

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Cheapest gas stations in Longview

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Longview using data from Gas Buddy

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Longview mill shuttered after deadly spill plans December restart

The Japanese owners of a Longview paper mill largely shut down by a fatal chemical accident in May plan to restart pulp production in December. The Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant was shuttered after 11 people died and at least eight were injured in a May 26 spill of a corrosive chemical mixture known as white liquor.

Longview, WA · 1d

Columbia County Spotlight

Where St. Helens stands in active lawsuits

St. Helens has been sued multiple times in recent years, and some lawsuits are still ongoing. The city is involved in active litigation over public records, issues with its former […]

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KOIN 6 News

Battle Ground teacher honors airman 70 years after disappearance

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For 70 years, the story of Staff Sergeant Clifford Henry Mast sat buried in government archives. But to Battle Ground history teacher Beth Doughty, bringing it to light was personal. It was a way to answer the questions she never got to ask her own grandfather about his service in the […]

Battle Ground, WA · 2d

The Reflector

Furry Friends raises $155,000 for felines at annual fundraiser

Furry Friends cat rescue raised $155,000 at its annual Butch Catsidy & the Sundance Kit Dinner & Auction on Oct. 17, marking the organization's largest fundraiser of the year. The

Clark County, WA · 1d

KOIN 6 News

Washington healthcare workers head to picket line

Healthcare workers from PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver will head to the picket line on Tuesday amid a year-long bargaining process for their first union contract.

Vancouver, WA · 2d

The Reflector

Community Leader Entries: Discussing Woodland's Future of Growth While Protecting Its Community Roots

1. Growth, Housing & Infrastructure: Rapid growth across Clark and Cowlitz County continues to put pressure on local roads, public utilities, and housing supply. What is your single

Woodland, WA · 1d

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County Treasurer named Statesperson of the Year by Greater Vancouver Chamber

The Greater Vancouver Chamber named Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper its 2026 Statesperson of the Year on Oct. 14. The award recognizes elected officials who represent the business community ...

Clark County, WA · 1d

The Reflector

Letter to the editor: A hearing with no listening

While listed as a "hearing" on the agenda of the November 2nd meeting of the Battle Ground City Council, I saw no evidence of "listening". Instead, the four council members who voted to fire

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Vancouver firefighters rescue man from Columbia River

Vancouver firefighters rescued a man struggling to swim in the Columbia River near the Vancouver waterfront on Nov. 3, bringing him safely to shore before he was transported to a hospital.

Vancouver, WA · 1d

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More than $23,000 in bicycles and equipment stolen from Salmon Creek Elementary

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of more than $23,000 worth of bicycles and equipment from Salmon Creek Elementary School, including adaptive bikes used in a student

Clark County, WA · 1d

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Camas High School Seniors Who Plan to Join the Military

Camas High School (CHS) seniors plan to join the United States military after graduation. These CHS students were inspired to enter the armed forces by veterans in the Camas community. CHS senior Christopher Houlding plans to apply to the service academies after high school. He has not yet decided which...

Camas, WA · 2d

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Letter to the editor: The November 2 Battle Ground City Council meeting was a masterclass in putting the CART before the horse

On August 5, the council majority moved swiftly to terminate City Manager Kristina Swanson without cause, shortly after giving her a positive performance evaluation and a raise. Fast-forward

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