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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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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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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...

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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.

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Vancouver mother and 2 sons killed in Kansas City highway crash

A Vancouver family is working to bring a mother and her two young sons home after they died in a devastating crash on a Kansas City highway while traveling back to Oregon.

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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 […]

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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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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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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

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Battle Ground City Council reaffirms decision to fire city manager Kris Swanson

The Battle Ground City Council reaffirmed its decision to terminate City Manager Kris Swanson during a Monday, Nov. 2, meeting, voting 4-3 to formally uphold the city's August decision following a

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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

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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.

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Voters' voice: Blue wave crashes over Clark County as Republican candidates can't avoid national trend

Over 60% of Clark County voters turned out for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election, which followed the national trend of Republican candidates being defeated by Democrats in a historic blue ...

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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 ...

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Letter to the editor: Politics is a Genie that ruins wishes

Humility helps to avoid unintended consequences. Consider two old-timey sayings. "Find out why a fence exists before you take it down." Also, "Beware what you wish for." Many wishes contain the ...

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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

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Battle Ground schools superintendent expresses relief after initial election results lean towards levy passage

Battle Ground Public Schools Superintendent Shelly Whitten expressed gratitude and relief following the community's support of the district's replacement educational programs and operations levy,

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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...

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PeaceHealth Southwest Professionals Continue Picketing

Vancouver, WA. — The just short of 250 union members and health care professionals at PeaceHealth continue to picket this week. Their union representative says they’ve been negotiating since September 2025 to try and secure the union’s first contract. The largest sticking point seems to be a...

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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.