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Final results for special election announced

After the April 23 special levy election in Battle Ground, the gap between the "yeas" and "nays" widened slightly as the final ballots were counted, according to the Clark County Elections Office.

Battle Ground school staff help second choking child in 16 days

For the second time in 16 days, a Battle Ground Public Schools teacher has used abdominal thrusts to save a choking student.

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Answers remain elusive one year after Tatyana Tupikova's death

Family, friends mourn Battle Ground woman who died in hit-and-run

It wasn't a quiet event remembering Tatyana Tupikova. Cars and big rigs rumbled by on Highway 503, past the memorial spot behind Battle Ground Cinema, some honking at the people holding signs Thursday to remember the 22-year-old who mysteriously died last May.

CAM hosts Washington Business Week program

CAM Academy Future Business Leaders of America Club is bringing the Washington Business Week In-school Program to the school from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday for a day of business exploration. This is the first year the school will host the program introducing students to life skills and the fundamentals of business.

Clark County's small cities off to good start in 2013

First-quarter revenues up, but officials don't know if trend will last

There will be more money for Clark County's small communities, if their first-quarter projections hold steady.

Women's group elects officers

Battle Ground -- Bonnie Walden was recently elected as president of the Battle Ground Greater Federation of Women's Clubs, replacing former leader Valerie Huey. Officers who will serve this year also include First Vice President Terry Grendahl, Second Vice President Marla Polos, Secretary Bonnie Rippengale and Treasurer Mary Lee Miller. The worldwide organization is based around encouraging women to better themselves and their community. The Battle Ground chapter was created in 1972. Each fall its Ladybug Bazaar showcases hundreds of Clark County artisans and their crafts.

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Woman injured in Battle Ground rear-end collision

A woman was injured in a rear-end collision on state Highway 502 at Northeast 37th Street in Battle Ground on Tuesday afternoon.

Police seek help in solving 2012 death of Battle Ground woman

Tatyana Tupikova never made it home from the Battle Ground Cinema last May.

B.G. city councilor will seek re-election

City councilor will seek re-election

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Vehicle crashes, splits power pole west of Battle Ground (with video)

Driver tells police he believes he fell asleep

A single-vehicle crash west of Battle Ground split a power pole early this morning, causing about 1,000 customers to lose power. Northeast 72nd Avenue remains closed near Northeast 219th Street.

Battle Ground district's 54th annual art show opens May 13

The 54th annual Battle Ground Public Schools' all-district art show opens May 13 at Captain Strong Primary with a public reception and continues through May 24. Approximately 600 pieces of art by the district's K-12 students will be on display.

Event nets 420 pounds of medical waste drugs

The Battle Ground Police Department netted 420 pounds of medical waste during a four-hour take-back event April 27. Included in the haul was 267 pounds of controlled substances, which will be shipped to the Drug Enforcement Administration for destruction.

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Longtime Battle Ground schools official to assist Bria transition

A former Battle Ground Public Schools teacher, principal and administrator will assist Shonny Bria, the district's superintendent, until her June 30 retirement, Bria announced Thursday.

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Missing Battle Ground woman found safe

86 year old failed to return from daily walk Wednesday

About 15 volunteers are continuing the search for an 86-year-old Battle Ground woman who never returned home from her daily walk Wednesday.

Police looking for missing BG woman

Clark County deputies are searching for an 86-year-old woman last seen in the 25000 block of Northeast 239th Circle about 6 p.m. Wednesday night.

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