North County
Woodland casino revenues fall short
Council members say estimates were too high
Prior to the Oak Tree Casino's opening five months ago, Woodland council members cautioned the city administration against using its revenues to pay for recurring city expenses such as contracting out the city's fire department services. The council's stance looks prescient now.
$2,700 restitution in Woodland bulldog ransom case
$2,700 restitution in Woodland bulldog ransom case
Cowlitz coroner identifies man killed in Woodland mowing accident
The Cowlitz County Coroner's Office on Thursday identified the 72-year-old man who died after his tractor overturned on Friday in Woodland.
Car discovered on fire near Yacolt
Firefighters with Clark County Fire District 13 responded to a fully involved car fire early Wednesday.
Battle Ground schools ask to use leftover money for fixes
District gets input on funds left over from 2005 bond
Most in the small crowd assembled in Yacolt's primary school on Tuesday seemed to give the thumbs up to their school district's plan of spending money left over from a 2005 bond measure on school repairs.
Heat-Moon spotlighted at historical dinner
La Center -- The annual dinner and auction for the Clark County Historical Museum also marked the release of “Blue Highways Revisited,” a lush picture book by photographers Edgar I. Ailor III and Edgar I. Ailor IV, that retraces the original journey chronicled by William Least Heat-Moon in his celebrated 1982 book “Blue Highways.” Both men and their wives were on hand for the May 12 event at the recently renovated Summit Grove Lodge, just south of La Center. While they were visiting from their home state of Missouri, the party was hosted by historical museum executive Susan Tissot during their first visit to Mount St. Helens.
Farmers market kick-off event set
La Center -- Join Mayor Jim Irish, the Get a Life Marching Band and Curly the Camel at the season opening of the La Center Farmers Market from 4 to 8 p.m. on May 24. The weekly market is on Aspen Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets in La Center. Now in its third year, the market is open every Thursday through Sept. 13. For details call 360-263-8662 or find “La Center Farmers Market” on Facebook.
Flames destroy vacant home north of Battle Ground
Official stresses need to properly secure abandoned houses
Fire destroyed an abandoned house just north of Battle Ground on Monday evening.
Woodland man dies in mowing accident
The Cowlitz County Coroner's office says a 72-year-old man is dead after his tractor tipped while he was mowing a lawn.
La Center approves major upgrade at Holley Park
La Center’s city council has approved a proposal to bring a spray park, skate pad and improved playground equipment to Holley Park.
La Center repeals sewer agreement with Cowlitz Tribe
The La Center City Council has rescinded its $14 million sewer agreement with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, in the wake of a state board’s decision to allow the city’s four card rooms to appeal the deal, city officials said.
Fargher Lake Grange tree sale
Fargher Lake -- The sun was shining at the annual spring tree sale and bazaar April 21 at Fargher Lake Grange. Customers were lining up early to purchase trees for $7 each and $5 bushes. The lilac bushes disappeared quickly. More than 10 vendors selling food and craft items created a community market atmosphere.
Lelooska brings history to life
Ariel -- More than 200 people attended the Lelooska Foundation’s first evening living history performance of the season on April 28 to experience the masks, dances and stories of the Lelooska family coming to life in the cedar ceremonial house and to visit the Lelooska Museum. Groups attending the performance included foreign exchange students, a Girl Scout troop and several from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington. To attend upcoming performances on May 12 and June 9, call the Lelooska Foundation, 360-225-9522 or visit www.lelooska.org.
Military kids get colorful support
La Center -- 4-H students and their llamas wore purple on “Purple Up Day” April 13 to show their support for Operation: Military Kids, a national organization that now has a presence in Clark County thanks to Washington State University Extension. The organization’s goal is to connect children from military families with other active military families in their community. This summer kids can attend various camps including a Robotics & Fitness Fun Day Camp in Battle Ground. To learn more about Operation: Military Kids Vancouver, visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/OMK.Vancouver or contact Peggy Gresham at OMK.Vancouver@gmail.com.
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