After decades without trains running, rail development worries Clark County neighborsSubscriber Exclusive

Residents fear impact increased train traffic will have on property values, health, quality of life

By Shari Phiel, Columbian staff writer

Published: August 21, 2023, 6:05am

Battle Ground resident Karen Colwell's home sits a stone's throw from county-owned railroad tracks. The county is moving forward with development regulations that could bring new train traffic to the line. (Shari Phiel/The Columbian)

BATTLE GROUND — Life in the Whispering Poplars mobile home park is fairly quiet for resident Karen Colwell. Yes, there’s noise from the traffic along neighboring streets, but the train line that lies less than 100 feet from Colwell’s home has been quiet for decades.

Thank you for reading The Columbian.

Subscribe now to get unlimited access.

Subscribe Now

Already a subscriber? Sign in

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Featured Realtor

Columbian Homes featured real estate agent

View Listings

Support local journalism

Related Stories