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A private resort at Battle Ground Lake drew crowds in July 1944.

Battle Ground Lake a treasured getaway as city grows

A private resort at Battle Ground Lake drew crowds in July 1944.

October 27, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

BATTLE GROUND LAKE STATE PARK — It was a little world unto itself, complete with grocery store, restaurant, dance hall, roller rink, baseball field, residential cabins and community kitchen. And it was a place for all the rituals of youth — first swims, first jobs, first loves. Read story

Battle Ground police Sgt.

Battle Ground police officer died on duty after using meth and fentanyl, say investigators

Battle Ground police Sgt.

October 26, 2023, 10:30am Clark County News

A Battle Ground police sergeant who died on duty in August was killed by an accidental overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine, the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office announced Thursday. Read story

Gee Creek rest areas to close for maintenance

October 20, 2023, 5:56am Clark County News

The Interstate 5 Gee Creek rest areas near Battle Ground will be closed from Oct. 23-27 for annual maintenance. Read story

Battle Ground police chief stepping down

October 20, 2023, 5:55am Clark County News

After six years with the Battle Ground Police Department, Chief Mike Fort announced Thursday he will be retiring at the end of the year. Fort has served as chief for four years. His retirement will be effective January 2024. Read story

The City of Battle Ground seal on the side of a C-Tran bus at Battle Ground City hall (The Columbian files)

Battle Ground City Council candidates stake out positions

The City of Battle Ground seal on the side of a C-Tran bus at Battle Ground City hall (The Columbian files)

October 19, 2023, 6:49pm Clark County News

Ballots for the Nov. 7 general election will begin arriving in mailboxes throughout Clark County over the weekend. The ballots are being mailed by the county elections office on Friday. Read story

To celebrate the program's 30th anniversary, CASEE and Battle Ground Public Schools held a public event on Sept. 30 at the CASEE campus.

CASEE program celebrates 30th anniversary

To celebrate the program's 30th anniversary, CASEE and Battle Ground Public Schools held a public event on Sept. 30 at the CASEE campus.

October 14, 2023, 5:57am Community

The seeds of the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education — better known as CASEE — were planted back during the 1984-85 school year when Battle Ground High School teachers Mark Watrin and Tim Hicks were working to revise the school’s agricultural curriculum. It would take nearly another decade… Read story

Former Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, makes remarks during a Memorial Day Observance event at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in 2022.

Report: Jaime Herrera Beutler to run for state lands commissioner

Former Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, makes remarks during a Memorial Day Observance event at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in 2022.

October 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Jaime Herrera Beutler, the Battle Ground Republican who represented Washington’s 3rd Congressional District from 2012 to earlier this year, is planning a run for Washington state commissioner of public lands, the Seattle Times first reported Monday. Read story

Tirus “T.J.” Fontenette of Principal Properties LLC, which would build the Eaton Park–Remy Heights apartments, said the tax break is needed to offset rising construction costs. Costs have doubled since the developer built Alder Pointe in 2015.

Battle Ground City Council votes down tax exemption for apartment developer

Tirus “T.J.” Fontenette of Principal Properties LLC, which would build the Eaton Park–Remy Heights apartments, said the tax break is needed to offset rising construction costs. Costs have doubled since the developer built Alder Pointe in 2015.

October 4, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Citing concerns about the impacts to Clark County Fire District 3 and other junior taxing districts, the Battle Ground City Council on Monday voted 4-3 against a multifamily tax exemption for the planned Eaton Park-Remy Heights development. Councilors Tricia Davis, Shane Bowman, Daniel Dingman and Troy McCoy voted against the… Read story

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

Battle Ground man who went into cardiac arrest gives heartfelt thanks for wife, first responders

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

September 27, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health

When Gretchen Ruff called 911 on the night of Aug. 25, the three short minutes it took for first responders to arrive at her Battle Ground home felt like a lifetime. Read story

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Battle Ground teachers reach tentative agreement on new contract

(The Columbian files)

September 21, 2023, 3:02pm Clark County News

The Battle Ground Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Battle Ground Public Schools Wednesday, potentially ending a months-long bargaining process. Read story