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Al Aldridge listens to a band featuring his former music students. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Aldridge taking a teaching job at Battle Ground High School.

Former band students salute longtime Battle Ground, Prairie music teacher, Coach Aldridge

Al Aldridge listens to a band featuring his former music students. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Aldridge taking a teaching job at Battle Ground High School.

December 13, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Al Aldridge thought he was going to get some testing done in advance of an upcoming medical procedure, and then head out to dinner with his wife, Jeannie. Read story

Battle ground High School (The Columbian files)

Police suspend investigation of implied threat at Battle Ground High School

Battle ground High School (The Columbian files)

December 5, 2022, 6:04pm Clark County News

Police heightened security Monday at Battle Ground High School after officers were unable to determine the credibility of an implied threat of gun violence at the school. Read story

Jeff Lines named Rotary assistant governor

December 3, 2022, 5:56am Community

Jeff Lines was recently appointed incoming assistant governor for the Clark County Region of Rotary District 5100. Lines is a member of Lewis River Rotary Club in Battle Ground and has been a Rotarian for 18½ years. Read story

The tree-lighting ceremony in Ridgefield, seen in 2007, has been part of the community’s tradition for decades.

A plethora of holiday celebrations, tree lightings in Clark County

The tree-lighting ceremony in Ridgefield, seen in 2007, has been part of the community’s tradition for decades.

December 1, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Nothing announces the start of the Christmas season like a community tree lighting. Everyone gathers outdoors, cheerfully tolerating the rain and cold, just to see their local tree come alight for the season. It truly is a bit of small-town magic. Here are four not to miss in Clark County. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

Battle Ground City Council OKs 1% property tax increase

Battle Ground City Hall.

November 25, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Battle Ground’s city council on Monday approved taking the 1 percent annual property tax rate increase allowed by state law. Read story

The county's HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program gives $923,819 to the Vancouver Housing Authority for the development of Weaver Creek Commons, an 80-unit low-income rental complex in Battle Ground.

Federal aid may boost Battle Ground housing project

The county's HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program gives $923,819 to the Vancouver Housing Authority for the development of Weaver Creek Commons, an 80-unit low-income rental complex in Battle Ground.

November 22, 2022, 5:03pm Business

In 2021, the Vancouver Housing Authority applied for state funding for Weaver Creek Commons, an 80-unit low-income rental complex in Battle Ground. The authority didn’t receive funding, delaying development. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

Vancouver man in court in vehicular homicide case

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

November 10, 2022, 3:07pm Clark County News

A 22-year-old Vancouver man is accused of driving with a blood-alcohol content more than double the legal limit when he crashed in November 2021, killing a passenger. Read story

Firefighter/paramedic Geoff Gutridge reloads a hose used to battle a house fire Thursday morning south of Battle Ground.

Three displaced by large house fire near Battle Ground

Firefighter/paramedic Geoff Gutridge reloads a hose used to battle a house fire Thursday morning south of Battle Ground.

November 10, 2022, 3:00pm Clark County News

Two men were arrested early Thursday after allegedly burglarizing an Orchards cannabis shop by driving a stolen pickup into the building and then running from Clark County sheriff’s deputies. Read story

Bonita York, left, shows off Cassidy, a 1-year-old Irish doodle, on Thursday during a dog costume contest at the Battle Ground Community Center.

Battle Ground’s inaugural Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade draws crowd of canines, their humans

Bonita York, left, shows off Cassidy, a 1-year-old Irish doodle, on Thursday during a dog costume contest at the Battle Ground Community Center.

October 28, 2022, 5:26pm Clark County News

Dog lovers had a pawsitively great time showing off their creativity, and furry companions, Thursday at the city’s inaugural Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade and pet costume contest. Read story

Parade your pooch at Battle Ground’s Howl-o-ween

October 22, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

The city of Battle Ground will host its inaugural Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Read story