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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

(The Columbian files)

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

Gov. Jay Inslee tours the garden at Hockinson Heights Elementary School with students Wednesday morning. He highlighted examples of what can be done with carbon auction dollars.

Washington cap-and-trade program brings in $1.3B, fueling calls to address windfall

Gov. Jay Inslee tours the garden at Hockinson Heights Elementary School with students Wednesday morning. He highlighted examples of what can be done with carbon auction dollars.

September 7, 2023, 5:19pm Latest News

As millions more in state revenue rolls in from Washington’s marquee policy to combat climate change, discussions are heating up over what to do with the windfall. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

Battle Ground weighs tax exemption for apartment project

Battle Ground City Hall.

September 7, 2023, 6:06am Business

For the second time in as many months, Battle Ground’s city council is considering a multifamily tax exemption for an apartment development. The city council reviewed the tax exemption request for a planned 200-unit apartment complex during its regular meeting Tuesday. The council previously reviewed the proposal on June 5. Read story

Hockinson Heights Elementary School fifth graders Kevin Brown, with sunflowers from left, Perry Burnham, Charlie O'Donnell Munson-Young, and Bear Ricks, all 10, show Gov. Jay Inslee the recycling area in their cafeteria as he toured their school.

Hockinson school showcases sustainability as Gov. Inslee visits

Hockinson Heights Elementary School fifth graders Kevin Brown, with sunflowers from left, Perry Burnham, Charlie O'Donnell Munson-Young, and Bear Ricks, all 10, show Gov. Jay Inslee the recycling area in their cafeteria as he toured their school.

September 6, 2023, 7:37pm Clark County News

Early Wednesday morning, a handful of the world’s green leaders showcased their climate-forward projects to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Read story

Striking educators keep in step as Evergreen Public Schools enters its fourth day on the picket line, as seen at Heritage High School on Monday morning. Union president Kristie Peak said Tuesday that two bargaining sessions held over the holiday weekend yielded no notable steps toward a deal on a new contract.

Evergreen, Camas teachers’ strikes enter week two

Striking educators keep in step as Evergreen Public Schools enters its fourth day on the picket line, as seen at Heritage High School on Monday morning. Union president Kristie Peak said Tuesday that two bargaining sessions held over the holiday weekend yielded no notable steps toward a deal on a new contract.

September 5, 2023, 6:35pm Clark County News

A lack of progress at the bargaining table over the holiday weekend brought Evergreen and Camas teachers back to the picket line Tuesday, beginning the second week of teacher strikes in each district. Read story

Members of the Evergreen Education Association gather on the picket line outside Evergreen High School on Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2023.

Evergreen teachers to continue striking for third day

Members of the Evergreen Education Association gather on the picket line outside Evergreen High School on Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2023.

August 31, 2023, 5:54pm Clark County News

Teacher strikes continued in Evergreen and Camas on Thursday, withstanding an odd mixture of intermittent showers and waves of wildfire smoke from the northeast. Read story