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Battle Ground News

Local news for Battle Ground, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

6 hrs ago | Oregonlive.com

Brush Prairie neighborhood group ends its fight against asphalt plant

The Greater Brush Prairie Neighborhood Association will not appeal a ruling clearing the way for an asphalt plant in the area.

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Related Topix: Vancouver, WA, Brush Prairie, WA, Issaquah, WA, Clark County, WA

Tue Aug 19, 2008

The Columbian

Redistricting brings disparity

If you live in the 18th Legislative District, your vote today for state legislator counts for about two-thirds as much as the vote cast by your neighbor in the 49th.

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Related Topix: Camas, WA, Washougal, WA, Ridgefield, WA, La Center, WA, Cowlitz County, WA

Sun Aug 17, 2008

The Columbian

Our readers' views on Aug. 19 primary candidates

Mary Graham, Vancouver: Christine Webb is a bright, intelligent, and extremely gracious candidate.

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Related Topix: US News, Opinion

Fri Aug 15, 2008

The Columbian

B.G. library effort gets cash infusion

Confronted with ever-rising building costs, Fort Vancouver Regional Library District trustees have kicked nearly $1 million more into construction of the new Battle Ground Community Library.

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Related Topix: Clark County, WA, Concrete, WA, Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro, Libraries

Wed Aug 13, 2008

The Columbian

Our readers' views: Candidates

John Schmidt, Richland: Rich Semler thinks we need to promote accountability and establish measurable standards.

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Related Topix: Camas, WA, Clark County, WA, La Center, WA, Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro, Opinion

Mon Aug 11, 2008

The Columbian

Good Samaritans toiled in vain, but their roadside heroics brought comfort to grieving family

Dan Szmania of Brush Prairie suffered burns as a result of trying to save a man from a burning Jeep Aug.

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Related Topix: Brush Prairie, WA, Clark County, WA, Fire

Sat Aug 09, 2008

The Columbian

Sign heist adventure on I-5 hits 110 mph

It happens every year: Crooks swipe as much as a third of every political candidate's yard signs, costing campaigns hundreds of dollars.

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Related Topix: Ridgefield, WA

Thu Aug 07, 2008

The Columbian

Goodwill in Battle Ground

Construction is well along on the Battle Ground Goodwill store set to open next month.

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Related Topix: Clark County, WA, Salmon Creek, WA, Washougal, WA, Portland Metro

Wed Aug 06, 2008

Oregonlive.com

Multi-vehicle crash closes State Route 503 at Battle Ground, Wash.

At least three ambulances were responding to an accident tonight involving several vehicles on State Route 503 just north of Gabriel Road in Battle Ground, Wash.

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Mon Aug 04, 2008

The Columbian

Battle Ground accident victim identified

A Battle Ground man involved in a head-on collision Saturday north of Brush Prairie was pulled from a burning Jeep by passersby, but died despite their rescue efforts.

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Related Topix: Brush Prairie, WA, Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro

Sun Aug 03, 2008

The Columbian

Battle Ground I-5 interchange to open early

Previously: Construction on a $56.1 million freeway interchange for Battle Ground began in April 2007.

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The Columbian

County candidates tackle range of topics

There are two seats for commissioner up for election. The candidates are: District 1 Pam Brokaw Brad Lothspeich Tom Mielke Robert Nichols Bridget Schwarz Matt Swindell Craig Williams District 2 Marc Boldt ...

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Related Topix: Ridgefield, WA, Clark County, WA, Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro

Fri Aug 01, 2008

The Columbian

Around the Area, July 31, 2008

Tran shuttles provide transportation to fair C-Tran shuttles will haul people to the Clark County Fair, which starts Friday.

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Related Topix: Ridgefield, WA, La Center, WA, Clark County, WA, Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro

Wed Jul 30, 2008

The Columbian

Construction projects flourish, but pace could slow if economy sours

Demolition continues Tuesday at the former Denny's restaurant on Mill Plain Boulevard in downtown Vancouver.

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Related Topix: Mill Plain, WA, Orchards, WA, Clark County, WA, Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro

Mon Jul 28, 2008

The Columbian

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Sat Jul 26, 2008

The Columbian

Witness takes matter into own hands with BG suspect

Police don't suggest you try Troy Gragg's tactics at home. A Battle Ground man wanted for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Vancouver was hunted down by Gragg Monday night, disarmed and wrestled to the ground in ...

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Related Topix: Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro

Fri Jul 25, 2008

The Columbian

Around the area July 23

The onramp to Interstate 205 northbound from Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday, according to a bulletin from the state Department of Transportation.

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Related Topix: Mill Plain, WA, Brush Prairie, WA, Portland Metro

Wed Jul 23, 2008

The Columbian

Witness takes matter into own hands with BG suspect

Police don't suggest you try Troy Gragg's tactics at home. A Battle Ground man wanted for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Vancouver was hunted down by Gragg Monday night, disarmed and wrestled to the ground in ...

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Related Topix: Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro

Tue Jul 22, 2008

HomeSaleWizard.com

Home for Sale in Battle Ground, Washington

Description: Spectacular secluded country estate on 2.7 level and all usable acres located just a few minutes East from Battle Ground on a quiet paved lane.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

Mon Jul 21, 2008

The Columbian

Marketplace: Wisdom of readers is right on

Aweek ago we invited readers of this column to send along their "money management slogans to live by." Here are some excellent responses.

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Related Topix: Vancouver, WA, Portland Metro

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