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09/25/2025

Crayons are down and now our judges face the toughest job yet—choosing winners from so many amazing entries in the BGPD Rafferty Coloring Contest! 🐾💙

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined in and shared their creativity as we celebrated Rafferty’s first year as the Battle Ground Police Department’s comfort dog! We’ve loved seeing every colorful masterpiece. 💛💚💜

Stay tuned… bike giveaway winners will be announced soon! 🤗

09/23/2025

Are you an enthusiastic person who enjoys engaging with people?! If so, we have an exciting opportunity just for you!

We are seeking applicants for a Customer Service Representative position in our Parks & Recreation Department. This person will assist with a variety events and rentals at our beautiful Event Center, including weddings, birthday celebrations, and more.

📄 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
🕓 Part-Time, with variable work hours
💲 Pay Range: $20 per hour
🏫 Battle Ground Parks & Recreation Department

For more information and to apply, please visit our website https://www.cityofbg.org/489/Human-Resources

09/22/2025

Who is ready for the ulti-mutt creature feature!? We are excited to announce that the Battle Ground BARKS & Recreation Pooch Parade is BACK, live and in person once again!

📆Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕧 Stating at 6:00pm
📍Battle Ground Event Center - 912 E. Main Street

📢Registration is NOW OPEN! ✨The first 35 pups to register will receive a paw-some entry prize, so don't wait! Secure your spot before registration closes on October 12th, at midnight.👀 (OoOhHh, spooky!)

For more information and to sign up, visit us at: https://www.cityofbg.org/933/Howl-O-Ween-Pooch-Parade

09/17/2025

In light of recent concerns, Battle Ground Police Chief Dennis Flynn shares a message calling for peace and unity, assuring the Battle Ground Police Department is committed to the safety of our community.

09/17/2025

Nothing says 'welcome to town' like fresh flowers, clean landscaping, and a whole lot of community spirit!

We wanted to send a BIG thank you to Neil and James of the Lewis River Rotary Club for giving some TLC to the welcome sign at the corner of SR 503 and Eaton Boulevard. This amazing father/son duo gave the landscaping a much-needed refresh. Thanks to their hard work, along with a generous donation and delivery of landscape material from local business .ranch –our City's southern welcome monument is looking better than ever.

We absolutely love how our local residents, service groups, and businesses come together to make our City shine! We 💛 you, BG!

09/16/2025

WELCOME to our team, Walter! We are happy to introduce our newest City of Battle Ground staff member! Walter started with us as a seasonal maintenance worker and we are very excited to welcome him to this full-time position!

09/14/2025

👋 Do you have questions about appraisals, levies, or property tax exemptions?

The Clark County Assessor’s Office is here to help! Join them for a Learning Lab on Thursday, October 16 to get clear answers straight from the experts. 🏡✨

📍Join us on Thursday, October 16th, for a fun and informative Clark County Learning Lab event! We're diving into residential appraisals, levies, and the property tax exemption program.🏠Want more information? Give us a call at 564.397.2391 or email [email protected]. Mark your calendars - we can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

09/13/2025

School Zone Safety Reminder from the Battle Ground Police Department

The BGPD would like to remind our community that schools have been back in session for three weeks. Unfortunately, our officers continue to witness a concerning number of drivers speeding through school zones and failing to yield to children in crosswalks. This concern is made greater by the fact that there are currently very few crossing guards available to assist students.

To help keep our students safe, BGPD officers have been conducting daily patrols in school zones with focused traffic enforcement. Due to the high number of violations, BGPD recently partnered with Target Zero, a statewide program that brings together multiple law-enforcement agencies with the goal of reducing traffic collisions.

On Thursday, 09/11/25, BGPD and Target Zero conducted a joint enforcement operation in the area of Daybreak Schools, located at NW 20th Avenue and NE 239th Street. Officer Jeff Cabanting-Rafael, one of the BGPD officers assigned, conducted an impressive 32 traffic stops in a single shift. Multiple citations were issued, including one for reckless driving after a motorist was caught traveling more than double the posted speed limit in a school zone, at 45 mph in a posted 20 mph with children present and crossing the street.

We are grateful to our partner agencies who joined us in this important enforcement effort. BGPD officers will remain vigilant in protecting school zones, because the safety of our students remains a top priority.

We ask all drivers to:
✅ Obey posted speed limits, especially in school zones.
👀 Watch closely for children crossing, as crossing-guard coverage is limited.
⚠️ Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
🚔 Remember that in addition to speed enforcement, BGPD will be conducting crosswalk enforcement operations.

Safe driving is more than avoiding a costly ticket or higher insurance, it can prevent a tragedy and protect the lives of our students.

Thank you for your attention to this important safety reminder, and for doing your part to keep our children safe.

09/12/2025

🚍✨ Exciting news, Battle Ground! ✨

Starting Sunday, September 14, The Current is expanding right here to Battle Ground! 🎉 This new service zone mirrors our city limits and runs alongside Route 7, giving residents even more ways to get around with ease.

We’re thrilled to see C-TRAN bringing more options and access to our community! 💙

✅ The Current arrives in BG Sept. 14!
🔗 Learn more: https://www.c-tran.com/2025-concepts

🚍 Service will operate seven days per week, and hours will be consistent with other service zones: 5:30 AM to 7 PM weekdays, 8 AM to 6 PM weekends. C-Tran’s Route 7 will continue to operate as it does today.

C-TRAN’s fall service change goes into effect on Sunday, September 14, bringing exciting system-wide improvements. Changes include:

-Expansion of The Current to Battle Ground with a new service zone mirroring Battle Ground city limits and operating alongside Route 7 to improve system access.

-Addition of a new Route 12 between Vancouver Mall Transit Center and Fisher's Landing Transit Center on 112th Avenue.

-Realignment of Route 19 to mirror the future alignment of The Vine on Highway 99.

-Realignment of Route 92, moving the western terminus from Mill Plain Transit Center back to Fisher’s Landing Transit Center to better match travel patterns and demand.

-And more!

For a complete list of changes and updated schedules, visit https://www.c-tran.com/2025-concepts.

09/11/2025

In fear we found courage. In the darkness we found light.

Today and always, we remember the souls that were lost, the heroes that lifted us up, and the unity that emerged across our Nation in the wake of September 11, 2001.

Together, we thrive. May we never forget.

09/03/2025

🚧 Road Closure Notice: NE 92nd Avenue – (REVISED 9/2/2025)

📅 August 26 – October 6, 2025
📍 NE 92nd Avenue – between NE 239th Street and SR 502/W Main Street

On August 25, we announced the extended closure of a portion of NE 92nd Avenue for work associated with the Cherry Grove Subdivision private development project. Beginning today (9/2/2025), the construction focus area has shifted closer to the SR 502/W Main Street entrance.

REVISED CLOSURE / TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN:
⛔️ NE 92nd Avenue will be closed to all through traffic from SR 502 to just south of NE 223rd Circle.

🟡 Resident access will be maintained within the closure area.

🟢 The northern portion of NE 92nd Avenue, between NE 223rd Circle and NE 239th Street will be open, drivers should use caution in this area.

🟡 All access to NE 92nd Avenue will be from NE 239th Street only.

🛑The intersection of SR 502 and NE 92nd Avenue will be closed, accessible only to construction crews and patrons of Cherry Grove Church. (SR 502 will reamin open to east/west travel)

✅ Notices have been, or are being, distributed to nearby residents, as well as essential service providers (emergency services, USPS, Battle Ground School District, Waste Connections).

Drivers should expect minor delays while work is in progress. Work hours are Monday–Saturday, 7 AM – 7 PM.

⚠️ Flaggers will be on site to guide traffic through the work zone. Please use caution, follow posted detours, and help keep workers safe.

We will continue to share updates as this project progresses. Thank you for your patience.

08/30/2025

City offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

As always, our first responders will remain on duty throughout the holiday, and Public Works staff will be on call for emergencies. Thank you!