News Flash

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board Inspires Community Connections

Parks, gathering places, and community events are considerably import to well-being and quality of life.  This point of view was clearly expressed by Battle Ground community members in a 2018 survey. 

The community’s feedback le...

Police Chief Mike Fort Announces Plans for 2021 in a Letter to the Community

Hello everyone,

Thank you for supporting public safety.  Voter approval of annexation to Fire District 3 not only protects Fire/EMS services in Battle Ground, it supports your Police Department with additional funding to maintain and increase the ...

Traffic Revision: 4-Way Stop Coming to Intersection of NW 20th Avenue & NW Onsdorff

The intersection of NW 20th Avenue and NW Onsdorff Boulevard, currently a 2-way stop, will be converted to an All-Way stop on Friday, September 11. 

Traffic revision flags and signage will be posted and the Battle Ground Police Department will be ...

Clark County Wildfire Information

Many of you are aware of the Big Hollow Fire near Yale Reservoir and that Level 1 (Get Ready) and Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation notices have been issued for north Yacolt and Amboy.

As of this writing no other evacuation notices have been issued in Clark Cou...

Fire Marshal issues Ban on Recreational Fires

Due to extremely high temperatures and windy conditions, the Battle Ground Fire Marshal has issued a total burning ban on recreational fires within the City Battle Ground, effective immediately.

All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, are prohib...

Street Maintenance & Repair in 2021 – Proposed Budget Focuses on Commitments Made

City Public Works Director Mark Herceg recently presented City Council with a proposed 2021 budget for the city’s Streets Fund.  The fund is used for the maintenance and preservation of streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, street lighti...

City addressing rise in illegally parked and abandoned vehicles

The number of vehicles illegally parked and abandoned in the City of Battle Ground has been steadily increasing.  In response, the city is increasing its efforts to address illegally parked and abandoned vehicles and wants the community to know w...

City focuses on commitments made to the community in developing its 2021 Budget

The City of Battle Ground is currently developing its 2021 budget, scheduled to be formally adopted by City Council in December. The budget is a significantly important document -  it represents the priorities of City Council, it guides city oper...

Police warning about of scammers falsely identifying as police officers

The Battle Ground Police Department is warning the public about phone scammers falsely identifying themselves as Police Officers.

The scammers place a phone call to a local resident claiming to be a Battle Ground Police Officer, even using the name of a re...

Battle Ground Police Chief Mike Fort Responds to Statewide Face Mask Requirement

First of all, I am very proud of the men and women of the Battle Ground Police Department.  Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the national narrative about police reform, the officers and staff have responded with dignity and compassion to ever...

Park Playgrounds Reopen; Skate & Bike Park to Open in Phase 3

Playground structures, sports courts and picnic tables within Battle Ground City Parks have officially reopened. Clark County was approved to move into Phase 2 of Washington State’s Safe Start Plan on June 5. 

Phase 2 allows outdoor recr...

City Council Supports Residents & Businesses through Tax Decrease

The Battle Ground City Council recognizes that many residents and businesses of the City are experiencing financial hardships related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.  In order to offer a small measure of relief, the council has taken act...

City Council Approves letter from Mayor Adrian Cortes to Governor Inslee

The Battle Ground City Council met tonight in a Special Meeting to consider approval of a draft letter from Mayor Adrian Cortes to Governor Jay Inslee. Councilmembers voted unanimously to send the letter to the Governor. 

The letter addresses the ...

Utility Service During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

We recognize the tremendous impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our community’s families and businesses.  The City of Battle Ground has taken proactive measures to ensure that water, sewer, and stormwater utility services con...

Battle Ground Police Department responds to Governor Inslee’s “Stay at Home” Order

A message from Chief Mike Fort:

With the new orders to stay home from Governor Inslee, I want you to know what you can expect from the Battle Ground Police Department.

First, we have seen the majority of our citizens already comply with the restrictions put...

City establishes protocols to ensure the delivery of essential services

The City of Battle Ground continues to follow State and Federal regulations and guidance from health officials related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.  The City’s March 16 Declaration of Civil Emergency allows the City to respo...

A message from BGPD Chief Mike Fort

This is Chief Mike Fort of the Battle Ground Police Department with a message for our community.  Amid all the uncertainty that is COVID-19, I want you to know that your police officers are still here keeping you safe.  Although we have ...

City Facilities Closed to Public Access - Essential Services Continue

The City of Battle Ground continues to take guidance from public health officials who have recommend additional social-distancing steps to support the efforts against the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.  With the continued spread of t...

City of Battle Ground Response to COVID-19

The City of Battle Ground is actively taking steps to contain the spread of coronavirus as well as preparing for further actions as they are needed.  We understand and empathize with the growing concern and uncertainty of how, or when, coronaviru...