News Flash

Battle Ground Police Officers Awarded Life Saving Medals

October 2018   Sgt. Josh Runnels and Office Kyle Kinnan were on duty when they were dispatched to a medical assistance call.  Officer Kinnan was first to arrive on scene, finding a young man, 19 years of age, unresponsi...

Survey seeks residents’ input on the future of Fire/EMS services

If you are a city of Battle Ground resident, watch your mailbox this week for an important survey about the future of Fire/EMS (Emergency Medical Services) in the city of Battle Ground.  We are asking your input on the idea of annexing into Fire ...

Park Appreciation Day work party on April 20

Caring, connecting and community – it starts in parks!  Battle Ground Parks and Recreation is celebrating National Volunteer Month by hosting a Park Appreciation Day work party at two local parks on Saturday, April 20. 

Park App...

Drug Take Back Day returns to Battle Ground

The Battle Ground Police Station will serve as a drop-off site on Saturday, April 27 for the semi-annual Drug Take Back Event.  Anyone with expired or unneeded medications may dispose of them safely and free of charge at the Battle Ground Police ...

Annual Backflow Prevention Device Testing

Do you have a backflow prevention device?  If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, the answer should be “Yes!”  

State law requires that you install and maintain a backflow prevention device on your line and have it inspected each year...

Erin Erdman named Battle Ground's City Manager

In a unanimous vote at their April 1 council meeting, the Battle Ground City Council took action to officially name Erin Erdman City Manager.   Ms. Erdman has served as Interim City Manager since October of last year.  

“The Cit...

Battle Ground Police warn of scammers falsely identifying as BGPD officers

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

The scammers place a phone call to a local resident claiming to be a Battle Ground Police Officer, even using th...

Clark Public Utilities’ light bulb exchange

Conserving energy, particularly in the cold winter months, can be challenging.  If you’re considering cost-saving strategies, you may want to look to your light fixtures. 

Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs, while a little more ex...