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		<title>Business Profile: Joyful Honey and Beekeeping Supplies making a difference for pollinators</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15693-joy-bochsler-battle-ground-beekeeping-store-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Joy Bochsler’s Battle Ground shop offers honey, equipment, and classes while helping educate the community about protecting pollinators." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15693-joy-bochsler-battle-ground-beekeeping-store-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15693-joy-bochsler-battle-ground-beekeeping-store-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15693-joy-bochsler-battle-ground-beekeeping-store-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15693-joy-bochsler-battle-ground-beekeeping-store-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15693-joy-bochsler-battle-ground-beekeeping-store.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Joy Bochsler’s Battle Ground shop offers honey, equipment, and classes while helping educate the community about protecting pollinators. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Coffee Caturday is this Saturday in Battle Ground sounds purrrrrfect</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15685-coffee-caturday-battle-ground-senior-center-event-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Coffee Caturday on March 7 will bring pet-themed vendors, coffee, and donation opportunities to the Battle Ground Senior Center." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15685-coffee-caturday-battle-ground-senior-center-event-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15685-coffee-caturday-battle-ground-senior-center-event-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15685-coffee-caturday-battle-ground-senior-center-event-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15685-coffee-caturday-battle-ground-senior-center-event-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15685-coffee-caturday-battle-ground-senior-center-event.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Coffee Caturday on March 7 will bring pet-themed vendors, coffee, and donation opportunities to the Battle Ground Senior Center. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washougal High School students restoring native habitat on campus</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washougal-Habitat-Campus-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Students in the Washougal High School Green Team are restoring the campus courtyard into a native habitat learning space with support from local grants and community partners." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washougal-Habitat-Campus-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washougal-Habitat-Campus-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washougal-Habitat-Campus-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washougal-Habitat-Campus-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washougal-Habitat-Campus.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Students in the Washougal High School Green Team are restoring the campus courtyard into a native habitat learning space with support from local grants and community partners. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kaiser Permanente employees volunteer at Clark County Food Bank on MLK Jr. Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15444-kaiser-volunteers-clark-county-food-bank-MLK-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Kaiser Permanente employees volunteered at the Clark County Food Bank on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, inspecting and repacking food as part of a regional day of service." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15444-kaiser-volunteers-clark-county-food-bank-MLK-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15444-kaiser-volunteers-clark-county-food-bank-MLK-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15444-kaiser-volunteers-clark-county-food-bank-MLK-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15444-kaiser-volunteers-clark-county-food-bank-MLK-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15444-kaiser-volunteers-clark-county-food-bank-MLK.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Kaiser Permanente employees volunteered at the Clark County Food Bank on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, inspecting and repacking food as part of a regional day of service.]]></description>
		
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		<title>North County Community Food Bank’s Seed Swap and Giveaway is Sunday, Jan. 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15443-north-county-seed-swap-giveaway-event-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The North County Community Food Bank will host its annual Seed Swap and Giveaway on Jan. 25 at the Hockinson Community Education Center, welcoming gardeners of all experience levels." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15443-north-county-seed-swap-giveaway-event-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15443-north-county-seed-swap-giveaway-event-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15443-north-county-seed-swap-giveaway-event-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15443-north-county-seed-swap-giveaway-event-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15443-north-county-seed-swap-giveaway-event.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The North County Community Food Bank will host its annual Seed Swap and Giveaway on Jan. 25 at the Hockinson Community Education Center, welcoming gardeners of all experience levels. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clark College officially opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15383-clark-college-advanced-manufacturing-center-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark College marked the official opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield, a new facility focused on training students for careers in advanced manufacturing." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15383-clark-college-advanced-manufacturing-center-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15383-clark-college-advanced-manufacturing-center-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15383-clark-college-advanced-manufacturing-center-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15383-clark-college-advanced-manufacturing-center-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15383-clark-college-advanced-manufacturing-center.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark College marked the official opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield, a new facility focused on training students for careers in advanced manufacturing.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 names its Legionnaire of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15360-jade-bourke-legionnaire-year-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 named Jade Bourke its 2025 Legionnaire of the Year, honoring his leadership, military service, and longstanding contributions to Ridgefield and nearby communities." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15360-jade-bourke-legionnaire-year-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15360-jade-bourke-legionnaire-year-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15360-jade-bourke-legionnaire-year-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15360-jade-bourke-legionnaire-year-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15360-jade-bourke-legionnaire-year.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 named Jade Bourke its 2025 Legionnaire of the Year, honoring his leadership, military service, and longstanding contributions to Ridgefield and nearby communities. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free fares on New Year’s Eve is a big hit with C-TRAN riders</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="165" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-C-TRAN-NYE-Happy-Holidays-300x165.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="C-TRAN’s New Year’s Eve free-fare program provided extended late-night service and a safe transportation option for riders across Clark County just after midnight." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-C-TRAN-NYE-Happy-Holidays-300x165.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-C-TRAN-NYE-Happy-Holidays-726x400.jpg 726w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-C-TRAN-NYE-Happy-Holidays-150x83.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-C-TRAN-NYE-Happy-Holidays-768x423.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-C-TRAN-NYE-Happy-Holidays-546x300.jpg 546w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-C-TRAN-NYE-Happy-Holidays.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>C-TRAN’s New Year’s Eve free-fare program provided extended late-night service and a safe transportation option for riders across Clark County just after midnight.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: A year in review of news stories from a former sports guy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15342-year-in-review-clark-county-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia reflects on his evolving role, revisiting major news, community debates, sports moments, and human-interest stories that shaped Clark County in 2025." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15342-year-in-review-clark-county-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15342-year-in-review-clark-county-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15342-year-in-review-clark-county-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15342-year-in-review-clark-county-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15342-year-in-review-clark-county.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia reflects on his evolving role, revisiting major news, community debates, sports moments, and human-interest stories that shaped Clark County in 2025. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15319-battle-ground-citizen-year-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Nominations are now open for the 2025 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing individuals who make meaningful contributions to the local community." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15319-battle-ground-citizen-year-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15319-battle-ground-citizen-year-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15319-battle-ground-citizen-year-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15319-battle-ground-citizen-year-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15319-battle-ground-citizen-year.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Nominations are now open for the 2025 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing individuals who make meaningful contributions to the local community. ]]></description>
		
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