City of Battle Ground, Washington - Official Government Site

06/19/2026

City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

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

Thank you!

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

We are excited to recognize Lynne Groth as the June 2026 BiG Heart Award recipient! 💚

For nearly 30 years, Lynne has been turning routine visits to Battle Ground Auto Licensing into positive experiences with her kindness, warmth, and incredible customer service.

Many customers happily wait for the chance to be helped by Lynne—and it’s easy to see why. She has a gift for making people feel welcome, valued, and cared for.

Thank you, Lynne, for sharing your BiG Heart with Battle Ground and for making our community a little brighter every day. 🌟

💚 Know someone who deserves recognition? Learn more about the City’s BiG Heart Citizen Recognition Program and submit a nomination today at www.cityofbg.org/BiGHeart

06/16/2026

It brings us joy to celebrate the amazing people that make our city run! 🎉

We’re proud to recognize the dedicated members of our team who are celebrating service milestones this quarter. Please join us in giving a big shout-out to our second-quarter 2026 honoree:

⭐️ Kerry Hymas - Maintenance Worker - Parks Division, celebrating 2️⃣0️⃣ years of service!

Twenty years of hard work and dedication! Thank you, Kerry, for the talent and skill you bring to our Public Works team. We appreciate everything you do to help keep our city beautiful!

06/11/2026

🎉 Psst… you’re invited to a birthday party! Not just any birthday party… Battle Ground is OFFICIALLY turning 75 on June 18th! 🎈

Join us for a FREE ‘POP-UP’ birthday celebration:

🗓️ Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕚 11:00am to 1:00pm
📍Kiwanis Park @ 422 SW 2nd Ave

We’ll have cupcakes, mini horses, face painting, a foam dance party, and MORE! 🧁🐴🫧🎉

Be a part of our history and share your beloved stories of Battle Ground in our “75 Stories for 75 Years” commemorative video! Help us celebrate 75 years of memories, milestones, and the people who make this city such a special place!

A huge thank you to our party sponsors, Principal Properties LLC, Rabbit Hole Eatery & Coffee, and Ana the Artist, for helping make this celebration extra special! 💙

For more information check out the link in our comments below!

06/09/2026

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Battle Ground Police Department was honored to participate in the second annual Move with MADD event. Hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in partnership with Target Zero, the event raised awareness about the dangers of impaired driving while supporting MADD’s mission to prevent impaired driving and assist victims.

During the event, our own Officer Braaten King was recognized for his dedication to impaired driving enforcement. This recognition was a proud moment for BGPD and reflects our department-wide commitment to public safety, demonstrated by a 44% increase in DUI arrests during the first quarter of this year.

Team BGPD is grateful to our community members and local businesses, including Battle Ground Seniors, for their support of this important cause. The event featured powerful remarks from family members whose lives have been forever changed by impaired driving, and victims were honored through a moving butterfly release.

The Battle Ground Police Department reminds our community that impaired driving is entirely preventable. If you have been drinking or are otherwise impaired, please do not get behind the wheel. Call a friend, family member, or rideshare service—there is always a safer option. The choice you make in that moment could save a life, perhaps even your own.

06/08/2026

Got ideas for sprucing up your Old Town storefront? ✨

The City is now accepting applications for the Old Town Facade Improvement Grant Program, offering matching grants of up to $10,000 for eligible exterior improvements. Apply by June 30, 2026!

Fresh paint, updated signs, new lighting, murals—small changes can make a big impact in creating a vibrant future for our historic downtown and the businesses that make it so special.

Learn more and apply at the link in the comments below!

06/05/2026

ROAD CLOSURE: Northeast 244th Street remains closed from State Route 503 west to Northeast 239th Street while the Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigates a fatal stabbing north of Battle Ground city limits.

Drivers should avoid the area and use alternate routes.

A suspect is in custody. Further updates will be provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office as they become available.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deadly Stabbing in Battle Ground:

At approximately 1:28 p.m. on June 5, 2026, deputies with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported stabbing near Northeast 117th Avenue and Northeast 244th Street in Battle Ground.

When deputies arrived, they found two people who had been stabbed. A man died at the scene, and a woman was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

A suspect is in custody, and CCSO's Major Crimes Unit is processing the scene.

As the investigation continues, Northeast 244th Street remains closed from State Route 503 west to Northeast 239th Street. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

06/05/2026

UPDATE (6/7/2026): Suspect Identified

Thank you to the members of our community who reached out to share information that helped identify the individual.

# # Original post below # #

🚨Can you ID me?🚨

On May 30, 2026, this suspect allegedly left the Wal-Mart store with approximately $825 worth of unpaid electronic merchandise. Investigators believe she may have used the children accompanying her to help conceal the items to avoid detection.

Suspect description:
➡️White Female
➡️ Long, Brown hair
➡️ Age: Approximately 25-35 years
➡️ Heavy Build
➡️ Tattoos on arms and neck

If you recognize this person or have information related to this case, please email BGPD Officer Seifert at [email protected] and reference Case #26-843.

Thank you!