RIDGEFIELD — The Cowlitz Indian Tribe donated more than a half a million dollars Monday to nine local nonprofits during its foundation event at the tribe’s ilani casino in Ridgefield.
A teen camp in Battle Ground called Camp Hope received a check for $85,000 and an animal-assisted therapy organization in Ridgefield called Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas received a check for $25,000.
The following organizations were also awarded for a total donation of $540,000:
Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid: $5...