Local News
Proposed Kiwanis Park mural wall sparks inspiration
Ana Honsowetz, a local muralist and designer, recently completed a mural at All Natural Pet Supply in Battle Ground. Now, her latest concept, proposed for the soon-to-open pickleball courts at …
Ridgefield mayor highlights infrastructure as a big focus ahead of the summer months
The first day of summer is Friday, June 20, which Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole highlighted some important topics for the city to focus on ahead of the busy summer season. Cole told The Reflector …
Local students revive school district magazine after more than a decade
A group of students from Tukes Valley Middle School have brought Your Battle Ground Public Schools back to life more than a decade after the district publication went dormant. The original …
Ridgefield Art Association exhibit invites viewers to gain fresh perspectives
The Ridgefield Art Association will present “Looking In/Looking Out,” a new exhibit exploring thresholds, transitions and fresh perspectives through the eyes of local artists. The …
John Idsinga seeks return to city council, citing public safety as main concern
John Idsinga, a longtime Battle Ground resident, former city council member and mayor, has entered the race for city council Position No. 5. He will face Aimee Vaile for the open seat currently …
Groundbreaking set for Clark County’s first Latter-Day Saints temple
Construction will soon begin on Clark County’s first Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23. The temple will be …

Compost bin heats up fast in first week

A week after volunteers across Clark County built a compost bin at the CASEE gardens in Brush Prairie, Environmental Outreach Specialist Senior Pete DuBois returned with an update that’s …

Library card design contest celebrates 75 years of FVRLibraries

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRLibraries) invites artists of all ages to enter a library card design competition. The winning artwork will appear on a …

Newcomer Jennifer De Luz seeks to ‘help give Woodland a voice’ in bid for city council

Jennifer De Luz says she never expected to run for office, but now that she is, she wants to give Woodland voters a choice and a stronger voice. “We didn’t think anybody should run …

Gluesenkamp Perez helps introduce bipartisan legislation to study impact of PFAS and microplastics on biosolids in farming

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Rep. Young Kim, R-California, this week introduced the bipartisan Research for Healthy Soils Act to look into the impact of microplastics and …
State & Regional News
Washington state looks to strengthen safety net for children whose parents are deported
Detained immigrant parents worried who will pick their children up from school. Mothers who’ve been deported with infants while their older kids are left behind in the U.S. These are among …
Cantwell presses energy secretary on hydrogen tax credit
During a Wednesday hearing of the Senate Energy Committee, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., aggressively questioned Energy Secretary Chris Wright about Republican efforts to eliminate the clean …
Authorities release images of how Washington fugitive who killed daughters may have altered appearance
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has released new images of what Travis Decker, the Wenatchee, Wash., man suspected of killing his three young daughters, might look like after having been on …
Washington state deploys new tools hoping to prevent summer traffic deaths
Summer in Washington is supposed to be a season of celebration: high school graduations, family road trips, long weekends at the lake. But traffic safety officials view it as the most dangerous time …
Will Washington state’s higher capital gains tax drive businesses away?
Washington state residents who have sold long-term capital assets, such as stocks and bonds, exceeding $1 million will have to pay an increased capital gains tax. That’s due to Senate Bill …
'Not looking terrific for summer': High gas prices in Washington state could get worse
Washington state motorists could feel more pain at the pump than usual this summer as a combination of supply issues, global tensions and state polices drive up fuel costs. Gasoline prices …
Guns kill more U.S. children than other causes. State policies can help, study finds
More American children and teens die from firearms than any other cause, but there are more deaths — and wider racial disparities — in states with more permissive gun policies, according …
Judge in Washington state considers reversing Trump’s EV charger funding freeze
The Washington attorney general’s office on Tuesday urged a federal judge in Seattle to order the Trump administration to reinstate funding to build out an electric vehicle charging network . …
Washington family of murder victim protests potential early release of killers
The Washington family of a man murdered by two teenagers in 2004 are speaking out against their potential early release by the state Intermediate Sentence Review Board, while a state House bill …
Politicians divided over federal plan to sell public lands
Colorado Democrats are leading the effort against legislation proposed by Senate Republicans that would sell off millions of acres of public lands. The proposal is to add the provision to the …
Opinion
Community
Community Calendar
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn how to prevent dangerous falls in a seminar, hosted by Battle …
ADA-accessible swing unveiled in La Center after Facebook post leads to action
A Facebook post by La Center mother Haley Atwood quickly turned into a “spring into action” for the La Center community. Atwood, a mother of soon-to-be 6-year-old Charlotte, who has …
Community calendar
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 13, Al & Ernie's Bakery Cafe, 802 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Monthly meeting for the Battle Ground Senior Citizens LADY Mad Hatters. …
Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: When it comes to fireworks, it’s time for Battle Ground to grow up

I saw that a whole bunch of people, with their own T-shirts, blitzed the Clark County Council to argue in favor of fireworks.   Classic "squeaky wheel" politics.   They …

Sports
Life

Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. turns 50 with a planned big gathering open for all

The Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. (BGSC) group is celebrating 50 years of building a welcoming community for senior citizens to partake in social activities, educational classes and monthly …

Outdoors

Visit the three waterfalls of the East Fork Lewis River

From gentle cascades in the summer months, to powerful plunges in the rainy season, the East Fork Lewis River’s three publicly accessible waterfalls promise unforgettable views for all nature …

Obituaries
In Remembrance of Joan Kosderka: 1949-2025
Joan Kosderka, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on May 26, 2025. She was born Dec. 3, 1949, in Boise, Idaho. Joan was an amazing mother, sister, friend and wife. A funeral Mass will be held at …
Death notices: June 18
Kiersten "Kandi" Waldroupe, 61, of Battle Ground, died March 29. Arrangements are under the care of Layne’s Funeral Services, 360-687-3143. Kelly Goodrum, 42, of Battle Ground, died May …
In Loving Memory Of Thana Carr: 1950-2025
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Thana Carr (Fogg), 75, from Vancouver, WA, passed away from complications due to COPD and congestive heart failure. Always a person who put others’ needs before her …
In Loving Memory Of Gwen Wiebusch: 1937-2025
Gwenyth Faye Wiebusch, of Ridgefield, Washington, passed away into her Lord’s arms on May 4, 2025, at the age of 87. Gwen was born June 21, 1937 in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Carlyle and Delia …
In Loving Memory Of Pam Luckman-Gablel: 1981-2025
Pamela Luckman-Gabel passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2025. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. She was only 43 years old. Pam was a shining light in the lives of all …
Death notices: June 11, 2025
Evelyn Thompson, 94, of Ridgefield, died May 26. Arrangements are under the care of Northwood Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 360-574-4252. Florene McFarland, 91, of Vancouver, died May 27. …
In Loving Memory of Marie Wilcox: 1928 - 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Marie Joan Wilcox on May 18, 2025, at 96 years of age. She died peacefully at home with family. Marie (Betty) was born Marie Joan Lehner on …
Death notices
Marie Wilcox, 96, of Ridgefield, died May 18. Arrangements are under the care of Woodland Funeral Home, 360-225-8441. Vera Kotova, 74, of Battle Ground, died May 18. Arrangements are under the …
In Loving Memory of Charles “Chuck” Arthur Gullickson: 1949-2024
Charles “Chuck” Arthur Gullickson, 75, of Battle Ground, Washington, passed unexpectedly and quickly into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Born on Sept. …