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Woodland senior Michael Belvin takes the snap to go over the line for a punch-in goal line touchdown in the Beavers’ 40-3 win over the Ridgefield Spudders on Friday, Oct. 30.

Woodland defense dominates Ridgefield, secures third league title in four years
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After nearly 50 years of memories, Rocky Bria says goodbye to Rocky’s Pizza

Rocky Bria, owner of Rocky’s Pizza & the “R” Bar, gathered with family and staff for a farewell party Aug. 29. Together, they blew out the candles on a cake, marking the end of nearly 50 …

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A Take 5 Oil Change location is under construction along Pioneer Street as part of the Royle Station East project in Ridgefield on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Commercial development continues to increase in Ridgefield around Royle Road

A multitude of commercial projects are under construction in the vicinity of the roundabout intersection of Royle Road and Pioneer Street in Ridgefield as economic development continues to boom. …
Newsies cast gathering around to read the paper’s headline during the full show run through.

Extra Extra: Journey Theater brings Newsies musical to Clark County

The story of paperboy Jack Kelly is returning to the youth theater stage at Fort Vancouver High School thanks to Journey Theater’s production of Newsies. “It was based on real people, and it …
Newly appointed city council member Lance Ebarb shakes hands with councilor Louis Rivara after taking his seat on the dais on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

New appointed La Center city councilor outlines his vision for the growing north county community

Lance Ebarb sees La Center's future as an opportunity to grow without losing the small-town character that attracted him to the community in the first place. Newly appointed to Position 3 on the …
Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine gets candy from The Reflector’s candy table along the Trick-or-Treat Trail in Old Town Battle Ground on Friday, Oct. 30.

Trick-or-Treaters take on Battle Ground’s Main Street

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Community Leader Entries, Keeping Pace With Growth: Mayor Matt Cole on Ridgefield’s Priorities and Future

Rapid growth across Clark and Cowlitz County continues to put pressure on local roads, public utilities, and housing supply. What is your single …
Amy Lynn Brown calling for the dance at Grove Field in Camas on Jul. 3.

Folk partner dance groups bring people together across Clark County

English country dance groups have been popping up across Clark County over the past decade, creating a space for people to enjoy a form of socialization that has become increasingly uncommon. …

Clark County seeks volunteer for Mosquito Control District board

The Clark County Council is seeking a volunteer to fill an at-large position on the Mosquito Control District Board of Trustees. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The term begins …

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters during a press conference regarding the Interstate 5 Bridge in Vancouver in March.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Tuesday creating the state’s first Chief Fraud Prevention Officer and a statewide fraud prevention workgroup to coordinate and expand on …
Vehicles line up to drop off primary election ballots at a drop box in Battle Ground in August.
Washington state voters are getting the message: Don’t wait to turn in your ballots. As of Friday afternoon, 705,231 ballots had been returned with 66.4% arriving via drop boxes, a sign early …
State / Regional News

Largest gas pipeline network in Northwest could grow as Oklahoma-based owners pursue expansion

The Oklahoma-based company that owns one of the largest gas pipeline networks in the Northwest is beginning to pursue permits to expand that network, and to pump more gas to the region to meet rising …

New lawsuit challenges I-5 bridge design, citing navigation issues

A lawsuit has been filed to block the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s current fixed-span design, with the litigants arguing the 116-foot vertical navigation clearance would restrict …

Washington among 4 states with highest rate of whale entanglements, report shows

Across the Pacific coast, reports of large whales tangled in buoys, gillnets and other fishing equipment are increasing.  In 2025, Washington was among four states where nearly 80% of …
State Senate Republican Leader John Braun and Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez are dueling in southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun, the top Republican in the Washington state Senate who is challenging her in a critical congressional duel, faced off on Wednesday in a …
A new federal policy ending enforcement of certain registration and approval requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms is drawing support from some officials in Washington, but …
Life

The Reflector takes on Slick City

Vancouver has become the home of Clark County’s first ever Slick City Action Park, a franchise that specializes in indoor slide and air court parks. The new business opened up on Saturday, …

How to lend veterans a helping hand

Members of the military play an important role in keeping the peace and preserving the freedoms that democracy enables. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are celebrated each November 11 on …

How volunteering benefits seniors’ mental health

Seniors are vulnerable to mental health issues. The World Health Organization says around one in five older adults experience psychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety, and dementia-related mood …
Clayvana pottery painting studio in Ridgefield has created a place for people to practice and refine their art skills in a low-judgement environment. Owned by Steven and Emily Busenbarrick, …
A house in Ridgefield is drawing visitors from all over the county thanks to its numerous detailed Halloween decorations. The Holiday House on Third is a Clark County attraction that James …
Sports

Area runners compete at 2A District IV cross country championships

Hockinson’s Graysen Aldridge led the way as the Ridgefield boys and girls teams swept the team titles at the 2A District IV cross country championships on Thursday, Oct. 29. Aldridge was in …
La Center cross country head coach Jill Cole speaks with her girls runners after they secured a team title in the 1A District IV girls cross country championship at the Lewis River Golf Course in Woodland on Thursday, Oct. 29.

La Center girls cross country claims district championship, looks ahead to state after undefeated season

The La Center High School girls cross country team continued its dominant season by capturing a district championship on Thursday, Oct. 29, successfully defending its title and reinforcing its …
Woodland’s Treyton Busig blocks a Ridgefield defender during the Beavers’ 40-3 win on Friday, Oct. 30.

Treyton Busig: Woodland’s motor that never runs on fumes

Woodland head coach Glen Flanagan raves about his senior lineman Treyton Busig. “Yeah, he’s just an athlete!” “Our O-line, they’re not big guys and our D-line, we just got kind of …
Ridgefield High School volleyball is finding its rhythm at the right time, with coach Sabrina Dobbs crediting improved team chemistry, mental preparation and consistent work in practice for the …
Prairie junior wide receiver Cruz Asay makes a catch around a leaping Shelton defender in the Falcons’ 21-17 win over Shelton High School on Friday, Oct. 23.
Prairie High School football coach James Young-Lewis said his team’s perseverance is beginning to pay off after the Falcons earned a 21-17 victory over the Shelton Highclimbers on Friday, Oct. 23, …
Outdoors

The art of exploration: Inside the National Forests and Grasslands Passport

Turning an entire national forest into something that fits into your pocket was one of the biggest challenges behind the new National Forests and Grasslands Passport. Discovering a visual identity …
A Columbian white-tailed buck rests in tall grass at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge River S Unit on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Wildlife frolics the refuge after rain returns to the Pacific Northwest

A low-flowing Sunset Falls cascades over the cliff edge on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Fall scenes along a low-flowing East Fork Lewis River

Rain has finally blanketed the region this week, beforehand, the East Fork Lewis River’s low-flowing state showed off scenes for geology lovers.  Not only were the trees flashing vibrant …
This past weekend, my family and I embarked on the fourth anniversary of one of our favorite autumn traditions. Each year, once elk hunting season comes to a close, we select one Saturday between …
A large white barn stands tall off of Northeast 279th Street in the Charter Oak area of north Clark County.
While attempting to find fall colors around rural Clark County on Saturday, Oct. 10, Reflector reporter Cade Barker stopped to photograph four barns along his drive. The barns stand as a sign of …
Opinion
Editorial
James Doyle
I would be lying if I did not admit the level of tension and frustration I feel as I sit and meditate on the current state of affairs in our county around a high school cross-country team. As I stood …
The lingering tension and frustration around the Yale Bridge go far beyond the long traffic lines in the summer or the lack of motorists adhering to the “one vehicle at a time” crossing rule. Our …
In his 1963 book The Press and Foreign Policy, Bernard Cohen stated, “the press may not be successful much of the time in telling people what to think, but it is stunningly successful in telling …

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Community
Fundraiser & Charity Events Columbia Mothers of Twins Club Fundraiser: Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Bid in an auction fundraiser …
Mt. Valley Grange Veterans Appreciation Day: Saturday, Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m., Mt. Valley Grange No. 79, 40107 NE 221st Ave., Amboy. Honor veterans at an afternoon gathering featuring a pie and ice cream …
Senior Harmony & Happiness Hour: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10-11 a.m., Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Listen to a live performance by local performer Daniel Trent. Cash …

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Letters to the Editor

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Obituaries
Ricky Mee , 69, of Vancouver, died Sept. 27. Arrangements are under the care of All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948. David Simantel , 85, of Vancouver, died Oct. 9. …
Dorothy Jean Weible
Dorothy grew up in Illinois and at a young age married Loren Hummel. They were blessed with two children, Kevin & Connie. The family eventually moved to southwestern Michigan. During this time, …
Bruce Malvin Brunson
Bruce Brunson, a resident of Woodland, Washington, for 70 years, passed away on October 2, 2026. Bruce married the love of his life, Norma, in 1949. He served in the military from 1952–1954, …
Lee Cheshire Leslie Jr.
Lee Cheshire Leslie Jr. took off on his last flight from Corvallis, Montana, to the heavens on October 23, 2026. His pilot’s motto was “fly the plane first, last and always,” and we know he was …
William Allen Brosseau
William Allen Brosseau passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 69. Born October 5, 1957, in Vancouver, Washington, to Fred and Twila Brosseau, William grew up …
Sandra Lee Kytola
Sandra Lee Kytola, age 86, of Brush Prairie, Washington, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at her care home. She was born on January 8, 1940, to William and Helen Strain. After graduating …

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