Firm Foundation Christian School has broken ground on a long-planned high school campus on the west side of Battle Ground, marking the beginning of a project school leaders say will expand …
Battle Ground community member Jessica Cole was recognized by the City of Battle Ground during the Battle Ground City Council’s Sept. 21 meeting, receiving the city’s BiG Heart Award from Mayor …
Woodland Police Department officer Roberto Cuneta’s role in Woodland schools extends beyond his work as a school resource officer.
He also serves as an assistant middle school football …
Court documents reveal more details on what led to a 44-year-old man's arrest on Sept. 19 after a reported disturbance escalated into a drive-by shooting in a Battle Ground neighborhood, with …
Thirst Trap Soda Shack owner Tera Gale continues to face uncertainty as Arkansas-based 7 Brew Coffee proposal targets a Battle Ground location right where her business operates today.
Gale …
For nearly 30 years, Bi-Zi Farms has been entertaining Clark County and its neighboring communities with fall festivities throughout October.
The Zimmerman family has been farming the land since …
Bellevue-born business Dough Zone opened its 30th location in Vancouver on Sept. 15.
“Jason Zhai and Nancy Xia founded Dough Zone in Bellevue in 2014 and it started as just a single small …
Chickens were nearly crossing the road as a semi-truck full of live poultry overturned on the Interstate 5 northbound Exit 16 on-ramp on Wednesday, Sept. 23, near the ilani Casino Resort.
The …
Immigration arrests in Washington surged this summer, with federal immigration officers detaining about 705 people in June and another 700 in July statewide, according to records from the Deportation …
Members of the Southwest Washington Ukrainian community welcomed U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, at Portland International Airport after her vote to advance a package of sanctions …
Washington's average diesel price hit a record $7.47 per gallon Wednesday, while the Tri-Cities reached an even higher $7.53 per gallon, as rising fuel costs put new pressure on transportation, …
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, recently voted for a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting Russia, a news release from her office announced.
The Lindsey O. Graham …
The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center occurs as a political battle rages in Congress over government surveillance powers enacted after the deadly event that …
An 18-year-old pilot and his 27-year-old passenger escaped injury Tuesday, Sept. 1, after they were forced to crash-land their 1965 Cessna airplane into the Cispus River.
“These two young men …
A Kelso man who has twice been deported from the United States pleaded guilty to killing two men outside a Longview quinceañera in April and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility …
When Kelsey Herman began using horses in therapy, she never expected the idea to grow into a full-time operation with a six-therapist team, a growing waitlist and plans for another potential …
Zaiqa Indian Cuisine owner Adnan Ali said opening a new location in Ridgefield was an opportunity to bring new flavors to a community he felt was lacking in diverse dining options.
Ali, who …
At Smitty’s Barber Shop in Battle Ground, owner Tonja Smith and barbers Mara Smothers and Cassidee Hoffmann are all cleaning up after a day’s work in their new shop, a door down from their …
The first summer of Pink Cloud Creamery, Battle Ground's only brick-and-mortar ice cream spot, has been “better than I feel like I thought it would be," said the creamery's manager and mastermind, …
For families living with dementia, finding a place where they can socialize without worrying about whether a loved one will feel uncomfortable, overwhelmed or out of place can be difficult.
HOPE …
La Center volleyball continued its strong start to the season on Tuesday, Sept. 22, sweeping Seton Catholic 3-0 in a matchup between two of the Trico League’s top teams.
The two Trico League …
La Center’s boys and girls cross country teams have entered the season with plenty of momentum, with both squads focused on building chemistry and continuing to improve throughout the fall.
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I was able to answer my age-old question: “Can I make it to catch a glimpse of three different football games in one night?”
The answer is “yes.” However, finding a parking spot mid-game …
La Center High School volleyball head coach Cymany O’Brien recently illustrated the impact senior Whitney Martell has on the program.
“I love Whitney’s spirit,” O’Brien said.
The …
The Woodland Beavers spoiled the Hockinson Hawks’ homecoming game with a 50-13 win on Friday, Sept. 18.
The Beavers were able to get multiple players involved on offense while maintaining …
Before you know it, orange leaves and rainy days will be encompassing everyday life in Clark County.
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s River S Unit is one of the best places to visit …
The Reflector is inviting hunters across Clark and Cowlitz counties to share photos of their harvests through this fall as the general hunting season gets underway this month.
Selected …
A Union Pacific freight train goes north by Ridgefield under the pedestrian bridge at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Carty Unit in early September.
The Reflector is inviting hunters across Clark and Cowlitz counties to share photos of their harvests through this fall as the general hunting season gets underway this month.
Selected …
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 …
Leaves change color, they fall and nature transitions to handle our cold, wet, quiet winters. Spring ushers in warmth, growth, the flush of leaves and the return of the birds.
Everything has an …
The world feels quieter today. Not because a man has died, but because a voice — steady, grounded and full of grace — has gone silent.
Pope Francis is gone, and for those of us who …
14 Acres Harvest Tour: Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 12-5 p.m., 14 Acres Vineyard & Winery, 2411 NE 244th St., Ridgefield. Enjoy a 45-minute walking tour of the winery during …
Ridgefield will once again celebrate its connection to the outdoors with the annual BirdFest AND Bluegrass festival on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Presented by Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife …
Woodland Senior Estate Planning & More: Thursday, Sept. 24, Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Learn about estate planning, advance directives and more during a class hosted by …
Patricia “Pat” Anderson, 91, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington. Born on October 18, 1934, in Lisbon, North Dakota, she was the eldest of five children, a responsibility …
Kathryn Ann Huffman passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on August 7th, 1946, in Corvallis, Oregon, Kathryn was the oldest child of Earl and Carolyn Hoover.
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Marcus Cadiz II, 43, of Vancouver, died Sept. 1. Arrangements are under the care of All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948.
Davey Ruth, 68, of Vancouver, died Sept. 2. …
Patricia Anderson , 91, of Ridgefield, died Sept. 4. Arrangements are under the care of Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, 360-694-2537.
Lopetimuti Palaki-Muti , 34, of Battle Ground, died Sept. 5. …
Willard Williams , 84, of Vancouver, died Aug. 3. Arrangements are under the care of Straub's Funeral Home, 360-834-4563.
Carolyne Molyneux , 73, of Vancouver, died Aug. 3. Arrangements are …
Gerald Papke passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in North Dakota and raised on a farm, Gerald carried the values of hard work, perseverance, and devotion to family throughout his …
