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Mayor Todd Dinehart speaks during a Woodland City Council meeting on Feb. 2 before directing city staff to take the final vote on a cannabis retail ordinance. The council voted 4–2 to allow cannabis retail in the city’s C-2 Highway Commercial zone.
Woodland council ends long-running cannabis retail ban through zoning change
After more than a decade of debate and contention, the Woodland City Council has approved an ordinance allowing cannabis retail sales within city limits. The council voted 4-2 on Feb. 2 to adopt … more
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Woodland residents Amanda and Jordynn heard about “The Seahawk,” a dirty soda drink crafted by Thirsty’s Dirty Soda and Coffee, through a news story on TV prior to giving it a try and participating in the pay-it-forward campaign on Thursday, Feb. 5.
Woodland comes together with pay-it-forward effort ahead of Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks have won the Super Bowl, but beforehand, a Seahawks-themed soda drink sparked a community effort to pay it forward in Woodland.  After the Seahawks punched their ticket … more
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A crowd of guests raises glasses during a toast at Literary Leftovers on Thursday, Jan. 29. The social marked the used bookstore’s 25th anniversary and celebrated its long-standing role in the Battle Ground community.
Literary Leftovers celebrates 25 years as Battle Ground’s community bookstore
A packed room of readers raised glasses of champagne and cider Thursday evening as Literary Leftovers celebrated 25 years in Battle Ground, honoring a bookstore that has endured the years through … more
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ÖOF TATATÁ, featuring actor and film producer Jason Momoa on bass, Mike Hayes on guitar and lead vocals, with Kenny Dale Borill on drums, will play a free show at the Rock & Brews Concert Bar at the ilani Resort and Casino on Monday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m.
Actor and film producer Jason Momoa and his band to play free show at ilani’s Rock & Brews
Rock & Brews and Meili Vodka are launching a new national partnership that will kick off with a live concert event at ilani, bringing together rock music, hospitality and premium spirits for a … more
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A staff member stocks shelves at the Literary Leftovers Used Bookstore in Battle Ground ahead of the shop’s 25th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Jan. 29. The store will mark the milestone with an all-day sale and an evening community gathering.
Local bookstore turns 25 and keeps the pages turning
Literary Leftovers Used Bookstore in Battle Ground is preparing to mark a milestone many independent bookstores never reach. The locally owned shop turns 25 this week, an anniversary its staff says … more
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The 2026 GRO Parade of Homes is set to feature 16 lots with eight lots designated for the annual home show in September. As of Friday, Jan. 16, site prep appeared nearly completed for the subdivision dubbed “Emerald Grove.”
Parade of Homes to feature eight lots near Salmon Creek
The 2026 GRO Parade of Homes, taking place just north of Salmon Creek along Northwest 11th Avenue, is set to feature 16 lots in total dubbed “Emerald Grove.” The luxury home show will … more
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OnPoint Community Credit Union opened its doors in the expanding Union Ridge Town Center in Ridgefield on Monday, Jan. 12.
Ridgefield’s growth attracts OnPoint Credit Union
While Ridgefield continues to grow in population amid a boom in business, the need for more financial services has grown as well.  OnPoint Community Credit Union has expanded to the … more
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A map outlines where proposed parts of Wandering River Retreat will be located at 4311 Kalama River Rd. in Kalama.
Geocaching pioneer eyes building Cowlitz County retreat with cabins, spaces for RVs, tents
A Seattle web pioneer's planned Kalama area nature camp has cleared a significant land-use hurdle after his proposal was granted preliminary approval from a local quasi-judicial official — despite … more
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Max Booth
Maddox promotes Max Booth to lead real estate development
Maddox Industrial Transformer (Maddox) has promoted Max Booth to the role of vice president of real estate development, expanding his responsibilities to oversee property acquisition, development and … more
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Building illustration plans illustrate what a Discount Tire store may look like after a December pre-application conference for the Ridgefield Gateway project along Pioneer Street near the Interstate-5 interchange.
Ridgefield Gateway commercial project inching closer to final form with Discount Tire pre-application
Travelers of Pioneer Street in Ridgefield have watched the Ridgefield Gateway project take shape over the course of a year, as the McDonald’s has now opened to the public, and the gas station and … more
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Tukes Taphouse at 113 E. Main St. opened Dec. 9, 2023, and is now under new ownership by BG Hospitality Collective, a Maddox-affiliated hospitality group.
Tukes Taphouse changes ownership after two years in Old Town Battle Ground
Tukes Taphouse, a family-friendly taphouse at 113 E. Main St. in Battle Ground, has changed ownership after operating for two years. The location opened Dec. 9, 2023, and has been acquired by BG … more
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Bianca Benson cuts the ribbon while family, friends, the Blue Crew and Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole are in attendance for the grand opening celebration of The Allen House Bed and Brunch on Friday, Jan. 2.
The Allen House Bed and Brunch opens in an 1896 home north of Ridgefield
The historic Allen House is now ready for overnight visitors and brunch eaters near ilani Casino as Bianca and Michael Benson cut the ribbon surrounded by the Blue Crew, the mayor of Ridgefield and … more
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Katherine Henry
Vancouver Clinic appoints new CEO
Vancouver Clinic has appointed Katherine Henry as its next chief executive officer. She will begin her role on March 1, 2026, and will succeed CEO Mark Mantei, who is retiring after 10 years of … more
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Bob and Priscilla Ford stand in front of Bob’s Automotive in downtown Ridgefield Thursday, Dec. 11. The couple will retire after more than 31 years and transfer ownership of the shop on Jan. 1.
Bob’s Automotive prepares for ownership change after three decades of service
After nearly 32 years of running Bob’s Automotive in downtown Ridgefield, Bob and Priscilla Ford are preparing to hand the keys to a new owner on Jan. 1. The change marks the end of a long run … more
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Isaac Taylor and his wife, Francey, recently opened Rabbit Hole Eatery and Coffee near Walmart in Battle Ground.
Life is a rabbit hole — and a new BG eatery fills it with baked goods and artisan java
Last week, residents of Battle Ground and beyond gained a new place for baked goods and coffee.  Rabbit Hole Eatery and Coffee is new on the list of Battle Ground options.  Owner … more
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Kerry Rylander (right) and Katie Burbank stand inside the new Ridgefield Floral and Gifts location on Main Avenue in early December. The shop moved into the former Ridgefield Hardware space in November. The space hosts local vendors and nonprofits, including the Ridgefield Arts Association’s gallery in Janruary.
“Keeping it local”: Ridgefield Floral and Gifts settles into historic corner
Ridgefield Floral and Gifts is starting its second month inside 104 N. Main Ave, a space Ridgefield Hardware occupied for more than 100 years. The move has given the longtime flower shop more room, … more
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Jeremy Berkompas, left, and Mario Vidovic, own and operate Yacolt Screen Print Co., specializing in custom apparel, personalized gift items and more.
Yacolt Screen Print Co. promotes community through apparel and other crafted items
The necessity of apparel, the desire to provide it, and the knowledge of the industry, have come together to form Yacolt Screen Print Co. in a shop atop the hills west of the small town.  … more
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The site of a proposed commercial project dubbed “Kirkland Center at Ridgefield” is seen through the clouds between North 65th Avenue and Interstate 5 on Friday, Dec. 12. The project is slated to include a large home improvement store and two possible mixed-use buildings.
Development enters early phases to bring Lowe’s or Home Depot-sized home improvement center to the city of Ridgefield
A pre-application conference was held between local commercial developers and staff with the city of Ridgefield to discuss the early phases of a new project: Kirkland Center at Ridgefield.  … more
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Reporters at McClatchy-owned newspapers in the Pacific Northwest raise alarm about company’s AI use 
Union members at Pacific Northwest newspapers owned by McClatchy Media — including The Olympian — are raising the alarm about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in … more
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This L&I photo taken one day after a trench worker was injured in June at a Woodland job site shows the excavator bucket that came unlatched from the excavator arm quick coupler. The photos, released by L&I on Dec. 3, follow a roughly $170,000 citation which includes claims that the excavator's quick coupler was missing a vital safety latch.
‘Entirely preventable’: L&I fines Rotschy $170K for missing latch linked to Woodland worker’s injury
The company holding a $44 million Port of Longview construction contract was fined more than $170,000 by state regulators and will be placed on a "Severe Violators" list following its investigation … more
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