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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. … more
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Sadie Ford (left), Margaret Turner, James Haddix, Coach David Jacobson, Katie Thiel and Nathan Walker met last week one last time before the end of the school year. Ridgefield High School's Knowledge Bowl team capped off a historic year after winning the state Knowledge Bowl title earlier in March.
Ridgefield academic team ends landmark year with strong showing at nationals
The Ridgefield High School academic team closed out one of its most successful years yet with a determined run at the 2025 High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta over Memorial Day … more
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Caps are tossed into the air at Battle Ground High School’s 110th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 6, as the Tigers’ 2025 class graduates.
Battle Ground High School sends off class of 2025 at 110th annual commencement ceremony
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Composting Field Training: 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about weed identification, composting styles, lasagna gardens and more during a … more
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Hockinson’s Elim Lutheran Church Pastor Steve Smeback passed away on Tuesday, April 29, after leading the congregation since 2005 and being a pastor for nearly 50 years.
Elim Lutheran Church congregation mourns the loss of pastor who was so much more
Pastor Steve Smeback at Elim Lutheran Church was more than just a pastor; he made a lasting impact on everyone’s life at the congregation and was a staple of the Hockinson community. … more
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Art at the Vineyard: 12-6 p.m., Wednesday, May 28 , and Thursday, May 29, Columbia Ridge Winery, 3006 NW 199th St., Ridgefield. Over 20 local artists will be showcased at an upcoming family-friendly … more
“Peachy Keen” by Kelso High School student Mia Johnson won first place in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.
Local teens shine in Congressional Art Competition
Kelso High School student Mia Johnson has been named the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, according to a news release from U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania. Johnson … more
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Woodland residents expressed their concerns about the city’s traffic woes, mainly surrounding Lewis River Road, for May’s community focus topic.
Woodland and Yacolt residents share their concerns for first quarter of 2025
The community focus article Facebook posts asking area residents about their concerns for southwest Washington after the first quarter of 2025 were rough. From complaints about using social … more
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Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn about brain health and aging in a seminar, hosted by Battle Ground … more
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The Reflector Publisher Chad Taylor, right, speaks with attendees at The Reflector’s first “Best of the Best” awards banquet on Thursday, May 15.
The Reflector’s Best of the Best highlights Clark County’s community excellence
The Reflector staff hosted the first “Best of the Best” awards ceremony highlighting outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals that heavily contribute and impact Clark County … more
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The Spring Concert will be the orchestra’s final performance under longtime music director and conductor Dr. Donald Appert.
Clark College Orchestra to perform final concert under longtime director
The Clark College Orchestra will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, June 15, marking the final performance under longtime music director and conductor Dr. Donald Appert. Appert will retire at the … more
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Downtown Ridgefield is seen empty of pedestrians around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, after commenters on a Ridgefield, WA Facebook group post for a community focus article were complaining about the use of social media and missed opportunity to have in-person interaction in downtown.
Some of southwest Washingtons biggest concerns after the first quarter of 2025
While Ridgefield citizens mainly focused on the use of social media for the community focus article, others expressed their concerns for southwest Washington after the first quarter of 2025. A … more
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BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 16, The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Meet fellow veterans at the monthly lunch club hosted by Battle Ground … more
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A Washington State Patrol officer shows students a speedometer and WSP motorcycles during a safety demonstration on May 8. The event was part of Safety City, which teaches first graders real-world safety skills through interactive stations.
Local law enforcement hosts second annual safety city for students
Dozens of first graders from Vancouver, Evergreen and Ridgefield school districts and local homeschool groups attended the Safety City event this week, hosted at the Washington State Department of … more
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The Five Keys to Financial Success: 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn personal finance basics for adults from speaker Dr. Annie Cole, a … more
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Ridgefield High School’s Lilly Adams’ Regional Award-winning “Ivy to I-beams” features a verdant cityscape with a rosy sunset.
Local students shine at 2025 SW Washington Regional Art Show
Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) hosted the 2025 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show on Wednesday, April 9. This year’s event was presented virtually on YouTube, … more
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Adult 3D Printing for Accessibility: 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn about 3D printing and how 3D printed objects can assist with … more
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The Ridgefield School District honored its April employees and students of the month at a recent Board of Directors meeting. Two employees and seven students were recognized.
Ridgefield School District honors April employees and students of the month
The Ridgefield School District (RSD) recognized its April 2025 employees and students of the month during its most recent school board meeting. Two employees and seven students across all grade … more
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Town Hall: 5 p.m., Thursday, April 24, Luepke Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Join the community in attending a town hall hosted by Rep. Marie … more
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Tyler Castle holds his Citizen of the Year award during the April 15 ceremony at Prairie Tavern.
Battle Ground celebrates 2024 Citizen of the Year
The community gathered at Prairie Tavern on April 15 to honor Tyler Castle as Battle Ground’s 2024 Citizen of the Year. Castle, a long-time volunteer known for supporting dozens of local … more
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