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Locals gather at Overlook Park while enjoying free Honu Shave Ice during Main Street Day 2024. The annual celebration returns Friday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live music, dancing and community activities downtown.
Ridgefield Main Street Day brings new focus on history through community storytelling
Ridgefield’s annual Main Street Day returns this Friday with all the music, dancing and community celebration that’s made it a summertime tradition. But this year, organizers are turning … more
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A live fire sprinkler system demonstration showed the difference between a room with and without fire sprinklers by Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) and Paul Davis Property Restoration Experts on Saturday, June 21 during Planters Days in Woodland.
Residential fire sprinkler demonstration proves effectiveness during Woodland Planters Days
“It is much easier to fix water damage than it is to fix fire damage,” was well on display during a residential fire sprinkler demonstration by Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) and Paul … more
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Guests gather at the Battle Ground Event Center for Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc.'s 50th anniversary celebration on Monday, June 23. Projections displayed throughout the venue told the story of the organization's evolution since 1975.
Volunteer group celebrates 50 years of connecting seniors in Battle Ground
What began as a modest monthly potluck in the 1970s is now a cornerstone of the community for over 600 seniors in north Clark County. On Monday, June 23, Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. (BGSC) … more
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A song sparrow gathers food in a ditch in the 78th Street Heritage Farm property’s wetland restoration project area on Wednesday, June 25.
The Reflector’s bird survey at the 78th Street Heritage Farm
Ahead of the multi-acre wetland restoration project at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell, I conducted a brief bird survey to identify which avians utilize the project area and the farm … more
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Rose Kreps throws a series of air punches during an EnhanceFitness class on June 18 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Brush Prairie. The routine supports cardiovascular health for older adults through low-impact aerobics.
Local fitness program helps seniors stay strong, social and independent
Every week, a group of older adults from across Clark County gather for a routine that’s become much more than just exercise. The Enhanced Fitness program, run by Aging and Disability … more
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The Woodland Corner Store & Deli “Corner Club Sandwich” has been a local favorite for six years now. Supporters of the store and deli voted for the Woodland Corner Store & Deli as having the “Best Sandwiches in Southwest Washington” in the Best of Southwest Washington contest in 2024 and again in 2025.
The Golden Sandwich of Woodland
The Woodland Corner Store & Deli earned the top spot for sandwiches and second place for pizza in the “Best of Southwest Washington” awards for the greater Longview area. … more
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The Battle Ground Police Department educates senior citizens on important topics at a Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. monthly luncheon.
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 … more
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Shelly Green of Yacolt shows off Batman the chicken, decked out in a sheriff’s outfit complete with a hat and badge. Batman won “Best Dressed” at Yacolt’s first Chicken Fashion Show on June 14.
Feathers fly at Yacolt’s inaugural Chicken Fashion Show
The cluck of couture echoed through Yacolt on Saturday as dozens gathered outside Stellar Luxe for the town’s first ever Chicken Fashion Show, a community event that brought together chickens … more
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Volunteers pose with a finished compost pile, freshly layered with greens and browns, during a workshop held last week at the Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education. The bin was removed to show the mix. In roughly four months, this pile will become nutrient-rich soil.
Clark County workshop teaches local gardeners to champion composting
Under a cloudy sky at the Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education (CASEE) gardens on Wednesday, volunteers from across Clark County gathered to build something deceptively … more
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Celebrating 25 Years of Coastal Tradition at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Ocean Shores, WA — Nestled along the shores of the Pacific Northwest, Quinault Beach Resort & Casino has spent the past 25 years weaving together luxury, tradition, and tribal heritage. … more
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Birth notices
Madison and Raleigh Rinta, Yacolt, welcomed a boy, Dal Michael Rinta, 7 pounds, on May 20 at PeaceHealth Southwest, Vancouver. more
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Woodland High School senior Francisco Dejesus-Celestino practices in-hand relay with miniature horse Tilly. The pair placed 19th in the driving event at state in May, a remarkable finish for his first year in the sport.
Woodland High School’s newest riders bring grit and heart to the equestrian team’s state finish
For several Woodland High School students, the journey to the Washington State High School Equestrian Championships began not with years of riding experience, but with a leap into the unknown and a … more
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McCords Vancouver RV Center is now located off of state Route 503 on the south side of Battle Ground and is open seven days a week.
McCords Vancouver RV Center now open in Battle Ground
McCords Vancouver RV Center opened its doors to the public at its new Battle Ground location earlier this month. Vancouver RV Center General Manager Tom Lewis shared the recent trends in RV sales as … more
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Kameron Asakura carries a fish during a fishing derby at Mineral Lake on Saturday, April 26.
Free Fishing Weekend returns to Washington June 7–8
Washington’s Free Fishing Weekend returns June 7-8, allowing anglers the opportunity to fish for many species without a license, according to a news release from the Washington state Department … more
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The Battle Ground Senior Center on Northeast Third Avenue will host a city-led ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., June 16, to mark its 50th anniversary and the completion of a $565,000 remodel.
City to host senior center ribbon-cutting; seniors to celebrate 50th anniversary with upcoming events
The Battle Ground community will soon mark two major milestones for its senior population, with one event hosted by the City of Battle Ground and another organized by Battle Ground Senior Citizens … more
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A ceiling-mounted residential fire sprinkler is seen without its thermal fuse, which activated during a small fire and successfully stopped the flames from spreading beyond a single room.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue officials address myths surrounding home fire sprinklers
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue officials are working to set the record straight on a technology they say is one of the most effective tools for saving lives and property: residential fire sprinklers. … more
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North Fork Survivors owner Joe Bongiovanni poses for a portrait by his museum sign Tuesday, May 6 in Toutle. Bongiovanni says the Washington State Department of Transportation's signage for road closure has impacted his business, not the actual road closure.
Business on the road to Mount St. Helens say closure signs hurting traffic
Sitting in the gravel parking lot of North Fork Survivors in Toutle is a camouflage Humvee. The military doesn’t use it, but rather museum and shop owner Joe Bongiovanni. He bought … more
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Mount St. Helens is pictured from Coldwater Lake on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Coldwater visitor center opens at Mount St. Helens; Spirit Lake Highway roadwork to start next spring
The road leading to Johnston Ridge Observatory and the visitor center itself remains closed two years following a landslide that dropped 300,000 cubic yards of debris onto the road and damaged the … more
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A camas lily, native to the Pacific Northwest, blooms in a Clark County backyard habitat. Vancouver Bee Project board chair Kyle Roslund encourages residents to plant native species to support pollinators.
Vancouver Bee Project prepares to celebrate Bee City USA status with local community
Following a years-long grassroots effort, the Vancouver City Council officially adopted a resolution on April 7 designating the city as a Bee City USA—part of a national movement to protect … more
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Pamela Grant, a painter, mixed media artist and more from Vancouver, explains her painting, “Eastern Gate,” while in attendance as a vendor at the second annual La Center Arts Fair at Holley Park on Saturday, May 10.
Local artists converge on La Center’s Holley Park for celebration of the arts
The La Center Arts Fair has reached annual status in its second year of bringing together artists with different mediums at Holley Park. The La Center Arts Council’s event brought in a … more
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