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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity raises funds for 132nd Cottage Homes project
On Friday, May 29, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity’s fourth annual Taste of Home fundraising event took place on the 132nd Cottage Homes site located in Vancouver. The evening brought together … more
Clark County Public Works is reminding visitors to use designated parking areas — or choose another park when crowds fill Moulton Falls Regional Park during hot weather.
Clark County urges visitors to use other parks when Moulton Falls parking fills
Clark County Public Works is reminding visitors to use designated parking areas — or choose another park when crowds fill Moulton Falls Regional Park during hot weather. The county issued the … more
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The Tukes Valley Middle School band program in Battle Ground celebrated a year of musical growth, achievement and dedication during its final concert of the 2025-26 school year on June 3.
Tukes Valley Middle School Band Program honors students
The Tukes Valley Middle School band program in Battle Ground celebrated a year of musical growth, achievement and dedication during its final concert of the 2025-26 school year on June 3. The … more
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Battle Ground pictured from above.
Battle Ground opens applications for Old Town Facade Improvement Grants
The City of Battle Ground is accepting applications for its Old Town Facade Improvement Grant Program, which offers matching grants of up to $10,000 for eligible exterior improvements to storefronts … more
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Clark County Public Works, the Washington state Department of Transportation, Vancouver Public Works, Washington State Patrol and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office came together to remind drivers that work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility during on June 10 at the Clark County Public Works 78th Street Operations Center.
Clark County urges drivers to slow down in summer work zones
Clark County Public Works is urging drivers to slow down, pay attention and be patient in road work zones as warmer weather brings more travel and the start of the busy summer construction season. … more
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Left to right: Board Chair Marilee Scarbrough, Trustee Jeanne Bennett, Nicole Mottier, Sarah Blanchette, Tina Jenkins, Jeff Rush, Kevin Edwards, Bo Li, President Karin Edwards, Dr. William ‘Terry’ Brown
Clark College trustees award tenure to seven faculty members
The Clark College Board of Trustees has unanimously approved tenure for seven faculty members, recognizing educators from programs across the college. The newly tenured faculty members are Kevin … more
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Mayor of Ridgefield proclaims June as Great Outdoors Month
Mayor Matt Cole has proclaimed June 2026 as Great Outdoors Month in Ridgefield, recognizing the parks, trails, waterways and natural areas that help define the city and the broader Southwest … more
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The Washington State Department of Transportation notes that Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are generally allowed on shared-use paths, while Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on shared-use paths under state law. State law defines Class 3 electric-assisted bicycles as bikes where the motor assists only while the rider is pedaling and stops assisting once the bike reaches 28 mph.
New state law clarifies e-bike, electric motorcycle rules
A new Washington law that took effect June 11 will clarify the legal difference between electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, a distinction Clark County law enforcement officials say is … more
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photo by Jaden Davis Trent and Keary Niarkos, owners of The Savvy Sipper, cut the ribbon at their new business during an event with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce last week.
Savvy Sipper brings craft cocktail lounge to Battle Ground Village
The Savvy Sipper opened officially last week in a space that holds personal history for its owners: the former Emanar Cellars, where co-owner Keary Niarkos worked for three years before purchasing … more
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A full-scale pure silver reproduction of Michelangelo’s David — certified by Guinness World Records as both the largest and heaviest silver sculpture in existence — was unveiled last week at Museo Michelangelo in Battle Ground village.
Five centuries later, Michelangelo's David sculpture reborn in full silver
A full-scale pure silver reproduction of Michelangelo's David — certified by Guinness World Records as both the largest and heaviest silver sculpture in existence — was unveiled last week at … more
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An adult spring Chinook salmon awaits release into South Coldwater Creek during a historic reintroduction effort led by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and partner agencies on Wednesday, June 10. The project aims to restore salmon access to habitat above the Sediment Retention Structure in the North Fork Toutle River Basin.
Chinook salmon return above MSH sediment retention structure
For the first time in roughly four decades, spring Chinook salmon were released above the sediment retention structure in the North Fork Toutle River watershed. State, federal, tribal and … more
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is urging prospective new hunters to complete hunter education this summer so they are ready to participate in upcoming seasons.
WDFW: Beat the rush and complete hunter education now
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is urging prospective new hunters to complete hunter education this summer so they are ready to participate in upcoming seasons. … more
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Parlour ‘73 owner Andrea Mills, right, provides a free haircut for a young foster child during an event for foster children hosted in partnership with Cloth and Foster on Saturday, May 30, at the salon in the Battle Ground Village. The event provided complimentary haircuts, hair care items and support for foster families throughout Southwest Washington.
Free haircuts offer foster children a boost of confidence in Battle Ground
On Saturday, May 30, foster children received free haircuts at Parlour ‘73 in the Battle Ground Village through a partnered event between the salon and local nonprofit Cloth and Foster. The … more
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A beaver kit looks up from the water after being released in a wetland area near Mount St. Helens on Thursday, May 28, as part of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s efforts to relocate the mammal species across Southwest Washington.
Dam good work: Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s beaver relocation near Mount St. Helens to boost southern slopes’ ecosystems
Beavers will now roam wetlands on the south side of Mount St. Helens for the first time in decades thanks to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s efforts to relocate the semi-aquatic mammal across Southwest … more
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The Wildlife Botanical Gardens, maintained by NatureScaping of Southwest Washington in Brush Prairie, showcase 10 distinct garden landscapes featuring plants suitable for the Pacific Northwest environment.
Gardens of community: Wildlife Botanical Gardens fosters 30 years of plant growth and building partnerships
For more than 30 years, the Wildlife Botanical Gardens maintained by NatureScaping of Southwest Washington in Brush Prairie have served as both a community gathering place and a living showcase of … more
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Katie Condon, right, resident manager and co-owner of Hidden Gem Adult Care Home, sits with resident JoAnne McCabe on the front porch in Battle Ground. Hidden Gem Adult Care Home opened in early April and offers personalized senior care in a rural setting near Battle Ground Lake State Park.
Adult family homes are a ‘Hidden Gem’ for seniors
After years of working in the healthcare industry, Katie Condon has helped her sister, Anna Massie, find a new purpose for her longtime family home tucked into the countryside northeast of Battle … more
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A stag beetle species is photographed in a 29-image focus stack with macro equipment in Reflector reporter Cade Barker’s backyard habitat on Monday, May 18.
Creepy Crawlies: The bugs of a Pacific Northwest garden
From beneath logs to the petals of native flowers, some of the Pacific Northwest’s most fascinating garden residents are often the ones most easily overlooked.  Take the goldenrod crab … more
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La Center High School freshman Eunice Sparks created “Helens in the Lens,” an acrylic painting showing a person photographing Mount St. Helens, with the mountain reflected in the camera lens. The piece earned first place in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.
‘Helens in the Lens’: La Center freshman wins congressional art competition
A La Center High School freshman will soon see her artwork hanging in Washington, D.C., after winning the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Eunice … more
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A pickleball player for the “Beaches” team returns the ball during the Big Pickle tournament supporting Friends of the Children Southwest Washington on Wednesday, May 13.
The Big Pickle
Players packed courts in the Clark County Event Center for the inaugural Big Pickle tournament, a pickleball fundraiser supporting Friends of the Children Southwest Washington and its long-term youth … more
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National “Click It or Ticket” campaign a reminder to buckle up
Through May 31, law enforcement agencies across Washington will participate in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Troopers and officers will be looking for drivers and passengers who are … more
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