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Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole, city council members and project leaders turn ceremonial shovels of dirt during a Monday, June 1, groundbreaking. The ceremony marked the start of construction on Ridgefield's Eastside Elevated Water Reservoir on South Fifth Street.
Ridgefield breaks ground on eastside water reservoir to support future growth
Ridgefield officials and project partners broke ground Monday, June 1, on the Eastside Elevated Water Reservoir, a major infrastructure project officials say will help meet the city’s growing water … more
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Entries make their way through downtown during the 2024 Woodland Planters Days parade. The annual parade returns at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, as part of the 104th Woodland Planters Days celebration. This year’s theme is “Woodland Washington - A Legendary Spirit. America 250.”
Planters Days celebrates Woodland with patriotic theme
Woodland’s longest-running tradition returns Thursday, June 18, through Sunday, June 21, as the community marks the 104th annual Planters Days. This year’s theme is “Woodland Washington - A … more
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A Waste Connections vehicle transports waste to a transfer station in Clark County. Woodland city council members discussed a proposed zoning change that could allow construction of a future transfer station near 1776 Schurman Way on Monday, June 1.
Woodland council weighs zoning change that could pave way for transfer station
The Woodland City Council met for a workshop on Monday, June 1, to discuss a proposed zoning map amendment that would allow a future waste transfer station at 1776 Schurman Way and on surrounding … more
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The Woodland City Council voted unanimously on Monday, June 1, for Mayor Todd Dinehart to sign a $36,005.22 settlement with the Woodland Teamsters Local 58 union, resolving claims made between employees and the city of unpaid overtime
Woodland council approves $36,000 employee settlement agreement
The Woodland City Council voted unanimously on Monday, June 1, to approve a settlement agreement with the Woodland Teamsters Local 58 union. The decision authorizes Mayor Todd Dinehart to sign the … more
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Apparel displays, informational materials and a slideshow featuring regional attractions are seen inside the Downtown Woodland Revitalization Welcome Center while employee Dakotah Lund works behind the front desk during the facility's Monday, June 1, soft opening.
Welcome center opens in the Woodland Civic Center following chamber visitor center closure
Downtown Woodland Revitalization soft-opened its new Welcome Center on Monday, June 1, launching a new phase for local tourism and putting a city-owned building back into use after a period of … more
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Signage is up and interior work was ongoing on Friday, June 5, at a Jersey Mike’s Subs shop opening soon in Ridgefield at the Union Ridge Town Center.
New eateries, grocery projects signal ever-changing Ridgefield landscape
There is no shortage of eateries in the city of ridges and fields, but a new wave of food-centric businesses is slated to provide Ridgefield residents with a broader menu, from dining to grocery … more
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A public meeting to discuss the district’s financial future will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, in the media center at Battle Ground High School, located at 300 West Main Street. 
BGPS to host community discussion on district finances, future levies
Battle Ground Public Schools is inviting community members to participate in a discussion about the district’s financial future, including budget priorities and potential educational programs and … more
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The city of Battle Ground issued commercial tenant improvement permits for an interior remodel in the retail commercial center at 720 W. Main St. in Battle Ground as the chicken-centric fast food chain, WingStop, is proposing a location between Ichi Teriyaki and Palm Beach Tan.
Permits issued for WingStop location in Battle Ground
The self-proclaimed “wing experts” are in the process of opening in an existing Battle Ground building.  On Wednesday, May 27, the city of Battle Ground issued commercial tenant … more
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Participants walk through La Center during the Rainbow Walk on Sunday, June 7. The annual event celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and community support.
‘We’ll always be here’: Rainbow Walk in La Center draws support for LGBTQ+ community
About 100 people gathered on Sunday, June 7, for the sixth annual Rainbow Walk in La Center. Participants marched from the La Center Road bridge over the East Fork Lewis River to Holley Park, … more
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An arrest was made outside Battle Ground City Council chambers before the proclamation "Recognizing the Federal Executive Designation of ANTIFA as a Domestic Terror Organization & Affirming the Importance of Public Safety, the Rule of Law, and Peaceful Civic Engagement" was read by Mayor Eric Overholser on Monday, June 1. The arrested individual was cited for disorderly conduct after shouting profanities in the council chambers, which continued outside the chamber doors before the person was detained.
Mayoral proclamations supporting ICE, condemning Antifa draw protests
A crowd packed Battle Ground City Hall, while many more gathered outside carrying signs in protest on Monday, June 1, as Mayor Eric Overholser read two proclamations supporting U.S. Immigration and … more
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Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies and Battle Ground police officers closed Northeast 244th Street near state Route 503 on Friday, June 5, as investigators responded to a stabbing at a residence outside Battle Ground city limits that later became a homicide investigation.
One killed, one injured in BG stabbings; relative of victims arrested on murder charges
A man arrested following a stabbing at a Battle Ground-area home on Friday, June 5, now faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges after one of the victims died from their injuries. … more
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Comcast recently completed a network expansion bringing high-speed internet service to the Collective Communities Battle Ground Mobile Home Community. Company officials say the project provides nearly 200 residents with access to telehealth, video calling and other online services.
High-speed internet arrives at Battle Ground mobile home community for seniors
Nearly 200 residents of a Battle Ground mobile home community now have access to high-speed internet for the first time following a Comcast network expansion completed this spring. Comcast’s … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson answers questions from the press during a legislative session preview in a Senate Hearing room in Olympia on Friday, Jan. 9.
Washington governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’
State agency leaders received a dire warning from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office on Friday that they’re headed toward “what will likely be the most challenging budget any of us has yet faced.” … more
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Hundreds attended a May 30, 2026, barbecue fundraiser in Longview to support the families of the victims of the Nippon Dynawave paper mill disaster.
After paper mill disaster, Longview community rallies around fundraising efforts while long-term questions loom
A line of attendees snaked around the parking lot of Bob’s Sporting Goods in downtown Longview on Saturday. That’s where community members gathered for a barbecue fundraiser for the families of … more
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A view of the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant on May 27, 2026, following the catastrophic failure of a tank that contained a corrosive chemical. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Ecology)
Millworkers at site of Longview tank implosion to be paid until early August
Following a chemical tank implosion that killed 11 people at a mill in Longview, Washington, the plant’s owner said Wednesday it would pay employees at least until early August even if stoppages at … more
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After a review of Washington’s Roadside Memorial Program, which honors victims of traffic collisions with roadside memorial signs, the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has released updated program guidelines.
Public, family feedback used to shape WSDOT's updated Roadside Memorial Program
After a review of Washington’s Roadside Memorial Program, which honors victims of traffic collisions with roadside memorial signs, the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has … more
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'Surviving Summer’ campaign begins during most dangerous stretch of year on Washington roads
The Washington State Patrol, in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and law enforcement agencies statewide, is launching the annual “Surviving Summer” traffic safety … more
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A bridge crosses over the water along a trail around Packwood Lake.
Forest Service debuts new recreation mobile app
To kick off Great Outdoors Month, the U.S. Forest Service is launching a new mobile app, National Forests and Grasslands, now available for download as visitors plan their summer trips across the … more
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Salmon and crab are near the center of Quinault Indian Nation efforts to take fishing rights in Willapa Bay and the Columbia River. In 2025, Chinook tribal members Wyatt Davis, 20, of South Bend, and Tahoma Johnson, 25, of Bay Center, helped prepare salmon using traditional methods before the fish was roasted over an alder fire and served to the tribe.
Court rules against Quinault fishing expansion, but fight isn’t over
WILLAPA BAY — The Quinault Indian Nation’s initial effort to seize fishing rights from Willapa Bay to 60 miles east along the Lower Columbia River was shot down by a federal judge on June 2. … more
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The site of an implosion that took place in the morning of Tuesday, May 26 at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company can be seen by aerial photo in Longview on Wednesday, May 27.
Few answers one week after Longview mill plant disaster
A week after the disaster at Longview’s Nippon Dynawave site, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) finally has full access to the property to begin the agency’s … more
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