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Hours after a deadly chemical implosion in Longview, Washington, killed at least one person and left nine others missing, hundreds of people on Tuesday night met for a vigil in the city’s heart to …
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By Troy Brynelson / Oregon Public Broadcasting
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5/27/26
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Washington state agencies are responding to a chemical tank implosion at a mill in Longview that authorities said killed multiple people and injured others.
A chemical tank containing a solution …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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5/26/26
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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Lower Columbia Currents, which reports news and opinion about Southwest Washington. It is published, reported and written by award-winning journalist …
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By Andre Stepankowsky / Lower Columbia Currents
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5/25/26
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The Brent Hennrich campaign is calling on incumbent Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, to step aside this election cycle despite Hennrich’s significant fundraising disadvantage.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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5/25/26
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3D Roofing recently opened in Battle Ground, bringing local ownership and a community-focused approach to roof replacement and construction services.
The company opened its storefront on March 1 …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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What started as a small artificial floral business operated out of a home has grown into one of Clark County’s longtime interior design destinations.
For more than two decades, Heidi and Ryan …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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The Woodland City Council voted unanimously on Monday, May 18, to appoint Aaron Brown to the vacant Position 6 seat, shortly after Councilmember Douglas Freimarck announced his resignation from …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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A patriotic road striping project in the town of Yacolt, intended to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday, has now sparked controversy from one complaint.
During a May 11 meeting, town …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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La Center’s four new pickleball courts at Heritage Park opened Friday, May 22, following months of weather delays, landscaping work and final striping, meeting the city’s goal of opening before …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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Clark County officials say the region’s parks system is falling behind as staffing shortages, deferred maintenance and population growth continue to strain available funding.
During a …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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The Battle Ground City Council will reconsider its RV parking ordinance following concerns about fire safety raised by local officials.
On Monday, May 18, the council unanimously approved a …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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As Clark County races toward a court-ordered July deadline for its comprehensive plan update, conservation advocates say late-stage development proposals and political divisions have thrown the …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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Several educators, school staff members and volunteers who support students across north Clark County were recognized this year with Learn Here Hero Awards presented by the nonprofit Identity Clark …
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The Reflector
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5/25/26
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Anna May Hartley, the wife of another suspect in a Clark County child sex abuse case, appeared with a black eye and pleaded not guilty during her Monday, May 18, arraignment in Clark County Superior …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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The attendees of the annual Battle Ground Police Department awards ceremony rose to their feet as 16-year-old Nathalie Pineda-Mancia walked to the podium, receiving a standing ovation for actions …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall outlined the county’s long-term planning challenges, budget concerns and public safety investments during the evening’s annual State of the County address …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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Battle Ground council meeting draws packed crowd supporting prayer as councilors consider invocation
A proposal by Councilor Victoria Ferrer to add invocation, or prayer, to Battle Ground City Council meetings drew a packed room and passionate public comment during a Monday, May 18, council meeting, …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/25/26
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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Lower Columbia Currents, which reports news and opinion about Southwest Washington. It is published, reported and written by award-winning journalist …
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By Andre Stepankowsky / Lower Columbia Currents
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5/22/26
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The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday that would require parental consent before a public elementary or middle school can update a student’s pronouns, gender markers or preferred name on records …
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By Shauneen Miranda / States Newsroom
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5/20/26
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Clark County is seeking applications for an open seat on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 27.
The seven-member volunteer …
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The Reflector
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5/20/26
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