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Washington state Reps. Michael Keaton and Jim Walsh are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to opt Washington into a new federal K-12 scholarship tax-credit program that could bring an estimated $732 million a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/26/26
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The Battle Ground Police Department has unveiled a newly redesigned badge, introduced during the City Council meeting Jan. 5. The design was developed through a department-wide collaboration …
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The Reflector
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1/26/26
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The Battle Ground City Council approved two unexpected amendments to its agenda during its Tuesday, Jan. 20, meeting, halting scheduled Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) appointments and …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/26/26
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The most important message that can be relayed from the Hockinson School District is a line from its website: “This is not a new tax, but a proposal to renew an expiring levy.”
Hockinson …
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1/26/26
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The City of Ridgefield is seeking a resident to serve as the city’s representative on the Clark County Arts Commission.
The 11-member Arts Commission promotes the arts across Clark County, …
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The Reflector
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1/26/26
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Clark County is accepting applications to fill four expiring positions on the Development and Engineering Advisory Board. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Monday, March 2.
The open seats include …
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The Reflector
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1/26/26
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The Battle Ground City Council signaled support Tuesday, Jan. 20, for adding flashing beacons at the intersection of Main Street and Grace Avenue as a short-term step to improve pedestrian safety.
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/26/26
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Just days before a second U.S. citizen was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, protests around the country opposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and the …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/26/26
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Literary Leftovers Used Bookstore in Battle Ground is preparing to mark a milestone many independent bookstores never reach. The locally owned shop turns 25 this week, an anniversary its staff says …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/26/26
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What was meant to be a peaceful student walkout to protest immigration enforcement quickly turned hostile as adults — on both sides of the political aisle — clashed with students of Prairie High …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/26/26
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The Woodland City Council voted 4–2 with one member excused on Jan. 21 to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would allow retail cannabis sales in the city’s C-2 Highway Commercial …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/26/26
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The Woodland City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 21, opted to send the planning commission’s recommended school impact fee increase back for further revision, with most council members saying the …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/26/26
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The Ridgefield City Council voted to approve one annexation and held a first reading on another during its Thursday, Jan. 22 meeting, advancing long-running discussions about growth and the city’s …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/26/26
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Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington is accepting entries for its sixth annual Students for Clean Water Video Contest, inviting Clark County middle and high school students to create short …
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The Reflector
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1/26/26
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Legislation sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, to update Washington’s alcohol warehousing laws received a public hearing this week in the House Consumer Protection and Business …
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The Reflector
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1/26/26
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Authorities say an intoxicated driver on Saturday hit three people helping with a previous fatal crash on Spirit Lake Memorial Highway.
The two separate vehicle accidents, which occurred about …
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Hayley Day / The Daily News
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1/26/26
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Majority Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing changes they say will restore integrity to Washington’s venerable initiative process.
Opponents contend the moves will effectively block …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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1/26/26
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Skamania County smashed its previous record for the number of search and rescues in 2025, Sheriff Summer Scheyer said.
“We ended the year with 73 search and rescues in 2025,” she said.
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Henry Brannan / Murrow News
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1/24/26
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The two suspects arrested Thursday following a multi-agency pursuit through Thurston County were charged in Lewis County Friday for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the Cowlitz Indian …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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1/23/26
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Washington state Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, has introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a permanent Global War on Terror memorial on the Washington state Capitol campus to honor service …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/23/26
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