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A bill sponsored by a small bipartisan group of state senators seeks to bring deeper transparency to campaign finances in the state of Washington during this year’s legislative session.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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1/23/26
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Asphalt giant Granite Construction has started building a new 20-acre plant at the Port of Woodland’s Martin's Bar South industrial site on the Columbia River.
The rocks and other asphalt …
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By Henry Brannan / Murrow News
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1/23/26
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Misdemeanor charges dismissed for Cowlitz County man accused of assaulting Washington senator's wife
Misdemeanor charges against a Longview man for disorderly conduct and fourth-degree assault during a local Charlie Kirk vigil were dismissed on Tuesday in Cowlitz County District Court.
Jon Erik …
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Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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1/23/26
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The House Thursday passed four appropriations bills to fund the government and avert a partial shutdown, but Democrats largely objected to spending on the Department of Homeland Security amid …
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By Ariana Figueroa / The Oregon Capital Chronicle
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1/23/26
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If lawmakers want to clamp down on citizen initiatives, Washington state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, says they should be willing to follow the same rules themselves.
In a news release, Walsh …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/21/26
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One person was fatally struck by an Amtrak passenger train Saturday near the Kelso train station.
Bryan Ditterick, spokesperson for Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, told The Daily News that …
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Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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1/21/26
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The 2026 GRO Parade of Homes, taking place just north of Salmon Creek along Northwest 11th Avenue, is set to feature 16 lots in total dubbed “Emerald Grove.”
The luxury home show will …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/19/26
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Public testimony stretched late into the evening during the Clark County Planning Commission and Clark County Council’s second joint hearing Thursday, Jan. 15, as residents weighed in on the …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/19/26
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Ridgefield homeowners interested in creating water-wise, pollinator-friendly landscapes can apply for a grant program offered by the Ridgefield Garden Club, which provides up to $200 for the purchase …
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The Reflector
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1/19/26
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Clark County is accepting applications for its eight-week Composter Recycler volunteer training program, which begins Wednesday, Jan. 28. Applications are due by Wednesday, Jan. 21.
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The Reflector
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1/19/26
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After more than two decades in office, Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey announced he will not seek re-election.
In a statement shared on social media, Kimsey said he considered retiring four …
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The Reflector
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1/19/26
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The La Center City Council unanimously approved a contract on Wednesday, Jan. 14, to survey La Center Road, marking the first step in a long-term plan to widen the roadway and add bike and pedestrian …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/19/26
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The Battle Ground Education Foundation is entering a new chapter in 2026 following the recent appointment of its first executive director and a shift in how the nonprofit connects with the community …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/19/26
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Clark County is accepting applications to fill seven openings on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board. The positions are open to county residents, and terms begin immediately. …
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The Reflector
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1/19/26
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Union advocate Deken Letinich announced he is running for state representative in the 18th Legislative District, Position 2, centering his campaign on affordability and economic opportunity for …
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The Reflector
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1/19/26
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North Clark County Indivisible (NCCI) has formed an Education Committee focused on community education and engagement as local school districts prepare for upcoming levy votes. The Battle Ground …
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The Reflector
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1/19/26
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While Ridgefield continues to grow in population amid a boom in business, the need for more financial services has grown as well.
OnPoint Community Credit Union has expanded to the …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/19/26
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is urging the Battle Ground Public Schools (BGPS) to adopt its own curriculum following the Dec. 26 arrest of Battle Ground High School student …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/19/26
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A long-running dispute over light rail funding, board authority and regional control will remain unresolved after the C-Tran Board voted to delay action on a proposal tied to the Interstate Bridge …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/19/26
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Battle Ground Public Schools leaders told residents Wednesday that February will be their only attempt this year to secure voter approval for a replacement education programs and operations levy.
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/19/26
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