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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez holds a roundtable with Partners in Careers and Ukrainian community members.
Gluesenkamp Perez holds Ukrainian career roundtable, tours BPA control center
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, recently held a career roundtable with Ukrainian community members, toured the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Dittmer Control Center and visited … more
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Johnson Peak is seen beyond Packwood Lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in 2022..
Public land sale plan covering millions of acres in Washington state derails in U.S. Senate
A Republican proposal in the U.S. Senate that could have put millions of acres of public land in Washington up for sale has hit a roadblock, but the lead lawmaker behind the idea is planning to press … more
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, center, met with several statewide elected officials on June 23, 2025 to discuss the how federal funding cuts under discussion in Congress and by the Trump Administration could impact the state. (Photo courtesy of Washington governor’s office)
Tax collections tumble again in latest Washington budget forecast
Washington lawmakers and the governor Tuesday got the grim state revenue news they’ve been expecting. Estimates show tax collections for the two-year operating budget that begins July 1 … more
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Parking lot striping, signage and landscaping hints at near completion on Thursday, June 19, for Washington’s first In-N-Out Burger location in Ridgefield.
Signs up, hiring now: Washington’s first In-N-Out Burger is opening soon
Sometime in July is the likely time frame for In-N-Out Burger to open its Ridgefield doors as the first location in the Evergreen State. The words are now visible from Interstate 5 for In-N-Out … more
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Hazardous playground equipment at Lewisville Regional Park will soon be removed. Play structures near the park’s beach area, south of the softball fields, and the Alder shelter will remain in place.
Aging play equipment at Lewisville Regional Park to be removed
Clark County Public Works will begin removing outdated, unsafe play equipment from Lewisville Regional Park in late June. The equipment, located in several areas of the park, no longer meets … more
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A Facebook post by Milly R. Turner on Monday, June 16, in the Ridgefield, WA Facebook group announced the cancellation of the Independence Run 2025 that had been moved to July 5 due to logistical reasons.
Ridgefield’s Independence Run 2025 organizer announces cancelation
The long-running Independence Day Run as part of Ridgefield’s Fourth of July celebration has been canceled for this year. On Saturday, June 14, a Ridgefield, WA Facebook group member … more
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Students join Ridgefield School District board members as they dig into the soil with golden shovels during the June 19 groundbreaking ceremony. The event marks the start of construction on the district's third elementary school, slated to open in August 2026.
Ridgefield community proudly celebrates groundbreaking of third elementary school
Standing on land her family once farmed, Bonnie Claiborne Harris looked out at a crowd gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Ridgefield’s third elementary school and saw a legacy … more
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City council members discussed and largely rejected the idea of adding lifeguards or paid parking to Horseshoe Lake Park during a June 16 workshop, citing liability, costs, and loss of immunity protections.
Woodland council voices strong opposition to lifeguards, parking fees at Horseshoe Lake Park
The Woodland City Council expressed broad concerns Monday over a workshop discussion exploring the pros and cons of introducing paid parking and lifeguards at Horseshoe Lake Park, citing legal … more
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Battle Ground Mayor Troy McCoy (right) takes a photo with Jessica Cole holding the proclamation she helped develop following the City Council meeting on Monday, June 16. The proclamation, recognizing June as Pride Month, was issued without objection one year after it was blocked by a minority vote.
Battle Ground mayor issues Pride Month proclamation after last year’s removal
One year after a contentious 4-3 minority council vote blocked the city’s Pride Month proclamation, Battle Ground Mayor Troy McCoy issued the statement without objection during the City … more
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Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey received the Auditor of the Year award his his efforts during widespread ballot box attacks during the 2024 election cycle.
Clark County auditor receives Auditor of the Year
Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey has been named Washington’s Auditor of the Year by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Hobbs presented the award to Kimsey during the 2025 Washington State … more
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The Brockmann Residential Treatment Facility, mostly completed, remains in “warm closure” status due to state budget constraints. The Clark County Council has urged the state to fund and open the facility as soon as possible to address urgent psychiatric care needs.
County Council urges state to open completed mental health facility amid budget freeze
Construction of the Brockmann Residential Treatment Facility, a state-run, 48-bed campus designed to serve individuals under civil commitment orders, is mostly complete. But despite what local … more
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State Route 503 currently narrows to one northbound lane from its intersection with state Route 502, also known as Main Street, where the posted speed drops to 25 mph heading east. Changes proposed by the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) would maintain two narrow, 11-foot lanes throughout state Route 503.
Battle Ground eyes roundabouts, corridor redesign as tools to lower SR 503 speed
During a Monday, June 16, Battle Ground City Council meeting, state and local officials presented updates on future improvements to the state Route 503 corridor, including the city’s ongoing … more
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Mayor Troy McCoy cuts the ribbon alongside Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. (BGSC) President Sharon Wodtke on June 16. The remodeled Battle Ground Senior Center will open in early July.
Battle Ground’s revamped senior center improves space and accessibility for activities
Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. (BGSC) President Sharon Wodtke told The Reflector she was cautiously optimistic a month before the remodeled Battle Ground Senior Center’s unveiling. On … more
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The Ridgefield Overlook Park Splash Pad sits inoperable with a fence surrounding it on Thursday, June 19, as more work is needed for it to be utilized by July 25 without a complete overhaul of the site.
Overlook Park Splash Pad woes addressed by city of Ridgefield
After numerous residents inquired about the status of the Overlook Park Splash Pad in Ridgefield during a previous Community Focus article inquiry by The Reflector in May, the city issued a statement … more
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Battle Ground police officer Jeff Cabanting-Rafael assisted with the response to a vehicle collision at the intersection of state Route 503 and Northeast 299th Street on Tuesday, June 17, where one driver had their leg trapped from the crash.
Ride-along: A Tuesday night in Battle Ground
It was a quiet Tuesday night on June 17, but the first half of Battle Ground police officer Jeff Cabanting-Rafael’s shift featured numerous speeders, a vehicle collision with traumatic injuries … more
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Heavy machinery from Blue Line Land Works LLC rolls down Davidson Avenue during the Planters Day parade on Saturday, June 21, in downtown Woodland.
Rain doesn’t dampen Woodland’s resiliency for Planters Days
Despite the heavy rain and occasional wind on the first two official days of summer, the Woodland community brought the energy and packed the sidewalks for the Planters Days parade on Saturday, June … more
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John Ley
Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, has been appointed to serve on three new legislative work committees, including the joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee (OWLAC), overseeing plans for the … more
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal
Washington state updates student discipline rules for public schools
New discipline guidelines for public school students will go into effect across Washington state next month. While educators say the changes are necessary to address disruptive post-pandemic … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks during a grand opening for the Agriculture Innovation Park in Tenino on Wednesday, May 28.
Gluesenkamp Perez, colleagues introduce legislation to bring more transparency to federal budget process
This week, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, along with Reps. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, and Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced the bipartisan Stop the Baseline … more
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Ana Honsowetz (right), a muralist and designer, explains her preliminary mural concepts for Kiwanis Park's pickleball court sound wall to PACE board members during a June 11, 2025 meeting.
Proposed Kiwanis Park mural wall sparks inspiration
Ana Honsowetz, a local muralist and designer, recently completed a mural at All Natural Pet Supply in Battle Ground. Now, her latest concept, proposed for the soon-to-open pickleball courts at … more
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