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County seeking volunteers to write for, against statements for charter amendments
The Clark County Auditor’s Office is seeking volunteers to write supporting and opposing statements written by citizen committees for three charter amendments that will appear on its Nov. 5 … more
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Members of the Mahn family make their way back from picking blueberries at Buzz and Berry Patch in Battle Ground during opening day of the season on Thursday, June 27.
Buzz and Berry Patch in Battle Ground opens for blueberry season
Buzz and Berry Patch opened for the blueberry-picking season last week in Battle Ground, and the patch founders have given their seal of approval to the current owners. Daniell Elmore is in her … more
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Last week, the old Ridgefield Police Station and jailhouse on Main Avenue were demolished to make room for supplies and equipment to treat an adjacent property. Once excavation efforts are complete, the site will be used as a temporary parking lot.
Ridgefield council to consider new downtown parking plan as off-street lot closes
Visitors to downtown Ridgefield are advised to prepare as off-street parking in the downtown is becoming more limited. To combat reduced off-street parking, the Ridgefield City Council may … more
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Over Ice and Soda and Beverages opened business to the community in Battle Ground on June 22. Each day since the grand opening, consistent, fast-moving lines of thirsty customers have packed the sidewalk in front of their soda shop.
Local mom, daughter bring popular American Southwest drink options to Battle Ground
Dirty sodas have made a splash in Battle Ground thanks to a mom and daughter opening Over Ice Soda and Beverages, recently. The grand opening on June 22 led to long lines but customers took to … more
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Local agencies to host biochar and woodland management workshop
Learn to manage small woodland acreage and make biochar from wood at an upcoming workshop from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 29 at 21312 NW 17th Court, Ridgefield. Local biochar and woodland … more
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Take a journey through this area’s rich history
Enjoy snapshots of local history written in past issues of the Reflector from 30, 20 and 10 years ago, respectively. A look back at June, 30 years ago • Former Battle Ground Mayor … more
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Clark County Fire District 3 is using the 2022 Nakia Creek Fire in the Yacolt Burn State Forest as the basis to expand its wildland fire operations as the district heads into the summer season without inmate fire crews from the Larch Corrections Center.
CCFD3 preparing for wildfire season without Larch Crews
Clark County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) is heading into the summer wildfire season with a typical approach, but the loss of Larch inmate fire crews still looms. The Larch Corrections Center, east … more
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arolyn Marquez Garcia, a graduate of Battle Ground’s Character and Academics for the Marketplace (CAM) Academy and the Cascadia Technical Academy, hopes to combine her aviation and weather interests for a career. To get there, Marquez Garcia earned funding support from the Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) Scholarship from the Washington Workforce Board.
Local graduate to combine passions with help of workforce scholarship
Karolyn Marquez Garcia already knew she wanted to become a pilot when she decided to combine that career with one in meteorology, as well. The Battle Ground Character and Academics for the … more
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Battle Ground Public Schools offering free summer meals
Free meals are available for everyone ages 1 through 18 this summer at two Battle Ground Public Schools locations. The Summer Food Services Program, sponsored by the district and funded primarily … more
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BG approves six-year transportation improvement plan
Last week, the Battle Ground City Council adopted a six-year transportation improvement program, which identifies transportation projects slated for completion. The city expects to pay $57.7 million … more
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On June 11, La Center Public Schools Board of Directors voted unanimously to allow the city to expand the elementary school’s stormwater pond to support its Fourth Street widening project. With stormwater mitigation ready, the project is slated to begin in 2025.
La Center School District approves interlocal agreement for Fourth Street stormwater pond
The La Center School District Board of Directors recently approved an interlocal agreement with the city that will mark a pivotal step in improving local transportation infrastructure. In a June … more
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Portions of Moulton Falls Regional Park to close for bridge repair
Clark County agencies are coordinating to repair and preserve the iconic wooden arch bridge at Moulton Falls Regional Park this July. The work will include minor repairs and restaining, which will … more
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Woodland Resident Jason Friend will be sworn in for the council position No. 7 on July 1. Friend will replace Mone Smith, who resigned to move with his family in May.
Woodland City Council to appoint new member in July
The Woodland City Council will have a full contingent beginning July 1, when Woodland resident Jason Friend will be sworn in as the City Council’s newest member. Friend will fill the vacant … more
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Last week, the Battle Ground City Council approved a developer’s agreement for an affordable apartment complex, which will provide 100 housing units in the city. Prices will be adjusted for residents who earn below Battle Ground’s average income.
BG City Council approves site plan for 100 affordable housing units
Battle Ground’s City Council approved a site plan to provide 100 housing units for residents living below the city’s average income level last week. In a June 17 meeting, the City … more
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Camp Hope construction to impact Lewisville Regional Park access
Access to Lewisville Regional Park will be disrupted Monday through Wednesday, July 1 through July 3, as new water tanks and support structures are delivered and lifted by helicopter across the East … more
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Ridgefield man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges
Two western Washington men, including one from Ridgefield, pleaded guilty to drug and gun charges in U.S. District Court earlier this month. Ridgefield resident Ronald McComb, 59, pleaded guilty … more
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Jessica Cole of Battle Ground Pride said the City Council’s actions to remove a Pride Month proclamation from a council agenda set a bad example for the community. Cole and others from Clark County shared their concerns regarding the removal of Mayor Troy McCoy’s Pride Month Proclamation in a 3-4 minority vote by the City Council earlier this month.
Battle Ground City Council Pride Month proclamation removal receives pushback
Discourse regarding the safety of LGBTQ youth continued in Battle Ground’s council chambers last week following the controversial removal of a Pride Proclamation by three members of the Council … more
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Sale of fireworks begins this Friday in Clark County
Fireworks went on sale in Clark County beginning Friday, June 28. For the Independence Day holiday, residents can use fireworks in unincorporated Clark County from 9 a.m. to midnight Thursday, July … more
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From Ridgefield’s Fourth of July celebration to Yacolt’s Rendezvous Days parade and fireworks lighting up the night sky, northern Clark County is set to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4.
A look at Fourth of July activities in northern Clark County, Portland
Ridgefield The celebration of Independence Day in Ridgefield will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a packed schedule. The Ridgefield Independence 5k/10k run begins at 8 a.m. For more … more
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Last week, several Airpark homeowners and pilots told the Battle Ground City Council that they feared that rezoning the area to allow for construction of more homes would jeopardize future operations. The council will decide whether or not to adopt an ordinance rezoning the area for higher residential use at a later date.
BG Airpark rezoning more likely as residents fear future shutdown
Neighbors are concerned about a potential future shutdown of Cedars North Airpark if the City Council rezones Battle Ground’s airpark district. Following a heated debate among council … more
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