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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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Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole said this summer marks the height of the Pioneer Street widening project; once completed, he believes it will bring in additional commercial development growth.
Ridgefield mayor highlights infrastructure as a big focus ahead of the summer months
The first day of summer is Friday, June 20, which Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole highlighted some important topics for the city to focus on ahead of the busy summer season. Cole told The Reflector … more
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Tukes Valley students pose with editor-in-chief Rye Dilley (middle) after publishing the first issue of the newly relaunched district magazine.
Local students revive school district magazine after more than a decade
A group of students from Tukes Valley Middle School have brought Your Battle Ground Public Schools back to life more than a decade after the district publication went dormant. The original … more
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Ridgefield Art Association exhibit invites viewers to gain fresh perspectives
The Ridgefield Art Association will present “Looking In/Looking Out,” a new exhibit exploring thresholds, transitions and fresh perspectives through the eyes of local artists. The … more
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John Idsinga served on the Battle Ground City Council from 1997 to 2006, including six years as mayor. Idsinga seeks to be reelected to the council, citing public safety as one of his main concerns.
John Idsinga seeks return to city council, citing public safety as main concern
John Idsinga, a longtime Battle Ground resident, former city council member and mayor, has entered the race for city council Position No. 5. He will face Aimee Vaile for the open seat currently … more
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Construction on the 43,000-square-foot Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Vancouver will begin on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Groundbreaking set for Clark County’s first Latter-Day Saints temple
Construction will soon begin on Clark County’s first Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23. The temple will be … more
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Volunteers pose with a finished compost pile, freshly layered with greens and browns, during a workshop held last week at the Center of Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education. The bin was removed to show the mix. In roughly four months, this pile will become nutrient-rich soil.
Compost bin heats up fast in first week
A week after volunteers across Clark County built a compost bin at the CASEE gardens in Brush Prairie, Environmental Outreach Specialist Senior Pete DuBois returned with an update that’s … more
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Library card design contest celebrates 75 years of FVRLibraries
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRLibraries) invites artists of all ages to enter a library card design competition. The winning artwork will appear on a … more
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Jennifer De Luz, a candidate for Woodland City Council Position 6, emphasizes her commitment to resident representation, supporting small businesses and strongly advocating for the approval of cannabis retail in Woodland, whether by council decision or public vote.
Newcomer Jennifer De Luz seeks to ‘help give Woodland a voice’ in bid for city council
Jennifer De Luz says she never expected to run for office, but now that she is, she wants to give Woodland voters a choice and a stronger voice. “We didn’t think anybody should run … more
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The Planters Days Parade in Woodland will take place from Fifth Street and Davidson Avenue to Goerig Street and finishes at Woodland Middle School. The parade will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
Woodland Planters Days returns for 103rd celebration with “Legacies and Generations”
The annual Woodland Planters Days festival is set to bring the community together for the 103rd time, promising a weekend filled with fun, tradition and local pride. This year’s event … more
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A vehicle that was speeding into the construction zone on state Route 502 near Northwest 29th Avenue rear-ended another vehicle that had slowed as another car in front of it turned on June 11. The crash occurred while police were setting up Officer Manny 2.0 nearby, a tool designed to prevent such collisions.
Ghost car Officer Manny helps track speeders and slow traffic
It was supposed to be a quiet demonstration. But as the Battle Ground Police Department set up its ghost car, Officer Manny 2.0 on West Main Street Wednesday morning, the radar was already lighting … more
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