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The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners signaled at a recent meeting that it is not interested in replicating a Lewis County resolution declaring itself a non-sanctuary county.
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By Minka Atkinson / The Daily News
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7/15/25
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The Trump administration must allow refugees to enter the United States from countries covered by the president’s travel ban, a federal judge in Seattle ruled Monday.
U.S. District Court …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/15/25
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Two bellwether legislative races in Washington are drawing heavy spending early by private sector forces and the state Republican Party.
As of Monday, political committees funded largely by …
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Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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7/15/25
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Heat, travel, and a 40-foot curve aren’t slowing down Will Sykes, who’s halfway through painting Battle Ground’s first city-approved mural, all on his own dime.
Sykes, a …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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7/15/25
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The Battle Ground commercial scene is experiencing another surge after a brief hiatus, which felt like several years, surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
In January 2024, The Reflector reported …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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Ryan Thamert is taking the reins of Ridgefield’s public works department as the city lays critical groundwork to support an anticipated 26,000 residents in the next ten years.
On July 1, …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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Two Washington state agencies are looking to improve corridors for wildlife while cutting down on traffic risks for motorists and animals.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department …
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Emily Fitzgerald / Washington State Standard
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7/14/25
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Shelly Whitten is taking the reins of the Battle Ground School District at a time of historic financial pressure.
A Battle Ground High School graduate and near-lifelong resident, Whitten has …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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The Hockinson Blueberry Festival returns Saturday, July 19, with blueberries, baked goods, live music and a strong dose of community tradition.
The annual event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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Clark County is charting a future for the fairgrounds that includes extensive upgrades, but with limited funding, county leaders say only select projects will move forward in the near term.
At a …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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A Portland Police Bureau vehicle, bomb squad truck and a Clark County Sheriff’s Office vehicle block off Northeast 179th Street just east of the Fairgrounds exit on Interstate 5 after a …
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The Reflector
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7/14/25
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A 45-year-old man was injured Saturday morning, July 5, when a distracted driver struck a stationary Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) truck on Interstate 5 near milepost 11 in Clark …
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The Reflector
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7/14/25
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The City of Woodland is advancing its long-planned upgrade of Gun Club Road, following a vote by the city council on Monday, July 7, to approve a construction management and inspection contract with …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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Clark County is accepting nominations for its 2025 Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards, which recognize local individuals and businesses that support and promote inclusive employment.
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The Reflector
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7/14/25
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The Battle Ground Rotary Club began its new fiscal year on Tuesday, July 1, by welcoming incoming President Michael Ernest and the 2025–2026 leadership team.
Ernest is joined by …
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The Reflector
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7/14/25
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Clark County residents can have their pressure canner gauges tested for free this summer through a program hosted by Washington State University (WSU) Extension.
Testing began Wednesday, June …
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The Reflector
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7/14/25
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All land clearing and residential burning in Clark County is banned until further notice, effective Tuesday, July 1.
Due to increasingly dry conditions, Fire Marshal Donna Goddard is rescinding …
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The Reflector
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7/14/25
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Battle Ground’s Harvest Days Festival will return Friday, July 18, through Saturday, July 19, with a full schedule of events. The central location for events during Harvest Days will be the …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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In response to the Turnover timber sale’s State Environmental Police Act (SEPA) review, the Legacy Forest Defense Coalition (LFDC) said it believes a pair of units in the proposed sale are …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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Amboy Territorial Days’ Log Show on Saturday, July 12, showed off the fun in the logging industry as kids and adults competed in numerous events. The events included the iconic sounds of …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/14/25
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