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A historic railroad passenger car that the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad had hoped to restore was destroyed in a Friday, Aug. 28, fire at Furniture World SW in Vancouver, with investigators later …
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9/8/26
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Ridgefield Deputy City Manager Lee Knottnerus will retire Sept. 15 after 14 years with the city.
Knottnerus, who has served as deputy city manager and HR/Administrative Department director since …
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9/8/26
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After a multi-decade struggle by volunteers and city officials, knotweed has reared its head at Gee Creek once again in 2026.
"In 2009, Gee Creek was choked with Japanese knotweed from Pioneer …
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Eily McIlvain / eily.mcilvain@thereflector.com
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9/8/26
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From replacing rotten trim at town hall to installing lights at the Little League fields, residents and local businesses across Yacolt are increasingly stepping forward to tackle projects the town …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/8/26
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“I love Ridgefield,” a passerby called out on Saturday, Sept. 5, as downtown Ridgefield was filled with the colors and flags of nations from around the world, capturing the spirit of the city’s …
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9/8/26
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Battle Ground is seeking to expand its urban growth area west toward Dollars Corner while removing approximately 330 acres from the Meadow Glade area, a move city planners say would better position …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/8/26
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More than 500 customers walked through the doors of Ridgefield’s new Goodwill store during its first 15 minutes after the ribbon was cut at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.
The turnout and …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/8/26
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Clark County is seeking applicants for one primary and three alternate positions on the Clark County Board of Equalization, which hears appeals from property owners over assessed property valuations …
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9/8/26
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Victor Garcia, an educator, hunter and fisherman appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission last year, has died.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife announced his death …
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By Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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9/1/26
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lark County is preparing to seek proposals for a long-term lease of Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield, with the county looking for an operator willing to take on the course’s day-to-day …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/1/26
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A prominent downtown Ridgefield building recently received a new look while showcasing the people, places and experiences that have helped shape the community.
Ridgefield Main Street, in …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/1/26
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The Clark County Board of Health unanimously appointed Dr. Brianna da Silva Bhatia as the county’s interim health officer this week following the retirement of Dr. Alan Melnick.
Da Silva …
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9/1/26
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The City of Woodland is accepting applications for projects and programs funded through its Lodging Tax Fund, which supports local tourism promotion efforts. Completed applications are due by 12 p.m. …
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9/1/26
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Imagination Library of Washington is encouraging residents and state lawmakers to support the continuation of Dolly Parton’s book-gifting program following the singer’s death.
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9/1/26
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Cousins Alexis DuBay and Jessie Dorsey as well as their aunt Sabrina Taylor were awarded the Clark Cowlitz Fire and Rescue Letter of Commendation for saving a drowning father and his two daughters at …
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Marcus McCormic / marcus.mccormic@thereflector.com
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9/1/26
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A new location and an expanded lineup of community vendors helped Battle Ground’s National Night Out event grow Tuesday, Aug. 25, while giving residents and first responders more opportunities to …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/1/26
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A rapid, coordinated response involving fire agencies from across Clark and Cowlitz counties, law enforcement, emergency management and state resources helped keep the Hidden Meadows Fire north of …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/1/26
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The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors approved a $227 million budget that relies on fund balance reserves to cover a $14 million gap between projected revenue and expenditures as the …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/1/26
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What began in 2021 as an effort to give young people in Clark County an opportunity to get involved in rodeo has grown into one of the largest youth rodeos in the Pacific Northwest.
The …
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Cade Barker / cade.barker@thereflector.com
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9/1/26
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Battle Ground Public Schools is seeking parents, guardians and community members to join its Citizens Advisory Committee, which meets monthly to share community perspectives with district leaders.
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9/1/26
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