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Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care amid drastic Medicaid cuts.
The hefty sum falls below what the Trump administration gave to some …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/7/26
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The number of licensed childcare providers in Washington state has increased since 2020 from 4,768 to 6,504, a 36% increase, according to the Department of Children, Youth & Families.
At the …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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1/6/26
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The state Department of Ecology has admitted that a recent report on carbon emission reductions through projects financed by the Climate Commitment Act was “significantly inflated” by the …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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1/6/26
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Blanche Barajas and Gary Bode have very different ideas about fluoridation. She’s pro. He’s against.
As city council members in Pasco and Lynden, respectively, they fought two of seven …
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John Stang / Washington State Standard
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1/6/26
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As Olympia faces another shortfall, state health care officials said Monday that the governor’s supplemental budget proposal could impact Washington’s Recovery Navigator Program.
The …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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1/5/26
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While motorists in much of the rest of the nation are seeing gas prices below $3 a gallon, drivers in Washington state continue to deal with fuel costs averaging closer to $4 a gallon, thanks to …
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By Brett Davis / The Center Square
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1/5/26
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Selected communities in four Western Washington counties will receive a combined $6.58 million in federal funding for road safety improvements, as new data shows a decline in fatal and serious injury …
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Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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1/5/26
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Vancouver tax preparer Keith Altamirano, 52, received an 18-month federal prison sentence for preparing false and fraudulent tax returns, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office …
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The Reflector
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1/5/26
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Students and community members are invited to the 11th annual Industry Fair hosted by Battle Ground Public Schools (BGPS). The event will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Battle Ground High …
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The Reflector
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1/5/26
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The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a small fire inside a Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue boathouse at Ridgefield Marina last month was accidental and likely caused by an …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/5/26
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, recently toured the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Clark County domestic violence shelter in Vancouver, meeting with staff to discuss rising demand …
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The Reflector
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1/5/26
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Lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District are sponsoring legislation aimed at protecting children participating in youth sports programs from abuse and sexual predators.
House Bill 2180, …
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The Reflector
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1/5/26
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Shari Conditt, a longtime Woodland High School civics and U.S. history teacher, has been appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson to the Washington State Board of Education, bringing a small-town classroom …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/5/26
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Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, has introduced legislation aimed at resolving an ongoing dispute between the City of Vancouver and smaller Clark County cities over proportional representation on the …
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The Reflector
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1/5/26
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The City of Woodland is accepting applications to fill an unexpired term on the Woodland City Council for Position No. 5. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10.
The appointed councilor …
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The Reflector
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1/5/26
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Travelers of Pioneer Street in Ridgefield have watched the Ridgefield Gateway project take shape over the course of a year, as the McDonald’s has now opened to the public, and the gas station and …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/5/26
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Tukes Taphouse, a family-friendly taphouse at 113 E. Main St. in Battle Ground, has changed ownership after operating for two years. The location opened Dec. 9, 2023, and has been acquired by BG …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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1/5/26
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Clark County Sheriff John Horch said 2025 was the sheriff’s office’s best year since he was elected sheriff in 2022.
Horch said in an interview with The Reflector that the sheriff’s …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/5/26
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The historic Allen House is now ready for overnight visitors and brunch eaters near ilani Casino as Bianca and Michael Benson cut the ribbon surrounded by the Blue Crew, the mayor of Ridgefield and …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/5/26
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In the last year, one word has taken hold of American politics more than any other.
It has been featured in speeches on government budgets and championed by winning political …
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Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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1/5/26
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