In a May 19 meeting, the Battle Ground City Council voted 4-3 to eliminate a rule that allowed a one-third minority of council members to block mayoral proclamations — a rule used nearly a year …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/26/25
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The Ridgefield Art Association will host its annual “Whimsy” art exhibit from Wednesday, June 4, through Thursday, June 26, at the Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., …
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The Reflector
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5/26/25
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After more than a decade of planning, permitting and fundraising, Scott Hill Park & Sports Complex is nearing the finish line on its first major phase. The Woodland Rotary Club, which has led the …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/26/25
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oted unanimously on Monday, May 19, to authorize a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Woodland Police Officers’ Association, laying the groundwork for a dedicated school resource …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/26/25
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The Battle Ground Police Department recognized outstanding service and professionalism at its 2024 Employee Awards Ceremony, held April 30. Officers and staff were honored for life-saving actions, …
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The Reflector
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5/26/25
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The annual Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honoring officers and K-9s who died in the line of duty will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 29, at the Public Service Center, located at …
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The Reflector
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5/26/25
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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has concluded its investigations into Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department’s former interim chief Charles Gardiner’s suicide and …
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The Reflector
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5/26/25
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The City of Woodland took a final step on Monday, May 19, to bring long-term RV residents out of legal limbo, voting unanimously to rezone Woodland Shores RV Park to allow year-round residency.
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/26/25
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A bill signed into law last week is set to open new doors for regional cooperation between the City of La Center and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, starting with wastewater.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/26/25
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Over an hour and a half of the Wednesday, May 21 Clark County Council meeting was public comment regarding the idea of a ban on holiday fireworks, despite no ban being proposed in the first …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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5/26/25
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On Monday, May 19, the Battle Ground City Council approved an ordinance to set long-term speed limits for state Route 502 and state Route 503, two highways managed by the Washington State Department …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/26/25
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At an open house on May 21, community members explored seven proposed strategies to revitalize Old Town Battle Ground. The event at City Hall marked the third public input session since the city …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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5/26/25
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Battle Ground Public Schools has canceled the 2025-26 school year kindergarten Jump Start program following two failed levy attempts and related budget cuts.
Jump Start is a four-day …
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The Reflector
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5/26/25
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All four Idaho Republican congressmen want the U.S. Small Business Administration , or SBA, to move its Pacific Northwest regional office from Seattle to Idaho.
In March, SBA Administrator Kelly …
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By Kyle Pfannenstiel / The Idaho Capital Sun
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5/24/25
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Before Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the next state budget on Tuesday, he vetoed a few dozen spending provisions scattered throughout its 1,366 pages.
The plan he approved lays out $78 …
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By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero and Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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5/24/25
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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has concluded its investigations into the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department’s former Interim Chief Charles Gardiner’s suicide …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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Critics of a new law concerning student rights and privacy protections at school say the fight is far from over, but note the damage has been done.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1296 was …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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5/23/25
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A bill that was approved by overwhelming majorities in both chambers of the Legislature to study the primary cost drivers for home ownership and rental housing in Washington state has been vetoed by …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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5/23/25
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A nonprofit organization helping foster children in Washington graduate from high school just saw its state funding chopped.
In the current two-year budget, which runs through June 30, …
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By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / The Washington State Standard
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5/23/25
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U.S. Postal Service reminds customers to maintain mailboxes during National Mailbox Improvement Week
With National Mailbox Improvement Week lasting from May 18 to May 24, the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain and upgrade their mailboxes to help ensure safe, secure and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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