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OC Baking 318-3 Best of Division, Blue Danella Savala 322-5 Best of Division Janet Freeland 318-11 Best of Division Jennifer Wilkerson 328-10 Best of Division Katherine Stryker … more
Invasive longhorn beetles are a key focus of state agencies during August Tree Check Month. The bug can heavily damage hardwood trees. The Washington state Recreation and Conservation Office stated the beetle variety is not known to be in Washington as of yet, though the public is encouraged to check.
State agencies asks public to check trees for signs of invasive insects
Several state agencies are asking the public to take 10 minutes this month to check trees in their communities for signs of invasive insects. The Washington Invasive Species Council, the … more
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HOPE Dementia Support provides free resources, support groups and activities for caregivers and individuals with dementia across Clark County, helping them navigate the challenges of memory loss.
Local HOPE programs support those with dementia, caregivers
Program Manager Lynn Crawford’s involvement with HOPE, a nonprofit providing relief for families caring for those with dementia, is deeply rooted in her personal experience as a caregiver. … more
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The Hockinson Hawks football program and booster club are looking to get the eastern county community excited about the upcoming football season with their third annual “Kick Off” event to help raise funds for their week two roadtrip to Mount Baker High School.
Hockinson Hawks football to kick off season with fundraising event
The Hockinson High School football team is starting their season on Saturday, Aug. 24, with their third annual “kick off” event to raise funds to travel almost 270 miles in style. … more
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Ridgefield’s Paddle for Life amateur dragon boating competition brought together 46 teams from across the Pacific Northwest to the Ridgefield waterfront on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Paddle for Life brought 46 dragon boat teams to Ridgefield
The Paddle for Life amateur dragon boating competition supporting women in Clark County who have experienced breast cancer brought together 46 teams to the Ridgefield waterfront as they competed on … more
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Prairie High School student Carson Asay, 16, will be heading back to class as a national champion after expanding on his dream as a Monster Energy Amateur National Champion in the 125cc C-class.
Prairie High School student completes motocross dream in Tennessee
Reaching the motocross nationals at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, was already Prairie High School student Carson Asay’s dream. He expanded on that goal to win … more
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Letter to the Editor: Deciding definition of ‘politically active’ a slippery slope
Editor, Anne Haller, of Washougal, wants to penalize churches who are “politically active.” But who decides what “politically active” means? Who sets the standard? This … more
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Letter to the Editor: People should vote for the America they want
Editor, I hope that America is smart enough to realize they are being gaslighted by Kamala Harris, the person who is no longer responsible for the border, and the Democratic Party who have made … more
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Letter to the Editor: Hope should be more central in everyday lives
Editor, As a recent philosophy graduate and educator, I am struck by the pervasive lack of hope I encounter in our society today. Nowhere is this more evident than when the topic of politics … more
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Letter to the Editor: Information on local creek’s two names wanted
Editor, Thanks to The Reflector reporter Cade Barker, who showed us one more facet of life in the creek that peacefully flows through Battle Ground. On maps, old and current, the creek is given … more
Kris Johnson
Commentary: Progress on Columbia River Treaty is good news for Washington
The U.S. and Canada reached a preliminary deal last month to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, a 60-year-old agreement that guides how the two countries manage one of North America’s largest … more
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A sign reading "Stop the Clearcut" stands next to the proposed Vineyard Vista development site in La Center. Residents have expressed strong opposition to the project, citing concerns over tree removal, stormwater runoff and increased traffic. The deadline to submit an appeal has passed with no applications.
No appeal made for controversial La Center subdivision plan
La Center neighbors have united to oppose a proposed hilltop subdivision since June, fearing the development will exacerbate existing stormwater runoff and worsen road conditions. The deadline to … more
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The City of Ridgefield’s newest mural, located at the north side of 112 N. Main Ave., features vibrant dragon boats, fruited grapevines and a bottle of local wine
Ridgefield mural celebrates community spirit with dragon boats and grapes
The City of Ridgefield’s newest mural, located at the north side of 112 N. Main Ave., is now completed. The mural, designed by graphic designer Patrick Hildreth and painted by Kassi Dae … more
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The Battle Ground Public Schools District is in the process of upgrading main door security at Prairie High School and Battle Ground High School after constituents listed security as one of their biggest concerns.
Battle Ground Public Schools tightens security at high school entrances
Soon, visitors to both high schools in the Battle Ground Public Schools district will need to use a video-telecom and walk through the main office before reaching students in classes. The school … more
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Internet access in rural areas of Southwest Washington and the rest of the United States are frequently met with “connected without internet” labels when Americans need it most. In just over 24 hours, 126 Facebook comments and 15 emails were sent in response to questions focused on how the internet issues affect the daily lives of community members as the area surrounding Battle Ground experienced numerous outages in the last week.
WiFi is on but the internet is not: A common problem in rural America
Internet customers have been experiencing hardships in rural Clark County recently, but the county is not alone. Internet outages are a common issue across the rural regions of the United States. … more
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A model showcases one of Ruby Lewis' original designs created to educate, empower and uplift communities of color. Her fashion work will be featured at Ridgefield’s Multicultural Festival at 9 a.m. on Sept. 7 at Overlook Park.
Food & Fashion is Ridgefield’s seventh annual Multicultural Festival theme
Ridgefield’s seventh annual Multicultural Festival is set to celebrate diverse cultures, with this year’s theme centering around “Food & Fashion.” Among the highlights … more
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Woodland City Council approves partnership with Washington state Department of Corrections
The Woodland City Council has approved an interagency agreement with the Washington state Department of Corrections (DOC), allowing community corrections officers to operate within the city. Under … more
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Clark County seeks survey responses on climate change
Clark County is seeking community input via surveys to help plan for climate change. Two surveys will be available until 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27. Surveys are available online at … more
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Death Notices: Aug. 21
Laure M. Harsh, 71, of Battle Ground, died Aug. 12. Arrangements are under the care of Laynes Funeral Services, 360-687-3143. Eric M. Syverson, 36, of Vancouver, died Aug. 12. Arrangements are … more
Clark County Fair Manager John Morrison said the side events at the fair could be different come next year, but events such as the Pirate’s Parrot Show and Washington State Fiddle Championships have already expressed interest in returning for 2025.
Clark County Fair up in visitor totals; manager calls it a success
The 2024 Clark County Fair had almost 268,000 visitors in its 10-day run, up nearly 11,000 fairgoers from last year, Fair Manager John Morrison said. Morrison said he felt the 2024 fair was a … more
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