The city of Battle Ground and Clark County Fire District 3 have scheduled public meetings to answer questions regarding the annexation proposal on the Feb. 11 Special Election ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters in the city and fire district on or before Jan.24. The propo…

Battle Ground City Councilor Adrian Cortes will have a new title in city government this year after being appointed as mayor by fellow councilors Jan. 6.

The Washington state Legislature re-convened this week as a full government body, starting off the 2020 legislative session. The Reflector sent out a list of questions to local lawmakers to get an idea of what their goals are and how they plan to address locally-pertinent issues.

The Ridgefield City Council swore in its newest members Jan. 9, with the city hailing the 2020 group as younger and with the most women it has ever had.

Barely two months after Clark County District 4 Councilor Gary Medvigy won an election to retain his seat, a challenger has announced his candidacy for the position.

Lawmakers are scrambling to confront a crisis that leaves people sleeping out in the cold and rain. 

On Tuesday, Jan. 7 Secretary of State Kim Wyman certified lists of candidates submitted by the state Democratic and Republican parties to be included in Washington’s March 10 presidential primary ballot, including 13 Democratic candidates and one Republican — President Donald Trump. 

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler joined fellow GOP lawmakers in voting against a House resolution intended to stop President Donald Trump from further engaging in conflict with Iran without Congressional approval.

Pedestrians headed to the northern entrance of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will have an easier time getting there following the opening of a reconstructed Main Avenue featuring a new culvert and sidewalk to allow better access for refuge visitor and fish alike.

The union representing faculty at Clark College has set an official strike date, approving Jan. 13 should the union and college administration not reach an agreement this week.

A Clark County man had his bail set for $750,000 last week on charges that he killed a transgender teen last year, with a trial expected in July, according to court records.

Those with expertise or experience with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities are encouraged to apply to serve on the Clark County Developmental Advisory Board, the county announced last week.

Washington’s 18th Legislative District lawmakers are making a tradition of touring their constituency prior to the start of the year’s session, talking about bridges, fish and fuel capacity among other topics during town halls last weekend.

House Minority Leader and 2nd Legislative District Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, says he’s looking forward to making salmon habitat legislation a bipartisan priority following the recent Billy Frank Jr. Pacific Salmon Summit. 

The Clark College Foundation has selected its new alumni director, choosing Ed Boston, an announcement from the foundation announced last month.