Local News
Take a journey through this area’s rich history
Enjoy snapshots of local history written in past issues of the Reflector from 30, 20 and 10 years ago, respectively. A look back at July, 30 years ago • Former Battle Ground Mayor …
Woodland City Council’s rejected cannabis vote sparks debate
Some Woodland residents voiced their displeasure, last week, over the City Council’s earlier rejection gathering public input through an advisory vote on whether the sale of cannabis should be …
Community focus: Residents share concerns over roadway, pedestrian infrastructure
With Clark County and Woodland’s population on the rise, are roadway and pedestrian infrastructure keeping up with the increased travel in the region? Area residents expressed their …
Washington’s first Raising Cane’s in Vancouver draws large crowd
Cars lined up for several blocks to try Washington’s first Raising Cane’s at 12601 SE Second Circle, Vancouver, on its July 16 opening. Washington State Patrol officers directed traffic …
The La Center Our Days Steamboat Celebration returns Friday, July 26, through Saturday, July 27, with the focus around La Center’s Holley Park. The events kick off with the Twilight Parade on Friday and continue all day Saturday.

La Center Our Days Steamboat Celebration returns this weekend

The La Center Our Days Steamboat Celebration returns this weekend with the theme “Wild West on the River” and a packed schedule, including the Twilight Parade, bingo, vendor fair and …
Reese Gentemann prepares a waffle cone for guests of Eight Cow Creamery. Customers will have a better view of the cone-making process once its storefront opens this summer.

Locally sourced ice cream to find permanent home in Ridgefield

Alisa Neil, co-owner of Eight Cow Creamery, soon to open in Ridgefield, named her ice cream business as a nod to her eight children. The whole family will soon celebrate the debut of their storefront …

Woodland approves $500,000 construction for road overlay and pedestrian access wide

Woodland residents can soon expect partial lane closures on South Pekin Road as crews repair several cracks that have created safety concerns. In its Monday, July 15 meeting, Woodland’s …

Blood drive for Ridgefield teen to be held at Rosauers Supermarket

Bloodworks Northwest is hosting a blood drive in support of a local teen, Graeson, this week. The blood drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. …
State & Regional News
Windy Ridge and visitor centers at Mount St. Helens open
Those looking for stunning views close to the crater of Mount St. Helens are in luck: The Windy Ridge Interpretive Site and nearby visitor centers opened to the public recently, according to the U.S. …
MGP, Sens. Murray and Cantell secure $1.499 billion for I-5 bridge replacement
On Friday, July 12, Washington Third District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez announced the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program will receive $1.499 billion in federal funding from the U.S. …
Man who dived on his family to protect them killed at Trump rally shooting
Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old man from Buffalo Township, Pa., died after a gunman opened fire during a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening. The former volunteer fire …
Trump assassination attempt: Washington state politicians respond after former president bloodied by shooter
Responses from Washington state politicians poured in following the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump suffered …
WSU professor says assassination attempt is stark reminder that heated political rhetoric must cool
Saturday's assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump could be a moment of unity, for partisan politicians to ease back toward civility. Or it could just make things worse, said Cornell …
Trump calls for unity, vows to move forward morning after attempted assassination
Former President Donald Trump said Sunday morning that it was "God alone who prevented" his death after he survived a Saturday evening assassination attempt at a campaign rally north of Pittsburgh. …
Fourth initiative to protect natural gas likely to qualify for November ballot
An initiative to protect the use of natural gas in Washington will likely be on the November general election ballot. In a press release, Let’s Go Washington, the organization that …
One year since Zack’s Law passes, cold water shock still poses a threat
When Centralia teen Zachary Lee Rager swam in a chilly river on a warm spring day in 2021, a cooling swim soon turned into tragedy when he suddenly experienced cold water shock and passed away. That …
Mount St. Helens alert level holds steady despite recent reports of “recharging”
Over the past several months, small magnitude earthquakes have been occuring at Mount St. Helens, the activity is similar to 2023 observations. The Cascades Volcano Observatory stated in a press …
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez hosts child care roundtable with first responders
U.S. District Three Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez listened to first responders’ concerns about their struggles accessing child care while maintaining their jobs during a roundtable with first …
Opinion
Community
2024 Amboy Territorial Days Youth Log Show Results
2024 Amboy Territorial Days Youth Log Show Results Youth Ax Throw – Ages 6-9   1 st Place: Brodin Harris 2 nd Place: Everett McKee Youth Ax Throw – Ages 10-13 …
Community Calendar
Friends of La Center Community Library annual book sale: 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sunday, July 28, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE …
Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Erickson right candidate for Clark Public Utilities commissioner

Editor, I support Sherry Erickson for Clark Public Utilities District commissioner. Sherry is very well qualified to represent the customers of Clark Public Utilities. As a commissioner for …

Sports
Life

People can beat the heat and avoid illness this summer by taking precautions

With temperatures peaking above 100 degrees once already, people should take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses going forward this summer. Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Public Health …

Outdoors
Obituaries
Death Notices
Curtis F. Sarkinen, 83, of Vancouver, died July 11. Arrangements are under the care of Laynes Funeral Services, 360-687-3143.
Death Notices
Garrick Terrell, 81, of La Center, died July 6. Arrangements are under the care of Northwood Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 360-574-4252. Della J. Raisanen, 17 days, of Kelso, died July 5. …
In loving memory of Richard Louis Lee 1945-2024
Richard Louis Lee passed away on June 22, 2024, after struggling with progressive supranuclear palsy with loss of sight, hearing and movement.  Richard was born in Salem, Oregon, on Feb. …
In Loving Memory Of Virginia Clare 6/11/1939 ~ 6/5/2024
Virginia Gayle Swift Clare, a Battle Ground resident from 1969 to 1981, passed to her heavenly home on June 5, 2024, at the age of 84.  She was at home surrounded by her family in her final …
In loving memory of Donald Marion Cole June 10, 1935 - July 9, 2024
Donald, age 89, passed into heaven on July 9 in Vancouver. He was born in Kelso into a large family. He married Patsy, and together they created a beautiful life. Don worked hard to provide for his …
In loving memory of Fred Holtmann Dec. 17, 1965 - April 11, 2024
Fred Holtmann, age 58, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Vancouver, Washington, with family by his side. Fred was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on Dec. 17, 1965. He was the youngest of four …
In Loving Memory Of Shirley Huestis 3/4/1945 ~ 6/23/2024
Shirley Ann Huestis was born in Deshler, Nebraska, to Loetta and Brownie Hagler. She had two daughters, Sonja McCoy and Yvonne Szczepaniak, and two grandchildren, Brian Szczepaniak and Melanie, who …
Death Notices
Bob T. Jones, 85, of Battle Ground, died June 30. Arrangements are under the care of Laynes Funeral Services, 360-687-3143. Lawrence Michael Kujava, age 95, of Amboy, died June 29. Lawrence …
In Loving Memory Of Frank Scott 1946 ~ 2024
Frank (Frankie) H. Scott, age 78 years, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2024. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in Vancouver, WA. Born in Vancouver, WA and raised with …