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The site of a proposed commercial project dubbed “Kirkland Center at Ridgefield” is seen through the clouds between North 65th Avenue and Interstate 5 on Friday, Dec. 12. The project is slated to include a large home improvement store and two possible mixed-use buildings.
Development enters early phases to bring Lowe’s or Home Depot-sized home improvement center to the city of Ridgefield
A pre-application conference was held between local commercial developers and staff with the city of Ridgefield to discuss the early phases of a new project: Kirkland Center at Ridgefield.  … more
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Reporters at McClatchy-owned newspapers in the Pacific Northwest raise alarm about company’s AI use 
Union members at Pacific Northwest newspapers owned by McClatchy Media — including The Olympian — are raising the alarm about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in … more
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This L&I photo taken one day after a trench worker was injured in June at a Woodland job site shows the excavator bucket that came unlatched from the excavator arm quick coupler. The photos, released by L&I on Dec. 3, follow a roughly $170,000 citation which includes claims that the excavator's quick coupler was missing a vital safety latch.
‘Entirely preventable’: L&I fines Rotschy $170K for missing latch linked to Woodland worker’s injury
The company holding a $44 million Port of Longview construction contract was fined more than $170,000 by state regulators and will be placed on a "Severe Violators" list following its investigation … more
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The outside of the Battle Ground Farmers Market is decorated in garland to celebrate the first holiday market on Saturday, Dec. 6, after a night-time market on Friday, Dec. 5.
Battle Ground Farmers Market packed with holiday joy during two-day market
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The site of a proposed four-story mixed-use building titled “Kirkland Battle Ground Lofts” sits just south of the Best Western hotel in Battle Ground.
Kirkland Battle Ground Lofts mixed-use building enters the road modification review process to have two driveways
A new multi-use residential and commercial project passed its plan review with the city of Battle Ground on Nov. 18 but now awaits the process for a road modification plan to add two driveways, which … more
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The McCords RV and More building is seen to the south of a one acre plot of land at the intersection of Southwest 40th Street and Northeast 120th Avenue in Battle Ground where a site plan and standard land use decision application was applied for a McCords Used Car Sales location.
Site plan submitted for McCords Used Car Sales in Battle Ground north of McCords RV and More
A standard land use decision and site plan review was submitted to the city of Battle Ground in November for a McCords Used Car Sales lot north of the current McCords RV and More.  The land … more
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Construction equipment sits on Thanksgiving Day at the future site of a Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette location in Ridgefield off of South 65th Avenue.
Goodwill breaks ground in Ridgefield, Tri-Mountain Station commercial development to come with
Construction has ensued at the future site of a Goodwill Industries location in the city of Ridgefield.  The Goodwill location is set to be the closest to the communities of Woodland and La … more
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The Building Industry Association of Clark County installed its 2026 board president and additional officers on Thursday, Nov. 20.
BIA welcomes 2026 board president and officers, honors industry members
The Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA) installed its 2026 board president and officers during its November President’s Awards and Officer Installation Dinner on Thursday, Nov. … more
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Cowlitz Economic Authority names Jesse Downs as first CEO
The Cowlitz Economic Authority (CEA) announced the appointment of Jesse Downs as its first chief executive officer (CEO) following a national search for a leader to guide the tribe’s long-term … more
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A cart full of plastic bags filled with groceries waits to be taken out to the parking lot at Bailey's IGA in Rochester as Floor Manager Nick Blanksma helps a customer with the credit card machine on Thursday afternoon.
Fee increase on store-bought bags to take effect in Washington state Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a scheduled 4-cent increase in the price for plastic film carryout bags at Washington restaurants and retailers will take effect and raise their minimum cost to 12 cents per … more
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A family atmosphere is destined to take shape at Clark County’s next food cart community as the Prairie View Station food cart pod and Trap Door Brewing taproom is set to begin construction soon for a summer 2026 opening.
Prairie View Station the next vision in Clark County’s growing food cart scene
Across the river in Portland, robust food cart pods with carts featuring menu items from around the globe have been a staple for quite a few years.  Since 2020, the cuisine on wheels scene … more
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Washington employers say business climate is getting worse
Washington employers say business climate is getting worse By The Chronicle staff A new survey of Washington employers shows that recent tax increases are hitting more than three quarters … more
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A Chick-fil-a fast food restaurant location has appeared on the Ridgefield active development map just north of the current In-N-Out Burger at the Union Ridge Town Center. The status is listed as “pending,” meaning that an application has been submitted to the city of Ridgefield.
Chick-fil-a appears headed for Ridgefield
This time, a popular chain closed on Sundays is being added into the mix.  Famous for a cow mascot that wishes for people to “Eat More Chikin,” Chick-fil-a has now appeared on … more
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Nikki Thompson, a crew trainer who works at the Kelso McDonald's, holds the diploma she earned through the company's "Archways to Opportunity" program during a special graduation ceremony Thursday, Oct. 30, in the restaurant lobby.
Cowlitz County McDonald's helps worker earn high school diploma
In the lobby of the Kelso McDonald's where she works, Nikki Thompson celebrated a milestone in her education — and newfound confidence in herself. Management, regional leaders and the … more
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Prairie High School teacher Jenn Engelbart, with scissors, cuts the ribbon officially opening the IQ Credit Union student-run campus branch at Prairie High School on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
IQ Credit Union opens new student-run bank branch at Prairie High School
An effort a couple of years in the making came to full fruition as a ribbon-cutting celebrated the hard-opening of a new IQ Credit Union student-run campus branch at Prairie High School on Tuesday, … more
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Reflector hauls in honors at state newspaper contest
Competing against some of the largest publications in the contest, The Reflector was honored with a second-place General Excellence Award, Photographer of the Year, Ad of the Year and more awards … more
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Pumpkins didn’t grow at Gather and Feast Farm in La Center, but the patch will be filled with outsourced pumpkins for visitors to choose from this month.
The importance of farm advocacy highlighted by Gather and Feast Farm owner
Farming is often trial and error, especially in a county of varying soil, climates and other factors that may not allow some visions to come to fruition.  Even if self-grown pumpkins … more
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James Townley welcomes a long line of customers to the Battle Ground Farmers Market during its opening day on Saturday, Sept. 27. The market will operate weekly through Nov. 8 before closing for the winter.
Business booms in Battle Ground: new farmers market opens with large turnout
The Battle Ground Farmers Market opened its doors Saturday, Sept. 27, with a bustling crowd and more than two dozen vendors from all around Clark County filling the remodeled building at 15 NE Grace … more
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Cathi Agard, co-owner of Pioneer Feed, highlighted the store’s ability to adapt with agricultural changes in Clark County as the store celebrated 30 years in business in the Ridgefield area on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Pioneer Feed overcomes agricultural changes in Clark County over last three decades
What started as a hay-selling enterprise three decades ago has transformed into a full pet supply business in the Duluth area of Clark County.  Pioneer Feed celebrated their 30th … more
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The La Center Gardens and Family Farm red barn sticks out behind a field of flowers on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Nothing goes together like bees and flowers
La Center Gardens and Family Farm and neighboring Smart Bee Pollination have complemented each other perfectly over the years, but that’s not without its challenges.  For John … more
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