While recovering from substance abuse, Charles Hanset Jr. decided to start an outreach program to help the unhoused community in Clark County by filling his car with clothes and resource information.
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8/27/24
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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 …
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8/19/24
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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.
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8/19/24
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Local gardening experts recommend beginning home gardeners just starting the hobby can benefit from growing plants native to this region.
Throughout the year, members of the Ridgefield Garden …
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8/12/24
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Clark Public Utilities, a nonprofit electric utility, offers rebates and incentives to residents switching to smart thermostats for its convenience and energy efficiency.
Dameon Pesanti from …
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8/12/24
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As Queen Hope and Princess Sarah prepare to conclude their terms as Clark County Fair Court ambassadors, they look forward to meeting the new candidates at this year’s tryouts.
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8/5/24
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The Clark County Fair features a handful of adrenaline pumping motorsports, often with locals behind the wheel. A few shared their favorite aspects of competing in the motorsports and their …
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8/5/24
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Last year, Desireee Lorentz kickstarted the Yacolt Mutt Strut to raise money for the Church of Pug in honor of her pet. This year, the Yacolt woman is bringing back the annual event to benefit the …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/29/24
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Each week, thousands of pounds of yard waste are repurposed by recycling companies and turned into new soil. From organic materials to concrete and sand, these companies promote a sustainable option …
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7/29/24
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Katrina and Ryan Karvonen, Yacolt, welcomed a baby girl, Millie Beth Karvonen, June 6, at PeaceHealth. Millie Beth was 8 pounds at her birth.
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7/29/24
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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 …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/22/24
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A retired Ridgefield school teacher is using her decades of experience sewing and quilting to help sight-impaired youth learn shapes and textures with quilts. As a Ridgefield Lions member, Phyllis …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/15/24
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The number of whooping cough cases in Clark County in 2024 is more than four times as high as the same time last year, according to the Clark County Public Health Department. The majority of the 60 …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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6/24/24
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Battle Ground Senior Citizens (BGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to organizing community events for residents over 50, seeks new members for its recently established Thursday Walkers Group. The club meets …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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6/18/24
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Dr. Kirsten Reinecke, pediatric sleep specialist with Kaiser Permanente Northwest, talks about melatonin usage all day with the majority of her patients in the Portland Metro area.
A recent …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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5/20/24
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Easy, “Almost” Consomme Madrilene
From Reflector editor Jessica Keller
While traditional recipes for Consomme Madrilene are much fancier, this is easy to make and hard to mess …
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11/21/23
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Keeping seniors healthy and moving is important for their long-term independence. Helping seniors reach their health goals is part of gym owner Angie Parker’s mission at Resolution Fitness, in …
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11/13/23
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The East Fork Lewis River features multiple parks along its waters, but one may stand out the most.
When thinking of key Pacific Northwest features, the rivers, bridges and especially waterfalls …
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11/13/23
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North Clark Historical Museum is hosting a Native American program and exhibit at 2 p.m. Nov. 18. The museum is located at 21416 NE 399th St. in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church. The guest …
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11/13/23
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Ridgefield High School senior Asher Anderson has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship program. About 1.3 million students from more than 22,000 high schools across …
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Courtesy Joe Vajgrt / Ridgefield School District
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11/13/23
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