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Rose Way Industrial Park’s two buildings, which opened for lease in June, will be fully occupied in 2025. The Port of Woodland has secured five-year leases for all its industrial manufacturing properties, anticipating 50 new jobs initially, with that number expected to double within five years.
Port of Woodland leases four new businesses in 2025
The Port of Woodland has fully leased out its industrial properties, adding four new businesses under leases that will remain active for the next five years. Last week, Port Director Jennifer … more
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Adrian Cortes
Cortes flips 18th district state legislative seat
Adrian Cortes will be the first Democrat to hold the 18th legislative district’s senate seat in nearly three decades. Final election results showed Cortes defeated Republican Brad Benton … more
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Clark County Council will hold a public hearing on Dec. 6 to review site-specific rezoning requests as part of the ongoing update to the county’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will include discussions on boundary expansions from local cities. One company’s request to allow surface mining in over 1,000 acres in Chelatchie Prairie has erred some locals.
Environmental impacts of county growth on council docket
An upcoming Clark County Council public hearing could spark debate about environmental impacts to the Chelatchie Prairie area although county records indicate a proposed surface mining overlay is not … more
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Battle Ground Police officer Max Everett delivers individual, prepared Thanksgiving meals to a family in need on Wednesday, Nov. 27, as the Police Department partnered with local businesses and organizations to make the holiday special for 13 Battle Ground families.
BGPD, community partners to help families in need this Thanksgiving
Just ahead of Thanksgiving, the Battle Ground Police Department, with the help of numerous community partners, delivered meals to over a dozen local families in need. Recognizing that many in … more
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County seeks volunteers for Development and Engineering Advisory Board
Clark County is seeking volunteers to fill three expiring positions, and one vacant position, on the Development and Engineering Advisory Board. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31. … more
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La Center School District seeks volunteers to write voter pamphlet statements
La Center School District (LCSD) is seeking volunteers to write pro/con statements for the Clark County Voter’s Pamphlet for an anticipated measure on the Feb. 11 Special Election ballot. The … more
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Ridgefield School District seeks volunteers to write voter pamphlet statements
Ridgefield School District (RSD) is seeking volunteers to write pro/con statements for the Clark County Voter’s Pamphlet for anticipated measures on the Feb. 11 Special Election ballot. … more
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Two Vancouver Police Department officers fly drones during an incident at a La Center home around noon on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Update: Large police response in La Center leads to arrest
With the help of SWAT, a man at a La Center residence was arrested and booked into Clark County Jail around noon Sunday, Nov. 24, following a stabbing earlier in the morning. According to Ashley … more
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Ridgefield Police announce death of officer
An off-duty Ridgefield police officer was found deceased at the Ridgefield Marina on Monday, Nov. 25, according to a news release by the city. Officer Colin Triber had been a member of the … more
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City of Ridgefield seeking commission, Mosquito Control Board volunteers
The Ridgefield City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the city’s planning and civil service commissions and the Mosquito Control Board.  These positions are critical to … more
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Scholarship application tips and tricks available from WSU Vancouver
Washington State University Vancouver will host a Scholarships 101 Information Night for prospective college students interested in learning how scholarships can help them manage the cost of a … more
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Woodland City Councilor Gabe Huston met with The Reflector at a residential home where he says he has been living under a one-year lease agreement since Nov. 1. Meanwhile, Mayor Todd Dinehart continues to work with the Cowlitz County prosecuting attorney, citing ongoing concerns about Huston’s residency and allegations of falsified rental agreements for previous housing since April, which Huston denies.
Woodland mayor continues to dispute councilor’s residency claims
A residency dispute between Woodland City Councilor Gabe Huston and Mayor Todd Dinehart continues as tensions between the two public officials have led to claims of false rental agreements and … more
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The town of Yacolt’s water supply is slated to switch from the current satellite system, fed by the Yacolt aquifer, to Clark Public Utilities’ main water system, with construction possibly beginning in early summer, 2025.
Clark Public Utilities will expand main water supply to Yacolt
Yacolt’s water supply will soon be added to Clark Public Utilities’ main supply, rather than remain on its current satellite system to prevent possible contamination in the future. … more
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Christmas gift wrap and ribbons without glitter, foil or other non-paper elements may be placed in curbside recycling bins.
Clark County encourages residents to safely dispose of holiday waste
With the holiday season’s arrival, Clark County Public Health is encouraging residents to safely dispose of waste this winter. Proper recycling and disposal keeps waste workers safe while … more
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The City of Battle Ground is gathering public input on a proposed extension of NW Fifth Street between North Parkway Avenue and state Route 503, due by Dec. 3.
Battle Ground seeks input on NW 5th Street extension proposal
The City of Battle Ground is gathering public input on a proposed extension of NW Fifth Street between North Parkway Avenue and state Route 503. The project, in its preliminary engineering phase, … more
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At a Tuesday town hall, Superintendent Jenny Rodriquez emphasized the Ridgefield School District's priority of funding a new elementary school. On Dec. 10, the Board of Directors will vote to propose a levy to partially fund the new school, with the remainder covered by state grants and impact fees. A vote would be held in February.
Ridgefield School District explores different funding approach after bond failures
Following the failure of two bond measures earlier this year, the Ridgefield School District is exploring a new approach to fund its needs, with a new elementary school remaining the priority. … more
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Devin Bowen, Al and Ernie’s team member, takes a moment to reflect after the second day of Al and Ernie’s Bakery Cafe opening in Battle Ground’s Old Town on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Al and Ernie’s Bakery Cafe offers cozy atmosphere in Battle Ground’s Old Town
Al and Ernie’s Bakery Cafe has been experiencing a line out the door from the start of the day to close after opening its doors to the Battle Ground community. The bakery and cafe began … more
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Ridgefield City Council members and city planners tour the newly completed Advanced Manufacturing Center at Clark College’s Ridgefield campus. The tour highlighted the facility’s educational spaces, manufacturing floor and its potential impact on local workforce development.
Developers present ceremonial key to Clark College officials for Ridgefield Advanced Manufacturing Center
Clark County’s next generation of manufacturers will not have to travel far for hands-on training. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, lead developer and design-builder Mortenson ceremonially handed … more
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The Woodland Police Department will upgrade its body cameras and add fleet cameras for patrol vehicles through two 10-year contracts with Axon, totaling nearly $1.1 million. The new equipment, scheduled for implementation in February 2025, will resolve battery and technological issues with the department's current body-worn cameras.
Woodland Police to upgrade body cameras, introduce fleet cameras
The Woodland Police Department is set to upgrade its body-worn cameras and introduce fleet cameras in 2025, a change Police Chief Robert Gibbs says addresses critical equipment challenges. … more
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Battle Ground General Federation of Women’s Clubs offers scholarship
The Battle Ground General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is offering a $3,000 scholarship to one graduating woman from Battle Ground area high schools. To receive a scholarship … more
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