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It is ironic that this year, as Battle Ground residents celebrate the 75th anniversary of a community named after a battle that never happened, we find ourselves in the midst of a very real cultural …
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6/8/26
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I understand why Gov. Bob Ferguson would lash out at Washington Republican Party Chairman Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen.
The Grays Harbor County lawmaker has made it his job to call out Ferguson …
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By Chad Taylor
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6/5/26
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I have a hard time.
I have a hard time understanding a world where governments can find billions for wars and luxury projects but can’t find enough to make sure children have food, veterans …
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6/1/26
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John Braun is weak on defense, despite his Navy experience. He would be a rubber stamp for Trump and Hegseth, whose $1.5 trillion request for additional funding to replace weapons that were …
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6/1/26
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A city that officially brands itself around ICE/anti-Antifa messaging risks telling outsiders: “This town is politically hostile territory.” That can affect visitors, small businesses, event …
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6/1/26
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The proposition to open city council meetings with a prayer is insulting and alienating to anyone not of the Christian faith. With this, Battle Ground is closing its ranks on those not holding a …
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6/1/26
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The United States of America was not founded as a Christian nation. The Founders were quite clear about that. In the 1796 Treaty of Tripoli, ratified unanimously by the Senate just a decade after the …
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5/25/26
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I've spent the better part of 30 years talking to elected officials about inadequate supplies of buildable rural parcels. These parcels are required to meet current and future rural housing demands. …
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5/25/26
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Dear Commissioners and Council members,
Thank you, Mayor Cole and Ridgefield Council members, for listening to the concerns shared at the last city council meeting. Unfortunately, due to …
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5/25/26
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Over 16 million Americans fought in WWII and 400,000 died. These veterans were fighting against aggressive expansionism and the ultra-nationalist authoritarian dictators Adolph Hitler and Benito …
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5/25/26
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I start each workday by reviewing the latest economic and government reports for Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. It doesn’t take long to see a trend. Those states that prioritize fiscal …
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By Jason Mercier / Mountain States Policy Center
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5/22/26
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For 15 years, Washington has lived with an uncomfortable truth: we rank dead last in the nation for police staffing per capita. And instead of reversing course, the Legislature continues to pass laws …
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By Jared Nieuwenhuis / Councilmember, City of Bellevue
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5/22/26
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Evan Dudlik claims to be a conservative. He admits that John Braun provided him with excellent service, yet now he feels compelled to vote Democrat. He parrots Democratic talking points, claiming the …
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5/18/26
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The Port of Ridgefield recently released a Conceptual Site Plan for the waterfront ( https://portridgefield.org/ridgefield-waterfront ), indicating its intention to develop the land to maximum …
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5/18/26
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Since my last article, discussing the origin and context of 'Separation of Church and State,' I've had people call me a 'Christian Nationalist' who wants to 'force Christianity on American citizens.' …
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5/18/26
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Reflector coverage of the potential development of Ridgefield's 41-acre waterfront property raises serious concerns for me. For example, what happened to the concept of "Historic Downtown …
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5/18/26
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I see where Mr. Evan Dudik of Ridgefield doesn't like Pres. Trump because among other things he says "Mr. Trump cheats at GOLF" and then he says " Look it up". So I did and I found out Mr. Trump does …
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5/18/26
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As Woodland continues to look toward growth and economic opportunity, one important factor deserves more attention: clarity.
People are far more willing to invest time, money, and energy into a …
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5/18/26
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In a time when many feel we’ve never been more divided, when rhetoric often replaces real conversation, one of the most powerful tools a representative can bring to the job is the ability to …
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Ben Christly
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5/18/26
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Ridgefield School District has heard concerns regarding changes to our elementary schedules and program of study. I want our community to know this clearly: we understand these concerns, we value the …
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5/18/26
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