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In Loving Memory of Wendy Ward: 1950-2026
Wendy Ward, 76, of Battle Ground, passed away on Aug. 13, 2026. She was born Feb. 27, 1950, in Tacoma. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2-4 p.m.,
Community Calendar
Cedar Creek Grist Mill Treat Day: 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Visit the historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill for a sampling of freshly baked
A random act of spooky fun
Battle Ground resident Joey Colunga is spreading a little Halloween spirit around town with hundreds of 3D-printed ghosts hidden in parks and other public spaces. Colunga, co-owner of NW Ambush
League of 12 no longer
Four months after District 4 gave the go-ahead on a 12-team football merger, and a little over two weeks until opening night kick off, the 2A Greater St. Helens League and 2A Evergreen Conference ...
A wild update: Photographing 26 lesser seen critters
From avians, mammals and arachnids, my 2026 photography goal to photograph 26 lesser seen critters of Southwest Washington is well underway, but also quite the challenge. Nearly all the way
Cedars North Fly-in and Car Show takes off in Battle Ground; additional car shows around north Clark County show off sweet rides
Just about anything with wheels and wings was on display in north Clark County on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Cedars North Fly-in and Car Show brought together airplanes, helicopters, show cars and ...
Letter to the editor: A big shoutout to Red Dog Fabrication
I want to offer a big shoutout to Red Dog Fabrication of Ridgefield for the work, coordination and community spirit that went into providing much-needed awnings for the North County Community Food
Commentary: The future of the PNW power grid is at risk -- where is the leadership?
The Pacific Northwest is drifting toward an energy crisis of its own making. The newly appointed leader of the Bonneville Power Administration, Travis Kavulla, with support from Secretary of Energy ...
Commentary: Judge's own words expose bias in state-mandated ballot language
The Thurston County Superior Court hearing over the Public Investment Impact Disclosure (PIID) for the income-tax repeal initiative should have focused on one narrow question: Did the attorney
Senior Resource Fair to be held in Woodland
Woodland residents and seniors will have an opportunity to learn about local resources and support services during a Senior Resource Fair from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the Woodland
In Loving Memory of Kirk Jordan Tafoya: 1989-2026
Kirk Jordan Tafoya, 37, passed away on June 28, 2026. He was born February 15, 1989 in Pueblo, Colorado. Kirk grew up in Battle Ground, Washington and graduated from Battle Ground High School in ...
The Reflector August 19 2026
Community Calendar
Teen Escape Room: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1-2 p.m., Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Teens are invited to participate in an underwater-themed escape room at Ridgefield
New owner, familiar faces: BevRidge Public celebrates grand reopening in Ridgefield
A kids' soccer game sideline conversation led to an ownership transition of BevRidge Public, a beloved local restaurant and bar in Ridgefield. Jafet Lopez, the new owner and a restaurant
Ridgefield Raptors season ends in West Coast League South Division championship game
The Ridgefield Raptors' 2026 season ended after a 7-2 loss to the Corvallis Knights on Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the South Division championship game. Prior to the division championship game on ...
Over 100 golfers converge at Lewis River Golf Course to support Battle Ground Public Schools
On Friday, Aug. 14, Battle Ground Citizens for Better Schools hosted its inaugural golf tournament fundraiser, bringing 120 area golfers together to support the Battle Ground Public Schools District ...
First-year monster truck driver brings big dreams to Clark County Fair
The Malicious Monster Truck Tour made its debut at the Clark County Fair after fair management sought a change in companies to bring the excitement of monster trucks back. The Malicious Monster
Reporter's Notebook: A morning in Mount Rainier National Park
When the clock struck 6 a.m., we were off from Packwood en route to the fourth oldest U.S. national park. A month prior, my girlfriend, Piper, had mentioned her family was planning a camping ...
Letter to the editor: One nation, more than one movement
Make America great again. What American is opposed to that idea? The disagreement is over what greatness requires, and whether our political arguments are being driven by evidence or suspicion.