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Ridgefield Main Street unveils new Greely Building photo panels
Large-scale photo panels on the Greely Building showcase Ridgefield's wildlife refuge, Chinookan Plankhouse, and dragon boat traditions.
Ridgefield Waterfront plans meet resistance: Community voices weigh in
Residents opposing Ridgefield's waterfront development cite scale, wildlife impact, and inadequate boat launch parking as key concerns.
Port envisions a ‘21st century working waterfront’ for Ridgefield
The Port of Ridgefield's waterfront survey closes Aug. 17, with 250 to 350 total residential units planned for full buildout.
Happy Accidentals 5th Annual Gospel Concert set for Aug. 23
The Happy Accidentals' free annual Gospel Concert returns Aug. 23 at Shaffer Farm in Ridgefield, featuring the Voices of Praise youth choir.
General outdoor burning prohibition expands
Fire Marshal Donna Goddard says the ban is needed to prevent escaped campfires from igniting larger grass or brush fires.
All the buzz from opening day of the Clark County Fair
Delanie Craighead, the 2026 American Honey Queen from California, arrived in Clark County at 1 a. m. to help open the fair.
Opinion: Sunlight is still the best disinfectant
Lewallen cites a $47M depreciation error in Camas and an $18. 3M recording error in Vancouver as reasons citizens must scrutinize local budgets now.
It’s happening soon: Blast off to fun at the 2026 Clark County Fair
The 158th Clark County Fair runs Aug. 7-16 in Ridgefield, featuring Mars Encounters, three headliner concerts, and admission prices held steady from last year.
Paddle for Life roars into Ridgefield: Dragon Boat Racing powers local breast cancer survivors Aug. 1
The Catch-22 Ospreys, SW Washington's only all-survivor dragon boat team, benefit from this free Aug. 1 festival.
Washington Farmland Trust, supported by Clark County Legacy Lands, protects its first farm in the county
April Joy Farm's 24-acre conservation easement is the first farmland protection project funded by Clark County's Legacy Lands program.
Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors
Ridgefield Raptors players credit host families and coaches for building instant bonds that fueled a 20-7 first-half record.
CCSO deputy dies after nearly two-year battle with cancer
Deputy Patrick Morgan, 32, served Clark County until the end, reporting to work throughout his stage IV colon cancer treatment.
Mayor reflects on productive first half of 2026 as Ridgefield projects advance
Ridgefield's public safety grant haul came in at $1. 1M — more than four times the original $250,000 estimate.
America250 celebrations set to fill Southwest Washington with patriotic events
From Fort Vancouver to Yacolt, Clark County communities mark America's 250th with parades, fireworks, and family festivals.
County seeks public comment on changes to plan tied to CDBG and HOME funding
Clark County is seeking public comment through July 27 on how $202,500 in canceled Ridgefield project funds will be redistributed.
Clark College celebrates the 90th Graduating Class of 2026
Clark College's 90th commencement conferred 2,816 degrees and certificates, a 49% increase over 2025.
New eateries, grocery projects signal ever-changing Ridgefield landscape
Ridgefield's May 2026 Development Summary reveals a wave of restaurants, grocers, and coffee shops entering the market.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue boathouse repaired and returned to Ridgefield
CCFR's repaired boathouse returned to Lake River after an accidental fire sidelined marine operations since December 2025.