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Ridgefield schools recently honored the employee and students of the month for May.

Ridgefield School District celebrates May employee and students of the month

Ridgefield schools recently honored the employee and students of the month for May.

May 25, 2024, 5:58am Clark County News

The Ridgefield School District celebrated the employee and students of the month at the May 14 school board meeting. Read story

The city of Ridgefield wants to add another roundabout on Pioneer Street at 50th Place, near this one at Royle Road.

Ridgefield City Council approves ordinance for eminent domain proceedings in roundabout project

The city of Ridgefield wants to add another roundabout on Pioneer Street at 50th Place, near this one at Royle Road.

May 24, 2024, 5:12pm Clark County News

The Ridgefield City Council took an unusual step Thursday when it unanimously approved an ordinance to begin eminent domain proceedings. The city has been in negotiations to purchase property at the intersection of Pioneer Street and the planned roadway of 50th Avenue, but those negotiations have been unsuccessful. Read story

U.S. District courthouse in Tacoma, formerly Union Station.

La Center woman who co-owns businesses in Ridgefield, Woodland convicted of 11 felony counts of violating the Clean Air Act

U.S. District courthouse in Tacoma, formerly Union Station.

May 24, 2024, 1:01pm Clark County News

The co-owner of two Clark County automotive businesses was convicted Thursday of conspiracy and 11 felony counts of violating the federal Clean Air Act, according to a statement from the United States Department of Justice. Read story

Karen Ceballos of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, center, operates a mobile device that records conditions and details (like distances, grades, bumps and holes) while traveling down hiking trails like this one at Whipple Creek Regional Park.

Slopes? Zigzags? Access Recreation aims to offer pros, cons of Clark County parks for differently abled people

Karen Ceballos of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, center, operates a mobile device that records conditions and details (like distances, grades, bumps and holes) while traveling down hiking trails like this one at Whipple Creek Regional Park.

May 21, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

For some people, the simple joy of hiking a trail is anything but simple. One person’s carefree dirt path can be another’s hazardous obstacle course. Read story

Longtime Ridgefield Lions member Dean Stenehjem was honored as one of the &ldquo;Lions of the Year&rdquo; at the recent regional convention in Longview.

Dean Stenehjem honored as District Lion of the Year

Longtime Ridgefield Lions member Dean Stenehjem was honored as one of the &ldquo;Lions of the Year&rdquo; at the recent regional convention in Longview.

May 18, 2024, 5:58am Clark County News

Longtime Ridgefield Lions member Dean Stenehjem was honored as one of the “Lions of the Year” at the recent regional convention in Longview. He was selected from clubs in District N10, which comprises most of Clark County. Read story

Joanna Speaks

Man indicted in Oregon in three women’s deaths, including one found dead in Clark County

Joanna Speaks

May 17, 2024, 3:48pm Clark County News

A Multnomah County, Ore., grand jury Thursday indicted a man on murder charges in the deaths of three woman, including one whose body was found in April 2023 near an abandoned barn in Ridgefield. Read story

Asher Anderson (Contributed by the Ridgefield School District)

Ridgefield student wins National Merit Scholarship Award

Asher Anderson (Contributed by the Ridgefield School District)

May 11, 2024, 5:36am Community

Ridgefield High School senior Asher Anderson has been selected as a recipient of a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship award. Read story

On May 3, the Ridgefield Art Association hosted an artists reception and awards ceremony.

Ridgefield Art Association hosts artists reception and awards ceremony

On May 3, the Ridgefield Art Association hosted an artists reception and awards ceremony.

May 11, 2024, 5:34am Community

RIDGEFIELD – The Ridgefield Art Association hosted a reception and award ceremony on May 3 for the first members-judged art show in 10 years. The show featured 53 pieces of original artwork from 31 local artists. Read story

Dylan Bowling, 8, from left, joins father, Chris Bowling, 39, sister, Emma, 13, brother, Wyatt, 10 months, and mother, Crystal Bowling, 38, as they take a break with their recreational vehicle in Ridgefield before dropping it off at the dealership. The family of five moved from a home in California to Clark County for the husband to accept a new job but had trouble finding housing they could afford.

Down payment on home out of reach as Clark County’s high rents challenge middle-income family

Dylan Bowling, 8, from left, joins father, Chris Bowling, 39, sister, Emma, 13, brother, Wyatt, 10 months, and mother, Crystal Bowling, 38, as they take a break with their recreational vehicle in Ridgefield before dropping it off at the dealership. The family of five moved from a home in California to Clark County for the husband to accept a new job but had trouble finding housing they could afford.

May 10, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News

After renting a $6,000-a-month house in San Diego, Crystal Bowling never expected to have trouble finding housing in Clark County — especially after her husband secured a higher-paying job. Read story

A body was found in a homeless encampment south of Ridgefield.

61-year-old’s body found in wooded area near Ridgefield in April

A body was found in a homeless encampment south of Ridgefield.

May 6, 2024, 2:28pm Clark County News

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 61-year-old man whose body was found in an encampment south of Ridgefield in April. Read story