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Students arrive for their first day of classes at Union Ridge Elementary School in Ridgefield on Wednesday morning.

Still no tentative deal for Ridgefield teachers, bargaining to continue Thursday

Students arrive for their first day of classes at Union Ridge Elementary School in Ridgefield on Wednesday morning.

September 7, 2022, 11:10pm Clark County News

The Ridgefield School District and the Ridgefield Education Association were not able to reach a deal following Wednesday night's bargaining session, but the two sides have agreed to one final bargaining session Thursday to try to prevent a strike Friday. Read story

The Port of Ridgefield's waterfront property stretches along Lake River. The port is considering what to do next with the property now that the years-long environmental cleanup is complete.

Port of Ridgefield considers possibilities for waterfront development after cleanup complete

The Port of Ridgefield's waterfront property stretches along Lake River. The port is considering what to do next with the property now that the years-long environmental cleanup is complete.

September 7, 2022, 6:06am Business

After decades of environmental cleanup, the Port of Ridgefield’s 40-acre waterfront property is ready to be redeveloped. Now that the property is suitable for use, the port has been asking what to do with the property. Read story

Ridgefield Police Chief John Brooks. Brooks has announced he will retire Oct. 3 and is moving to Memphis, Tenn., to become head of security at a Naval base.

Ridgefield Police Chief John Brooks retiring

Ridgefield Police Chief John Brooks. Brooks has announced he will retire Oct. 3 and is moving to Memphis, Tenn., to become head of security at a Naval base.

September 6, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Ridgefield Police Chief John Brooks announced he’s retiring Oct. 3 and headed to Memphis. Read story

Union Ridge Elementary School second-grader Eylee Klug, 7, gets a warm welcome from teachers and staff as she arrives for the first day of school Wednesday morning. Wednesday was the first day of school for the Ridgefield School District, where a divide between district administration and the teachers union looms.

Ridgefield schools welcome students amid open bargaining

Union Ridge Elementary School second-grader Eylee Klug, 7, gets a warm welcome from teachers and staff as she arrives for the first day of school Wednesday morning. Wednesday was the first day of school for the Ridgefield School District, where a divide between district administration and the teachers union looms.

August 31, 2022, 2:36pm Clark County News

Flurries of excited students — some escorted by parents and some defiantly insisting they make an entrance on their own — descended upon Union Ridge Elementary School for their first day of school on Wednesday. Read story

Teachers and supporters gather in front of the Ridgefield School District offices at a rally preceding union negotiations, Monday. The Union has promised a strike vote tonight if an agreement is not met.

Ridgefield teachers to be present for first day, despite strike authorization vote

Teachers and supporters gather in front of the Ridgefield School District offices at a rally preceding union negotiations, Monday. The Union has promised a strike vote tonight if an agreement is not met.

August 30, 2022, 11:40am Clark County News

Despite authorizing a potential strike Monday night, Ridgefield teachers said they will be in the classroom for the first day of school on Wednesday. Read story

Ridgefield seventh grade math teacher James Davies, Center, his wife Sheena Davies, left, and their daughter Camryn Davies join other teachers and supporters at a rally in front of the the School District offices in Ridgefield on Monday.

Ridgefield contract deal not yet reached, teachers likely to strike

Ridgefield seventh grade math teacher James Davies, Center, his wife Sheena Davies, left, and their daughter Camryn Davies join other teachers and supporters at a rally in front of the the School District offices in Ridgefield on Monday.

August 29, 2022, 7:05pm Clark County News

As of Monday evening, the Ridgefield Education Association and the Ridgefield School District have not yet reached a deal on a new contract. The union is likely to vote to go on strike in a membership meeting later Monday night, deeming the district's latest offer to be far below what… Read story

Xchange Recovery's Executive Director Bill Smith, from left, joins program director Vicky Smith and Katie Gayton, executive assistant and foundational community support coordinator, during a staff meeting on Wednesday. Xchange is gearing up for some major expansions this year that will allow the organization to provide its services for people experiencing addiction and homelessness across Clark County. The organization currently operates in Ridgefield and Battle Ground.

XChange Recovery expanding services, partnerships to help combat addiction, homelessness across Clark County

Xchange Recovery's Executive Director Bill Smith, from left, joins program director Vicky Smith and Katie Gayton, executive assistant and foundational community support coordinator, during a staff meeting on Wednesday. Xchange is gearing up for some major expansions this year that will allow the organization to provide its services for people experiencing addiction and homelessness across Clark County. The organization currently operates in Ridgefield and Battle Ground.

August 22, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health

XChange Recovery, a faith-based organization that provides housing, recovery classes, clinical services, street outreach and recovery-based church services in Ridgefield and Battle Ground, is gearing up for some major expansions. Read story

Jarrod A. Wiebe, 34, left, takes advantage of a plea deal Friday previously offered to him in his 2013 case. The Washington State Court of Appeals vacated his 2014 convictions after ruling in December that his attorney failed to notify him that his statements to law enforcement would be admissable at trial because his co-defendants had taken similar plea deals.

Originally sentenced to 45 years, lookout in 2013 Ridgefield robbery gets 54 months

Jarrod A. Wiebe, 34, left, takes advantage of a plea deal Friday previously offered to him in his 2013 case. The Washington State Court of Appeals vacated his 2014 convictions after ruling in December that his attorney failed to notify him that his statements to law enforcement would be admissable at trial because his co-defendants had taken similar plea deals.

August 12, 2022, 3:36pm Clark County News

A Snohomish man who was serving a 25-year prison sentence in a 2013 Ridgefield home-invasion robbery was given a second chance after the Washington Court of Appeals vacated his convictions and ordered he be re-offered a plea deal he’d previously declined. Read story

Shannon Joy, co-owner of Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas, bonds with a four-legged friend on Monday afternoon. The farm trains camelids for therapy and educational purposes.

Ridgefield llamas offer comfort, free visits for those experiencing health issues

Shannon Joy, co-owner of Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas, bonds with a four-legged friend on Monday afternoon. The farm trains camelids for therapy and educational purposes.

August 10, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Isaiah Rollins, 8, led Prince the llama around the farm Monday as his friends fed the camelids carrots. They were celebrating Isaiah’s birthday at Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas, where Isaiah visits weekly as part of his animal-assisted therapy for Down syndrome. Read story

A Public Works open house showcased changes proposed for the Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 50th Avenue intersection. The intersection is part of a larger project planned for 179th Street to accommodate increased growth and traffic in the area.

Clark County Public Works meeting set for 179th Street project

A Public Works open house showcased changes proposed for the Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 50th Avenue intersection. The intersection is part of a larger project planned for 179th Street to accommodate increased growth and traffic in the area.

August 10, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Clark County Public Works is hosting an open house on the planned 179th Street corridor road improvements at 6 p.m. Thursday. County residents can attend the open house virtually or in person at 1300 Franklin St. in Vancouver. The meeting will be on the sixth floor of the Public Service… Read story