Issues related to rental costs, housing prices, and affordability challenges in the housing market
A Feb. 18 Lunch and Learn at the Battle Ground Senior Center will offer seniors guidance on recognizing and avoiding common scams.
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Woodland’s girls basketball team held off a strong second‑half push from Tumwater, securing a 58–47 win that keeps the Beavers competitive in Southwest Washington league play.
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A state appeals court has revived a case seeking to require Washington’s Department of Natural Resources to identify and protect habitat for the threatened western gray squirrel, a decision that could influence land management practices across southwest Washington.
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Thurston County deputies arrested an eight-time felon after a wrong-way pursuit Saturday night, highlighting ongoing regional concerns about high‑risk driving and repeat offenders.
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DeLena Perry of Clark County has been crowned Miss Wheelchair Washington 2026, a role centered on disability advocacy with potential regional significance for southwest Washington communities including Cowlitz County.
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Vancouver is launching four community presentations to discuss its 20‑year land‑use and growth plan, offering residents multiple opportunities to review draft planning materials and provide feedback.
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Two people were killed and four hospitalized after a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink Monday afternoon, according to police. The incident raises broader questions about safety in public recreation spaces, including those in Cowlitz County.
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The Reflector’s annual “Best of the Best” awards have returned, recognizing standout businesses and community members in Clark County with regional implications for southwest Washington, including neighboring Cowlitz communities.
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Four major cultural and religious observances—Lunar New Year, Fat Tuesday, Ramadan, and Lent—converge this week. Here’s how the rare overlap is being experienced in Cowlitz County.
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Escalating federal immigration enforcement in Oregon is prompting divided responses among state Republicans—and raising concerns for Southwest Washington residents who regularly cross the Columbia River for work, travel, and medical care.
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